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Sunset Beach Park, Oahu
Located on the North Shore of the island, Sunset Beach Park is one of Oahu's finest beaches for swimming and snorkeling during the summer when the water is calm. During the winter the beach is a favorite place for surfing. Then waves often times reach 15 to 20+ feet, which makes Sunset Beach a real surfer’s paradise.
The crystal clear, blue water with its wonderful tidepools and the soft two-mile-long sandy beach attract visitors from all over the world. If you are new to the island, keep in mind that strong currents, known as the Sunset Rip, occur in the area. There are moving channels of water against which is very difficult to swim. Before you get into the water, ask the lifeguards for details about where the Sunset Rip and other hazards may occur.
If you prefer to stay dry, take a moment to explore and walk along this fine beach. Guessing from its name, Sunset Beach has some of the best sunset views you can see on Oahu. There are picnic areas on the beach. Free parking is available on the street.
Sunset Beach Park Overview
- One of Oahu's finest beaches for swimming and snorkeling during the summer
- One of world's best surfing beaches during the winter when waves reach 15 to 20 feet
- Crystal blue water with wonderful tidepools
- Soft two miles long sandy beach
- Be aware of strong currents called the Sunset Rip in the area
- Ask the lifeguards for details about the Sunset Rip and where other hazards on the beach may occur
- A great beach for picnic
- Wonderful sunset views
Location: Ke Nui Rd, HI, 96712 Directions: Sunset Beach is located between Kawela and Waimea on Oahu’s North Shore. It’s about a 40-mile drive from Waikiki. From Waikiki, take the H1 freeway west until you reach the Likelike Highway (63). Exit H1 onto the Likelike Highway (toward the mountains) and stay on it until you pass through the tunnel and emerge on the windward side of the island. Exit Likelike and drive onto Kahekili Highway (83) north. After you pass the town of Kahuku, it’s about ten more minutes. When you see a long and wide white-sand beach on your right, this is Sunset Beach. If you don’t have a car, you can take bus number 55 (Kaneohe Circle Island), which leaves from Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. The bus stops right there at Sunset Beach. Ask the driver if you don’t know the area.
