Ke'e Beach

Picturesque Ke'e Beach can't be beat for colorful snorkeling and easy access. A reef protects the right side of the cove and, except on high surf days, waters are calm and pleasantly swimmable. The left side is open and can have a powerful current, particularly in winter.

On the downside, Ke'e Beach is insanely popular due to both the outstanding snorkeling and the adjacent Kalalau trailhead. From the beach, you can behold the Na Pali Coast by walking the first 30 minutes of the Kalalau Trail . Parking can be a problem (go early and avoid summers and weekends) and break-ins are rampant.

Find showers, drinking water, rest rooms and a pay phone in the woods behind the parking lot.