Top Things to do in Oahu's North Shore
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Discover the best top things to do in Oahu's North Shore, United States including Pupukea Beach Park, Waimea Bay, Waimea Valley, Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach Park, Mokuleia Beach Park, Sharks Cove, Laniakea Beach, Ehukai Beach Park, Haleiwa Beach Park.
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1. Pupukea Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
This location is great for children to swim.
Reviewed By 896ricn
Pupukea tide pools to the left, Shark's Cove to the right. Pools are not deep, mostly walkable - but bring water shoes. Shallow, and barefoot can hurt. Can be hard to maneuver in Snorkel gear. Saw the prettiest little Snowflake eel here, about 18 inches, lots of endemic fish. Really a great spot for kids and little ones. Shark's Cove is to the right of the restrooms. Better depth here and therefore better to Snorkel, or dive. Fish were incredibly abundant: some massive schools of 500 (or so), Green Sea Turtles, eel, and a nice array of Parrot Fish. Visibility to about 60 feet. Visited Thanksgiving week and were told to select a day with little to no surf, as it can make swimming difficult, reduce visibility and possibility cause injury. Picked the right day apparently as it was absolutely fantastic... One of the best I've experienced in the Islands. Notes: go early to get a decent parking spot. The small lot fills up early, by 10am or so. Across the street are several eateries, and a market just next door.
2. Waimea Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
A popular surfing area located on the North Shore of Oahu.
Reviewed By amysun2016 - Fairfield, United States
Waimea valley is beautiful. The big is big and is on the 7 miles miracle, north shore in general is very nice in the winter with big waves and you can watch surfers.
3. Waimea Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,434 reviews
Experience Hawaiʻiʻs Living Culture in Waimea Valley, deeply rooted in authentic Hawaiian History, Culture, Spirituality and Tradition. Waimea Valley is a world apart from Waikiki, be in the quiet of nature, beautiful flowers, rare plants, cultural sites and a beautiful waterfall for swimming.
4. Banzai Pipeline
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By psudino - Weehawken, United States
We drove past the southern end and stopped at the Northern end of the pipeline at Sunset Beach. The entire length of the pipeline is residential and the beach looks untouched. On the day we visited it was rainy so the waves were actually smaller because the wind was blowing the out, according to our tour driver. Either way, the beach was untouched and beautiful.
5. Sunset Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 903 reviews
Reviewed By travelcentric103 - Los Angeles, United States
Sunset Beach is stunning and beautiful Spend a moment watching the surfers and drive on 5 minutes to Pipeline - all the beaches on the North shore well worth seeing
6. Mokuleia Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Traveler553162
If you like pounding surf, and less people, this is the place to go. Miles of beach and very few people on it. The surf pounds the shore and it is very peaceful to sit and stare at the ocean.
7. Sharks Cove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 750 reviews
Reviewed By June_HTK19
My family went to several places during our stay in Oahu for snorkeling and our favorite spot is definitely Shark’s Cove! Deeper and more interesting undersea terrain to explore than Hanauma Bay, lots lots of fish and some corals, and we also saw a turtle! We prefer early morning snorkeling and when we arrived from Waikiki at around 8am, there were only a few cars in the parking lot, way less crowded than Hanauma Bay. As others suggested, wear marine shoes, be careful when you enter the rocks, do not step on or touch the reef and you should be fine!
8. Laniakea Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,208 reviews
Reviewed By debregehr
We drove to this beach to see turtles that usually arrive around 11 am. The first time we went it was very cool temperatures and rain - there were two people watching for the turtles but told us most likely they would not come to shore due to the tempertures. We returned the next day and were not disappointed. Laniakea Beach has a small parking area which has you crossing a very busy road I would highly recommend going early and being patient if you want to see turtles.
9. Ehukai Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Kawikamf - Honolulu, United States
Since "tripadvisor.com" states that Ehukai Beach Park is in Pupukea,Oahu,HI, then to find Ehukai Beach Park, most Tourists would ask a local the question: "Where is Pupukea" with the hope of narrowing down the location. BUT, do not ask a local: "Where is Pupukea?" Why? A local would probably send you up to the residential village area of Pupukea, which is NOT close to Ehukai Beach Park. Instead, a visitor should ask either: "Where is Sunset Beach Elementary School?" or "Where is Banzai Pipeline?". On the makai or ocean side of Kam Hwy, you will find Ehukai Beach Park. During the surf season (winter) do not swim, unless you ask the lifeguard,as to where it is safe to swim.
10. Haleiwa Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 512 reviews
Reviewed By TWalsh82754
If you like to surf or body surf this is the place. This beach is we’re the Vans Triple Crown of surfing event is held in mid November. The waves and u see current are not for the faint of heart!
