Guide to Hanauma Bay Outside Waikiki

Hanauma Bay used to be the fishing site of the royal Hawaiian royal family. Now, the Hanauma Bay is owned and operated by the Kamehameha Schools. It is announced as a Marine Life Conservation District. Because it is a protected region, visitors are not allowed to remove anything including shell, coral, sand and etc. More than 10,000 people visit the Hanauma Bay. You can carry out all kinds of recreational activities at Hanauma Bay such as snorkeling and swimming. There are several picnicking areas in Hanauma Bay. The bay receives constant waves from time to time. The waves are constantly breaking against the rocky ledges. The rocks are slippery and sharp so they can hurt you easily. The rocks are actually lava stone with rough surface. It is recommended that you don’t enter into the wet rocky zone.

Hanauma Bay is the best area for performing scuba diving activities. There is a vast range of marine lives you can observe at the bottom of the water. There are many colorful coral reefs to observe under the water. The reef of the Hanauma Bay will extend from the cove to the deeper part of the ocean. The floor of the Hanauma bay is developed from a sunken volcano crater. The volcano crater was flooded because of the collapse of the exterior wall. Hanauma Bay is the perfect spot for people who want to bask in the sun. You will be able to relax and bask in the sun. There are a few hiking trails near the coastline and ridge. You can hike on the hiking trail and watch the scenery of the bay.

Hanauma Bay is curved naturally. The curvature caused the bay to be protected from dangerous ocean waves. Swimmers can swim at the water in Hanauma Bay because the waves won’t get high. Although there are no dangerous wave conditions, it is important that you keep watch for the postings all the time. If there is any dangerous condition, the lifeguards will put signs to warn the people. Hanauma Bay is open daily to visitors from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. However, the bay is closed on Tuesday. During the winter season, Hanauma bay is open from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. You need to pay an admission fee to gain access to the Hanauma Bay. The cost of the admission fee of the Hanauma Bay is about $5 per adult. Children can gain access to the Hanauma Bay without paying any fee.