Queen’s Beach and Sans Souci, Kapiʻolani Park

Calm water off Kapiʻolani Park, good for a first go.

Time there

1–3 hours

Best time

Morning, when the water is flattest

Cost

Free

Good to know

Lifeguarded. Calm water inside the reef; good for a first snorkel.

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