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North Shore Region
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Location: North Shore
La'ie is a peaceful little seaside village located on the northeastern tip of the island. It's most widely known for it's large Mormon influence. In 1865 the Mormons bought 6000 acres of land and eventually built a temple similar to the one in Salt Lake City.
Laie Falls is a 15-foot falls on the La'ie Ridge Trail. It is the first major stop on the hike and where more hikers take a dip and then head back out.
La'ie is a peaceful little seaside village located on the northeastern tip of the island. It's most widely known for it's large Mormon influence. In 1865 the Mormons bought 6000 acres of land and eventually built a temple similar to the one in Salt Lake City.
Laie Falls is a 15-foot falls on the La'ie Ridge Trail. It is the first major stop on the hike and where more hikers take a dip and then head back out.
Location: North Shore
Sunset Beach is the ideal North Shore paradise with two miles of white sand stretching 200-300 feet wide. During the summer months the ocean is fairly calm, making Sunset idea for swimming and snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach. You can also peer into a few tide pools to observe some of the wonders of nature.
Be careful of the Sunset Rip, a notorious riptide current off shore. Take caution during the winter months when waves can reach heights of twenty five feet. From June through September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed). Obey all postings and warnings.
During the winter months this beach is one of the best for surfing with waves often between fifteen and twenty feet high making it perfect for yearly international surfing competitions.
Sunset Beach is the ideal North Shore paradise with two miles of white sand stretching 200-300 feet wide. During the summer months the ocean is fairly calm, making Sunset idea for swimming and snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach. You can also peer into a few tide pools to observe some of the wonders of nature.
Be careful of the Sunset Rip, a notorious riptide current off shore. Take caution during the winter months when waves can reach heights of twenty five feet. From June through September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed). Obey all postings and warnings.
During the winter months this beach is one of the best for surfing with waves often between fifteen and twenty feet high making it perfect for yearly international surfing competitions.
Location: North Shore
The Nu'uanu Pali Lookout is one of the most stunning views of Oahu's Ko'olau Mountain Range. The wind will literally knock you off your feet at this spot though. So take off your hats and hold on to the kids.
Aside from its obvious beauty, this spot is the site of one of King Kamehameha's most gruesome victories. In 1795, Kamehameha the Great's troops drove Oahu's men up the hills only to force them off these cliffs and to their deaths. Following that battle, Kamehameha was able to finish his quest and unite the islands. It is rumored that over 100 years later nearly 500 human skulls were found at the base of the mountain.
Make sure to bring your camera and a jacket. The lookout is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily as weather permits. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking.
The Nu'uanu Pali Lookout is one of the most stunning views of Oahu's Ko'olau Mountain Range. The wind will literally knock you off your feet at this spot though. So take off your hats and hold on to the kids.
Aside from its obvious beauty, this spot is the site of one of King Kamehameha's most gruesome victories. In 1795, Kamehameha the Great's troops drove Oahu's men up the hills only to force them off these cliffs and to their deaths. Following that battle, Kamehameha was able to finish his quest and unite the islands. It is rumored that over 100 years later nearly 500 human skulls were found at the base of the mountain.
Make sure to bring your camera and a jacket. The lookout is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily as weather permits. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking.
Location: North Shore
Massive, bone-crunching waves and surfers on every corner - that's probably what one thinks of when they hear "North Shore." Fact is, those gigantic 30-foot waves are prevalent in the winter months but calm down in the summers to allow for glorious diving and snorkeling conditions.
The crowds certainly gather in the area's top beaches like Sunset, Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay to soak in the rays and watch daring surfers. But the North Shore has plenty to offer every visitor. Take a trip to Haleiwa, a rural community which serves as the area's center. There you'll find plenty of surfing-themed restaurants and stores. There are also plenty of historical and cultural spots to enjoy.
Massive, bone-crunching waves and surfers on every corner - that's probably what one thinks of when they hear "North Shore." Fact is, those gigantic 30-foot waves are prevalent in the winter months but calm down in the summers to allow for glorious diving and snorkeling conditions.
The crowds certainly gather in the area's top beaches like Sunset, Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay to soak in the rays and watch daring surfers. But the North Shore has plenty to offer every visitor. Take a trip to Haleiwa, a rural community which serves as the area's center. There you'll find plenty of surfing-themed restaurants and stores. There are also plenty of historical and cultural spots to enjoy.
Location: North Shore
This spacious park is located at the Kane'ohe Point and just off shore is the well-known pointed landmass known as China Man's Never crowded, this is the perfect site to just enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. The water is calm and warm. The location is stunningly beautiful with the Kualoa Mountains in the background.
There are lifeguards here on the weekends in the summer. There is little reef area here making it a poor spot for snorkeling. However there is fishing, some picnic areas, BBQ grills, restrooms, showers and phones.
This spacious park is located at the Kane'ohe Point and just off shore is the well-known pointed landmass known as China Man's Never crowded, this is the perfect site to just enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. The water is calm and warm. The location is stunningly beautiful with the Kualoa Mountains in the background.
There are lifeguards here on the weekends in the summer. There is little reef area here making it a poor spot for snorkeling. However there is fishing, some picnic areas, BBQ grills, restrooms, showers and phones.
Location: North Shore
During the summer months the water is calm and great for swimming with a large sandy beach area. But watch out during the winter months when the waves can reach heights of thirty feet. This is the home of the largest, most dangerous and spectacular surf in the world. It's best to just sit back and watch mother nature at work.
There are lifeguards, picnic areas, a restroom, showers and phones at this beach.
During the summer months the water is calm and great for swimming with a large sandy beach area. But watch out during the winter months when the waves can reach heights of thirty feet. This is the home of the largest, most dangerous and spectacular surf in the world. It's best to just sit back and watch mother nature at work.
There are lifeguards, picnic areas, a restroom, showers and phones at this beach.
Location: North Shore
This area used to be an adventure park where you could see cliff-diving shows, ride ATVs and trams and go kayaking. It was shut down and turned over to the Audubon Society in 2003 which turned it into a botanical garden.
You can still take a dip at the 40-foot Waimea Falls though - when it's flowing. It's a 3.5-mile hike to the falls where changing rooms and a lifeguard await. Make sure to bring plenty of bug spray. The mosquitoes are deadly.
This area used to be an adventure park where you could see cliff-diving shows, ride ATVs and trams and go kayaking. It was shut down and turned over to the Audubon Society in 2003 which turned it into a botanical garden.
You can still take a dip at the 40-foot Waimea Falls though - when it's flowing. It's a 3.5-mile hike to the falls where changing rooms and a lifeguard await. Make sure to bring plenty of bug spray. The mosquitoes are deadly.
Location: North Shore
This rock formation located on the mountain ridge above Kahana Bay was thought to be a large headed dog by the Hawaiians. They had never seen a lion. The Westerners added the name later. Legend says that the "crouching lion" was Kupua, a relative of Pele, who wished to follow Hi'iaka (Pele's sister) but was turned to stone.
On the left is the Crouching Lion restaurant. From the street edge of the parking lot, look above and to the left of the restaurant at the rock formations to find the "Crouching Lion."
This rock formation located on the mountain ridge above Kahana Bay was thought to be a large headed dog by the Hawaiians. They had never seen a lion. The Westerners added the name later. Legend says that the "crouching lion" was Kupua, a relative of Pele, who wished to follow Hi'iaka (Pele's sister) but was turned to stone.
On the left is the Crouching Lion restaurant. From the street edge of the parking lot, look above and to the left of the restaurant at the rock formations to find the "Crouching Lion."
Location: North Shore
Laie Point is a remarkable spot that features beautiful views of the mountains to the south and a great look at Kukuihoolau Island. You'll recognize it off in the distance as the island with a hole in it. In 1946, a tsunami literally punched a hole in the island creating a natural bridge.
Fishing is also quite good from the cliffs at the point.
Laie Point is a remarkable spot that features beautiful views of the mountains to the south and a great look at Kukuihoolau Island. You'll recognize it off in the distance as the island with a hole in it. In 1946, a tsunami literally punched a hole in the island creating a natural bridge.
Fishing is also quite good from the cliffs at the point.
Location: North Shore
Goat Island is a pancake shaped lava rock 720 yards off the coast of the Malaekahana Recreation Area. The center of the island is a restricted refuge area for ground-dwelling birds raising their young. The waters surrounding the island are great for snorkeling. There are tide pools, perfect for observing small sea life, and a sandy beach studded with coral formation and shallow water.
You must swim/wade to the island so it is important to pass during low tide and during calm seas. The walk usually takes about 15 minutes and requires reef shoes to protect your feet from the sharp rocks. It takes about 20 minutes to walk around the island. Make sure to stay out of the center of the island where the bird sanctuary is.
Goat Island is a pancake shaped lava rock 720 yards off the coast of the Malaekahana Recreation Area. The center of the island is a restricted refuge area for ground-dwelling birds raising their young. The waters surrounding the island are great for snorkeling. There are tide pools, perfect for observing small sea life, and a sandy beach studded with coral formation and shallow water.
You must swim/wade to the island so it is important to pass during low tide and during calm seas. The walk usually takes about 15 minutes and requires reef shoes to protect your feet from the sharp rocks. It takes about 20 minutes to walk around the island. Make sure to stay out of the center of the island where the bird sanctuary is.
Location: North Shore
This beautiful north beach is the home of the famous Banzai Pipeline. When the surf is pounding, this beach can be the most spectacular and the most dangerous in the world. When the waves are steep and powerful they break furiously on the shallow reef. In calmer (usually spring and summer) swimming is good with some of the best sand bar type surf on O'ahu.
This beautiful north beach is the home of the famous Banzai Pipeline. When the surf is pounding, this beach can be the most spectacular and the most dangerous in the world. When the waves are steep and powerful they break furiously on the shallow reef. In calmer (usually spring and summer) swimming is good with some of the best sand bar type surf on O'ahu.
Location: North Shore
This beach is noted for its swimming and surfing. Swimming is the best in the small protected bay area on the south side of the beach. Surfers frequent this beach as it has some of the best waves in Oahu as it is on a very shallow reef.
This beach is noted for its swimming and surfing. Swimming is the best in the small protected bay area on the south side of the beach. Surfers frequent this beach as it has some of the best waves in Oahu as it is on a very shallow reef.
Location: North Shore
Sharks Cove is a wonderful reef located on the North Shore where a large variety of marine life can be seen in their natural environment. The reef can only be accessed during calm seas. During the winter, the reef cannot even be seen due to the large waves. As the name implies, some white tipped reef sharks call this cove home. Sharks are generally not aggressive so DO NOT approach or molest them. Turtles are frequently seen in this cove. This is a wonderful beach for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving during the months of March through October when the seas are calm. There are no lifeguards. Wear shoes at all times due to the sharp coral and rock formations. The Ocean drops off to about 25 feet at the end of the reef.
Sharks Cove is a wonderful reef located on the North Shore where a large variety of marine life can be seen in their natural environment. The reef can only be accessed during calm seas. During the winter, the reef cannot even be seen due to the large waves. As the name implies, some white tipped reef sharks call this cove home. Sharks are generally not aggressive so DO NOT approach or molest them. Turtles are frequently seen in this cove. This is a wonderful beach for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving during the months of March through October when the seas are calm. There are no lifeguards. Wear shoes at all times due to the sharp coral and rock formations. The Ocean drops off to about 25 feet at the end of the reef.
Location: North Shore
The Anahulu Bridge is one of the most well known features in Haleiwa. Fishing, especially deep sea fishing, is still very popular in this town. Take your time touring Hale'iwa as it has many interesting and unique sites to visit. Enjoy some of the local cuisine as well as the famous North Shore Shaved Ice
The Anahulu Bridge is one of the most well known features in Haleiwa. Fishing, especially deep sea fishing, is still very popular in this town. Take your time touring Hale'iwa as it has many interesting and unique sites to visit. Enjoy some of the local cuisine as well as the famous North Shore Shaved Ice
Location: North Shore
Also called "The Heat", Kaena Point State Park is the last beach along Farrington Road which ends at Kaena Point. This West Coast beach has a beautiful vantage point of the coast and the most northwestern point of O'ahu.
During the winter months this beach has dangerous rip currents and very large swells. Obey all posting and warnings.
Also called "The Heat", Kaena Point State Park is the last beach along Farrington Road which ends at Kaena Point. This West Coast beach has a beautiful vantage point of the coast and the most northwestern point of O'ahu.
During the winter months this beach has dangerous rip currents and very large swells. Obey all posting and warnings.
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