Kauai
snorkel locations to check out
by Stephanie Coburn
Kauai has plenty of amazing water activities. Snorkeling
is one of the most popular.
If you are a snorkel fanatic or have never tried before, but would like
to, then you will
be very pleased with the many locations in Kauai that are amazing for
snorkeling.
The following suggestions will lead you to some of the best Kauai snorkel
locations and
whether you are expert or novice you will truly enjoy snorkeling on Kauai.
Ha'ena Beach State Park In the North of the island across
from the dry cave and
9 miles past Princeton you will come to a great location for snorkeling.
Once you
arrive here you simply need to walk down the sandy beach to the right
for a while
until you reach Tunnels. Here the water is flat and the reef is a considerable
ways
out, but it is great snorkeling and absolutely worthwhile. The best time
for snorkeling
here is in the summer.
Anini Beach Anini Beach in the north of Kauai is also a
great snorkel location.
Take a right on Kalahiwai Road just after the Big Bridge. Stay on Kalihiwai
Road
for just a few seconds and then take a left on Anini Road and follow the
road to
the end. You can then head out to the beach with your snorkel gear. The
beach is
wide and large and the waves break far out, so you will simply need to
head out
a ways before you start snorkeling.
Lydgate State Park In the East is Lydgate State Park and
it lies just past the
Wailua River sign if you are traveling from the north. However, if you
are traveling
from the airport then take Hwy. 56 and keep going until you pass the Wailua
Golf
Course. Then, simply turn right on Leho Road and then you will reach Lydgate
State Park. If you are new to snorkeling then this is a great location
to start out
with. There are also BBQ pits, showers, picnic tables, and this is just
a great place
to enjoy the beach, snorkeling, and a cookout!
Poipu Road: In the South there are several great snorkel
locations off of Poipu
Road. The first is Poipu Beach Park that is across from Brennecke's Restaurant.
Here, you can enter from the right of the sandy point and just continue
to the water
and begin your snorkeling expedition. You will enjoy all there is to see
from fish
to plant life and clear water.
Another great snorkel location off of Poipu Road is Koloa Landing. To arrive
here,
head down Poipu Road and take a right at the fork in the road on Kapili
Road.
When you reach the stop sign take another right and continue until you
reach
the boat landing. At Koloa Landing, enter the water and snorkel to the
coastline
surrounding you.
The Beach House is also an amazing snorkel location. Here you want to head
towards Spouting Horn off of Poipu Road. As you are traveling look for
the Beach House Restaurant. Once you reach it you simply need to park
and then
head to the nice bay beside the restaurant. At the Beach House you can
enjoy
snorkeling and seeing the many different fish that live in the bay.
Lumahai Beach State Park: Lumahai Beach State Park is in
the north of
the island and is about 5 miles past Princeville. When you are driving
keep your
eye out for a beach trail and cars parked alongside the road. Here you
will
encounter Lumahai Beach State Park. Simply follow the path down to the
beach
and get ready to snorkel. However, this is a snorkel area for more advanced
snorkelers and if you are a novice then you should avoid this area for
some time
because it can be dangerous.
While there are a lot of specific locations where snorkeling is known to
be especially
great, there are also a lot of unknown snorkel areas that are still being
discovered,
or hidden areas that only a few people know about. So, if you are interested
in
snorkeling in a particular area ask about the surf, the safety, water
clarity, and then
give it a shot! Also, as you are snorkeling in different locations you
will come across
many other snorkel fans that will be happy to share some great snorkel
locations with
you. The entire Kauai coastline is amazing and no matter where you choose
to
snorkel you will certainly enjoy the underwater beauty.
You can take these Kauai snorkel tips and check out these various locations
or
you can look for some on your own. There are so many places to snorkel
in Kauai
that you can't make one single list. These are just a few of the known
areas that are
great and this is a fantastic list for tourists. If you are planning a
vacation to Kauai
and plan on snorkeling, then print this page out so you will have the
directions and
suggestions for the different snorkeling locations. However, always find
out about
the surf, tide, any dangerous conditions that might be present, visibility,
and the like.
Additionally, never snorkel alone so if something goes wrong you will
have help
nearby.
When you travel to Kauai you will be amazed at the snorkeling locations available
to you and will have fun checking off all of the different suggested locations.
Consider which locations are your favorite, and why, and then add additional
snorkel locations to your list. Then, you will have your very own snorkel
list to keep
with you to remember the vacation as well as a guide for you when you
return. An
additional point is that you don't have to travel with your snorkel gear,
either, unless
you want to because there are plenty of places on Kauai where you can
rent snorkel
equipment by the day, week, or whatever time frame you want. So, don't
weigh
your luggage down with snorkel gear and enjoy snorkeling Kauai!
About the Author
Stephanie Coburn is the marketing director for Wailua Bay View, an oceanfront .
She has personally researched and experienced many of the activities and
destinations graced with Hawaiian culture.
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