Located infront of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, this snorkel spot is usually uncrowded. There is not much coral in this area so the viewing of tropical fish is not as much as some other snorkel spots in Waikiki area.

Located infront of the Hale Koa Hotel, the reef is off shore and a variety of tropical fish can be viewed.

Located on the east side of Waikiki, Kapiolani Beach offers a variety of tropical fish. It is part of the Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District so the fish are protected.

The Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District fronting Queen’s Surf Beach makes it the best snorkeling spot in Waikiki. There are lots of state fish "Humuhumunukunukuapuaa" in this area as well as a variety of tropical fish. From time to time there will be a green sea turtle or monk seal visiting.

Sans Souci Kaimana Beach attracts snorkelers from Waikiki because of its shallow coral reefs and a variety of marine life, some time to time you will encounter a green sea turtle swimming there. The coral reef makes for calm, protected waters and reasonably good snorkeling when there is no waves. There are ocean currents, check conditions with the lifeguard before venturing out.