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This tide pool is a local secret. It's off the beaten path. We use a jungle/lava rock coastal trail. Each way is 15-20 minutes. I'll teach you about the pool's ecosystem and local environment.

Highlights

• In addition to my teaching, you will have time to explore/relax privately.
• Elevation gain on the hike offers amazing coastal views.
• The tide pool is like an infinity pool overlooking cliffs. A miracle of nature.
• In the pool: fish, hermit/rock crabs, sea cucumbers, shrimp, snails, shells etc.
• The pool is calm/safe with a deep (3-5 ft.) and shallow (1-3 ft.) area.

Description

- Sea turtles are a common sight in the ocean in the distance. - The tide pool's water is crystal clear. - The pool has unique snails called 'opihi', brittle stars, spaghetti worms, pink coralline algae, seaweed, and cool rocks. The hike is comprised of jungle and boulder fields. I don't recommend this hike for anyone with a disability/children under 5. The exact lower age cutoff depends on the child/parent. There's no upper age cutoff or fitness requirement. The tide pool is very rocky. While it's often fully accessible, sometimes only certain parts are accessible. Almost always there's an area to submerge yourself. Rarely, the levels are too low or the conditions too rough for swimming. There are no ticks and very few mosquitoes.

Includes

Guidance to the tide pool and time in the pool. Teaching about the pool's ecosystem and the local environment. Recommendations for what else to do on Big Island.

Important Information

• - Wear hiking shoes, hiking sandals, or athletic shoes for the hike. Hiking shoes are most ideal. If you wear sandals, closed-toe are most ideal. - Wear water shoes at the tide pool. Closed-toe shoes with durable soles are most ideal. I don't recommend flip flops. - Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel. There are no bathrooms at the tide pool. - Many people bring a snorkeling mask or goggles. - Apply 'reef safe' sunscreen before the hike to minimize its contact with the tide pool water. Bug spray is unnecessary because there are no ticks and very few bugs or mosquitoes. - Some people bring a first aid kit (I don't carry one).

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund