Annaly Bay / Carambola Tide Pools Trailhead

Good workout on the trail there and back. Don't climb out to the tide pools at high tide and when there's heavy surf, it's too hard to get medical attention in this remote spot. Pretty hike, nice spot to watch the waves.

Great hike & fantastic views once you arrive at the beach. If you're going to spend time in the tide pools make sure you go during low tide. I would not try to access them if the tide is high as they are very dangerous and you can easily get thrown against the jagged rocks or swept out to sea. Absolutely worth it during low tide though. Trek itself wasn't bad.. a few moderately steep areas but overall it was easy. It took me exactly 1 hour to arrive, 40 minutes at the pools & 50 minutes to get back. Highly recommend if you are looking for an adventure and in decent shape.

We really enjoyed our hike on the Carambola Tidepools and Trailhead! It took us about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the tidepools. The trail is not for beginners—I’d rate it as moderate to advanced, with plenty of elevation changes, exposed roots, and a narrow path. It’s marked fairly well, though not perfectly. We hiked on a rainy day, so the trail was a bit slippery but still manageable. Despite the rain, it was warm, bug-free, and overall a great experience. After hiking through dense vegetation, you reach a rocky beach, and from there, you have to climb over some challenging, slippery rocks to access the tidepools. My husband made it across but found it tricky, while I decided not to risk it with the waves crashing in. Overall, we had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this trail to anyone who enjoys a more challenging, adventurous hike!

Very cool place and hike. Well worth checking out. The pools are gorgeous. Lots of sea life, multiple pools, and a beautiful hidden rock beach in a cove. Wear shoes suitable for hiking and water. Keep in mind there is a very mild climb and wall traverse on wet rock to get into the pools themselves. 2.1 mi hike up and over the ridge one way from Carambola. The trail is well marked and nearly impossible to mis-navigate at any point. Semi steep hiking at the start, then it planes out and has a gentle down slope until you reach the beach./pools. Enjoy responsibly. Tide pools are fragile ecosystems. There was a Moray eel in one of the pools, a small mix of tropical fish, cool crabs, and lots of coral. There is a jump spot if the water is deep enough in the first pool.

Beautiful hike a views. Took us about 40 min to the tide pools. The waves were coming over the wall pretty good, so we didn't make it down to the second set of pools

This place was so beautiful and definitely worth the 3-4 mile hike in the woods up and down a mountain. So the hike in the forest can get rough. If you are out of shape or not use to hiking in the forest I do not recommend the hike. There is a Jeep tour for $150 a person you can take to get to it. We called the tan tan Jeep tours to get back out of the forest. I definitely recommend the Jeep tour. Our driver Manny was amazing. If you do the hike please wear hiking shoes, bring plenty of water, sunscreen & bug spray. Please do not try this hike if you have asthma or you aren’t in shape. You literally are hiking up a mountain in the forest for miles. Some of the hike can get rough with rocks and you are slipping all over if you don’t have the right shoes. Also some parts of the forest get really thick and hot. The hike or Jeep ride is so worth it once you get to the tide pools. We are so glad we went. It was amazing and I definitely recommend. Bring snorkeling gear because there are a lot of cute fish to see.

5.5 miles round trip. This is not casual hiking. There are lots of ups and downs, then a final scramble over rock breakers/cliffs to the pools. Really awesome pools, when you look hard, they are teaming with life. The far pool is deep enough that you have to swim. The front pool is about waist deep. Make sure to check for low tide times and plan on about an hour and 20 minutes to complete the hike in. They are not accessible during high tide. The trail is not marked well, so pay attention. For me, it was a highlight.

Wear good hiking shoes for the hike. Take sturdy water shoes for the end, when you make it to the rocks and the beach.