10/11/2026
Two things to know before you snorkel Kamaole Beach II in Kihei.
The sandy middle of the beach is for swimming. The two ends are where it gets interesting: there is reef at either end, with tide pools to poke around and coral, fish and turtles once you put a mask on.
1. Coral is alive. Do not stand on it, kick it or touch it.
2. Wait to buy sunscreen until you land. Hawaii was the first state to ban the sale of sunscreens with coral-harming chemicals, and plenty of bottles labelled reef-safe on the mainland do not meet the standard here.
Save this for your packing list, and send it to whoever you are snorkeling with.