Take time relax and snorkel along reefs off Kailua and Lanikai beaches, two of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with soft white sand and turquoise water. Go snorkelling and get a chance to spot sea turtles and the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a, Hawaii’s state fish. This beach exprience inclues everything you will need such as snorkel gear, boogie boards,bikes, beach mats, chairs, and lunch (deli, pizza, or local lunch).
Head to the beach shop in Kailua, a 2-minute walk to the beach, where staff members share the best spots for snorkelling and recommendations based on your group and the day's conditions. With access to lockers, beach equipment, and discounts on last-minute items, spend an incredible day on the white-sand beach and use showers and changing rooms when you're done.
With a live coral reef and shallow calm water, Lanikai Beach is a short bike ride away and is great for snorkelling beginners. Kailua Bay, a protected Ocean Recreation Management Area, is a feeding area for endangered green sea turtles, or honu—look but don't touch as they swim around the reefs and eat seaweed off the rocks. You may also spot birds like wedge-tailed shearwaters, brown noddies, and blue footed boobies.
Located 12 miles from Waikiki and just north of Lanikai, Kailua Beach offers picnic tables, barbecue pits, volleyball courts, showers, bathrooms, and plenty of shade. The most popular activities include kayaking, stand-up paddling, and kitesurfing.