Koloa Landing at Hanaka'ape Bay is a very popular dive site, especially for scuba instruction.  The entry is easy, and there is plenty to see to the left and right of the landing.

From Lihu'i heading West on Highway 50, turn left on Highway 520 (Maluhia Road) at mile mark 6.8.  After about 3 miles, you'll hit a T in the road at Koloa.  Jog right and then an immediate left onto Po'ipu Road, and head South to Po'ipu.  At about mile 4.8, take the RIGHT fork.  After .2 mile, take the left fork.  You'll see the landing in about a tenth of a mile.

Koloa Landing

Did the open water portion of my PADI BOW in Kauai with all four dives out of this location.  Spent a significant amount of time exploring the reefs to the right and left of the entry.  Fantastic marine life, including several turtles and many varieties of eels.  November of 2000: Surge was minimal, almost no surf.  Cove is, in general, very well protected.  A very good beginner dive site.

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