Located on the north shore of O'ahu, Pupukea Beach Park is on the Kahuku side of Waimea Bay, next to the Sunset Beach Fire Station.
Parking is available at the beach park.
Bus service to the area is available daily. The MLCD is located offshore of the beach park, from the highwater mark seaward to a line from the point at the beach park's southwestern end to Kulalua Point. The district includes two major swimming areas, Shark's Cove and Three Tables, as well as the offshore region just north of Sharks' Cove. The tidepool area to the left of Shark's Cove, though not part of the MLCD, is good for reef walking or snorkeling, depending on wave and tide conditions. Shark's Cove, near the northern end of the MLCD, is a popular site for snorkeling, and is fairly shallow.