Is Tunnels Beach Kauai good for snorkeling?

If you love snorkelling in Hawaii and you're on the Island of Kauai then put on your mask and snorkel and head to the North Shore! Haena Beach where Tunnels Beach is located has everything you are looking for when it comes to an awesome and easily accessible Kauai snorkelling beach.



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Tunnels is too dangerous to swim during the winter when large waves pound the north shore. We recommend arriving early to find a spot. Don't leave it to the last minute if you want a prime location at the beach.

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Tunnels Beach (Makua) is an epic spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. Lava tubes form the many underwater caverns that make the reef a magical underwater world to explore and give Tunnels its name. The beach is a crescent shaped bay is fringed by palms and ironwood trees.

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First, arrive before 10am when parking is easier to find and the beach is less crowded. My second strategy is to stay at one of our Haena Kauai vacation rentals. Then you can walk over any time of day and enjoy this spectacular beach. Tunnels is teeming with tropical fish both large and small.

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It's said that Tunnels Beach has the best snorkeling on the island which means it is a perfect beach for the “in-between” family that has both older kids who want to experience sea life and underwater caverns and younger children who will be happier playing in the sand and shallow, docile waves.

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Snorkeling Tunnels, also known as Makua Beach, used to be some of the best in Kauai, especially for seeing big coral formations. But snorkeling is now prohibited in the large inner reef area known as the Makua Lagoon.

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You will need a parking permit reservation to get to Ke'e beach. You do not need a parking permit to get to Tunnels, but make sure that you only park in an area where it is permitted or you will risk getting ticketed / towed.

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The wide sand beach offers the easiest entrance into the water. Don't attempt to enter the shallow areas where there are rocks and reef that come all the way up to the beach edge. Large and small Lava tubes form the many underwater caverns give Tunnels it's name as well as a magical underwater world to explore.

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Located on the north shore of the island, Turtle Cove is a pristine beach that is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and simply taking in the stunning views. The water is crystal clear and the sand is soft and white. And best of all, there are almost always turtles swimming just offshore.

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Tunnels Beach Above water, the beach is perfect for beachcombing, photography, and witnessing stunning sunsets to end your day of adventure.

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The safe beach in 'Through the Tunnel' symbolizes the safety of childhood. It is a fairly-controlled environment, with much fewer risks than the other areas on the coast. Jerry's mother is able to watch over all his activities, ensuring that he remains safe at all times.

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