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Video Guide Series on Honolulu and the
Hawaiian Island of Oahu . In this video
we'll be showing you the Northshore
area which includes Haleiwa, the Banzai Pipeline
Banzai Pipeline, and Laniakea Beach. We'll tell
you how to get there by public
transportation and suggest things to see
and do while you're on your visit. The
best way to get to the Northshore area
is by car so if you can rent a car
that's great but if you can't then use
TheBus. It will take about an hour or
more depending on traffic by car. By the
bus from Waikiki take bus route numbers
8, 19, 20, 23, 42, or E to the Ala Moana
Center. From Ala Moana Center transfer to
bus number 52 and go to Haleiwa. It
will take about two hours depending on
traffic
Haleiwa is located in the Northshore
area and is a quaint surf town. There are
famous restaurants here like
Ted's Bakery and Matsumoto's shaved ice.
Ted 's Bakery is a good place to go if you
want to grab some breakfast or a hot
lunch also they have some great pies
Try the haupia cream or the chocolate
haupia cream which is like coconut
pudding
A popular stop in Haleiwa is Matsumoto's
shaved ice
If you're going to Matsumoto's make sure
to park in the back at the designated
parking area because if you park along
the road in front of Matsumoto's you may
get a parking ticket by a policeman
Matsumoto's has redone their shop and so
the line goes on the side door but the
lines move relatively fast.
From Haleiwa continue your tour of the
North Shore area and drive to Laniakea Beach
or you can take bus number 55. If you're
not sure ask the bus driver to
notify you for the stop. Please note
that parking is extremely limited and
located on the right side along the road.
Laniakea Beach is famous for its
large green sea turtles. You will see Turtles
lying around at the end of the beach
Look but don't touch. This is a nice
sandy beach for a picnic or a walk near
the water but is not recommended to go
swimming. You can continue going on bus #55
# 55 to the Banzai Pipeline and
then to the Sunset Beach area. If you're
driving continue on highway I- 83 going
east. The Banzai Pipeline is famous for
surfing. It is not recommended to go
swimming here. To see the surfers, go to
Ehukai Beach which is located just
across the street from Sunset elementary
school parking lot. Surfing here is not
recommended for those who are novices.
If you have time and energy stop by and
explore Waimea Valley. Waimea Valley is a
botanical garden and cultural attraction
that's home to the Waimea Falls. Another
attraction in the area is the Dole
Plantation. The Dole Plantation started
out as a fruit stand but now it offers the
"Hawaii's Pineapple Experience". The main
attraction here is the Pineapple Express
Train tour. You will board one of two vintage
style trains which will take you through
a 20-minute narrated tour. Here you'll
learn about how pineapples are grown and
of course the history of Dole Plantation
There's also the plantation garden tour
and the pineapple garden maze which is
in the Guinness
Book of World Records. You can purchase
tickets at the ticket booth or you can
buy them online. Ticket prices will vary
depending on the options you choose.
In the dole plantation shop, they also offer
pineapple demonstrations. Make sure to go
and get a sample of a nice, juicy
pineapple.
Northshore will take you all day or more.
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