Oahu Snorkeling Travel Guide

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(57 mi.)
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(69 mi.)
Maui, HI
(94 mi.)
Kauai, HI
(108 mi.)
Big Island, HI
(167 mi.)

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Oahu Snorkeling Travel Tips

By Ludmilla Alexander

Head to popular snorkeling site Hanauma Bay, formed from the Koko Head Crater.
Trek down the crater's rim from the parking lot to view coral formations in transparent turquoise water.
Watch for pedestrians. Because Hanauma Bay is just a 30-minute drive from downtown Honolulu, hot summer weekends mean crowded water.
Swim with more than 400,000 fish, including Puffer, bandit angel, yellow tang, butterfly fish—even moray eels and spotted eagle rays.

Oahu Travel Guide

Everyone ventures to Oahu seeking a different experience. Some talk about wanting to find the "real" Hawaii, some are looking for heart-pounding adventure, some yearn for the relaxing and healing powers of the islands, and others are drawn by Hawaii's aloha spirit, in which kindness and friendliness prevail. Read More

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Hotels

JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina

91-1001 Olani Street
Kapolei Oahu, HI 96707 Map

Distance: 17.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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Halekulani

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2199 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815-1988 Map

Distance: 2.6 mi.
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Attractions

Hanauma Bay Marine Preserve

Good For Snorkeling

Kalanianaole Hwy. at the Hanauma Bay turnoff
7455 Kalanianaole Hwy.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96825

Distance: 10.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Horseshoe-shaped Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve ranks undoubtedly as Oahu's top snorkeling spot, and... Read More

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Sea Life Park

Good For Snorkeling

At Makapuu Point
41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu
East Oahu, Hawaii

Distance: 12.7 mi. (from destination center)

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This 62-acre park in East Oahu is one of the island's top attractions. It features whales... Read More

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Sunset Beach

Good For Snorkeling

Oahu, Hawaii

Distance: 28.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Come here for the big-time surfing on the North Shore; waves reach 15 to 20 feet from September to... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Oahu

	Distance (mi.)
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport	5.1 map
Maui Kahului Airport	96.2 map
Kauai Island Lihue Airport	106.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Oahu

	Distance (mi.)
Hoolehua Molokai Airport	61.3 map
Hilo/Big Island Hilo International Airport	212.6 map

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Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu (HNL)	$346
Portland, OR (PDX) to Honolulu (HNL)	$352
Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu (HNL)	$393
Spokane (GEG) to Honolulu (HNL)	$407
San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL)	$435

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Oahu Vacation Rentals

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10

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Furnished 4 Bedroom Villa in Maunalua Bay

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8

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