Sunset Beaches Oahu

Sunset Beach Oahu is another Best of Oahu highlight and a beautiful surfing mecca not to be missed after making your rounds at Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline! It’s a great Oahu Beach to watch big-wave surfers in action during the wintertime. Then come back in the summertime when the waves go flat, and Sunset Beach State Park gives way to a new scene for some amazing snorkeling in Oahu. But above all, visit Sunset Beach for its name and reputation…breathtaking which will easily rival some of the best sunsets in Hawaii!

Located just past the famous Banzai Pipeline that resides on Ehukai Beach, is another 2 mile stretch of sand, which is home to beautiful Sunset Beach Hawaii. Sunset Beach State Park, is one of the few long stretches of sand that you get to drive right next to, traveling along the Kamehameha Highway.

Vans Triple Crown of Surfing 2nd leg of the contest will be held at Sunset Beach between Nov 24th and Dec 6th, 2015. This is one of the most exciting and thrilling surf contest to attend on the island. Pay attention to the surf report and head to the North Shore early if the contest is on!

Sunset Beach Oahu is one of the 3 surf breaks where the famed Triple Crown Surfing Contest over the course of the winter months. The other two surf spots that host this important surf contest are Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline at Ehukai Beach.

Surfing Sunset Beach challenges big-wave surfers who try to conquer these gigantic waves, when surf swells bring in 15 to 30 foot waves.

The surf breaks a little further out to sea, so bring a pair of binoculars with you if you plan to visit this Oahu beach.

The crowds tend to die down as the surf flattens out during the summer time. Sunset Beach State Park is a beautiful spot to bring the family, for simple relaxation, beachcombing, and snorkeling. That’s right...Sunset Beach is a fantastic spot for some snorkeling in Oahu . The sharp jagged pinnacle reefs are fun to explore with a nice variety of colorful fish and Hawaiian marine life.

Getting to Sunset Beach Oahu

Directions By Car From Waikiki

Take the H-1 Hwy West to the H-2 Hwy North
Follow the H-2 Hwy to the Kamehameha Hwy (hwy 99)
Take Hwy 99 and continue into Haleiwa Town
or by pass Haleiwa Town , and continue on Hwy 99 and merge onto Hwy 83, which will lead you to the coastline.
As you continue on Hwy 83, until you see a Sunset Beach State Park sign on your left hand side.
Turn into the parking lot and you are there.

Oahu Street Level Map to Sunset Beach Oahu

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Directions By Oahu Bus from Waikiki

Take the 98A bus from Kuhio Ave to the Wahiawa Armory (ask the bus drive to notify you), and transfer to Oahu Bus number 88A. The Oahu Bus 88A will take you into Haleiwa Town and onward to the North Shore Beaches. Ask the bus driver once again to notify you once you have arrived at Sunset Beach State Park .

Beach Facilities

Little shady areas
Life guard on duty
Free Parking Lot
Located across the street in the park
Restrooms
Beach showers
Picnic bench tables

Aerial Map to Sunset Beach Oahu

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Sunset Beach Oahu Tips

If you are planning a visit to the North Shore beaches, I suggest starting your journey early in the morning. You might even want to consider enjoying breakfast on this side of the island. There are a few choices in Haleiwa Town, and also Ted's Bakery across from Sunset Beach State Park is open for breakfast.

This Oahu beach is famous for its big winter surf, but it's the endless beautiful sunsets in Hawaii that gives its classic name, Sunset Beach. Treat yourself to one before returning back to town. It will give you a chance to let traffic pass...and besides, it will be dark by the time you get back to Waikiki (if that's where you're staying) anyway.

Warning: The only downside to this beautiful beach are the car break-ins and wallet/phone theft that is prevalent in this area! Do not leave anything in your car or unattended on the beach. Don't be afraid to visit Sunset Beach...just be smart about it!

In the Area

Ted's Bakery

Ted’s Bakery – the North Shore is famous for its Hawaiian Shave Ice, but I’m here to tell you that there's a new treat that is gaining popularity. Ted’s Bakery is known for its cream pies. Not just any pies, but some of Hawaii ’s best sweet local flavors.

Not to be missed flavors are Haupia Cream and Chocolate Haupia Cream, which resembles a coconut pudding.

Ted’s Bakery is also a great spot to grab some breakfast or hot sandwiches for lunch, including BBQ Chicken, Teri Beef & Mahi Mahi. If you don’t make it to Ted’s Bakery, you’re still in luck. Ted’s pies are sold in Foodland grocery stores, back in town.

Banzai Pipeline

Ehukai Beach – more popular known as the Banzai Pipeline! If the Sunset Beach surf isn’t close enough for your viewing , then drive back down to Ehukai Beach where surfers are lined up close, paddling into amazing barreling waves -you'll feel the Hawaiian surfing experience!

The Banzai Pipe tubes are world famous and add to the North Shore character and experience. The first trick is to find Ehukai Beach , which is located just across the street from the Sunset Elementary School parking lot.

Turtle Bay Resort

Turtle Bay Resort – just up the road is the grand resort, known as Turtle Bay . Located over a stretch of 4 miles plus of beachfront property, including 2 championship Oahu golf courses.

Turtle Bay Resort is a relaxing estate that sits at the tip of the North Shore all by itself. You will need to check in with the security attendant if you are not vacationing on the premises, but you are allowed to visit the restaurants & golf pro shop. Note: Don’t forget to get your parking card validated if driving in.