Alligator Rock — Attraction in Hawaii

Our family loves going to alligator rock! It's tricky to find but a little gem. The rock doesn't look much like a gator anymore since a swell dislodged one of the rocks, but this is a great place to enjoy the NS in peace. The snorkeling is solid, not the best but I'd give it a 6 out of 10. Cool area for kids to climb on the rocks and explore. It's located a bit north of Chuns, if you've gotten to Waimea then you've gone too far. Keep in mind this is essentially residents "backyard", so be mindful and...

This area has a lot of rocks so the surfers don’t come here. It is excellent for the little kids because Alligator Rock itself blocks the large waves. The water between the rock and the beach isn’t more than a few feet deep and calm enough for the young kids to swim without fear of a riptide. You will see fish and sea urchins when snorkeling. You can climb onto the rock but be careful with the littles so they...

Pretty quiet and private. Air BnB guests stay in houses that surround this beach. Water is clear. Make sure to stop and say hi to...