North Shore 265 and heiau (traditional Hawaiian temples). When the land was divided between 1846 and 1848, it was cut up into parcels that went from the mountains to the sea; these parcels were called ahupua‘a – many which bear the names of the North Shore towns today. Remnants of Hawaii’s old past remain on the North Shore with rural agriculture lifestyles the norm. KAENA POINT STATE PARK Farrington Highway travels from the country town of Waialua to Mokuleia’s secluded beach and Dillingham Airfield. At the end of the road, you’ll find Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve and a trailhead to a rigorous coastal hike that’s notoriously hot but packed with incredible views – and sometimes special sightings of albatross and monk seals. Want to offroad? Register with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/kae na-point-state-park/). No permit is required for those on foot or bicycle. HALEIWA TOWN The quintessential surf town, Haleiwa is popular among surfers, anglers, artists and all types of visitors. The prevailing architectural style is paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy), with many structures build in the Check out the colorful North Shore Marketplace (66-250 Kamehameha Highway #D203 northshoremarketplacehawaii.com) that’s home to more than 20 unique shops and restaurants. A must-visit is Aloha General Store (66-250 Kamehameha Hwy # G130 hawaiisbestshaveice.com) – known for Hawaii’s best shave ice. It is locally owned and operated by a U.S. veteran. A world away from big city bustle, the North Shore delivers a “stay-cation” experience you’ll want to enjoy time and time again. With rural charm, famous surfing beaches and small towns popping up amid agricultural areas, this is icing on the paradise cake. Whether for a day or the weekend, you’ll find your personal nirvana between relaxation and revved up action. SUGARCANE TO SURF Drive through Haleiwa and you will notice the old sugarcane style plantation homes, that were influenced by the Waialua Sugar Company. The sugarcane mill can still be viewed in Waialua, although now it is home to some legendary surfboard shapers. In 1898, Benjamin Dillingham opened a hotel on the North Shore, constructing a railroad to connect his Hale‘iwa Hotel to Honolulu. From this time, Haleiwa has been home to vacationers. Further down the coast of the North Shore, Kahuku, Laie, and Hauula were once sparsely populated villages with fish ponds 1 2
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