Legendary North Shore Self Guided Driving Tour Adventure

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A local favorite fine dining experience with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean between Kualoa Ranch and Kahana Valley.

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.

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

Great spot for local food and plate lunches. The restaurant was featured in the television reboot of "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

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.

Grocery store with supplies for the trip as well as an excellent poke bar with a variety of flavors and styles.

A favorite for local-style plate lunches and barbeque. Their most popular items sell out fast so get there early.

This beach has an extremely dangerous shore break and a variety of marine creatures living nearby. Please do not swim here.

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.

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

Tutuʻs Sweet Shop offers Dole Pineapple Whip and a variety of other sweet treats at the Polynesian Cultural Center and Hukilau Marketplace.

Beach Park between the Polynesian Cultural Center and Mālaekahana State Park. There are no restrooms or lifeguards.

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

Featured in movies and television shows, they offer horseback, ATV rides, and Native Hawaiian tree planting. Tickets must be booked independently and in advance.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Food truck with shrimp, kalua pig, poke, churros, and a lobster corndog as well as plantation ice tea.

Featured on the Food Network, this is an excellent option for local food. Show up early because they sell out fast.

Bring food from any of the food trucks to the Kahuku Beer Garden and the passengers can soak up some suds.

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.

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

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

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.

Delicious food and drinks right on the beach at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of O'ahu.

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

The Stables at Turtle Bay offer a variety of horseback rides near the beach on the North Shore.

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

Sample a variety of fresh local fruit and vegetables as well as shave ice at the Kuilima Farm Stand.

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

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

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 is where the world-famous and incredibly dangerous Banzai Pipeline Surf Break is located.

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

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

Spot for garlic shrimp and a reasonable hot and spicy option as well as other tasty treats.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Beach park that is excellent for viewing turtles from a safe distance on the North Shore.

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

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

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

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