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David B. Fisher's avatar

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.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Baby beach! Love it!

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kristen (omventure.com)'s avatar

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.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Only VERY rarely and, yes, you can almost always see the bottom!

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Nolan Yuma's avatar

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.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

One of my favorite things -- obviously! LOL.

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Food and Fiesta's avatar

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!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Oh, yeah, I can't imagine swimming in one in the UK!

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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

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.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

I walked Bigola one day! Lovely spot. Wish I could have swum just once at Bondi to say I had! LOL.

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Lola the Dog Lady's avatar

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!!!!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

DM me your email so I can take a look at the back end. And thanks for the kind words!

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Lola the Dog Lady's avatar

Not allowed! There's a lock next to your name at messages. could be settings or only for paid folks. but it also asked me to sign in again and didn't log my HEART like. Oh well. but it's michele.niesen at gm a i l

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Ah, yeah, the DMs are a paid subscriber function. I looked at your subscription and it looked fine. Let's see if it happens on the next article you want to comment on!

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Joe Prince's avatar

You’ve convinced me. Australia is now on my shortlist. And now I think I might be obsessed with rock pools.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

I'm the gift that keeps on giving! 🤣🤣🤣

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Joe Prince's avatar

😂😂😉

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Laura | Sunhats and Chardonnay's avatar

These look fascinating. I look forward to finding them next year.

The fact that they offer this kind of protection is a bonus!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

The protection is definitely one of the bonuses!

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Delightful story and pictures! Ready to book a flight!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

They're waiting for you!

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Michael Young's avatar

Great story. Would love to give this a go. Great way to start the day too!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

A truly wonderful way!

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Lisa Sockett's avatar

Sounds like a great idea - kudos to the Aussies! 🏊 😍

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Michael Jensen's avatar

They're a clever bunch!

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Amran Gowani's avatar

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.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks, Amran. When your first see one, I expect you to shriek "YES!," strip down to your undies and leap in.

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Claire Polders's avatar

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!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

I totally get you about organized photos. I spent one entire transatlantic flight totally redoing how I stored my photos. Total pain but worth it!

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Holly Starley's avatar

Wow! These look sooo amazing. Thanks for sharing!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

It's what we do! LOL. Thanks for reading.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

I did see those in Sliema but didn't have towels or swim trunks then. But we did swim over by Valletta, but not in rock pools.

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