Sharks Cove
45-55 minutes from our homes
Famous North Shore snorkeling and diving spot
Sharks Cove is one of the top snorkeling and diving spots on Oahu’s North Shore. In the summer, calm waters reveal coral reefs and colorful marine life just offshore. The lava rock formations create natural tide pools that are great for exploring with kids or taking photos.
- From the homes
- 45-55 minutes
- Hours
- Open daily, 24 hours
- Admission
- Free
- Address
- 59-712 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
- Phone
- (808) 587-0100
- Website
- Official website
- Type
- beach
- snorkeling
- scuba
- marine life
- adventure
Getting there from the homes
Sharks Cove is 45-55 minutes from our homes in Ka'a'awa. Most of the drive is on Kamehameha Highway along the windward coast, so leave a little extra time on weekends and in the late afternoon, when traffic through Kaneohe builds. Check the hours above before you set out; they change seasonally.
Guides that cover Sharks Cove
- Sharks Cove Snorkeling: North Shore Marine ParadiseOn Oahu's legendary North Shore, where winter waves attract surfers from around the world, a rocky cove provides one of Hawaii's finest snorkeling experiences during calmer summer.
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Stay nearby
Either of our Ka'a'awa oceanfront homes makes an easy base for visiting Sharks Cove and exploring the windward coast.