Shark's Cove

Haleiwa, HI
4.6
12 Reviews
Shark's Cove
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Shark's Cove is a family-friendly, less crowded, free snorkeling alternative to Haunama Bay. Explore tide pools with sea urchin, sea cucumber, and other wild life at low tide. If you're looking for food, thee's a few food trucks right across the street from the beach.

Are you looking to get away from the crowds at Hanauma Bay? If you've got your family or it's just you and a few friends looking to do some snorkeling, free diving or exploring underwater caves, then Shark's Cove is your spot. There is no fee to enter the cove, just park on the side of the street and walk in. You may want to bring sandals or water shoes as it's a little rocky getting into the water. You can also grab food at the Foodland Super Market across the street and set up on the sandy side of the beach. To be safe, don't leave your stuff unattended in the car or on the beach. Also, keep in mind that this spot is best when the surf isn't big, because it will allow you to swim in the deeper areas.

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Sophia Morgan
2/20/2025
Great for the family. Lots of shallow pools for kids to explore (my 6 and 4 year old nieces won’t get out of the ...
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Stephanie Lopez
11/16/2024
Staying on the North Shore this is a good place to snorkle, but wouldnt say its great for smaller kids. Its very rocky getting ...
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Adequately Maintained
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Tyler Drake
10/10/2024
Shark's Cove
The rocky and steep entrance to the beach made it a little tricky for my crew (4 year old and 1 year old). Will ...
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Andy
11/23/2020
Great snorkelling
Great place to snorkel. Would recommend if on the north shore. Didn't see any sea turtles here, but lots of fish. ...
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Elena P
7/7/2020
Favorite Snorkel Spot
This is a great snorkel spot. Lots of cool tide pools and fish to swim with. There are shallow spots for those ...
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Natalie F
7/3/2020
Fun and beautiful!
Definitely wear water shoes, basically have to walk on rocks to get out anywhere. Shallow areas for younger kids. It wasn't too crowded on ...
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Joseph Gulizia
12/10/2018
One of my favorite snorkel spots
Right in the middle of the North Shore. Tons of food around, and some epic snorkeling. Lots of marine life, and if you are ...
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Jess Curren
9/8/2017
Great for kids!
I took my three kids and we had a blast! Went at low tide around 9:30am and it wasn't too crowded yet. Can definitely ...
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Paul Haar
1/7/2017
Shark Cove
Definitely bring your water shoes and a snorkel. Water is shallow. Tons of food carts and a great supermarket nearby. Easy to hang here ...
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Grant
12/13/2016
Awesome semi-local spot
This place is so clutch, basically across the street from Foodland and one of the best places on the north shore to see marine ...
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Captain Panda
5/31/2016
Sharks Cove
It's awesome
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Brian Heifferon
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6/22/2013
The underwater tunnel is scary, but definitely fun.
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