Rocky tidepool coastline with sheltered inlets — good snorkeling when the surf is down, but entry is over lava with no sand beach, so it suits confident swimmers over young kids.
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Rocky tidepool coastline with sheltered inlets — good snorkeling when the surf is down, but entry is over lava with no sand beach, so it suits confident swimmers over young kids. Closed during high surf; check the lifeguard.