It’s recommended to allow a full day for this drive.ĭon’t be afraid giving up a whole day of beach time bring your swimsuit as there a several places to take a swim and a little sun tanning break. But hold onto your hat as the wind almost always roars up the mountain cliffs. Ahhhhh.Ĭross the mountains for a return to Waikiki but along the way to absorb the views from Nu’uanu Pali Lookout. Chinamans Hat makes for a great photo just off the coast.Īs we turn inland we can allow ourselves to relax into the serenity of the Byodo-In, a reproduction of a Japanese Temple with beautiful gardens and koi swimming in the ponds. This section of the drive is naturally beautiful.
Follow the coastline to see sea arches, secluded bays and the incredible cliffs of the lush Ko’olau Mountains. A plate of hot freshly prepared shrimp in butter is just right.Ĭontinuing further we enter the windward coast. There are several to choose from but Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck is always popular. Roadside fruit stalls provide a chance for delicious tropical favorites like pineapple, coconuts and mangoes but you should also be adventurous and try some of the more unusual fruits too.īut don’t fill up too much, because just around the corner are a number of Shrimp trucks. These surf breaks need large swells to really perform so fingers crossed you pick a day when the waves are pumping.īut it’s not just about surfing, one of Oahu’s best archeological sites, the Puu o Mahuka Heiau, a type of spiritual temple, is just a 5 minute detour off the beach road and offers fantastic views up the coastline.Īnd for a little nature, a stop to Turtle Beach is almost guaranteed to allow you a look at some sleepy sea honus up close and personal.Īfter leaving the North Shore, you might be starting to feel a little hungry again. Some of the world’s most famous surfing beaches line up along the route: Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach and the iconic Banzai Pipeline. While enjoying your shave ice, you might want to look through the outdoor painted surfboard gallery!Ĭruising along the north shore offers enormous variety. Or save yourself for Matsumoto’s Shave Ice in the North Shore’s largest town Haleiwa. Grab a ‘Dole Whip’ soft-serve ice cream before you head off again. While getting there, you might want to drop by the Dole P lantation, a kind of fruit theme park with lots of fun things like a pineapple maze to entertain any kids that you are towing around. But just 30 minutes of driving will get you past the 8 lane freeways and into pineapple fields and then onto the blend of hippy and surfer culture that is the North Shore. More than a million people live in this corner of Hawaiian paradise. It can be a little shocking to first time visitors to see how heavily developed Waikiki and Honolulu are. So if you want to experience real Hawaii while on vacation, here are 2 drives that will give you an authentic experience on Oahu: North Shore and Windward Oahu Those who explore outside of Waikiki and Honolulu will be rewarded with mesmerizing scenery, quaint Hawaiian villages and a rare chance to explore a dormant volcano.
That means it’s time for an Oahu road trip – rent a car and go! You’ve had your fill of lounging beachside at that swanky Waikiki resort and now you’re looking for a little adventure.
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