North Shore
Travel Guide





Visit North Shore
Where to stay in North Shore

Kapaeloa
While visiting Kapaeloa, you might make a stop by sights like Laniakea Beach and Waimea Bay Beach Park.

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
We loved our stay here! Would definitely return and recommend to other families.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Oceanfront Vacation Villas at Turtle Bay
This was a perfect place to stay. You walk out the sliding glass doors and are in paradise. It is a short walk to the beach where you have umbrellas and chairs to use. The snorkeling at the bay was unbeatable. We took a trip to Hanauma Bay to snorkel and saw less than we did snorkeling at the villa’s ...
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Oceanfront Vacation Villas at Turtle Bay
This was a perfect place to stay. You walk out the sliding glass doors and are in paradise. It is a short walk to the beach where you have umbrellas and chairs to use. The snorkeling at the bay was unbeatable. We took a trip to Hanauma Bay to snorkel and saw less than we did snorkeling at the villa’s ...
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Kuilima Estates Resort by KBM

Luxury Oceanview Punaluu Condo
Wonderful view of the beach, literally right in front of you. Lovely kitchen, I hadn't planned on cooking but did so instead. Tamura's is only a short drive to the north (a friendly country supermarket) and food trucks about a mile south from us so accessibility is not an issue. The 24/7 security ...
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Popular places to visit

Turtle Bay Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Turtle Bay Beach, a popular beach in Kawela Bay.

Polynesian Cultural Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Polynesian Cultural Center during your travels in Laie. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Turtle Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Turtle Bay during your travels in Kawela Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Sunset Beach
Go to this beach early to watch some of the wildest surfing on O’ahu and stay late for some of the island’s most beautiful sunsets.

Banzai Pipeline
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Banzai Pipeline might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Haleiwa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Waimea Bay
Enjoy the roar of crashing waves, soft sands stretching alongside the blue ocean and lush tropical Hawaiian interior, all in one location.
Things to do

Waimea Waterfall Hike & Swim w/Dole Plantation (Breakfast/Lunch included)

Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore

North Shore Haleiwa & Dole Plantation Tour - 6.5 hour Deluxe Experience

Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure in Windward Oahu




