Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park

Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park - Honolulu, HI

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Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park

GPS Coordinates: N 21° 16.132 W 157° 41.588

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Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park is a designated marine life conservation district. The park is very popular, consequently, features on land and in water are highly impacted from use. Nearly 1,000,000 visitors come to the site annually.

Hanauma Bay is well known for its fascinating volcanic features and sheltered swimming area. From the park overlook the beach and reef of the bay are visible. The bay contains a colorful and lively reef with many native and exotic fish, which makes it good for beginner SCUBA divers, intermediate and novice snorkelers. The beach here is long, narrow and lined with palm trees.

Lifeguards are on duty, except when the park is closed on Tuesdays.

Facilities: Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park provides showers, phones, picnic areas, and restrooms.

Best Time To Visit: Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park is closed on Tuesdays.

Fees: There is an entrance fee for all nonresidents; free entrance with a valid local identification. There is also a parking fee charged per car.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Caution should be used when hiking on slippery surfaces near the water. (Lava rock is sharp and slippery and the wave action here has swept individuals to there death.)

Directions: Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park can be accessed via Kalanianaole Highway east of Hawaii Kai. The best way to get to Hanauma Bay is to take a bus. Parking can be a problem.

Map: Click here for a map to Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park

Reservations: Unknown

Address

Hawaii State Parks-Oahu District

1151 Punchbowl Street, 131

P.O. Box 621

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 96809

Phone
General: (808) 587-0300

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