The small town of Malindi is at the centre of a strip of idyllic tropical beaches offering the visitor a range of world class resorts and quiet relaxing hideaways. Further south, the sleepy village of Watamu is fronted by wide white beaches.
Both the park and reserve are the most highly utilised among marine
protected areas. Their coastline is heavily developed with tourist
facilities. There are various agents who offer boats for hire to get
into the Marine Park.