Pūpūkea Beach Park — Attraction in Oʻahu

It’s located next to Shark’s Cove, but it’s more challenging because the waves are higher and the rocks are rougher. The path to the ocean is also rocky, making it difficult to reach the water. You absolutely need marine shoes to avoid injuring your feet. However, once you’re in the ocean, the waves near the shore are not too strong, so you can enjoy watching small fish in the shallow water. We went snorkeling near the rocky walls further out. There were hardly any people in that area, so we often saw schools of fish swimming around. However, the waves were strong, and we almost hit the rocks several times. So, we swam to Shark’s Cove, which is connected to this spot, and spent the rest of our time there where the water was much calmer. The water clarity at Shark’s Cove was fantastic because of the...

must have water shoes! Completely impassible with out protecting your feet.

This volcanic rock beach looks and feels like it is on another planet. As the lava cooled rapidly in the ocean, small holes the size of golf balls developed. Almost each and every one is home to a creature, creating a vast and beautiful tide pool. There are spiny urchins, barnacles, limpets and so much more. For those who are brave, you can jump off the natural ledge and snorkel. There is a deep and craggy floor for fish to live and be protected. There are a wide variety of fish in the 3 to 10 inch range and a few larger. In the evening we also so a green sea turtle being cleaned in the shallows. It was a great place for kids too, as there is a small cove to practice snorkeling. Remember your reef...

I have literally never had a bad day at pupukea/three tables, and I've been there hundreds of times. Arrive early (