How to Snorkeling at Honaunau Bay, also known as Two Step - Big Island, Hawaii

One of our favorite places to snorkel on Big Island, Hawaii is at Honaunau Bay, also known as 2 Step by the locals. Honaunau Bay is famous for its crystal clear water, Green Sea Turtles, and colorful tropical fish. Snorkeling at Honaunau Bay is actually considered by many to be some of the best in the entire state of Hawaii.
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[@hgoldstein2000]

Great video and tips. It brought me right back with all the feels. What underwater camera did you use? Next time I go back I'm going to take better videos using better technology. Thanks.

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Thank you Hillary! I know! We miss it too!! This video was filmed with the Gopro hero 7 Black but we recently upgraded to the Hero 9 Black

[@hapadance2463]

I went here almost 13 years ago w/ my best friend and I miss it so much.. beautiful snorkeling there

[@LiveThatAdventure]

We are totally missing it too!! That place is pure magic!

[@stanleysheppard8464]

Too little views! Great video. Thanks for posting. I was there back in 2005.

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Aww thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@frostyfiveoh8334]

sadly not anymore...

[@SlovenianGirlAbroad]

I love snorkelling! This looks like a great place to do it! Thanks for sharing your lovely informative video!

[@LiveThatAdventure]

This is one of the best spots that we have sound so far! If you are ever in the area you should totally stop by! We are glad that you enjoyed the video! :D

[@SlovenianGirlAbroad]

That Adventure Life I enjoyed it very much. I most certainly will. Hawaii are very high on my bucket list, but I guess with all these Covid-19 restrictions, they will have to wait for better times to travel.

[@sincerelyjacklinediy2534]

I would be too afraid to go snorkeling. Very glad there's folks like you sharing these great videos!

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Thank you so much. You should totally try it in a place with great conditions for beginners. We are working on an article right now that will show the best beginner snorkeling spots in kauai. They are safe and have amazing sea life :)

[@SabiEva]

Hello , great video ! just wanted to ask about your hero7B , did you use any housing ? anything on the lens ? I find the quality of your underwater video really awesome 👏🏻 , I have the same GPro . Thank you .

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Hey Sabi! Thank you so much! in this video we were using the hero 7 black with no housing and no special filters. This is just straight Gopro :)

[@SabiEva]

@@LiveThatAdventure Thank you guys ! I'm going back to Kona soon so will have to work it out ! All the best !!

[@LiveThatAdventure]

@@SabiEva that's awesome! Hawaii is ourv fav. Have a great trip!

[@offbanks]

so pretty! im planning to go fly to hawaii next week and ill definitely have to check this out! thank you for sharing :)

[@LiveThatAdventure]

That's awesome! Enjoy and have a great trip! Don't forget the reef friendly sun screen!

[@nickolasb3642]

Awesome to see others grabbing plastic off of the reef! Interesting facts about the Kona coast making up the majority of the reef in Hawaii

[@LiveThatAdventure]

We always do our best to clean up as much as we can 😎🤙

[@sandramorey2529]

I am trying to get my bearings on 2 step. Is it what was Kahalu'u Beach Park? We've been there many times. We've also been to Honaunau, but didn't particularly have good snorkeling there. Is it listed on a tourist brochure? Is there a map that shows it? Thanks for the advisories about not stepping on coral & not getting too close to the turtles. When the turtles are hauled out, people worry about them & bring buckets of water to throw on them. They are actually fine, just taking the sun. So leave them alone is the best advice. Thanks for posting.

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Hey Sandra! I'm not sure if it was ever known as Kakalu'u. You can find all of the info on our article including GPS coordinates. thatadventurelife.com/2019/08/06/snorkeling-at-honaunau-bay-two-step/

[@lingdatang669]

rocky no sand

[@Angelaaa1015]

This is one my second or third place to go snorkeling in my life and it was so much fun. We went snorkeling in Kauai too and saw so many turtles.

[@LiveThatAdventure]

So glad you got to check it out! Snorkeling in Hawaii is the best! ♥️🐢

[@lingdatang669]

2:04 coral

[@twilightfresh4459]

Do you have tips for novice snorkelers kids? Which part of the bay is right for them?

[@LiveThatAdventure]

This spot could be a tiny bit advanced for novices. There is a sandy Beach on the left side of the bay but we have never gotten into the water there. If you have swimmers that are not strong in your group I would definitely recommend bringing some sort of floatation.

[@twilightfresh4459]

@@LiveThatAdventure Thank you for the info. Any other place you would suggest for non swimmers? Like a sandy coral like in hanauma bay?

[@LiveThatAdventure]

@@twilightfresh4459 you might want to check out KAHALUʻU BEACH PARK or KEALAKEKUA BAY 😁

[@rareform6747]

Was there last week and seen white tip sharks .

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Wow! That is pretty wild! We didnt see anything like that while we were there.

[@rareform6747]

@@LiveThatAdventure yeah we were about 100 yards out where the boats of divers , those white tips headed for two steps ..

[@breezy_basil]

Is there another snorkeling spot recommended for beginner swimmers in Kona? Also, do you recommend a flotation belt instead of a snorkel vest?

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Either a flotation belt or snorkel vest works. It just depends on your preference. As long as you wear a PFD- personal flotation device, everything should be good for you. The reason I chose a flotation belt is that I can remove some of the foam modules as I practice my swimming. As for beginner snorkeling spots, here are a few options: #1 Kahalu’u Beach Park This spot has a lifeguard on duty, and the shallow, protected cove that keeps the currents manageable and waves small. The beach is a great spot for beginner snorkelers. The sheltered cove further benefits from a seawall for calm conditions and good visibility. Plus shallow water makes it a good spot for beginners. The deepest spot is about 10 feet! #2 Kikaua Point Park The shallow cove makes swimming challenging but perfect for floating on the water to explore marine life. Beginner snorkelers can practice in the shallow, sandy cove to spot small fish. Head toward the rocky exit of the cove to find Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and larger fish munching on the seaweed. However, don’t go past the tall lava rock formation near the exit of the cove as strong currents can take you out to sea. Always swim with a buddy here and stay well inside the protected cove walls. #3 Hapuna Beach Park The best beginner snorkeling can be found on the northern end of the beach, near the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. Look for a small cove that is shallow and with a sandy bottom along the north cliff wall of the beach. Professional diving instructors like to use this cove for beginner snorkeling classes and scuba diving training. #4 Spencer Beach Park Spencer Beach Park is located on the Kohala Coast, above Hapuna Beach. The crescent-shaped sandy beach has a long, shallow reef close to shore making for excellent snorkeling.

[@breezy_basil]

@@LiveThatAdventure thanks so much for the suggestions!! I really appreciate it 💕

[@Iceify_]

1:29 We saw that sea turtle when we visited in May 2022 im pretty sure. Also Im hopeful that this coral reef will escape bleaching events

[@LiveThatAdventure]

that is so cool! glad to see that he is doin good. ya, hopefully the coral stays healthy. never heard of bleaching events.

[@Iceify_]

@@LiveThatAdventure bleaching events have killed off half of the worlds coral reefs sadly. Hawaii isn’t that at risk because their water temps aren’t as warm

[@LiveThatAdventure]

@@Iceify_ thank you for the info. hopefully it doesn't happen there!

[@subiediaries6157]

Just wonder why they have porta potty’s there.

[@LiveThatAdventure]

They are for people to go to the bathroom.

[@subiediaries6157]

@@LiveThatAdventure i meant they were disgusting inside, when I went 4 months ago and in such a nice area. they should build some bathrooms and have it maintained.

[@johnnyjoe0515]

you should know that the snorkeling gear you are using is very dangerous and should never be used for any length of time. when you exhale the carbon dioxide it fills the mask and cannot be effectively cleared. this can cause dizziness and even fainting. i believe most places have stopped selling them

[@LiveThatAdventure]

We appreciate the concern. We have definitely heard that about these kinds of masks. I wonder if it could be a different brand or something. We have never had a problem with these ones.

[@stanleysheppard8464]

Too little views! Great video. Thanks for posting. I was there back in 2005.

[@LiveThatAdventure]

Thank you so much Stanley! Isnt two step amazing? We cant want to get back to the islands