Laniakea Beach (Turtle Beach)
Laniakea Beach
A small beach beside the North Shore road where Hawaiian green sea turtles come ashore to bask almost every day, making it the best place to see turtles up close.
Laniakea Beach lies about 3 km north of Haleʻiwa, beside Kamehameha Highway. It is known as 'Turtle Beach' because green sea turtles often come here to feed on seaweed and rest on the shore. Volunteers rope off the protected area and explain turtle facts. By law, you must keep at least 3 meters away from the turtles. Touching and feeding them is strictly prohibited, and violators are fined. The beach itself is rocky and unsuitable for swimming, and the waves are big in winter. Parking is the biggest challenge: roadside spaces are few, and crossing the road is dangerous. Park in the designated lot across the road and cross at the crosswalk.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- North Shore, Oahu
- Haleʻiwa Town
- Waimea Valley
- Dole Plantation
- Polynesian Cultural Center
- Kaʻena Point
- Waikele Premium Outlets
- Ko Olina Lagoons