We have both man made and natural rock pools in Hawaii. The most famous is the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium - currently under renovation. The natural pools are frequently called “Baby Beach” and are usually part of a larger beach. My local “Baby Beach” is at the western end of Baldwin Beach on Maui.
The idea of a shark joining me in an enclosed space is scary! Did you go to the rock-cut pools in Sliema when you were on Malta? There's a whole series of them along part of the seafront, big and small. And it's not quite the same as looking out over the Pacific, but I have great memories of swimming in a Roman rock pool (fishpond) on Crete when I was on excavation.
Aren't they wonderful? I have spent many an early morning swimming in Sydney's rock pools. They have them here in the UK too but it's rarely warm enough to use them. 😄 Great article!
Writing this from Sydney where we are visiting family for a few weeks. We were at Bilgola beach just south of Whale beach just a couple of days ago which has a great example, but it’s the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club where Sabrina learned to swim and Bondi Icebergs pool that hold the most memories for us, Michael.
I was delighted until you mentioned the occasional shark, but I'll forget I read that part. I'm on the Sea of Cortez in a not populated area in Sonora MX and it's tempting to go in but every time I do I get nipped, ripped see a zillion small sharks coming out of a net and pine for the Caribbean, but don't want to live over there. This is perfect! Enjoyed the read. Also as a PS every time I read and try to like your articles it asks me to subscribe (which I already have) and then I sub again and click the heart then it asks me to sub again. Not sure what that's about but it happens on a few others so I feel like you may have more subs than is noted? Anyway, I would spend hours in a rock pool!!!!
I saw them on Tenerife, too. They’re so necessary there because of the waves. If only I had organized my photos better I could show you…but it’s midnight here and I’m tired. Thanks for this post! I will be enjoying these pools if/when I go to Australia!
We have both man made and natural rock pools in Hawaii. The most famous is the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium - currently under renovation. The natural pools are frequently called “Baby Beach” and are usually part of a larger beach. My local “Baby Beach” is at the western end of Baldwin Beach on Maui.
The idea of a shark joining me in an enclosed space is scary! Did you go to the rock-cut pools in Sliema when you were on Malta? There's a whole series of them along part of the seafront, big and small. And it's not quite the same as looking out over the Pacific, but I have great memories of swimming in a Roman rock pool (fishpond) on Crete when I was on excavation.
Can sharks or stinging things get tossed in the rock pool, too? Can you see down in the water to verify this before going in? Asks a fraidy cat.
These look amazing! I’ve been two a couple in Tenerife which were perfect after a day hike. Also a lot of great surfing there.
Aren't they wonderful? I have spent many an early morning swimming in Sydney's rock pools. They have them here in the UK too but it's rarely warm enough to use them. 😄 Great article!
So true!
Writing this from Sydney where we are visiting family for a few weeks. We were at Bilgola beach just south of Whale beach just a couple of days ago which has a great example, but it’s the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club where Sabrina learned to swim and Bondi Icebergs pool that hold the most memories for us, Michael.
I was delighted until you mentioned the occasional shark, but I'll forget I read that part. I'm on the Sea of Cortez in a not populated area in Sonora MX and it's tempting to go in but every time I do I get nipped, ripped see a zillion small sharks coming out of a net and pine for the Caribbean, but don't want to live over there. This is perfect! Enjoyed the read. Also as a PS every time I read and try to like your articles it asks me to subscribe (which I already have) and then I sub again and click the heart then it asks me to sub again. Not sure what that's about but it happens on a few others so I feel like you may have more subs than is noted? Anyway, I would spend hours in a rock pool!!!!
You’ve convinced me. Australia is now on my shortlist. And now I think I might be obsessed with rock pools.
These look fascinating. I look forward to finding them next year.
The fact that they offer this kind of protection is a bonus!
Delightful story and pictures! Ready to book a flight!
Great story. Would love to give this a go. Great way to start the day too!
Sounds like a great idea - kudos to the Aussies! 🏊 😍
Those look amazing! Incredible photos too, as always.
I've never seen these types of structures before, but they've just been added to my travel bucket list.
We call them tidal pools here in South Africa . Most beaches have them
I saw them on Tenerife, too. They’re so necessary there because of the waves. If only I had organized my photos better I could show you…but it’s midnight here and I’m tired. Thanks for this post! I will be enjoying these pools if/when I go to Australia!
Wow! These look sooo amazing. Thanks for sharing!