Saturday- Hanauma Bay

After climbing Diamond Head, we were in need of some relaxation on the beach. We decided to head back to Hanauma Bay and spend the afternoon there. We were a little worried that we wouldn't get to get in the beach. Because it's a nature preserve, only 300 visitors are allowed on the beach at one time. We we lucky and got right in. There is also a 9 minute video that all visitors have to watch before they enter the beach. It's a great place to snorkel and view the sea life. Since the waters were so clear, we could see many fish from above the waters. We were afraid Landon wouldn't like the water, but he loved it! We had a great time.

The beach

Landon swimming with daddy

Landon playing in the sand

After a long day in the sun, Landon & mommy shared a blue shaved ice. As you can tell by the blue face, Landon loved it!

Some History of Hanauma Bay:

This "Curved" bay was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in 1967. This is THE BEST protected cove if you are new to scuba diving or snorkeling with a diverse population of marine life and a large, rich coral reef. Advanced snorkelers and divers can also enjoy the beauty of this bay as the reef extends throughout the cove into deeper water. The bay floor is actually the crater of an ancient volcano that flooded when the exterior wall collapsed and the ocean rushed in. (www.hawaiiweb.com)