Pupukea Beach Park

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59-727 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712

Pupukea Beach Park, located on Oahu's North Shore, is a picturesque marine life conservation area offering stunning views and fantastic diving and snorkeling opportunities. With its rocky shoreline and two small pocket beaches, Shark's Cove and Three Tables, visitors can enjoy exploring tide pools, surreal lava formations, and the occasional blowhole. In the summer months, these beaches are popular destinations for snorkeling, while in the winter, the surf can be too dangerous for water activities. The park also features a beachcomber's paradise, a fire station, and convenient access to nearby supermarkets and surf-wear stores.

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Mandi R.
8/19/2025

I almost don't want to review this place because I want to keep it relatively unknown!after waiting 30 min for parking at Waimea Beach, we went 0.5 mi up the road and found this little cove. Trust...

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Corinna M.
10/9/2024

This is our favorite place to snorkel while we are in Oahu. It seems to have become less of a secret than in years past, but it never disappoints. It may not have the depth of Hanauma Bay, but...

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Sharon H.
11/17/2022

Super fun place to go tidepooling! Bring water shoes, you have climb over lots of rough rocks to get to the tidepools and even around the tide pools. The water is clear and shallow. My...

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Tiffany N.
10/25/2023

Gorgeous views, I'm talking stunning but be sure to bring waterproof sandals or water shoes, you will get banged up if you don't! This is a stellar spot for snorkeling, I saw an array of fish...

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Nadine C.
5/13/2022

Best beach on the North Shore of Oahu for snorkeling... That's what my friend from Los Angeles called Shark's Cove! I've never swam at Pupukea Beach - even though I've lived on the Island of...

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