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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. 17,196 reviews. #5 of 448 things to do in Honolulu. Bodies of WaterNature & Wildlife Areas. Open now. 6:45 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. This protected marine life conservation area, named after its unique curved bay, is a popular snorkeling spot in Hawaii.
Aerial view of Hanauma Bay. Hanauma (/ ˌ h ɑː n ə ˈ uː m ə /; Hawaiian: [həˈnɔumə]) is a marine embayment formed within a tuff ring and located along the southeast coast of the Island of Oʻahu in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood of East Honolulu, in the Hawaiian Islands.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a gorgeous wineglass-shaped bay situated on the southeastern side of Oahu near Hawaii Kai, tucked into the sheltered side of Koko Head.
Nov 10, 2023 · This nature preserve is excellent for families with small kids who want to snorkel in a safe, beautiful environment. Calm and shallow, Hanauma Bay is home to some of O‘ahu’s best coral and sea life. Lifeguards are always on duty, and water conditions are usually calm.
The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (HBAY) is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays, with entry allowed from 6:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All HBAY visitors must leave the nature preserve by 4 p.m., with the beach being cleared at 3:30 p.m. This schedule is subject to change at any time.
Feb 15, 2024 · Nestled on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, Hanauma Bay is a stunning protected marine life conservation area and one of the best places for snorkeling in all of Hawaii. Created 32,000 years ago by a series of volcanic explosions, what remains today is a pristine volcanic crater marine ecosystem thriving with life.
Hanauma Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island of Oahu. Known for an abundance of marine life including over 400 species of fish.
