Kāne'ohe North Shore Self-Guided Audio Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Leonard's Malasada Mobile

46 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

The trigger will work almost anywhere in the parking lot of the Windward Mall in Kāne'ohe. But we recommend starting after grabbing some Malasadaʻs from Leonardʻs or some lunch from Waiāhole Poi Factory in the food court before you begin.

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

Not included:

• Admissions Tickets
• Food & Drinks

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 10 hours

Windward Mall

46-56 Kamehameha Highway, 2nd Floor, Kaneohe, 96744, Hawaii

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

10 minutes

Leonard's Malasada Mobile

46 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

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.

5 minutes

Waiahole Poi Factory

48-140 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

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)

49-227 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste A, Kaneohe, 96744-5165, Hawaii

Stop and sample macadamia nuts, coffee, and other local flavors. They also have souvenirs, a fruit stand and clean restrooms.

15 minutes

Kualoa Regional Park

49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, , 96744-5133, Hawaii

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.

15 minutes

Kualoa Ranch

49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, 96744-5152, Hawaii

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

51-666 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaaawa, HI 96730, USA

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 Trail

51-676 Kamehameha Hwy, , Kaaawa, 96730, Hawaii

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

52-222 Kamehameha Hwy, 96717, Hawaii

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

53-138 Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula, HI 96717, USA

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

53-360 Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula, HI 96717, USA

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

54-316 Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula, HI 96717, USA

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

54-316 Kamehameha Hwy #9, Hauula, HI 96717, USA

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

Pounder's Beach, Hawaii 96762, USA

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

55-370 Kamehameha Hwy., , Laie, 96762-2113, Hawaii

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

55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie, 96762-2113, Hawaii

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

55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762, USA

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

Kamehameha Hwy + Opp, Naniloa Loop, Laie, HI 96762, USA

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

55-001 Naupaka St, Laie, 96762, Hawaii

Often called the Lā'ie Lookout, Laniloa offers breathtaking views of the Ko'olau Mountain Range on Windward O'ahu.

15 minutes

Gunstock Ranch

56-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

1 Enos Rd, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

56-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

1 hour

The Corndog Company of Hawaii

56-481 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

Corn dog truck with a local twist on the flavor. Located across from Kahuku High School.

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Kahuku Superette

56-505 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

Convenience store near the Kahuku Sugar Mill that has supplies as well as excellent poke.

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Giovanni's Shrimp Truck

56-505 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

56-505 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

Great option for Hawaiian and local plates including smoked meat, Kalua pig, laulau and more.

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Hula Ula

56-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

56-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

56-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

56-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, , Kahuku, 96731-2302, Hawaii

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

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Lei Lei's Bar & Grill

57-049 Kuilima Dr, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

Clubhouse restaurant at the Turtle Bay Golf Course on the North Shore of O'ahu, Hawai'i.

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Turtle Bay Resort

57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

, , Kahuku, 96731, Hawaii

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

57-091 Kamehameha Hwy SB, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

Try surf lessons at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of O'ahu, Hawai'i.

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Kuilima Farm Stand

57-146 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA

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

Kawela Bay, Hawaii

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

59-024 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

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

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Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach, Hawaii

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.

15 minutes

Ehukai Beach Park

Kamehameha Hwy 1, Pupukea, Hawaii

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

15 minutes

Banzai Pipeline

59-355 Ke Nui Road, Pupukea, 96712, Hawaii

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

Pupukea, 96712-9404, Hawaii

Sharkʻs Cove often has calm waves and is excellent for snorkeling. However when the waves get big this area can be quite dangerous.

15 minutes

North Shore Shrimp Truck

59-712 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

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

59-712 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

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

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Waimea Bay

Kamehameha Hwy, , Haleiwa, 96712-1304, Hawaii

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.

30 minutes

Waimea Valley

59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, 96712-8411, Hawaii

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

Haleiwa, 96712-1338, Hawaii

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

574, 61-574 Pohaku Loa Way, Haleiwa, 96712, Hawaii

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

Kahalewai Pl, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

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

67-330 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, 96712, Hawaii

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

62-449 Kamehameha Highway, , Haleiwa, 96712, Hawaii

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

62-540 Kamehameha Hwy, Located on Kauai, not Oahu, Haleiwa, 96712-1479, Hawaii

This tour ends at the Hale'iwa War Memorial just outside of the world-famous town on the North Shore.

10 minutes

Haleiwa

Haleiwa, Hawaii

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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