Surfers on the lip of a huge winter wave

Neighbourhood guide · Oʻahu

The North Shore, surf and country

Haleʻiwa, Matsumoto’s, Waimea Valley and the winter waves.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    The North Shore

    North Shore·In depth

    Haleʻiwa, the big winter surf and the valley of Waimea.

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What to see and do

  1. Where Hawaiʻi comes alive

    Waimea Valley

    North Shore·Valley and garden

    A North Shore valley of gardens and Hawaiian cultural sites, with a waterfall.

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Where to eat

  1. Since 1951

    Matsumoto Shave Ice

    Haleʻiwa·Shave ice

    Shave ice on the North Shore since 1951.

    66-111 Kamehameha Highway #605, Haleiwa, HI 96712Explore View on map

Where to stay

  1. On the North Shore

    The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay

    North Shore·Resort

    The North Shore resort that replaced Turtle Bay Resort, with the Beach House and Alaia restaurants and a Ritz-Carlton Club.

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Share your The North Shore tips

Watched the winter surf? Tell the next visitor where to stand safely.

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