An incredible turquoise bay along the Big Island’s western side, Honaunau Bay (or Two Step Beach / Pae’a) is among the best places in all of Hawaii to enjoy world-class snorkeling among impressive coral reefs and lava rock pathways.

Two Step is located roughly in the center of the lava shoreline. Walk only on bare rock, not alga. Entering/exiting tricky. Best for experienced snorkelers.

Read our full description of snorkeling Two Steps on the Big Island Hawaii. See pictures of what it is like and find out how to enter and where to swim.

2024年2月12日 · Deep blue crystal-clear waters, spectacular coral seabeds, hundreds of multi-colored fish swimming in shoals, green turtles and even regular visits from dolphins and seals – Two Step is quite simply a must for snorkeling in Hawaii, …

Two naturally-formed lava rocks platforms lead snorkelers into the electric-turquoise waters of Honaunau Bay, which give way to reveal a colorful, rugged seafloor bustling with all sorts of marine life.

2023年7月16日 · Two-Step Beach at Honaunau Bay in South Kona is one of the most beautiful and popular spots on Hawai’i Island for snorkeling. The water here is crystal clear, and there are lots of opportunities to see multi-colored fish, green …

Two Step, also known as Honaunau Bay, is a popular Big island snorkeling beach and is a great place to spot Hawaiian green sea turtles.

Two Step at Honaunau Bay is a lava rock shoreline with shallow saltwater pools and a just a few pockets of sand. This doesn’t sound like an appealing beach, but it’s one of the best-known snorkeling spots on the Big Island.