Hello! The water adjacent to the resort is quite treacherous considering
the way you need to climb down the lava rocks so swimming is not advised,
but just walk down Ali'i Drive 15 minutes to Kahalu’u Beach Park. The
water is calm which makes it ideal to snorkel. I have seen more species
fish and turtles at this location, than on any paid snorkeling excursion
that I have been on around the big island if Hawaii.
Kelly T. answered Dec 17, 2023
Just wanted to add, Kahalu’u Beach Park is one of the best water areas to
snorkel /swim in. I come back to this island because of this water beach.
It has a protective barrier further out in the ocean which makes the cove
area calm and avoids water under tows. I swim around enjoying the fish
for usually 2hours everyday. You can just float on top of the water, if
you want. It’s truly my “happy place”.
Karen C. answered Oct 25, 2025
