Laniakea Beach

Laniakea Beach, also known as Lani's Beach or Turtle Beach is a well known surfing spot on Oahu's North Shore. The beach offers great sand and an opportunity to relax. So, bring your swim wear and snorkel gear to enjoy a day at the beach. But the best thing about Turtle Beach is, well the turtles of course, and it's free!
These Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu in Hawaiian) at Laniakea come close into to shore to feed on the seaweed growing on the nearby rocks. The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is a reptile that can live up to 80 years of age. Like other reptiles, the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is cold-blooded. So they will sometimes haul themselves up on the beach to bask in the warm Hawaiian sun. They will allow people to swim and snorkel in the water with them. Mostly a passive animal, they have been know to snap or nip people who have gotten to close. The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is listed as a endangered animal and even touching the animal carries a hefty fine.