Legendary North Shore Loop

Duration
8-10 hrs
Audio Points
115
Tour Stops
20

About The Tour

Drive from Waikiki to Oahu's North Shore where you'll explore the seaside town of Haleiwa, the Dole Plantation, and world-renowned surf beaches like Banzai Pipeline. You'll learn all about surf history before making your way around the island's northern coast to check out food trucks in Kahuku, an amazing sea ...

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Drive from Waikiki to Oahu's North Shore where you'll explore the seaside town of Haleiwa, the Dole Plantation, and world-renowned surf beaches like Banzai Pipeline.

You'll learn all about surf history before making your way around the island's northern coast to check out food trucks in Kahuku, an amazing sea arch, and a Japanese-style temple.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Visit an ancient Hawaiian Heiau
•⁠ Eat garlic shrimp in Kahuku and shave ice in Haleiwa
•⁠ Go on the Pineapple Express and try a Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation
•⁠ Cliff jump at Waimea Bay
•⁠ Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline

Sample Tour Audio

Exit 3 for Moanalua Gardens
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Leonard's Malasadas
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Green World Coffee
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Tour Stops

Dole Plantation
La'ie Point
Byodo-In - Japanese Temple in Kaneohe
Tropical Nut Farms - Kaneohe
Polynesian Cultural Center
La'ie Temple
Kahana Bay - North Shore
Pounder's Beach - La'ie
Sunset Beach
Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline) - North Shore
Shark's Cove - North Shore
Waimea Bay
Haleiwa Beach
Kualoa Ranch
Mokoliʻi - Chinaman's Hat
Leonard's Bakery - Kapahulu
Kahuku Shrimp & Food Trucks
Kahuku Fruit Stand
Ted's Bakery - North Shore
Matsumoto Shave Ice

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

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The best!

Why go on a tour of the Hawaiian islands stuck in a bus with a ton of strangers when you can ride with your family in your rental car with an excellent narrator, guided by your exact GPS location. I use this when visiting Maui and again this week in Oahu and both were so well done and worth every penny.

SkiPow54 | 6 days ago | iOS

Oahu No Sho Tour

Love Shaka but rough start from Ko Olina with the app’s directions to the starting point. It tired to have us do 2 illegal u turns as directed to Apple Maps and did not guide us about staying out of express lane to exit 8B. It just played happy music while we got 30 min off track.

CO Mtn Family | 1 month ago | iOS

Great Travel Partner

We used Shaka tours on Oahu and Maui and loved having a tour guide. The directions were accurate and extremely helpful. We got a great overview of both islands, learned a bit of history, and enjoyed the music. We'll take them with us again soon!

Selmoseven | 2 months ago | iOS

Best Tour & App!

So glad we were told of Shaka Guide Tours when we visited Oahu! So easy to use, directions were spot on, locations were all the popular ones & local treasures that you’d never find on your own. And you hear stories, legend, history, & location themed music while traveling between points of interest. (If for some reason you don’t want to hear anything but directions you have that choice. I’d recommend enjoying all that is included in your tour.) I have done all of the Shaka Guide’s Oahu tours every time I go visit my family that moved to Oahu, and love it each time! I’ve also done other locations that Shaka Guide has done, and all have been Grrreat! They are expanding to many other locations, & I’m very excited about that bc I’ve never experienced a travel tour like Shaka! 😎🤙

BigkidTam | 2 months ago | iOS

Oahu North Shore

The best! We found Shaka on our trip to Maui a few years ago and we couldn’t imagine another trip without him! Driving in unfamiliar areas can be so stressful and distracting. The directions and suggestions keep us on track and stress-free. 🤙

Smomz | 2 months ago | iOS

Amazing!

Such a fun way to explore somewhere new! We used it on Oahu and got to just relax and follow along on our drive. Gave us all the tips on places to eat and explore and even kept our little one engaged. Highly recommend!

NattyPNW | 2 months ago | iOS

Great trip today

My wife and I did the loop around the North Shore today and decided to use the Shaka Guide to fill in things we may have missed in the past. The narration was spot on, directions were clear, and the narrator was delightful. In between narration we were treated to wonderful Hawaiian music. Great way to spend the afternoon. Thank you.

The Duke of Wainright | 2 months ago | iOS

Best Tour Guide

This was a great tour. We started on Waikiki and it was as if a guide was with us. We’ve been to Hawaii more than 3 times and we learned things we never heard before. We appreciated being able to stop and pause and resume later. The GPS on the app was fantastic and the best part was when the tour ended the guide directed us back to our start point. We highly recommend this app. If we could, we would have left a tip. lol

Shina B | 3 months ago | iOS

Excellent tours!

We’ve used Shaka Guide on Maui, Kauai, and Oahu and it’s absolutely wonderful. Very entertaining and take the guesswork out of taking a road trip!

MehtaFamily2003 | 4 months ago | iOS

I don't usually care that much about the history of the places I travel to as I enjoy natural scenery but this guide exceeded my expectations, I just did the Kauai North shore tour and it was great and worked well. I just hope they can get it working in Android Auto soon.

Matthew S. | 4 months ago | Android

Where is the North Shore of Oahu?

The North Shore of Oahu consists of the island’s northern coast and stretches from Ka'ena Point to Kahuku Point. It’s known for its world-class surf breaks and laid-back vibe. The largest town on Oahu’s North Shore is Haleiwa - a stop on the Legen...

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Where to Eat North Shore Oahu?

The North Shore offers a variety of unique dining options from shrimp trucks and plate lunches, to shave ice and dole whips. On Shaka Guide’s Legendary North Shore Loop, we’ll give you a variety of recommendations for local grinds along the way.

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What to see North Shore Oahu?

The North Shore is famous for its beaches like Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay, and Sunset Beach. There’s also the quaint town of Haleiwa and popular attractions like the Dole Plantation. You’ll visit all of these more on Shaka Guide’s Legendary North...

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What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
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Tour FAQs

Where does the Legendary North Shore Loop tour go?
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! 
What are the hours of operation for stops on the Legendary North Shore Loop tour?
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
What should I pack for the Legendary North Shore Loop Tour ?
Sneakers & hiking clothesWaterBug sprayTowelBathing Suit & sandals Sunscreen Sun Glasses and/or HatSnacksCar ChargerCameraCash (see budget below)
What should I budget for the Legendary North Shore Loop Tour?
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
Can I join the Legendary North Shore tour along the route?
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. 
Can I take the Legendary North Shore tour in the opposite direction?
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.
Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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