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The North Shore in a day
Haleʻiwa, turtles, Waimea Bay, the big-wave beaches and a pie for the drive home.
10 placesA full day
- 1. Haleʻiwa townSurf shops, galleries and the shave-ice line.North ShoreFree to visit
- 2. Matsumoto Shave IceShave ice, the old way.North ShoreFood & drink
- 3. Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck, HaleʻiwaGarlic shrimp for lunch.North ShoreFood & drink
- 4. Laniākea BeachTurtles on the sand.North ShoreFree to visit
- 5. Waimea BaySwim in summer, watch big surf in winter.North ShoreFree to visit
6. Waimea ValleyThe botanical valley and the falls.North ShorePaid entry- 7. Shark’s Cove (Pūpūkea)Tide pools; snorkel in summer.North ShoreFree to visit
- 8. ʻEhukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline)The most famous wave in the world, in winter.North ShoreFree to visit
- 9. Sunset Beach ParkSunset, as promised.North ShoreFree to visit
- 10. Ted’s BakeryChocolate haupia pie to take home.North ShoreFood & drink
Started from the pins on The World on my Necklace’s North Shore map (the map). Places and notes checked and written by us; opening times change, so check before you go.