10 Nature & Parks in Oahu's North Shore That You Shouldn't Miss

February 10, 2022 Leonardo Torrence

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

59-727 Kamehameha Highway North Shore, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
Excellent
66%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 188 reviews

Pupukea Beach Park

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

Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1304 https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/oahu/regions/north-shore/waimea-bay
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,245 reviews

Waimea Bay

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

Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,434 reviews

Waimea Valley

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

Sunset Beach Park, Pupukea, Oahu, HI
Excellent
70%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 396 reviews

Banzai Pipeline

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

59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728 http://int.gohawaii.com/treks/oahu/sunset-beach.html
Excellent
66%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 903 reviews

Sunset Beach Park

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

Farrington Highway, Waialua, Oahu, HI 96791
Excellent
57%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 107 reviews

Mokuleia Beach Park

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

59-711 Kamehameha Hwy between Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline, Pupukea, Oahu, HI 96712-9404
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 750 reviews

Sharks Cove

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

574, 61-574 Pohaku Loa Way, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
Excellent
60%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,208 reviews

Laniakea Beach

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

Kamehameha Hwy 1, Pupukea, Oahu, HI
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 118 reviews

Ehukai Beach Park

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

62-449 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 512 reviews

Haleiwa Beach Park

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!

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