We never tire of visiting Ke'ei. The quiet village, the wonderful ocean views, and the excellent diving make for a pleasant afternoon. On this dive, you may be greeted by garden eels, and a rare daylight sighting of a manta ray. The people of Ke'ei have always been nice to us, so be respectful of their property and privacy so we may continue to be welcomed.

Parking is the right, and the dive entry is from the small boat ramp on the left. Kick out until you're in about 20 feet of water, drop down, and continue out until you see the sandy bottom, home to the garden eels.

Directions: Less than a quarter mile South from Kahauloa Bay, take your first right just before refuse transfer station to your left.

Ke'ei Beach

I just wanted to write about this site, because it was one of the best!  Good stuff to see.  We saw the garden eels, a manta ray, and a small leafy fish (not sure what it was). Very pleasant dive in a quiet village -- this to me is what Hawaii is all about.

#2 - Ke'ei Beach

Koko Kai Park is mostly used as an entry for the previous site, Koke'e  Park.  It has a natural ledge that you may step on -- to do your giant stride on the next incoming swell.  Exit is not easy at this site, which is why most will wait until the incoming tide, and then drift/swim to Koke'e  Park beach.  We recommend a guide to assist you with the first dive at this site.

Take Kalanianaole Highway (72) East toward Koko Head.  Before heading up the side of Koko Head, turn right on Nawiliwili Street.  After .3 miles turn left onto Poipu Drive.  Bear right.  After .6 miles turn right onto Hanapepe Loop.  Bear Left.  After .25 miles turn right into the park area.

Koko Kai Park

I went here as part of a group of divers from a local dive shop.  I probably wouldn't do it again since it was pretty difficult.  Maybe the seas were rougher than normal, but I'd just say be careful.  Once in the water, it was pretty cool.  We saw a really big barracuda and a turtle.

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