Legendary North Shore Self Guided Driving Tour Adventure

New To The Site! Oahu, USA

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3 to 10 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

This isn't your average North Shore Tour. Along the route, we share epic tales of Godʻs and Goddesses, Chief's, and Commoners, as well as surf stories, terms, and traditional information.

We begin this self-driving tour at the Windward Shopping Mall and give turn-by-turn directions to locations along the way. We included all the classic stops as well as some lesser known places and you can easily turn this into a food tour

Ocean and traffic conditions vary drastically, but you can typically expect calm, peaceful ocean conditions in the summer. In the winter, itʻs the exact opposite.

This self-guided GPS-led Audio Tour also includes free scavenger hunts and quizzes to enjoy during and after the trip. Audio Tour Hawaii offers professional tours by professional, local guides.

What's Included

  • Audio Narration by Professional Local Guide
  • GPS Guided with Turn-by-Turn Instructions
  • Tour Code to Redeem on VoiceMap Mobile Application
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Admissions Tickets
  • Food & Drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Leonard's Malasada Mobile, 46 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

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End point

Haleiwa Beach Park War Memorial, 62-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

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What To Expect

Windward Mall

This tour begins in the Windward Shopping Mall parking lot in Kāne'ohe. You can get food, supplies, and more before starting the route.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leonard's Malasada Mobile

Leonardʻs Bakery has several Malasada mobileʻs stationed conveniently around the island. We recommend beginning this tour at this one in the parking lot of the Windward Mall in Kāne'ohe.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waiahole Poi Factory (Pass By)

Waiāhole Poi Factory has a location in the Windward Mall where we begin this tour. This route will also take you to the original location. We highly recommend stopping at one to sample delicious Hawaiian food.
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Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet)

Stop and sample macadamia nuts, coffee, and other local flavors. They also have souvenirs, a fruit stand and clean restrooms.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kualoa Regional Park

Visit Kualoa Regional Beach Park to view the Ko'olau Mountain Range and Mokoli'i, often called "Chinamanʻs Hat." A shallow swim area is at the far end of the parking lot past the roundabout.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kualoa Ranch (Pass By)

The Visitor Center at Kualoa Ranch is a free stop for photo opportunities, souvenir shopping, food, and more. They also have several paid tours and excursions which must be booked independently and in advance.
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The Crouching Lion (Pass By)

A local favorite fine dining experience with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean between Kualoa Ranch and Kahana Valley.
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Crouching Lion (Pass By)

This trail has recently become famous through social media. Plenty of opportunities exist to slip or get lost, so please be cautious if you try this hike.
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Kahana Bay Beach Park (Pass By)

Beautiful beach park with typically shallow, calm seas, and a soft sand beach thatʻs typically empty during the weekdays.
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Keneke's Grill at Punaluu (Pass By)

Great spot for local food and plate lunches. The restaurant was featured in the television reboot of "I Know What You Did Last Summer."
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Chings' Punaluu Store (Pass By)

General store with great poke and poi featured in the movie "Next Goal Wins." Located near a couple shrimp trucks and across the street from a beach.
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Tamura's Market Hau'ula (Pass By)

Grocery store with supplies for the trip as well as an excellent poke bar with a variety of flavors and styles.
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Papa Ole's Kitchen (Pass By)

A favorite for local-style plate lunches and barbeque. Their most popular items sell out fast so get there early.
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Pounder's Beach (Pass By)

This beach has an extremely dangerous shore break and a variety of marine creatures living nearby. Please do not swim here.
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Polynesian Cultural Center (Pass By)

The Polynesian Cultural Center has different villages representing various islands in Polynesia and a lū'au and dinner show in the evenings. Tickets must be booked independently and in advance.
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Hukilau Marketplace (Pass By)

Souvenir shopping at the Cultural Center with food trucks, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and clean restrooms.
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Tutu's Sweet Shop (Pass By)

Tutuʻs Sweet Shop offers Dole Pineapple Whip and a variety of other sweet treats at the Polynesian Cultural Center and Hukilau Marketplace.
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Hukilau Beach Park (Pass By)

Beach Park between the Polynesian Cultural Center and Mālaekahana State Park. There are no restrooms or lifeguards.
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La’ie Point State Wayside

Often called the Lā'ie Lookout, Laniloa offers breathtaking views of the Ko'olau Mountain Range on Windward O'ahu.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gunstock Ranch (Pass By)

Featured in movies and television shows, they offer horseback, ATV rides, and Native Hawaiian tree planting. Tickets must be booked independently and in advance.
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CLIMB Works Keana Farms Zipline Tour (Pass By)

Zipline over a working farm near the Kahuku Sugar Mill complex. Tickets must be booked independently and in advance.
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Kahuku Sugar Mill

There is a huge variety of food trucks, a couple of sit-down restaurants, and a beer garden at the old Kahuku Sugar Mill.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Corndog Company of Hawaii (Pass By)

Corn dog truck with a local twist on the flavor. Located across from Kahuku High School.
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Kahuku Superette (Pass By)

Convenience store near the Kahuku Sugar Mill that has supplies as well as excellent poke.
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Giovanni's Shrimp Truck (Pass By)

This is probably the most famous shrimp truck on the island of O'ahu. They serve Scampi, Lemon Butter, and Ghost pepper Spicy Shrimp, as well as garlic hot dogs.
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Deez Bowls (Pass By)

Great option for Hawaiian and local plates including smoked meat, Kalua pig, laulau and more.
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Hula Ula (Pass By)

Food truck with shrimp, kalua pig, poke, churros, and a lobster corndog as well as plantation ice tea.
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Da Bald Guy (Pass By)

Featured on the Food Network, this is an excellent option for local food. Show up early because they sell out fast.
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Kahuku Beer Garden & Bottle Shop (Pass By)

Bring food from any of the food trucks to the Kahuku Beer Garden and the passengers can soak up some suds.
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Mike's Kiawe Broiled Huli Huli Chicken (Pass By)

Featured on the Food Network and American Idol, Mikeʻs is famous for hulihuli (rotisserie) chicken smoked on Kiawe wood but they have a variety of options.
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Kahuku Farms (Pass By)

Delicious farm-to-table fresh food and local treats at the Kahuku Farm stand.
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Lei Lei's Bar & Grill (Pass By)

Clubhouse restaurant at the Turtle Bay Golf Course on the North Shore of O'ahu, Hawai'i.
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Turtle Bay Resort (Pass By)

Turtle Bay Resort has a variety of great food and drink options as well as a calm swim spot where you can reach beach chairs and gear.
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Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi (Pass By)

Delicious food and drinks right on the beach at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of O'ahu.
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Turtle Bay Beach (Pass By)

Turtle Bay has a few spots to swim that are typically calm. However there are no lifeguards in the area.
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Stables at Turtle Bay (Pass By)

The Stables at Turtle Bay offer a variety of horseback rides near the beach on the North Shore.
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Jamie O'Brien Surf Experience - North Shore (Pass By)

Try surf lessons at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of O'ahu, Hawai'i.
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Kuilima Farm Stand (Pass By)

Sample a variety of fresh local fruit and vegetables as well as shave ice at the Kuilima Farm Stand.
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Kawela Bay (Pass By)

Kawela Bay is a huge beach with calm waves and very few people on most days. However there are no lifeguards or restrooms.
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Ted's Bakery (Pass By)

Tedʻs Bakery has delicious sandwiches and local foods as well as incredible dessert pies.
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Sunset Beach

Paumalū, also known as Sunset Beach on the North Shore has world-famous surf in the winter and is calm and flat during the summer.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ehukai Beach Park

'Ehukai Beach Park is where the world-famous and incredibly dangerous Banzai Pipeline Surf Break is located.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banzai Pipeline (Pass By)

The worldʻs most dangerous surf break often has waves over 20 feet tall and people trying to survive itʻs treacherous drops.
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Shark's Cove

Sharkʻs Cove often has calm waves and is excellent for snorkeling. However when the waves get big this area can be quite dangerous.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Shore Shrimp Truck (Pass By)

Spot for garlic shrimp and a reasonable hot and spicy option as well as other tasty treats.
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The Sunrise Shack - Shark's Cove (Pass By)

Delicious smoothies and local fruit treats near Sunset Beach, Sharkʻs Cove, and Hale'iwa Town.
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Waimea Bay

Beautiful bay that has calm conditions and clear water in the summer but during the winter waves breach 60 feet tall and surfers try to survive itʻs peaks.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea Valley (Pass By)

Walk to the waterfall in the back of the botanical garden on the North Shore. There is an admission but tickets do not need to be reserved in advance.
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Chun's Reef Beach (Pass By)

One of the only beginner surf breaks on the North Shore of O'ahu. There are a variety of companies that offer lessons.
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Laniakea Beach (Pass By)

Often referred to as "Turtle Beach," this is a great spot to see surf in the winter and turtles in the summer.
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Puaʻena Point Beach Park (Pass By)

Beach park that is excellent for viewing turtles from a safe distance on the North Shore.
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North Shore Macadamia Nut Company (Pass By)

Sample coffee and macadamia nuts on this North Shore farm. There is also a Mikeʻs Huli Chicken stand here.
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Haleiwa Beach Park (Pass By)

We end this tour at Hale'iwa Beach Park on the North Shore of O'ahu which is an excellent spot to see turtles.
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Haleiwa Beach Park War Memorial

This tour ends at the Hale'iwa War Memorial just outside of the world-famous town on the North Shore.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haleiwa (Pass By)

Excellent option for food, souvenirs, surf shops, art work, and shave ice on the North Shore of O'ahu near our finale.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

This activity is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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