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North Shore Sights & Tours
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Oahu's North Shore is a surfer's paradise, legendary for its gigantic waves & professional surf competitions. In the winter, watch brave surfers tackle the merciless waves of Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay & Sunset Beach for a truly thrilling experience. During the summer, North Shore beaches offer calm waves, plenty of peaceful places to swim & miles of perfect white sand beaches. Be sure to plan a leisurely stroll through Haleiwa to explore its laid-back bistros, galleries & boutiques.
North Shore Sights & Tours
Skydiving North Shore
Take the plunge from 15,000 feet in the sky. The North Shore of Oahu is one of the most beautiful places in the world to skydive, giving you a sweeping view of the island during your 15- to 60-second fall. All dives are performed tandem with a trained professional who will instruct you and ensure your safety during the descent. Whether you choose a regular dive or an ultimate freefall, this is sure to be an adrenaline-filled adventure that you'll remember as the highlight of your trip!
North Shore Water Sports
The famous North Shore of Oahu is home to beautiful beaches and excellent surf, making it a great place to get out into the ocean for some fun! Learn to surf, kayak, or stand-up paddle and make use of your lesson immediately on North Shore waves. While conditions in the winter can get rough for beginners, the summer months provide a calmer setting for those that are just starting to learn. Friendly and professional guides will get you out on the water in no time!
North Shore Sightseeing Tours
Get the most out of your trip to Oahu's North Shore with some of the island's best North Shore sightseeing adventures! Whether you are wanting to spend the day doing activities and exploring the area or just make a few stops on a circle island sightseeing tour, here are a few top-rated adventures to consider. Be sure to visit one of the world-famous big wave beaches, Historic Haleiwa Town, Waimea Bay and Falls, Kahana Bay and even grab a bite at one of the more popular Kahuku shrimp trucks.
Shark Cage Diving & Swim
Swim and dive with sharks in Hawaii! Head out on Oahu’s North Shore on a shark cage dive tour or experience the rush of freediving with sharks. Submerge below the blue Hawaiian waters as these awe-inspiring creatures of the ocean gracefully swim around you. Pelagic Shark dive tours are a top 10, Hawaii bucket list experience. A professional guide will join you to make sure that this is the safest shark encounter possible. Shark diving tours are some of the best adventure activities in Hawaii!
Horseback Riding Tours Oahu
Saddle up on an Oahu horseback riding adventure and take off on an equine excursion through some of the North Shore's most diverse landscapes, beaches and premier private ranches. Great for all experience levels, choose from private or group trail rides, romantic campfire rides, sunset and moonlight rides, beach rides and more. There is nothing like exploring the beauty of Oahu's North Shore by way of the horse.
North Shore from the Air
Get a bird's eye view of Oahu's beautiful North Shore! These air tours will have you cruising over the valleys and coastline of the rural northern side of the island. Circle the area in a helicopter, with the option of a doors-off flight for a more exciting tour with better views, or soar over the North Shore in an engine-less glider. For the truly daring, jump out of a plane from 15,000 feet up in a tandem skydiving experience! These tours are the best way to see the North Shore of Oahu.
Haleiwa
Historic Haleiwa, on Oahu's North Shore, is a cheery social and artistic town serving a string of world-famous surfing beaches. Haleiwa features plantation-era buildings, unique surf shops, eclectic art galleries and cafes, and Matsumoto's Shave Ice, a perfect refreshment after a warm day on the beach. During the winter months the enormous waves of North Shore are best suited for professional surfers while the summer's calmer swells allow for recreational beach activities and surfing lessons.
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach, on Oahu's North Shore, is home to a number of big wave surfing competitions during the winter including, the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, Pipe Masters and the WSL Championship Tour. During the summer months, the waves are flat and offer great snorkeling spots, beach relaxation and beautiful sunsets.
Waimea Valley
Waimea Falls is nestled deep in Waimea Valley on Oahu's North Shore. Here, visitors can swim in the pool at the base of the falls or enjoy a stroll through the botanical garden leading up to it. The valley also houses numerous sacred native Hawaiian conservation sites, and various cultural demonstrations are held throughout the year.
Turtle Bay Resort North Shore
Turtle Bay, the only resort located on Oahu's famed North Shore, is perfectly situated on a breathtaking scenic peninsula. With your choice of beach cottages, villas and suites, the resort offers an authentic Hawaiian experience perfect for a honeymoon, family vacation or even a solo jaunt to the islands. This incredible resort also boasts a heliport, two landscaped pools, a championship golf course, horseback riding along the shore and so much more.
Kahuku Shrimp
For many years, Kahuku aquaculture farms have been raising sweet and tasty shrimp and prawns. Today a few of Kahuku's Shrimp Trucks and Farms throw down their garlicky dishes at their food truck sites and rest stops making shrimp eating a favorite thing to do for folks visiting the North Shore.
Dole Plantation
Dole Plantation, on Oahu's North Shore, offers "Hawaii's complete pineapple experience" with it's Pineapple Express Train rides, Plantation Garden Tours, and acclaimed 3-acre pineapple-shaped botanical maze. Visitors can explore the many fun things to do as well as make a visit to their unique souvenir and gift shop or stop by the Plantation Grille for a refreshing taste of a fresh pineapple or famous Pineapple Dole Whip.

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Latest reviews of North Shore Sights & Tours

Great tour

2021/04/13 Friends Kate

This was an amazing overview of the island and the tour guide was fun and informative. Would recommend.

A wonderful adventure

2021/04/13 Families with Young Children Kellie

Sam was our tour guide and did a great job. It was the perfect balance between plenty to do and downtime. We did the falls and then paddle boarding up the river, where we saw sea turtles. The entire day was perfect. I wo... more

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Amazing tour! Recommended for folks don’t want to drive

2021/04/11 Friends ssw

Beautiful day and we hit so many places in a day. William is also an amazing guide. 9 hours tour is filled with information, history and banters. You won’t get to see all the places if you are driving by yourself.

Loved the Tour

2021/04/10 Families with Young Children TAN

WE HAD A GREA TIME ON THE TOUR AND A GREAT TOUR GUIDE.

Circle island tour

2021/04/10 Friends Namratha

The tour was great! Our driver was very informative and attentive and we enjoyed it. He made us feel like we experienced hawaiian culture through his eyes. We saw a lot of beautiful sights and will definitely do it again... more

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Amazing way to see Oahu and learn more about its history and culture

2021/04/08 Families Shauna

This was an amazing tour!! Our your guide Lola was great. She was friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. Beyond the sights we saw she was able to give us a glimpse into the real Oahu. She had great tips for our... more

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North Shore Sights & Tours, Oahu tours & activities, fun things to do in Oahu | HawaiiActivities.com
Oahu's North Shore is a surfer's paradise, legendary for its gigantic waves & professional surf competitions. In the winter, watch brave surfers tackle the merciless waves of Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay & Sunset Beach for a truly thrilling experience. During the summer, North Shore beaches offer calm waves, plenty of peaceful places to swim & miles of perfect white sand beaches. Be sure to plan a leisurely stroll through Haleiwa to explore its laid-back bistros, galleries & boutiques.