Guidebook for the North Shore
North Shore Food
I grew up on the North Shore and these are the iconic places to eat and to visit.
Growing up as a kid on the North Shore meant my reward for sitting still for a haircut was a Shave Ice. Not a bad deal. The barber shop is now Aoki's Shave Ice, right across the street. My favorite flavors are Li hing mui, Lilikoi and Lychee. Order with Ice Cream on the bottom!
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Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyGrowing up as a kid on the North Shore meant my reward for sitting still for a haircut was a Shave Ice. Not a bad deal. The barber shop is now Aoki's Shave Ice, right across the street. My favorite flavors are Li hing mui, Lilikoi and Lychee. Order with Ice Cream on the bottom!
The most famous shrimp truck on the North Shore, originally launched out of a converted bread truck more than 20 years ago. Now that's some staying power. Will it be garlic shrimp today drenched in butter, shrimp scampi, or perhaps we're feeling a little braver and will have the no refunds, hot and spicy shrimp plate!
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Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha HwyThe most famous shrimp truck on the North Shore, originally launched out of a converted bread truck more than 20 years ago. Now that's some staying power. Will it be garlic shrimp today drenched in butter, shrimp scampi, or perhaps we're feeling a little braver and will have the no refunds, hot and spicy shrimp plate!
We're drooling over a Mahi burger right now! This is the original location in Haleiwa, my home town. Tokyo, London and Honolulu locations as well. Order the Mahi burger instead of a hamburger. Wife's favorite!
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Kua Aina Sandwich Shop
4480 Kapolei PkwyWe're drooling over a Mahi burger right now! This is the original location in Haleiwa, my home town. Tokyo, London and Honolulu locations as well. Order the Mahi burger instead of a hamburger. Wife's favorite!
Nothing could be better than shrimp just fished out of the fish ponds. A good choice if your on this side of the island visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center.
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Romy's Kahuku Prawns Shrimp Hut
56-1030 Kamehameha HwyNothing could be better than shrimp just fished out of the fish ponds. A good choice if your on this side of the island visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Acai Bowls are a popular item these days and in Haleiwa, these guys have the best bowls and smoothies in town.
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Haleʻiwa Bowls
66-030 Kamehameha HwyAcai Bowls are a popular item these days and in Haleiwa, these guys have the best bowls and smoothies in town.
The best and most consistent coffee on the Islands. We start our day off with a Cappuccino or Latte from these guys every day. Delicious. They also have Acai bowls and smoothies as well.
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Island Vintage Coffee
66-111 Kamehameha HwyThe best and most consistent coffee on the Islands. We start our day off with a Cappuccino or Latte from these guys every day. Delicious. They also have Acai bowls and smoothies as well.
When our family needs our Mexican food fix, we head over to Cholo's. If they have their fresh fried fish tacos on special, order them, so good.
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Cholo's Homestyle Mexican
66-250 Kamehameha HwyWhen our family needs our Mexican food fix, we head over to Cholo's. If they have their fresh fried fish tacos on special, order them, so good.
Excellent breakfast burritos to enjoy while wandering around historic Haleiwa town. Food is yummy here. You can also eat at the picnic tables in front of the restaurant. Just be aware that you will be sharing the space with chicken’s that are roaming around.
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Kono's Northshore - Haleiwa
66-250 Kamehameha HwyExcellent breakfast burritos to enjoy while wandering around historic Haleiwa town. Food is yummy here. You can also eat at the picnic tables in front of the restaurant. Just be aware that you will be sharing the space with chicken’s that are roaming around.
North Shore Beaches
The best beaches along the North Shore.
Best beach ever! Parking is difficult, easier during the week when everyone else is at work. 40 foot waves in the Winter time at the surfing capital of the world with water as flat as glass during the Summer. Come for either reason depending upon when you're visiting. This was one of my favorite beaches growing up as it was within walking distance of our house and we spent many a day here on the wide sandy beach and jumping off the rock on the left as you face the ocean. Jump at your own risk and don't enter the water during the Winter.
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Waimea Bay Beach
Best beach ever! Parking is difficult, easier during the week when everyone else is at work. 40 foot waves in the Winter time at the surfing capital of the world with water as flat as glass during the Summer. Come for either reason depending upon when you're visiting. This was one of my favorite beaches growing up as it was within walking distance of our house and we spent many a day here on the wide sandy beach and jumping off the rock on the left as you face the ocean. Jump at your own risk and don't enter the water during the Winter.
I haven't seen any sharks here but the tide pools and having a close up look at the sand crabs, and little fish is fun for the little ones. Snorkeling anyone?
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Sharks Cove
I haven't seen any sharks here but the tide pools and having a close up look at the sand crabs, and little fish is fun for the little ones. Snorkeling anyone?
Surfing Capital of the World and this is the epicenter. Crowded during the Winter with a vibe and buzz like no other.
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Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdSurfing Capital of the World and this is the epicenter. Crowded during the Winter with a vibe and buzz like no other.
Sunset Beach Park
Great beach for watching what else? Sunsets of course!
A good spot to shower off after hitting the beaches along the North Shore, before heading into Haleiwa town for some food and shopping.
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Haleiwa Beach Park
62-449 Kamehameha HwyA good spot to shower off after hitting the beaches along the North Shore, before heading into Haleiwa town for some food and shopping.
Local Culture
Think of it as similar to Epcot but instead of Countries, you have Island nations. Instead of fireworks at the end, you have a big well produced Hawaiian show in a giant amphitheater, preceded by a luau at a separate location. We take family members here when they are visiting, a great way to spend the day. Young children will be tired by the end of the day.
Polüneesia Kultuurikeskus
55-370 Kamehameha HwyThink of it as similar to Epcot but instead of Countries, you have Island nations. Instead of fireworks at the end, you have a big well produced Hawaiian show in a giant amphitheater, preceded by a luau at a separate location. We take family members here when they are visiting, a great way to spend the day. Young children will be tired by the end of the day.
Sightseeing
ATV’s, horse back riding, zip lines, tour outdoor film locations of movies such as Jurassic Park and 50 1st Dates. You name it and they have it. Pick up some fresh fruit and Oysters in their farm stand, (to the left of the gift shop). Good outdoor activities.
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Kualoa Rannakarjäär
49-560 Kamehameha HwyATV’s, horse back riding, zip lines, tour outdoor film locations of movies such as Jurassic Park and 50 1st Dates. You name it and they have it. Pick up some fresh fruit and Oysters in their farm stand, (to the left of the gift shop). Good outdoor activities.