Kauai Snorkeling Spots

Directions from Princeville

North shore (summer months) 

Anini beach - Take a left from Princeville entrance onto Hwy. 56 and head towards Kilauea. Look for a large cement bridge, which connects 2 valleys. Once you cross this bridge, it will be your first right. About 1/2 mile down this road it will fork. Take the left fork and follow it all the way down. When you see a pavilion with bathrooms and a boat ramp you have found it! The best snorkeling is to the right of the boat ramp. 

Tunnels beach - Take a right onto Hwy 56 from Princeville entrance and go through Hanalei Town. Tunnels is between mile markers 8 and 9, which are past Hanalei town and just past the Hanalei Colony Resort. You must park at Heana State Park and back track to Tunnels. No parking on the side of the road. This beach is great for snorkeling and swimming!! 

Ke'e beach - This beach is literally at the end of the road! Take a right onto Hwy. 56 heading towards and through Hanalei. Just follow this road all the way to the very end. You won't be able to go any further I promise you can't miss!! Great for snorkeling and beautiful sunsets in the summer. 

Lydgate park - Take a left onto Hwy. 56 heading south from Princeville entrance. Just past the Wailua River take a left at the Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort and then take your first left after that. This is a protected reef, so it's great for beginners and children. 

South shore (winter months) 

Po'ipu beach park - Take a left onto Hwy. 56 south to Hwy. 50 heading west. Then turn right on Hwy. 520. Take Po'ipu Rd. east past all the hotels. Turn right on Ho'owili Rd. and go all the way to the end. Snorkeling is best to the right of the cove. 

Salt Pond - Take a left on Hwy 56 south to Hwy 50 west. Then go south on Hwy 520. Turn left on Hwy. 543 leaving Hanapepe. Go 1/2 mile, then turn right onto Loloka Rd., next to the cemetery. 

Koloa Landing - Take a left from the entrance of Princeville onto Hwy. 56 south to Hwy 50 west. Then go south on Hwy 520. Now take Lawa'i Rd., then the first left over the small bridge. Finally take the first dirt road to the right. (THIS IS BEST FOR EXPERIENCED DIVERS ONLY)

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