Snorkeling at Sharks Cove

A couple of weekends ago we made our way to Sharks Cove, near North Shore. We had heard good things about the snorkeling there. Well, what we heard was completely correct.

Sharks Cove is enclosed by rocks, so there's not really any waves coming in (except at high tide) and the water is crystal clear (what else would you expect in Hawaii??) The water isn't very deep either, which is nice for those who aren't strong swimmers and for children.

We spent hours there. We saw so many different types of fish.

The best part is, these fish swim right up to you. 

In fact, none of these pictures are zoomed in at all. They were actually this close. 

I mean, look how close Cody got! Isn't that so cool?!

It was an awesome experience! We lost track of time, but that's okay. Completely worth it.

I do have some advice, though. If you visit Sharks Cove, wear swim shoes and always look where you place your hands and step down. There are sea urchins on and in the crevices of the rocks. It hurts if you step on one. 

Look how scary looking it is! 

Also, wear lots of sunscreen or a UV protecting shirt to prevent sunburn. 

Overall, our experience at Sharks Cove was awesome. We will definitely be going back!