Tunnels Beach

Tunnels Beach is a beach Hanalei Kauai County located in United States.

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Hanalei , HI 96714 United States

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snorkeling scenic views surfing monk seals sunbathing beach sea turtles fish Kauai parking island caves fresh fruit swimming guard jams well crowded
Rebecca Livingston

Get here early! We arrived at 10am and got a perfect parking spot , as well as a awesome spot on the beach ! Also, earlier is cooler, so less chance of a sun burn!!

Norman Ellis

This beach literally took my breath away it was so stunning. Photos don't capture the full awesomeness of this setting. Make it a must see on your Kauai Beach Bucket List!

Dan Stein

Great snorkeling , wonderfully views , fresh fruit , and plenty of space even when the parking lot is jam packed. Also it has bathrooms and lifeguards.

DoubleDeuce

The pod of spinner dolphins tour through here, sea turtles swim near the reef and plenty of fish are around too. Avoid the surfers and do some snorkeling !

Dale Jeffries

October 2015, we had awesome snorkelling on the north side (right side facing the ocean). Do not forget to explore the cave across the street and try the food truck . Bbq pork sandwich and smoothies ..

Jacob Gyllenstierna

There is a smaller entrance with a few parking spots about a 1,000ft before the main parking by the cave . Less crowded part of the beach .

Damian Bayona

Good snorkeling when waves are calm . Get there early and park at Haena Beach . Monk seals sometimes come on shore.

Q Lam

Super calm at the end of august. Our favorite beach to swim and snorkel . Get there early to snag a parking spot .

Sandra Riela

Amazing snorkeling , saw a sea turtle ! Not a ton of shade, so wear sunblock and don't forget to reapply!

Tim In The House

One of the best beaches on the island . Parking can be a challenge, but amazing views worth the effort.

HawaiiLife

The greatest snorkeling on the Garden Island . Don't forget the sun block. Enter with caution as the currents may be very strong.

Odile Roujol

Paradise. And alone ... come before 10am as Parking is a small one

Jenny P

Best place in Kauai to snorkel . Be sure to go out to the center where you can watch the sharks going in and out of the tunnels 20 feet down.

Chris Scott-Dixon

Beautiful location, but seemingly impossible to swim at due to the random beach closures. Better to snorkel Anini beach down the road were the lifeguards are less over zealous about perfect conditions

Ken S

One of the best beaches and snorkeling spots on the island !!

eric bornemann

Beautiful beach that was used as the shooting location of Bali Hai in South Pacific.

Netanel

Go snorkeling ! When we were there, a big beauty of a sea turtle came right up to shore, allowing awesome looks! Just don't touch them--it's illegal.

Katie Voll

Great beach for snorkeling ! We saw 2 sea turtles once your past the shallow Coral.

Richard Jhang

Amazing spot to visit in the winter. Huge swell. Surf breaks on the shore. Picture perfect.

Ted Grubb

Amazing snorkeling on this huge reef. Arrive early to get parking .

clafc

I can see why people call this snorkeling paradise cause as soon as I got in the water I saw a beautiful turtle

Alicia Neumann

we paid $10 to park across the street. this beach is worth it! not too crowded & small waves make it a great first ocean experience for our little one.

Jen Hatlestad

Make sure you wear water shoes , or actual shoes on the sand. It gets so ridiculously hot!!!!

Grantland

Calmer waters for snorkeling on the right with trees to sleep under

Paul Rey

Great place to dive and snorkel . The warm shallows are good for the kids, but out at the reef's edge is amazing. 10 to 30 ft. is where all the action is! Highly recommended!!!

Q Lam

Great for snorkeling ! Not too crowded .

Fotis

The best beach in Kaua’i

Gaia Dempsey

Excellent body surfing . Super nice life guards !

Richard Jhang

Stay out of the water in the winter when big swell arrives unless you know what you are doing with your surfboard.

Lovisa Magounakis

Turtles ! Love the sand, scenic landscape

Dirk Mortensen

Make sure you check out the dry caves on the opposite side of the road . :)

Charles B

Best snorkeling I've ever experienced. Wow. Watch out for the current though.

Morgan Wendee

If you get here early you can find lots of sea turtles ;-)

Michael Knudsen

The best beach ever - great snorkeling and loads of sea turtles !

Sarah Murphy

Awesome snorkeling , but if your not careful, the current CAN sneak up on you.

Donika Mooney

Rocky but solid snorkeling areas

Aaron A

Snorkeling was awesome!! We saw a huge turtle and plenty of fish etc.

Michael Popa

Great marriage location for 2 of our friends! Beautiful!

Allen Benz

🔨 Beach ! Top!

Chris Arrasmith

Tons of fish ...and a sea turtle within 15 feet of shore. Awesome snorkeling .

Anne Waliczek

Great snorkeling . Watch out for incoming seals and rainbows

Caroline Ashe

Make sure to have something on your feet...hot hot sand!!

James Day

Leave the Monk Seal alone...getting sun time

Ruddha CA

Plenty of parking past the Tunnel Beach sign...

Gene Chuang

Parking is tough, 2 spots at 8.3 and 8.6 mile markers

Amy Priestley

Arguably the best snorkeling on the island .

Allison Gruber

Awesome snorkeling

kewlio

Fresh fruit stand

Karen B

Great Snorkeling !

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