If a Hawaiian monk seal appears on a beach near you, stay at least 50 feet away. And if it’s a mother and her pup, keep an even further distance as mothers are protective and can be aggressive ...

Glass Beach, located near Port Allen ... visitors to this area are also drawn by another remarkable sight: Hawaiian monk seals. These endangered marine mammals occasionally haul out on the ...

Hawaiian monk seals may have used the beaches at Kalaupapa long ago. The name of the beach that Mama Eve first arrived at means “climbing dog” in Hawaiian, possibly a reference to the name for the ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: It's common to see Hawaiian monk seals sleeping and sunning themselves ... Jill Schildhouse Po'ipu Beach Park is popular with both residents of and visitors to Kaua'i.

Those looking for a little more adventure can enjoy bodyboarding (the beach features small waves) and snorkeling. U.S. News Insider Tip: It's common to see Hawaiian monk seals sleeping and sunning ...