There are numerous venues that rent snorkeling equipment for tourists in all parts of Kauai. Local snorkel and dive shops are often the best deal for visitors looking to rent equipment where daily rates are often available as opposed to the hourly rate offered in most hotels and condos. Rental companies are likely to pass on important information like sites with the best conditions and chances of running into marine life at various points in the year, as well as safety tips for novices and important hints like where available parking is located. For enthusiasts looking to take their gear home with them in anticipation for the next oceanic adventure, inexpensive snorkel sets can be purchased at sporting goods stores or large chain stores like Wal-Mart for around $20.
Ke’e Beach and Tunnels offer ideal snorkeling sites for those who are more experienced in the activity. Good family beaches with calm waters suitable for children include: Anini Beach, Lydgate State Park, and Po’ipu Beach. Prince Kuhio Park and Koloa Landing are known for frequent sea turtle spotting. Another niche to get an eyeful of plentiful marine life, including coral, fish, and sometimes seals, is Lawa’I Beach.
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