Legendary North Shore Loop

This tour has two starting points, Waikiki and Ko Olina. The tour travels in a clockwise loop, visiting Oahu’s famous North Shore. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! Dole Plantation Haleiwa Waimea Bay Shark’s Cove Banzai Pipeline Sunset Beach Kualoa Ranch Kahuku Shrimp Trucks Byodo-In Japanese TempleFor help planning your day check out our Legendary North Shore Loop suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go! 

Leonard's Bakery  5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m, open daily Moanalua Gardens - CLOSEDGreen World Coffee  7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. dailyDole Plantation  9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., open daily North Shore Soap Factory -  Weekdays 10AM–4PM                                              Saturday 8:30AM–4PM Sunday ClosedMatsumoto Shave Ice  10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., open daily Waimea Bay    - 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.Hawaiian Temple - Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau    7AM–5:30PM  DailyTed's Bakery  8:00am-6:30pm, open daily  Kahuku Shrimp & Food Trucks  10AM–6PM dailyLaie Temple  9 a.m. to 9 p.m. dailyLaie Point   7AM–6:45 PM  dailyPolynesian Cultural Center  12:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., open Monday - Saturday, closed Sundays. Restaurant and Marketplace open at 11:00 a.m. Kahana Bay 7AM–8PM  DailyKualoa Ranch  8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily  Byodo In - Japanese Temple 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., open daily

Sneakers & hiking clothesWaterBug sprayTowelBathing Suit & sandals Sunscreen Sun Glasses and/or HatSnacksCar ChargerCameraCash (see budget below)

How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs:Byodo-In only accepts credit card and contactless payments.$5.00/adult and $3.00/child per person: Moanalua Gardens entry$15.00 per person: Lunch$25.00/adult and $21.00/child per person: Dole Plantation — Train, Maze and Garden pass$6.00 per person: Dole Whip$4.00 per person: Pie at Ted’s Bakery or shave ice at Matsumoto’s

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience. 

No, this tour can only be done clockwise. However, if you’re looking to take the tour in the opposite direction, check out our Grand Circle Island Tour. The itineraries are similar, but that tour traverses the island in a counterclockwise loop.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.