North Shore (Oahu)
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The North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii is famous world-wide for its beaches and incredible surf.
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[edit] Understand
The North Shore is a relaxed, laid back area. The pace is much slower than in Honolulu and Waikiki. This is a very good area to come and relax. The beaches are wonderful but very popular. Especially when the surf is up! (Note: The North Shore beaches are extremely dangerous for novice swimmers and surfers in the winter when waves can reach as high as 50'. Drownings are common. Obey the lifeguards!)
[edit] Get in
The North Shore is located almost diametrically opposite Waikiki. As a result, there are two ways you can get to the North Shore; one is longer but is mostly on freeways; the other is shorter but winds along the coast. Each takes about the same time (about one to one-and-a-half hours).
Route 1: Take Interstate H-1 ewa (west) to Interstate H-201 (also called state highway 78). Take H-201/78 until it re-joins H-1 near Aloha Stadium. Continue on H-1 to the interchange with Interstate H-2 (exit 8A). Stay on H-2 until it ends in Wahiawa, and continue through the Schofield Barracks area. You will be on Highway 99, Kamehameha Highway. Follow Kamehameha Highway to Haleiwa. To progress further up the North Shore, continue on Kamehameha Highway (which changes number to highway 83 at Haleiwa).
Route 2: Take Interstate H-1 ewa (west) to Likelike Highway (highway 63). Follow Likelike Highway through the Wilson Tunnel to Kaneohe; then take the exit for Kahekili Highway (highway 83). Kahekili Highway becomes Kamehameha Highway at Kahaluu and winds along the coast through the towns of Kaaawa, Punaluu, Hauula, and Laie.
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Many condos and rentals are available nearby. The Turtle Bay Resort is a popular and well-known place to stay. One condo is the 4-bedroom Hale Kai villa [1] http://www.enjoyturtlebay.com, known for its luxury and personal touches. The condo, located away from the crowds with a white sand beach steps away, is one of many belonging to the Turtle Bay Resort.
[edit] Get around
Kamehameha Highway (highways 99 and 83) is the main road through the area. There is a bypass around Haleiwa called Joseph P Leong Highway which is useful in avoiding the two lane road through Haleiwa. (However, consider following the signs for Haleiwa town to take in the small-town atmosphere of the main town on the North Shore.)
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- The Waimea Valley Audubon Center has a wide range of flora and fauna.
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- Matsumoto's Shave Ice, 66-087 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa (808) 637-4827.[2] The best place to get a shave ice on the north shore. For a different twist on this local favorite, try it with ice cream, azuki bean or both. Also a great place to pick up crack seed(preserved fruit candy), souvenirs and a signature t-shirt as well.
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[edit] Stay safe
Although North Shore seems like a laid back, safe place, one should always exercise caution after dusk. Native Islanders typically don't like tourists and can rob you and possibly even hurt you. So take care when traveling after dusk and during the night hours.
Turtle Bay Resort, [3] Kamehameha Hwy, (808) 293-8811. Luxury Resort on 880 acres. 5 miles of beaches and 12 miles of trails. Turtle Bay Vacation Rentals, [4] 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Ocean Villa and Kuilima Condo Rentals
"Native Islander typically don't like tourists and can rob you and possibly even hurt you."
This is not true, and pretty racist.
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