Located in the town of Waimea, Pauoa Bay has a long, narrow, and crescent-shaped beach that is surrounded by palm trees and rugged greenery on large rocks. Pauoa Bay is an incredible destination for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and rafting because of its calm waters and small waves. Pauoa Bay features one of the best coral reefs in Hawaii where you can find the incredible Hawaiian green sea turtle called Honu, eels, rays, butterfly fish, dolphins, and whales.