Natural Feature · Honolulu, HI

Hanauma Bay

About

This popular nature preserve on a bay features a beach, green sea turtles, parrotfish & more.

Reviews lean positive — 4.4 out of 5 across 2,553 Google reviews.

No opening hours are published for this listing, which usually points to dawn-to-dusk access — worth confirming before a long trip.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other natural features in Honolulu.

What works

  • Solid local standing

    A 4.4 average from 2,553 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.

  • A genuine local landmark

    2,553 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.

Worth knowing first

  • Parking is undocumented

    No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.

  • Hours are not published

    Google lists no opening times for this one. Daylight hours are the safe assumption.

  • No easy way to confirm

    Neither a phone number nor a website is on file, so there is nobody to check with ahead of a visit.

  • Popular enough to be busy

    2,553 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

Planning a visit

General guidance for natural features, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

An outdoor spot worth a look when you are already in the area.

A good fit for anyone looking for somewhere new nearby.

When to go

Weekday visits are usually the quietest.

What to bring

  • Water
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen on clear days

Common questions about Hanauma Bay

What is Hanauma Bay?

This popular nature preserve on a bay features a beach, green sea turtles, parrotfish & more. It is a natural feature in Honolulu, HI.

What are the opening hours at Hanauma Bay?

No opening hours are published for Hanauma Bay. Public spaces like this are commonly open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the operator before travelling.

Is there parking at Hanauma Bay?

No parking is recorded for Hanauma Bay. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

How is Hanauma Bay rated?

Hanauma Bay holds 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,553 Google reviews.