You can visit Turtle Beach on your own for a good chance at seeing turtles in the wild. Or you can join a snorkeling tour from Waikiki or Honolulu to take you directly to Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles.

Today, she runs operations at Waikiki Beach Services, which offers surf lessons and outrigger canoe rides from Honolulu’s most heavily trafficked beach. Joseph Serrao, meanwhile, is the co ...

Past travelers loved snorkeling for free at public beaches like Sans Souci Beach Park on the south end of Waikiki and Shark's Cove on the North Shore (don't let the name scare you – it's a great ...

Floating, swimming, and snorkeling are easier here thanks to the wall. If you are looking to try your hand at surfing head ...

Many of the best O'ahu hotels also overlook Waikiki Beach. Past visitors loved how easy this free beach is to access and its beautiful, clean water and sand. Several recommended snorkeling ...