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Snorkeling Turtle Bay (Kuilima Cove), Oahu

by Don E.
(Ashburn, VA)

We just returned from two weeks in Hawaii, during which we made a snorkeling trip to Turtle Bay. We found the water pretty clear and the beach was great. It is very easy to get into and out of the water here. There are trees at the rear of the beach and some umbrellas for shade. We saw quite a few fish, but mostly small in size. No turtles, unfortunately, but lots of large sea slugs. The best coral is straight out to the breakwater and to the right of the beach near the protruding shoreline.

There are 40 parking spaces reserved for beach users who are not staying at the resort. When arriving at the gatehouse, tell them you are going to the beach. They will give you a numbered pass (assuming they aren't all taken) and you are supposed to park in the corresponding numbered space. All visitor spaces are located in the row closest to the beach and are marked with yellow lines and signs. There is no charge to use these spaces.

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Snorkeling Turtle Bay (Kuilima Cove), Oahu

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by: Galen

Thanks for sharing your story and tips for where the best spot to snorkel is at Kuilima Cove.

But what? No parking fee? We got hit for $5 the last time. Maybe I had better work on my smile!

- Galen
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by: Emily from the evil eel

I stayed there this year and the best place is where you walk out over the bridge from the pool area, and you go down to the lava rock. I had one pull up to my feet standing on the part where there was a break in the lava. Snorkeling was good in that area but hard to enter. You had to hover over the rock to get in.

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