The North Shore is truly an outdoor paradise

Mild weather year-round and the world’s
most beautiful beaches and mountains.

The North Shore region includes most of the open space and agriculture lands on Oahu. This area includes from West to East:

• Kaena Point State Park, most westerly point of the North Shore. A nature reserve and nesting ground of Albatrosses and  Hawaiian monk seals.
• Mokuleia, remote area with empty beaches & Dillingham Airfield.
• Waialua Town, historic plantation town and home of the Sugar Mill.
• Historic Haleiwa Town, famous rainbow bridge, great restaurants, shops and beaches.
• Kawailoa, great surf and popular beaches.
• Sunset Beach, best waves in the world, beautiful beaches and postcard sunsets.
• Turtle Bay, Turtle Bay Resort with pristine beaches, world class golfing and dining.
• Kahuku, world famous shrimp trucks and  Kahuku Sugar Mill.
• Laie, Polynesian Cultural Center, BYU and the only movie theater on the North Shore.

The North Shore offers two very distinct seasons:

• Summer time offers long days of sunshine, with calm ocean waters.  It’s a great time to dive, snorkel, paddle, beach comb, etc.  During the summer months the North Shore hosts several paddleboard races, an open water swimming series, triathlons, the Haleiwa Arts festival, etc
• Winter time offers the best waves in the world, whale watching, waterfalls, etc. During wintertime the North Shore hosts the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, the most prestigious surf series in the world.
• Spring and Fall are transition seasons and can offer both winter and summer features. Some people consider these their favorite times to visit.

Haleiwa

Waialua

Waimea Valley

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North Shore Beaches

The North Shore has arguably some of the nicest beaches in the world.  The beaches on the North Shore are usually wide and have nice grainy sand. For more information about North Shore beaches and surf conditions, the City & County Lifeguards have a great website.  Some noteworthy beaches are:

• Kuilima Cove at Turtle Bay
• Sunset Beach
• Ehukai (Pipeline)
• 3-Tables/ Sharks Cove
• Waimea
• Chun’s Reef
• Laniakea
• Pua’ena Point
• Alii Beach Park (Haleiwa)
• Mokuleia
• Kaena Point

North Shore Farmers Markets

• Haleiwa Farmers Market.  Every Thursday from 2-6 pm at Waimea Valley (59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI, US, 96712)
• North Shore Country Market. Every Saturday from 9 am-2 pm at Sunset Beach Elementary School (59-360 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa, HI 96712)
• Waialua Farmers Market. Every Saturday 8:30 am – 12:00 noon at Waialua Sugar Mill (67-106 Kealohanui St., Waialua, HI 96791)
• Haleiwa Town Farmers Market. Every Sunday 10:30 am – 2:00 pm.  Located behind our office in Haleiwa.  Take left at the only stop light in Haleiwa next to the North Shore Market Place onto the Cane Haul Road.

North Shore Activities

While the North Shore is famous for its world class surf and beach, there is a wide range of activities available that have been keeping the North Shore residents busy for decades, among them:

• Surfing
• SUPing
• Whale Watching
• Beach Combing
• Fishing Charters
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Golfing
• Sky Diving
• Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
• Shark Cage Diving
• Yoga
• Climb Works Zipline
• Waimea Falls
• Historical Sites
• Ka’ena Point State Park
• Kualoa Ranch
• Polynesian Cultural Center
• Farmers Market
• Shopping

North Shore Dining

The North Shore offers a wide range of range of eating options, from great food trucks to fine dining.   Urbanspoon has a great website. Some of our favorites in no special order:

• Ola at Turtle Bay
• Haleiwa Joes
• Lei Lei’s Bar and Grill
• Lui Buenos
• Banzai Sushi Bar
• Café Haleiwa
• Cholo’s Homestyle Mexican Restauran
• Hukilau Cafe
• Macky’s Shrimp Truck
• Jameson’s By The Sea
• Kono’s
• Kua Aina
• Papa Ole’s Kitchen
• Pizza Bob’s
• Pupukea Grill
• Romy’s Kahuku Shrimp
• Shark’s Cove Grill
• Ted’s Bakery
• Waialua Bakery

Oahu Activities

• Ala Moana Center
• Arizona Memorial
• Battleship Missouri Memorial
• Bishop Museum
• Chinaman’s Hat
• Chinatown
• Diamond Head Hike
• Dole Plantation
• Hanauma Bay Natural Preserve
• Happy Trails Hawai’i
• Hawai’i State Art Museum
• Honolulu Zoo
• Honolulu Museum of Art
• ‘Iolani Palace
• International Marketplace
• Koko Head Crater
• Ko Olina Lagoons
• Polynesian Cultural Center
• Sea Life Park
• Shangri La
• Temple Valley
• Turtle Bay Resort Golf Course
• Waikele Premium Outlets Shopping
• Waikiki Aquarium
• Waimea Valley
• Wet’n’Wild Hawaii