Where is the best beach to snorkel with turtles in Oahu?

Laniakea Beach is one of the most popular spots in Oahu for snorkeling with turtles. Located just north of Waikiki, its crystal clear waters and abundant sea life make it an ideal spot to view these incredible creatures up close.



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Laniakea Snorkeling | Turtle Beach If your number one goal for your trip is to see a turtle, this is where you need to come. The snorkel zone is pretty small, and only good conditions in the summer. But the marine life is so cool.

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Overview: A nature preserve, Hanauma Bay is excellent for families with small kids who want to snorkel in a safe, beautiful environment. Calm, shallow, and regulated by the State, Hanauma Bay is home to some of O'ahu's best coral and sea life. Lifeguards are always on duty, and conditions are usually calm.

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The green sea turtle is by far the most commonly encountered sea turtle on Hawaiian reefs, followed by the hawksbill. Olive ridley, leatherback, and loggerheads are typically found in deeper, offshore waters and are rarely seen by the average ocean-goer.

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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.

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9 Best Places to Snorkel in the World
  • Baa Atoll, Maldives. Why it's special: Swim with manta rays, whale sharks and sea turtles in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. ...
  • Maui, Hawaii. ...
  • Koh Tao, Thailand. ...
  • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. ...
  • Great Barrier Reef, Australia. ...
  • Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia. ...
  • Bora Bora, French Polynesia. ...
  • Punta Mita, Mexico.


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Where to Swim and Snorkel with Turtles on Oahu
  • Laniakea Beach (aka Turtle Beach)– To Swim with Turtles on Oahu's North Shore.
  • Electric Beach (aka Kahe Point) — For Swimming with Turtles on Oahu's West Side.
  • Cockroach Cove (aka Kaupo Bay) — An Oahu South Shore Beach for Swimming with Turtles.


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About Our Local Sea Turtles Turtle nesting season in Hawaii is typically mid-April through early October, but can sometimes extend into December. And you're probably wondering when the sea turtles hatch? After about two months in their nests, hatchlings will emerge.

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Most male sea turtles never return to land unless they are stranded! However, in Hawai?i both male and female green sea turtles have been reported basking year-round.

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