Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Puako

Ready to check out the best sites in Puako for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 4 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Puako to suit your needs.
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Horseshoe Reef

#1 - Horseshoe Reef

USA, Hawaii, Big Island

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20-60 feet ~ As the name implies, this site is formed by coral reef that is shaped into a horseshoe with ledges and lava tubes below. Resident white tip reef sharks like to snooze under the ledges in the day time. Check out the swim through "the kitchen sink": You will see how it got its name when you go down the drain. Also known as Pam's Cave and Horseshoe North
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort

#2 - Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort

Puako, Hawaii

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Private beach for Marriott vacationers. Good amount of fish for how populated the beach gets.
Pentagon

#3 - Pentagon

USA, Hawaii, Big Island

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This dive site consists of a series of lava formations including some small arches and caverns. Marine life includes Triggerfish and Surgeonfish to name just a couple.
Sixth Hole

#4 - Sixth Hole

USA, Hawaii, Big Island

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Called this because it's off the sixth hole of the golf course