North Shore
- Address:Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa
- Hours:Open daily
- Admission:Free
Nature & Wildlife, Swim & Snorkel, Water Sports, Neighborhood
1:30 PM Sunday, Feb 12
Broken clouds. Warm.
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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.
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This was a great tour. My pick up went smoothly, however we had to go back and pick up 2 people at the first pickup stop that were late. It was all ok though as Harry, our friendly driver, said that things were still on schedule.
At each stop he would tell us how long we'd have, and even had a clock near the bus door to show the time we were to leave that stop, so that was handy.
There were about 23 of us in the air-conditioned bus and there was bottled water if you wanted it. Everyone was considerate and boarded the bus promptly when it was time to leave, so we were able to keep on track.
The last stop we went to was the Dole Plantation, which was a pleasant surprise as I wasn't expecting it. There you can peruse the gift shop, have a toilet break, and some snacks. Try the pineapple ice-cream there, its yum!
Our driver was very knowledgeable and did commentary for most of the drive. He would point out things along the way and give some history or explanation or some funny story about it.
We got back to Waikiki just after 6pm.
Overall I'd recommend this tour as it only takes half the day and you get to see Oahu's landscape and attractions. Do bring some snacks as there isn't really lots of places with food available.
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Excellent and such a rush, do not forget the seasick pills. If you need prescription lense for goggles go to 'Snorkel Bobs' they can rent them and fit them in a few minutes.
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Highly recommended tour if you want to see the island for a day. Took beautiful pictures. Our driver/guide was awesome.
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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.
