Location: Sunset Beach
Top Things to do in Sunset Beach
Top Restaurants in Sunset Beach
What to do and see in Sunset Beach, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Pūpūkea is a community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Koʻolauloa District on the island of Oʻahu, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, pūpūkea means "white shell". As of the 2010 Census, the CDP had a population of 4,551. The Koʻolauloa District ends at Waimea Bay, with the Waialua District extending south and westward.
Restaurants in Sunset Beach
1. Banzai Pipeline
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
Reviewed By BernadetteH-S13 - London, United Kingdom
We visited the famous Banzai Pipeline during a day when we rented a car to make the most of seeing Oahu. We watched an incredible sunset here and went for a long walk along the beach. We really enjoyed watching all the surfers, amazing waves! One of the highlights of our trip!
2. CLIMB Works - Keana Farms
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
CLIMB Works Keana Farms Zipline Tour takes participants soaring over a working agricultural farm. The tour consists of eight world class dual ziplines, two rapels, four sky bridges and few other surprises making it the longest and most unique zipline on Oahu. Lines average over 1,000 feet including one that is nearly a half mile long. The 3-hour guided tour also includes a fun ATV adventure to the ridge top, stories of Hawaii's rich history, tastes of some of the local fruits and constant panoramic ocean and mountain views of Oahu's famous North Shore.
Reviewed By BirdBear - Calgary, Canada
The 3-hour zip line tour was amazing! The tour guides were great. The lines are organized so that you gradually challenge yourself with heights and lengths of line. Take your camera!! We were told to leave them but the Tour Guides taking pictures don't always get a good one of you. If you have a good tight fitting secured fanny pack your phone/camera should be fine. 8 zip lines later! And great farm grown snacks. A little pricey but worth it! Amazing views! Would have been even better with more local knowledge; but all in all, it was great! Enjoy! Buy a T-shirt!
3. Waiale'e Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Traveling007Texan - Houston, TX
Sunset Beach is one of the three "must see" surfing beaches on the North Shore of Oahu. Bring your binoculars and watch the surfers out in the break. Or, simply sit and stare at the waves. Better yet, lay down in the shade, take a nap and allow the waves breaking on the beach put you to sleep.
4. Sharks Cove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 590 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravelers34 - Chicago
Our private tour guide brought us here and told us some detailed info about Sharks Cove and the Pupukea area. Sharks Cove has been rated by Scuba Diving Magazine as one of the "Top Twelve Shore Dives in the World". Located on Oahu's North Shore, this small rocky bay forms part of Pupukea Beach Park and boasts blue water and an impressive amount of sea life. The bottom is made up of large smooth boulders and coral heads forming small caves and ledges for marine life to hide. The walls of the surrounding cliffs provide calmer water attracting schooling surface fish.
Notes:
Make sure to bring water shoes or your feet will get cut up on the rocks/reef
There are tons of fish and most of the cove is pretty shallow, so you can walk around and just stick your face in to see the sea life. But be careful!!! There's tons of sea urchins in literally every crevice and they can be spiky.
5. Paradise Helicopters
Overall Ratings
5 based on 193 reviews
Paradise Helicopters - Hawaii's Most Unique Helicopter Experience! Enjoy the Hawaii few people ever witness on our one-of-a-kind air adventures departing out of Kona & Hilo on Hawaii Island, Lanai and Oahu. Whether flying Doors-Off over the volcano to feel the heat of the lava, hovering beside a 2000 foot waterfall, landing for stunning views on an epic ridge top, or photographing the remote beauty of Hawaii’s rare rain forest valleys, black and GREEN sand beaches – our Hawaiian helicopter tours offer a diverse set of adventure options to suit every need! This is one flight you will be sure to remember for a lifetime. Please visit our Paradise Helicopters - KONA, Paradise Helicopters - HILO and Paradise Helicopters - LANAI pages for more information on tours departing across the islands.
Reviewed By Rodney B - Waukesha
We booked a doors off, landing tour with paradise. It was a 40 minute tour with a 15 minute landing up on one of the mountain ridges. The company was professional and had great service. The flight itself was amazing with incredible views of the coast, waterfalls, and the mountains. Three pilot was informative and friendly and clearly loved his job. We are so glad we did this tour!
6. Waimea Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 990 reviews
A popular surfing area located on the North Shore of Oahu.
Reviewed By Traveling007Texan - Houston, TX
We usually spend two weeks on the North Shore of Oahu every winter. When we go in December, we usually catch the Pipe Masters event at Pipeline. But, if you really want to see the BIG waves, visit Waimea Bay when the swell is right. Maybe, if you are really lucky, you will see The Eddie big surf championship. For the rest of the time, this is a swimmable beach with fun waves to body surf or bogie board. If you are brave enough, you can jump from the big rock on the far left of the beach with the locals. This is a very nice beach with limited but usually sufficient parking. Stop and check it out, you will enjoy a few hours there.
7. Ehukai Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, Indiana
If one was a child of the 60s, in the mid-west mainland; names like the Banzai Pipeline and activities like surfing were rock & roll dreams courtesy of the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, the Ventures, etc.
To finally see the surf rising and the surfers riding it, is an amazing joining of dream and reality.
A beautiful beach and an iconic North Shore of Oahu experience.
8. HeLe HuLi Adventure Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
The lush jungles and sandy beaches of Oahu’s North shore have brought awe and wonder to visitors for centuries. We wanted to inspire and preserve those feelings of awe and spark a sense of adventure in others, so we started North Shore Explorers. We launched it back in 2009 with Hele Huli Adventure Rentals at Turtle Bay Resort, and ever since then have set up thousands of first time thrill seekers and experienced enthusiasts on adventures of their own. We’re focused on giving individuals and families the ability to jumpstart their Hawaiian adventure and create their own personal experiences. We do this by constantly looking for ways to mix touches of Hawaiian Culture with the changing trends of the modern world. Whether it’s on bikes, paddleboards, Segways or mopeds, the North Shore Explorers will provide you with a one-of-a-kind opportunities to see Oahu like you’ve never seen it before.
Reviewed By Lori T - Dawsonville, Georgia
We have been on many segway tours around the USA and Europe, and our off-road segway tour at Turtle Bay was one of the best. The off-road segways are easy and fun to drive. Eric was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who passionately shared information about the Hawaiian culture, landscape, history, and more. He helped us spot whales jumping out in the ocean, took us to the overgrown runway of the WWII airfield that first reported the incoming attack on Pearl Harbor, and shared local folklore. This tour is a must do!
9. Pupukea Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
This location is great for children to swim.
Reviewed By Rodney B - Waukesha
Thus little park has parking, a restroom, and beautiful views of the ocean. There is done sand, but it is primarily a rocky shoreline with tide pools big enough to snorkel and swim in, including one called the queens bath. We spent a day just hanging out. Be careful climbing on the rocks when the surf is pounding. Great food right across the street.
10. Turtle Bay Resort Horse Riding
Overall Ratings
5 based on 305 reviews
While you could certainly hike along these trails, there's something special about exploring this exquisite oceanfront setting high in the saddle. Experience the majestic natural beauty of Oahu's North Shore while horseback riding at Turtle Bay Resort. A picturesque trek along trails tucked within this 850-acre resort is a great way to enjoy the area's spectacular beaches, tropical forests and sandy coastline. Group trail rides, evening rides, sunset jaunts and private outings are available.
Reviewed By Chast3 - Kahuku, Hawaii
Loved horseback riding at Turtle Bay Resort with my three daughters! The guides Paola and Tina were very experienced, knowledgeable and friendly. The trail ride provided amazing views of the beautiful coastline and lush landscapes.
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