After all the snorkeling in Molokini it may be time for a rest, so we take a small break at the Blue Lagoon. This tranquil hook of lava is a protected cove inside Makena State Park next to Big Beach. The depth and sand channels create breathtaking blue and turquoise water not seen anywhere else around Maui. We like to spend time here not only for its beauty but because here we see the highest concentration of Humuhumunukunukuapua`a, the beautiful state fish of Hawaii. But be on the lookout for green sea turtles as well, as they like to hang out along the shoreline where their favorite snack grows. Keep in mind that these gentle creatures are a protected species, therefore, by law all humans must remain at least 10 feet away.