Hanauma Bay is a wonderful place to visit for residents and visitors alike. If your taking the bus (#22) be aware that it goes all the way into the park. I didn't know that and walked in from the road. (not a long walk but was unnecessary)

Admission is currently $7.50 for non residents and free for those with a Hawaii License or ID. After getting admission you are given the opportunity to take part in an orientation to learn the history of the bay, and the efforts taken to protect the bay and its wildlife.

There is a snack bar and a a gift shop near admissions, but neither on the beach level. If you want food get it before going down to the beach (You may take food to the bay with you but you are not allowed to feed the fish at all.) The gift shop offers a discount on reef safe sunscreen Please please please. use only reef safe sunscreen, it is sold many places on Hawaii and it isn't expensive. it is very important to protect the reefs and the wildlife..

Making your way down to the water is easy, there is a tram that costs $1.25 per trip or you can buy and unlimited day pass for $2.50. There is a walk path down to the shore that is barely wide enough for two way foot traffic, its a short walk but a steep hill.

Once you are at the bottom there are lockers and snorkel equipment for rent but it can be a bit expensive, $20.00 for basic mask and fins and the prices go up from there.

I highly recommend snorkeling here, watching the marine life is amazing, I would spend every single day in the ocean if i could. do not let the bay pass as just another day at the beach, if you have never snorkeled, this is the place to try it. I promise you will not be disappointed!