Ke Iki Beach Park
Haleiwa, HI
Ke Iki sits between Waimea Bay and Pūpūkea, a quieter stretch of North Shore sand with tide pools at its western end that draw far fewer people than the more famous beaches on either side of it. Vacation rentals line the road behind the dunes, giving it a residential, low key feel.
A genuinely quiet stretch of North Shore sand with real tide pools, but there's no facilities and parking is just whatever's open along the road.
How we score beachesThe tide pools near the west end are worth the short walk, especially at low tide when they're calm enough for kids to explore safely.
Limited roadside parking along Ke Iki Road serves the beach, no dedicated lot.
A short, sandy path connects the road to the beach, uneven in spots near the tide pools.
Summer brings calm water and safe tide pool exploring, while winter surf here can be powerful and unpredictable, similar to its more famous neighbors.
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