Sunset Beach Park
8.4Locals Score / 10#2 of 10 Beaches in Honolulu
free
Known fornorth shorebig wave surfingiconicseasonal
Sunset Beach is the crown jewel of Oahu's North Shore surf scene, hosting the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing each winter when waves can reach 20-plus feet. In summer the water turns calm and glassy, making it swimmable and ideal for snorkeling. The wide, golden-sand beach is a quintessential local hangout year-round, with food trucks and shave ice stands nearby on Kamehameha Highway. Winter surf is strictly for experts — stay out of the water and enjoy the world-class spectacle from shore.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.4/10- Value10.0
- Iconic7.0
- Excellence9.0
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility6.0
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