# How should I view wildlife at Kailua Beach Park?

**Category:** Policies & Rules
**Verified:** 2026-10-24
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## Quick answer

Stay about 10 feet from sea turtles and 50 feet from monk seals, and never touch or feed them.

## Detailed answer

NOAA and DLNR recommend viewing from a distance: about 10 feet for sea turtles and 50 feet for Hawaiian monk seals. Give a monk seal mother and pup much more room. Do not disturb animals resting on the sand, and limit viewing to a few minutes. Use your camera's zoom instead of moving closer, because disturbing these animals can break state and federal law.

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