Anini Beach Park is a must-see area.  The drive there is beautiful, with a pleasant waterfall just before the turnoff.  You'll find restrooms, water and telephone service right on the beach.  This is a family area, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and beginner diving.

Heading North on Highway 56 from Lihu'e, turn right on Kalihiwai Road #2 at about mile mark 25.6.  Take the LEFT fork to Anini Road in about .2 mile, and then in another 1.5 mile, you'll find the park.

Anini Beach

This is my favorite snorkel place.  We usually come to Kauai for vacation and spend a lot of time on this beach.  You have to swim pretty far to get out to the reef, but if you are lazy snorkelers like us, you can find enough sea life to keep you entertained for hours.  There were lots of families here, so it must be a good place for kids.

#2 - Anini Beach

Mile Marker 14 is the common nickname for a beach in Olowalu, on the west side of Maui. You can find it by looking for the “14” mile marker sign between Lahaina and the cliffs that separate west Maui from central Maui.  It’s seven miles south of Lahaina on the Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30). This area is said to be the best snorkel spot for beginners.  The water is shallow close to shore and is calm on most days (usually most calm in the mornings).  Be careful not to step on or touch the coral reef.  No facilities.  No turn lanes or paved parking, so watch for traffic when turning back onto the highway. The beach is not as wide or beautiful as some other Maui beaches, so this spot is best for snorkeling but not best for lying on the beach.

Olowalu Mile Marker 14

As snorkelers, me and my wife are very at home here.  We like to do something to get the blood flowing early in the morning, and were never disappointed here.  The visibility can be bad on some days, but that's life on the islands.  It's worth it to just stop and lie on the beach for a while, too!

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