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

This was my first salt water dive.  Entry/exit were very easy.  I'm a JOWD, but this site was easy.  Saw an eel, many fish (jacks, wrasse, goatfish, many others).  Wore full 3 mm wetsuit - comfortable, but I tend to be cold.  My dad wore a shorty.  Local dive shops use this site, so there are always others there.

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