| When North Shore beaches are pounded big waves, | | | | Bayview Beach remains mellow it's as though you're |
| head to Bayview Beach where waves remain calm | | | | swimming inside a large aquarium. The coral-bottomed |
| and generally safe. Also known as Kuilima Cove, this | | | | beach is also shallow and has an average depth |
| sandy inlet on the eastern edge of the Turtle Bay | | | | ranging just around 4 feet to 6 feet. With its crystal |
| Resort is the most sheltered snorkeling and | | | | clear water, you can easily spot the richly varied |
| swimming spot in North Shore Oahu. A natural rock | | | | fishes homing here including butterfly fish, damsel fish, |
| barrier offshore keeps off the big waves from | | | | unicorn fish, wrasse, perch, and goat fish. The |
| entering the beach. Watch out for strong rip currents | | | | Hawaiian state fish humuhumunukunukuapuaa, a fish |
| during high surf season, though, or you might end up | | | | that quite resembles a pig and would come close to |
| in the open ocean. | | | | your snorkel screen, can also be frequently sighted at |
| Oahu has a few less-known gems; Bayview Beach is | | | | the cove. |
| one of those. Tucked away on the eastern side of | | | | Because the surrounding areas are owned by the |
| the Turtle Bay Resort, Bayview Beach rarely gets | | | | resort hotel, Bayview Beach is well-kept and clean. |
| crowded so you have ample space for sunbathing, or | | | | Services and amenities: no lifeguards; there are |
| lazing on its fine white sand, or wading in the water. | | | | showers, restrooms, parking, concession and rental |
| When big waves are forecasted in the North Shore, | | | | stands. |