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Hanauma Bay State Park
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Frequently Asked Questions
List of the most frequently asked questions about the Hanauma Bay State Park - Cost, parking, hours of operation, what to bring and shuttle service.
Snorkeling Rental Prices
This is a list of the prices you can expect to pay at Hanauma Bay by either driving out to the park on your own or by taking one of the convenient shuttles.
History
Formed within a volcanic cone, today Hanauma Bay offers a pristine marine ecosystem after the City and County of Honolulu laid out a plan in 1990 to restore the "curved bay," after years of neglect and abuse from the millions of visitors who visit and love to snorkel Hanauma Bay. Volunteers have a booth located on the beach level to help visitors learn about conservation of the reef and ...
Sunscreen
Hanauma Bay Supports Reef-Safe Sunscreen Hawaii is known for its beautiful coral reefs, and tourists from all over the world come to enjoy their natural beauty. However, in recent years these reefs have been dying off at an alarming rate, and scientists have found that one of the main causes of this decline is sunscreen chemicals. In response to this problem, the state of Hawaii has recently ...
Parking
The Hanauma Bay Parking Lot is relatively small and has only 300 stalls for guests who are driving out to the park and fills up daily, arrive early.
Reef Map
The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a beautiful place to visit, and it's especially amazing if you're a fan of marine life. This nature preserve is home to a stunning coral reef that features over 450 varieties of fish. You can see all sorts of tropical fish, as well as octopus, crabs and eels. If you're lucky, you might even get to see a green sea turtle! One of the best things about ...