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Food scene
The most popular place for shave ice is Matsumoto’s in Haleiwa, but the best TASTING is the all natural fruit flavored shave ice made at Island X Hawaii in the old Waialua Sugar Mill. Our favorites are lilikoi, mango and pineapple. Also, you can pick up some great locally made treasures to remind you of your Hawaiian vacation.
Island X Hawaii
67-106 Kealohanui StThe most popular place for shave ice is Matsumoto’s in Haleiwa, but the best TASTING is the all natural fruit flavored shave ice made at Island X Hawaii in the old Waialua Sugar Mill. Our favorites are lilikoi, mango and pineapple. Also, you can pick up some great locally made treasures to remind you of your Hawaiian vacation.
Another great place for sunset viewing, drinks and dinner. Just a short walk from your condo!
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Roy's Beach House
57-091 Kamehameha HwyAnother great place for sunset viewing, drinks and dinner. Just a short walk from your condo!
The best mom n’ pop/hole in the wall lunch spot: Waialua Bakery & Juice Bar. Disclaimer – our family owns and operates this place and most of the produce used is grown on the family farm in Mokuleia. From fresh roasted turkey to homemade bread to farm fresh smoothies – it’s simply the best.
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Waialua Bakery & Juice Bar
66-200 Kamehameha HwyThe best mom n’ pop/hole in the wall lunch spot: Waialua Bakery & Juice Bar. Disclaimer – our family owns and operates this place and most of the produce used is grown on the family farm in Mokuleia. From fresh roasted turkey to homemade bread to farm fresh smoothies – it’s simply the best.
Easy, chill vibe in a place that serves amazingly fresh sushi.
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Banzai Sushi Bar
66-246 Kamehameha HwyEasy, chill vibe in a place that serves amazingly fresh sushi.
Closest restaurant to the condo! Great for fresh fish, garlic mashed potatoes, breakfast and more. Dine in with a great view of the golf course, order online on their website or via the Toast app for takeout.
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Lei Lei's Bar & Grill
57-049 Kuilima DrClosest restaurant to the condo! Great for fresh fish, garlic mashed potatoes, breakfast and more. Dine in with a great view of the golf course, order online on their website or via the Toast app for takeout.
Another fun sunset activity is to get drinks at Turtle Bay Hotel's The Point (pool bar). Nice view and there is often live music.
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The Point Sunset & Pool Bar
Another fun sunset activity is to get drinks at Turtle Bay Hotel's The Point (pool bar). Nice view and there is often live music.
Sightseeing
Best place for a sunset picnic: Waimea Bay. Bring food and show up later in the day (4-5 PM) to get a parking spot. This place is usually crowded in the morning and middle of the day but people start to leave in the afternoon.
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Waimea Bay Beach
Best place for a sunset picnic: Waimea Bay. Bring food and show up later in the day (4-5 PM) to get a parking spot. This place is usually crowded in the morning and middle of the day but people start to leave in the afternoon.
The popular spot to see and snorkel with turtles is a beach called Lani’s (or Turtle Beach). It can get very crowded and the parking across the street is not easy to maneuver. You can see and snorkel with turtles via the beach access on Papailoa Road, a secluded nice neighborhood right after you pass Lani’s. There’s parking for about 10-15 cars. Once you get to the beach, turn left and walk down a couple of minutes to the reef shelf/cove.
Papailoa Beach
The popular spot to see and snorkel with turtles is a beach called Lani’s (or Turtle Beach). It can get very crowded and the parking across the street is not easy to maneuver. You can see and snorkel with turtles via the beach access on Papailoa Road, a secluded nice neighborhood right after you pass Lani’s. There’s parking for about 10-15 cars. Once you get to the beach, turn left and walk down a couple of minutes to the reef shelf/cove.
Another place that usually has turtles sunning themselves is Ali’i Beach Park. Popular for surfing right in front of the showers, but if you head to the left of the surf center there is a calm, shallow part of the beach where turtles often are. The parking lot here is much more convenient.
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Haleiwa Alii Beach Park
Another place that usually has turtles sunning themselves is Ali’i Beach Park. Popular for surfing right in front of the showers, but if you head to the left of the surf center there is a calm, shallow part of the beach where turtles often are. The parking lot here is much more convenient.
If you are interested in surfing but not fully committed or a little scared to take a lesson, rent a stand-up paddle board from Surf n’ Sea in Haleiwa ($20/hour) and paddle in the calm and very scenic Haleiwa river. You’ll be able to stand up on a surfboard without ever having to catch a wave.
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Surf N Sea
62-595 Kamehameha HwyIf you are interested in surfing but not fully committed or a little scared to take a lesson, rent a stand-up paddle board from Surf n’ Sea in Haleiwa ($20/hour) and paddle in the calm and very scenic Haleiwa river. You’ll be able to stand up on a surfboard without ever having to catch a wave.
If you want to take a surf lesson (highly recommended while staying on the North Shore), the company we recommend is Uncle Bryan’s Sunset Suratt Surf School.
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Uncle Bryan's SUNSET SURATT SURF ACADEMY
Kahalewai PlaceIf you want to take a surf lesson (highly recommended while staying on the North Shore), the company we recommend is Uncle Bryan’s Sunset Suratt Surf School.
If you are up for taking a stand-up paddle lesson/tour, we highly recommend our friend Heidi with Rainbow Watersports. You’ll have a great time.
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Rainbow Watersports
If you are up for taking a stand-up paddle lesson/tour, we highly recommend our friend Heidi with Rainbow Watersports. You’ll have a great time.
Swimming with the sharks is NOT scary. These really are beautiful creatures. Book an early morning departure as this is when the water is calm and the ride offshore will be smooth.
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North Shore Haiopplevelser
66-105 Haleiwa RdSwimming with the sharks is NOT scary. These really are beautiful creatures. Book an early morning departure as this is when the water is calm and the ride offshore will be smooth.
Skydiving in Hawaii?! Yes please! See the entire island during your freefall!
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Skydive Hawaii
68-760 Farrington HwySkydiving in Hawaii?! Yes please! See the entire island during your freefall!
Beautiful valley walk that ends in a waterfall you and your family can swim in. This is such a great place that our family has an annual pass and we come here often. Also can get a great grass-fed burger on a taro bun with sweet potato fries. Yum! Followed by shave ice after your walk back from the waterfall :)
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Waimea-dalen
59-864 Kamehameha HwyBeautiful valley walk that ends in a waterfall you and your family can swim in. This is such a great place that our family has an annual pass and we come here often. Also can get a great grass-fed burger on a taro bun with sweet potato fries. Yum! Followed by shave ice after your walk back from the waterfall :)
The Iconic Pipeline Wave. The third and final contest of the infamous Triple Crown surf contest is held here every winter. This is the best spot to watch the big waves of the North Shore in the winter. In the summer it'll most likely be flat...but, this is still a great beach park for swimming, seashell collecting and snorkeling. There is a shower and bathrooms as well.
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Ehukai Beach Park
59-337 Ke Nui Rd The Iconic Pipeline Wave. The third and final contest of the infamous Triple Crown surf contest is held here every winter. This is the best spot to watch the big waves of the North Shore in the winter. In the summer it'll most likely be flat...but, this is still a great beach park for swimming, seashell collecting and snorkeling. There is a shower and bathrooms as well.
My wife and I did this for her birthday one year. It was a blast! Neither of us had ever been before, it was a great experience.
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CLIMB Works Keana Farms - Zipline-tur
1 Enos RdMy wife and I did this for her birthday one year. It was a blast! Neither of us had ever been before, it was a great experience.
Local Activities
There is a great yoga co-op with awesome instructors located in Waialua. It is donation-based so you pay what you like. Monday nights at 6:30 PM and Thursday nights at 5:30 PM offer a great workout. And of course there are classes for every level. Check the schedule at www.northshoreyoga.org. The town of Waialua is a bit of a drive from the condo (about 30-40 minutes), but if you have the time, it's worth it.
Closer to the condo, at Waimea Valley, are yoga classes offered by North Shore Yoga Oahu on MWF from 7:30 - 8:30 AM. Check their Facebook page for updated info. Great outside location for classes.
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North Shore Yoga Co-Op
67-174 Farrington HwyThere is a great yoga co-op with awesome instructors located in Waialua. It is donation-based so you pay what you like. Monday nights at 6:30 PM and Thursday nights at 5:30 PM offer a great workout. And of course there are classes for every level. Check the schedule at www.northshoreyoga.org. The town of Waialua is a bit of a drive from the condo (about 30-40 minutes), but if you have the time, it's worth it.
Closer to the condo, at Waimea Valley, are yoga classes offered by North Shore Yoga Oahu on MWF from 7:30 - 8:30 AM. Check their Facebook page for updated info. Great outside location for classes.
Local favorite hike, a good workout with views over our general aviation airport PHDH (Dillingham Airport). Hike and watch skydivers and listen to gliders silently whistling past you. Not to mention the spectacular ocean and sunset views. A little steep in some spots, about a 700 ft elevation gain, beautiful view once you reach the top. The hike to the top takes 45 min – 1 hour, avoid after multiple days of rain.
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Kealia Trail
Farrington HighwayLocal favorite hike, a good workout with views over our general aviation airport PHDH (Dillingham Airport). Hike and watch skydivers and listen to gliders silently whistling past you. Not to mention the spectacular ocean and sunset views. A little steep in some spots, about a 700 ft elevation gain, beautiful view once you reach the top. The hike to the top takes 45 min – 1 hour, avoid after multiple days of rain.
Peacock Flats is another good hike – all paved road, about 900 foot elevation gain over 3 1⁄2 miles. It can get hot so bring water. The gates are closed to cars but hikers can easily get through or go around the wide gates.
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Peacock Flats
Peacock Flats is another good hike – all paved road, about 900 foot elevation gain over 3 1⁄2 miles. It can get hot so bring water. The gates are closed to cars but hikers can easily get through or go around the wide gates.
There are great bike trails near the Turtle Bay Hotel. A fun family adventure! You can rent bikes directly off of the Turtle Bay website, but a much cheaper option would be to rent through North Shore Bike Rentals. And they will deliver the bikes to you! Or you could explore the other bike rental companies on the North Shore. If you can transport the bikes, enjoy the ride on the scenic 6 mile bike path meanders from Shark's Cove beach to Velzyland too.
North Shore Bike Trail
59-639 Ke Iki RdThere are great bike trails near the Turtle Bay Hotel. A fun family adventure! You can rent bikes directly off of the Turtle Bay website, but a much cheaper option would be to rent through North Shore Bike Rentals. And they will deliver the bikes to you! Or you could explore the other bike rental companies on the North Shore. If you can transport the bikes, enjoy the ride on the scenic 6 mile bike path meanders from Shark's Cove beach to Velzyland too.
Short and sweet hike that'll get you a great view of the entire North Shore. Park in the Sunset Beach Elementary School parking lot and look for the trailhead.
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ʻEhukai Pillbox Hike
59-178 Ke Nui RdShort and sweet hike that'll get you a great view of the entire North Shore. Park in the Sunset Beach Elementary School parking lot and look for the trailhead.
Community events: Free concerts at the quaint Waialua Bandstand. Located across from the Waialua Library, they are held on the first Sunday of the month at 4 PM. Usually consists of military bands, bluegrass, and Hawaiian-style bands and hula. A bit of a drive from the condo, but if you have the time this is a fun, local community activity.
Waialua Bandstand Park
67-292 Goodale AveCommunity events: Free concerts at the quaint Waialua Bandstand. Located across from the Waialua Library, they are held on the first Sunday of the month at 4 PM. Usually consists of military bands, bluegrass, and Hawaiian-style bands and hula. A bit of a drive from the condo, but if you have the time this is a fun, local community activity.
To locals known as the PCC. Great spot to weave coconut leaf hats, get glimpses of cultures of all the Pacific Islands, and watch an incredible fire-dancing show in the evenings. Great spot to spend the day.
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Polylnesian cutlural center
To locals known as the PCC. Great spot to weave coconut leaf hats, get glimpses of cultures of all the Pacific Islands, and watch an incredible fire-dancing show in the evenings. Great spot to spend the day.
This awesome company will deliver bikes and e-bikes directly to the condo so you and the family can ride the fun trails along the coastline of the Turtle Bay Resort. All for the best price we've found!
North Shore Bike Rentals
This awesome company will deliver bikes and e-bikes directly to the condo so you and the family can ride the fun trails along the coastline of the Turtle Bay Resort. All for the best price we've found!
Our close friend Alexa is a captain at this company and all-around awesome water woman. We went on her boat and saw hundreds of dolphins and a few whales! (It was whale season). We swam with the dolphins and also dived with turtles and saw a lot of other cool wildlife. It's an awesome experience!
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Dolphin Excursions Hawaii
85-491 Farrington HwyOur close friend Alexa is a captain at this company and all-around awesome water woman. We went on her boat and saw hundreds of dolphins and a few whales! (It was whale season). We swam with the dolphins and also dived with turtles and saw a lot of other cool wildlife. It's an awesome experience!