North Shore
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Nature & Wildlife,
Swim & Snorkel,
Water Sports,
Neighborhood
For many visitors, Oahu’s North Shore means one thing: surfing! World-famous Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline are sacred sites to surfers the world over, and some big-name surfing contests are held here.
The main town is Haleiwa, a pretty boating harbor surrounded by beaches. For wannabe surfers it’s a particularly good place to take lessons or improve your board skills.
In summer, nearby Waimea Bay is a popular snorkeling spot, and beachcombers hit the rock pools when the tide is out. The Banzai Pipeline lies just offshore.
Latest Reviews
Review by Rosemary R, May 2013
Doing what: Small-Group Oahu TV and Movie Locations Hummer Tour
WOW this trip was amazing! Everything went like clockwork . Nice that it is a small tour with 4 of us. Guide very knowledgable liked the little extra touches well worth the money and nice to see the other side of the Island.
Review by Lance H, Australia, May 2013
Doing what: Oahu Grand Circle Island Day Tour with Dole Plantation
Great tour. Be aware that lunch is not included in the price
Lance
Review by Helen S, May 2013
Doing what: Oahu Grand Circle Island Day Tour with Dole Plantation
Our Driver/Guide Garfield would have to be one of the best ever. There didn't appear to be anything or anyone he didn't know and his sense of humour was great. The three of us really enjoyed this tour. Really enjoyed his explanation as to their alphabet and how to pronounce their words so now the Hawaiian words are not so unpronouncable anymore. Also loved his telling about Hawaiian beliefs. Having grown up in the 1960s seeing Waimua Bay, Pipeline and Sunset Beach was wonderful. Same thing with the beach where From Here to Eternity was filmed and the blowhole as well. Would I do this tour again? You bet if Garfield was the driver/guide.
Practical Info
North Shore Oahu lies roughly between Kaena and Kahuku points on the north coast of Oahu.
A fun way to get here, if you have plenty of time, is to board the public Circle Island public bus service. The circular route takes more than four hours to complete, running west from Waikiki and passing through the North Shore destination of Haleiwa.
