Turtle Bay is a resort on the North Shore of Oahu and is named after the turtles that can be seen swimming in the bay. The resort offers various activities to see the turtles, including snorkeling and kayaking.
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During the cooler months, the waves become stronger and less hospitable for the turtles. The best time of day to view the turtles is between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., but just before sunset is a good time to visit, too.
Don't confuse Turtle Bay with Laniakea Beach. Turtle Bay is a resort on the north shore of Oahu. Sometimes you can see turtles there. But Laniakea Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, is where the turtles really like to go to rest.
Entrance to the public beach is via the resort parking lot. Parking is free but can be difficult and a long walk may be required to reach the bay area. There is a café right on the beach. The beach itself is sandy and a great place to picnic.
On the northern tip of Oahu a set of scenic bays flank the famed Turtle Bay Resort. The smaller of the two is protected from the deeper ocean swells by natural volcanic rock jetties making it a safe place to snorkel for visitors of all ages.
This is a wonderful sandy, mostly protected beach that is open to hotel guests and the public alike. It has great amenities including Roy's Beach Bar. The big caveat is that there is NO Lifeguard and a caution to only swim on the right side of the beach protected by a coral wall.
Turtle Bay: Turtle Bay is located on the North Shore of Oahu and is a great spot to see turtles. The water is mostly clear, and you can see turtles swimming in their natural habitat. The best time to snorkel at Turtle Bay is during the summer months when the water is calm and the visibility is high.
No, Turtle Bay Resort does not offer a day pass. Most amenities—including the pools, cabanas, beach equipment and activities—are exclusive to overnight guests staying at Turtle Bay Resort.
Snorkeling – this area is known for good snorkeling when the waves are flat and the water is clear. You just might see some Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles swimming in the vicinity. Remember to stay clear of them. The rocky bottom also attracts other colorful marine life, so enjoy!
July to October is the peak nesting and hatching period for green sea turtles in locations such as Tortuguero National Park, whereas it's March to October for the hawksbill turtle, which prefers the Caribbean coast and can nest up to four times each season.
The largest green turtle nesting population is found at Tortuguero, on the coast of Costa Rica where about 22,500 green turtle females nest annually. Raine Island, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, has the second largest nesting population of about 18,000 females per season.