- Best known for the Watamu Marine National Park – a spectacular coral reef and a collection of white sandy beaches
- Attractions around Watamu include; the Gede Ruins, the Arabuko Sokoke Forest, the mangrove-fringed waterways of Mida Creek and the spectacular Marafa Depression popularly known as Hell’s Kitchen
- Diving, snorkeling, water-skiing, windsurfing and going out in a glass-bottom boat to see the unique coral gardens, are some of the activities available here
- Base of the Local Ocean Conservation company, who utilize sea turtles in their ocean conservation program
- Visit Bio-Ken Snake Farm, a research centre dealing with reptiles, especially snakes and snake bite
