Snorkeling in USA

Spring-fed Gulf coast river where you can snorkel alongside wintering manatees.

2076 sampled hours, 24% snorkelable

Gateway to John Pennekamp park and the shallow Florida Keys reef tract.

2076 sampled hours, 19% snorkelable

State-park beach with seagrass flats and nearby reef in the lower Keys.

2076 sampled hours, 16% snorkelable

Remote Gulf islands with coral, seagrass and historic Fort Jefferson's moat wall.

2076 sampled hours, 14% snorkelable

Florida Keys sanctuary reef with spur-and-groove coral in clear water.

2076 sampled hours, 12% snorkelable

Waikoloa resort bay, often called A-Bay, with easy access and patch reef snorkeling.

1480 sampled hours, 4% snorkelable

Lover's Cove and Casino Point reserve offer clear-water kelp snorkeling off LA.

2076 sampled hours, 5% snorkelable

Hawaii snorkel report hub for comparing Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Big Island conditions before choosing a beach.

1480 sampled hours, 2% snorkelable

Accessible Kona snorkel beach with reef fish, turtles and beginner-friendly facilities.

1480 sampled hours, 1% snorkelable

Ahihi Kinau Natural Area Reserve protects lava-rock reef habitat on South Maui. It can be excellent in calm weather, but exposed …

1481 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Maluaka, often grouped with Turtle Town, is a South Maui snorkel beach known for turtles, reef fish and morning visibility. South…

1481 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Ulua and Mokapu are adjacent South Maui reef beaches with easy entries, coral shelves and frequent turtles. They are usually best…

1481 sampled hours, 1% snorkelable

San Diego marine reserve with garibaldi, leopard sharks and a kelp forest.

2076 sampled hours, 1% snorkelable

Home to Black Rock (Pu'u Keka'a), Kaanapali is one of Maui's most accessible snorkeling beaches, with turtles, reef fish and easy…

1477 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Kauai snorkel report hub for comparing north-shore summer reefs and south-shore beaches.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Oahu snorkel report hub for comparing protected bays, west-side reefs and seasonal shore exposure.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Advanced west-side reef known for clear water, turtles and dolphin sightings.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Also called Electric Beach, Kahe Point is a clear-water reef for confident swimmers.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Next to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau on the Big Island, Two Step is a celebrated Kona-coast snorkeling site with an easy lava-ledge entry…

2076 sampled hours, 2% snorkelable

Long protected reef lagoon that is often one of Kauai's calmer snorkel options.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

A marine sanctuary on the Big Island's Kona coast, Kealakekua Bay has some of Hawaii's healthiest coral and clearest water. The b…

2076 sampled hours, 1% snorkelable

North Shore lava cove with excellent summer snorkeling and dangerous winter surf.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Windward beach with pretty water and patchy reef; best before trade winds build.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Scenic north-shore reef with excellent summer snorkeling and serious winter surf exposure.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Popular south-shore beach with protected pockets, reef fish and frequent turtles.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Family-friendly protected lagoon with easier entries and reef fish.

1480 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

A crescent-shaped volcanic crater off Maui's south shore, Molokini offers some of the clearest water in Hawaii, often exceeding 3…

2076 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

Kaanapali Beach is a West Maui resort beach with accessible reef snorkeling around Black Rock. Conditions are usually best in the…

2076 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

A protected marine life conservation area inside a volcanic cone on Oahu, Hanauma Bay is Hawaii's most popular snorkeling spot. T…

2076 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable

A marine life conservation district on Maui's northwest coast, Honolua Bay is one of Hawaii's most famous snorkeling spots. The s…

2076 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable