Plan Your Visit To Velzyland Beach
Velzyland is a hidden treasure with large waves for advanced surfers only. The sharp lava reef and strong breaks make it an unforgettable experience to ride these powerful waves when they come in during winter months or any time of year if you're up for some challenge.
Velzyland was named in 1957, when director Bruce Brown was filming Slippery when Wet on the north coast. He saw the break from Sunset Point and used it into one of the sequences. He dubbed it "Velzyland" to honor the film's sponsor (and surfboard maker), Californian Dale Velzy. Since then, the break has been included in a number of films.
How to get to Velzyland Beach
Velzyland is one of the first surf breaks past Turtle Bay on the way to Haleiwa. It is located between Pipeline and Sunset Beach, directly across the street from the gated Sunset Beach Colony. You'll see a fenced parking space reserved for emergency vehicles exclusively. You may park beside the road and take the route down to the beach.
Velzyland is reached through the private gated Sunset Colony and a small restricted access road farther north. The beach itself is steep and shaped like a quarter crescent. The beach itself is composed of white sand and is backed by trees. There are reefs that protrude off shore, posing a risk to surfers.
Velzyland Beach Parking
Although Velzyland is a family-friendly beach, the local surfers have a reputation for being very possessive. Particularly with parking, which is so limited. Outside of Sunset Colony, where one of the beach access sites is located, there is little legal parking. Sunset Colony is a private residential area, and visitors should use caution while entering and crossing the street to get the entrance. Within the gates, there is no public parking.
Velzyland Beach Amenities
There are no bathrooms or showers on the premises. It is recommended that you come during the week, since weekends may be very busy. This is one of the least congested beaches on the North Shore's Pupukea area. Although the city provides beach access, many visitors avoid the Sunset Colony due to the discomfort of going through the private gates. While it may seem as if the beach is privately held by homeowners, it is really a public beach.
