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Three Tables Beach is located in Pupukea on Oahu's north shore just before the Sunset Beach Fire Station. The parking lot can seem rather small when it is a nice day and especially on the weekends but there is a working restroom nearby that is newly reopened after having repairs done for several weeks. The area itself boasts some pristine water accessible by a somewhat small sandy area, but still a favorite spot of many locals. This beach gets its name from the reefs you see protruding straight ahead in the ocean when you are standing on the sandy shore. We never drive out that way on the weekends because traffic there can be really backed up on high surf days or when there is really nice weather. Today is Tuesday and a school day so there were quite a few parking spaces in the parking lot that is next to the fire station. There is also parking on the side of the road right in front of the sandy area but backing out can be a problem since that stretch of Kam. Highway tends to be pretty busy most of the time. If you park in the parking lot you have a short walk to the beach but you also have the benefit of a stop light that makes getting in and out a lot easier. And the restroom is also nearby as well as Foodland located right across the parking lot on the other side of Kam. Highway. Take a look at the photos and you will get an idea of what the beach and ocean views are like from the shore and also how many people use the beach in the middle of the week. All in all it is a nice beach but the traffic issue can be a hassle. Thus the 4-stars instead of 5.
Ellen WallaceEllen Wallace
20
Where a number of other beaches did not give us a good snorkeling experience(Hanauma Bay, Laniakea Beach), this place more than provided for a good snorkel. The day we came, there was crystal clear visibility, calm waters, and a wealth of marine life, all made for excellent snorkeling conditions. We spent hours in the water. We saw sea turtles (didn't even realize I was right above one until someone told me), corals, humuhumu-nukunuku-apua'as, and all kinds of butterflyfish. It gets deeper and the currents become colder the closer you get to the three "tables", though there's no real need to swim past them as there's plenty to explore inside of the three rock barriers. Has a bathroom and washing stations. Uses the Pupukea Beach Park parking lot, and has a rather limited number of spots. Aside from the small lot, you can also park right along route 83 on the side of the beach park. Definitely come here if you want an excellent snorkel!!
Keith HwangKeith Hwang
20
Don't really want to post on this amazing spot, but got to say this beach is really great for family with young kids. the coral has a lot fish, and reef stop the wave make this a very good area for beginner snorkeling, lots of fish and we even saw a turtle. water not too deep. parking is okay, and restroom nearby. it's so good we end up come here 3 days in a row. the only down side it's in the afternoon if you are going back to waikiki, there is a military base between and there will be traffic. (going back to waikiki takes about 1 hour)
Tiger ZhenTiger Zhen
00
Review for January 2021. ThreeTables Beach located in the beautiful North Shore Oahu Hawaii. Unbelievable spot to say the least. The weather was perfect in January. It does spot-rain once in awhile but no big deal. I'm not guilty, to say that I absolutely love Hawaii. It is an absolute Paradise to come visit. Definitely recommend this spot for anyone who's out there seeking for an adventure. Overall just a wonderful experience and would definitely love to come chill and fall asleep on this beautiful beach again.
NOS OMNES SOLARISNOS OMNES SOLARIS
20
Three Tables Beach, North Shore Oahu Hawaii Situated between Waimea Bay Beach and Püpükea Beach. Probably one of the best spots for snorkelling as three large flat rocks protects the beach that has live coral and lots of fish within the Püpükea Marine Life Conservation District. The beach is lined with trees providing welcome shade. Parking is on the street or nearby parking lot. #ThreeTablesBeach #ThreeTables #Pupukea #PupukeaGrill #NorthShoreOahu
Pandy DimitriosPandy Dimitrios
70
A nice little beach near sharks cove on the north shore. We ended up going here because the nearby tidal pools were too full fo people standing around and shark's cove was far too wavy for my kids. This place was a good mix between the two and is within walking distance of both. Some acceptable snorkeling to be had here, there is a bunch of fish life, but like most highly trafficked beaches the reef seems dead.
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Pūpūkea Beach Park
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Pupukea, HI 96712
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attractions: Waimea Bay Beach Park, Shark’s Cove, Foodland Pupukea, Waimea Bay Beach, Pūpūkea Beach Park, Waimea Bay, Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site, BackPackers Hawaii, Sharks Cove, Sharks Cove, restaurants: Waimea Valley, North Shore Shrimp Truck, Seven Brothers, North Shore Tacos at Sharks Cove, Aji Limo Truck, Pupukea Grill, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Pupukea, Impossibles Pizza, North Shore Shave Ice

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