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Legendary North Shore Self Guided Driving Tour Adventure

Legendary North Shore Self Guided Driving Tour Adventure

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.

City: Oahu

Thu 24 Jul

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Starting at $14.99

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Thu 24 Jul

Starting at $14.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Audio Narration by Professional Local Guide

GPS Guided with Turn-by-Turn Instructions

Tour Code to Redeem on VoiceMap Mobile Application

This is a self-guided GPS-led audio tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

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.

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.

Kualoa Ranch

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.

Crouching Lion Trail

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.

Kahana Bay Beach Park

Beautiful beach park with typically shallow, calm seas, and a soft sand beach thatʻs typically empty during the weekdays.

Polynesian Cultural Center

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.

Hukilau Marketplace

Souvenir shopping at the Cultural Center with food trucks, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and clean restrooms.

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.

Kahuku Farms

Delicious farm-to-table fresh food and local treats at the Kahuku Farm stand.

Turtle Bay Beach

Turtle Bay has a few spots to swim that are typically calm. However there are no lifeguards in the area.

Kawela Bay

Kawela Bay is a huge beach with calm waves and very few people on most days. However there are no lifeguards or restrooms.

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.

Ehukai Beach Park

'Ehukai Beach Park is where the world-famous and incredibly dangerous Banzai Pipeline Surf Break is located.

Banzai Pipeline

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

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.

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.

Waimea Valley

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.

Chun's Reef Beach

One of the only beginner surf breaks on the North Shore of O'ahu. There are a variety of companies that offer lessons.

Laniakea Beach

Often referred to as "Turtle Beach," this is a great spot to see surf in the winter and turtles in the summer.

North Shore Macadamia Nut Company

Sample coffee and macadamia nuts on this North Shore farm. There is also a Mikeʻs Huli Chicken stand here.

Haleiwa Beach Park

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

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.

Haleiwa

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