Things to do in North Shore
Oʻahu's North Shore is a long stretch of beaches, about an hour's drive from Waikīkī. From November to February, big winter surf draws expert surfers to Waimea Bay, ʻEhukai (Banzai Pipeline) and Sunset Beach; the waves can be dangerous even for them, so enjoy these beaches from the sand and heed the warning signs. In summer the big waves subside, and beginners can surf, swim and snorkel.
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Attractions near North Shore
All attractions ▸Shark's CoveA fairly shallow cove in the Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District on the North Shore, popular for snorkeling and diving, generally calm about May through October though surges are possible, and extremely dangerous in winter.North Shore BeachesOahu's North Shore beaches, several with lifeguards daily, get huge, dangerous swells in winter and smaller waves in summer.Sunset BeachA North Shore beach running from ʻEhukai Beach to Sunset Point, with lifeguards daily and huge, dangerous swells in winter.Three Tables BeachA swimming area named for flat sections of reef exposed at low tide, in the Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District, generally calm about May through October and extremely dangerous in winter.Turtle BayThe North Shore coast at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay near Kahuku, with Kuilima Cove and Kawela Bay, where the resort says you may spot sea turtles or a basking monk seal.Pupukea Marine Life Conservation DistrictA State marine life conservation district on Oahu's North Shore, from Pūpūkea Beach Park to Waimea Bay, where taking and feeding marine life are restricted.North Shore Coastal Drive (Kamehameha Hwy)A drive along Kamehameha Highway on the North Shore, where winter brings huge and dangerous surf.Sunset Beach Farmers MarketA market listed on Oahu's North Shore; confirm the day and place locally before you go.
About North Shore
The Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District takes in Shark's Cove (Kapoʻo), Three Tables and the waters offshore, and taking or harming marine life there is prohibited. DLNR warns that in winter the currents and waves become dangerous in every part of the district. The City lists lifeguard towers at Kapoʻo (Shark's Cove) and Waimea Bay Beach Park. Haleʻiwa town is on this shore, and the drive continues to Lāʻie and Kahuku, where James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge protects wetlands for endangered Hawaiian waterbirds.
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