Pupukea is located on the hills above Oahu’s North Shore, within the stretch of land between Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. Known for its amazing beaches and best surf spots on the island, Pupukea is a summer favorite to those looking for family-friendly activities and a winter hot-spot for surfers and fans.

Sitting directly across from Sharks Cove, the North Shore Tacos food truck is a point of convergence for tourists, locals and surfers coming out of the water to grab delicious fish tacos and refreshing Pineapple Tiki drinks before resuming their perfect beach day at the North Shore.

With that in mind we’ve compiled a small list of the top 5 activities in Pupukea according to our customers.

 THREE TABLES

This perfect little sandy beach offers great snorkel during the summer months showcasing the best coral life on the north shore while the winter period brings a great opportunity for surf watchers due to its high waves and it's located only 0.2 miles from the food truck, a 4-minute walk.

 

  Address + Directions:

59762 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa HI 96712

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 SHARKS COVE

As the highest rated snorkeling and scuba diving spot, considered one of the top shore dives in the world, Sharks Cove is a 7-minute walk from the food truck rocky bay that offers beautiful blue water and a lot of sea life.

 

  Address + Directions:

59672 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa HI 96712

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 BANZAI PIPELINE

Known for its perfect barreling waves, rated as one of the best beaches on the North Shore, this is a great place to enjoy the summer time with the family and to watch the surfing legends during the winter. It is only 0.8 miles away from the food truck, making it a 17-minute walk.

 

  Address + Directions:

59-473 Ke Waena Rd
Haleiwa HI 96712

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 WAIMEA BAY

Famous for its 30-foot waves, the Waimea Bay Beach is a surfers’ favorite in the winter and a perfect natural pool for swimmers, snorkelers and divers during summer. Parking can be limited but walking to this beach from/to the food truck takes only 19 minutes.

 

  Address + Directions:

61-31 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa HI 96712

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 EHUKAI BEACH PARK

A locals-favorite, famous for bodysurfing, bodyboarding, fishing and surfing, offering easy parking (when not too crowded) and picnic tables. The stretch between Ehukai Beach Park and Banzai Pipeline is home to international surfing contests in the winter months. Getting here is a convenient 3-minute drive from the food truck.

 

  Address + Directions:

59-337 Ke Nui Rd
Haleiwa HI 96712