Hanalei BayThis picturesque bay on the north shore is surrounded by towering mountains and lush greenery. The bay's calm waters are a perfect resting spot for sea turtles, and you can often see them swimming close to the shore.
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However, one of the most popular beach destinations, particularly for visitors to the island, is Kauai's Turtle Cove. This hidden gem neighboring Queen's Bath is where many of the native sea turtles come to shore to eat and relax in the sand along the shore.
Hawaii (Big) Island– The Kohala Coast might be one of the most abundant areas for Hawaiian green sea turtles. We've seen many both above and below the water. We have seen them from many snorkeling tours as well as from the beaches and ocean around the Fairmont Orchid, Hilton Waikoloa and the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel.
One of the best times of the year to see Hawaiian green turtles in the wild is in the summer – they love the calmer waters and soaking up the sun, just like most vacationers do. Here, discover the best places to see turtles in Oahu, and how to stay safe and considerate while you're turtle sightseeing.
Ali?i Beach Park is located in the historic Haleiwa town, and probably one of the best places to check out sea turtles, besides Turtle Bay Resort. The shallow water and reefs close to the shore showcase the sea creatures feeding on seaweed and coming up for air. (Or simply napping on the shore.)
The Galápagos Islands are a chain of volcanic islands off the coast of Ecuador, in South America, most famous for being the home to many giant tortoises and sea turtle populations. The giant tortoises of the Galápagos are among the most famous of the unique fauna of the islands.
Allerton Garden – Kapaa (East Kauai)The Allerton Garden is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Kauai. It was used as a filming location for Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The garden is full of beautiful plants and flowers, and it's also home to a number of waterfalls.
Kuredu Resort, Maldives. Almost half of the entire population of the green sea turtles in the Maldives lives in the Lhaviyani Atoll which further leads to most of them being found in and around Kuredu, Maldives.
Most nesting sea turtle species come ashore at night, alone, and often during high tide. Some species, such as the Kemp's ridley, nest during the day and generally emerge from the ocean by the hundreds to lay their nests in a mass nesting event called an arribada or arrival.
When you see a sea turtle, keep a respectful distance. The State of Hawaii's DLNR recommends a 6- to 10-foot buffer, but we recommend a larger buffer to help protect the turtles. Never touch or chase sea turtles, as it is extremely disrespectful and irresponsible.