{"id":3237,"date":"2013-08-21T11:53:06","date_gmt":"2013-08-21T01:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.soulbridgemedia.com\/news\/?p=3237"},"modified":"2013-10-07T22:48:51","modified_gmt":"2013-10-07T12:48:51","slug":"hawaii-2012-part-10-north-shore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.soulbridgemedia.com\/news\/?p=3237","title":{"rendered":"Hawaii 2012 part #10 \u2013 North shore"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Home to any number of clich\u00e9s, movies, tv shows and the stereotypical surfer lifestyle is Hawaii\u2019s North shore with rolling waves on one side and lush rainforests on the other.<\/p>\n

Getting there<\/em>
\nIts not particularly a long drive with an average car run taking under an hour but it really depends on the traffic which can go from \u201cSunday drive\u201d to \u201cLA peak hour\u201d depending on the time of day\/year.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a couple different routes you can take which are about the same travel time.
\nThe H2 to route 803 is the gps choice, you could try the 99 on the way back but you may get stuck with some local traffic on the smaller roads. Take the 750 if you\u2019re up for the scenic route.
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\nTravel tip: If you\u2019re venturing up during the cooler months when the surfing comps are on, be prepared for ultimate chaos and getting no where fast<\/del>..slowly!<\/em><\/p>\n

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North Shore Locale<\/strong><\/p>\n

Haleiwa<\/strong> \u2013 Is the major town in the area which you\u2019ll see coming over the mountain range. Its pretty much a blip on the map but hosts more than enough amenities for tourists and locals alike with food, souvenir and surf stores dominating the landscape. This however isn\u2019t the only stop for services, there are plenty of other places and road side vendors along the coast line.<\/p>\n

Waimea<\/strong>
\nBay<\/em> \u2013 One of the most popular beaches in the area which means parking can sometimes be a pain during the day. Later in the afternoon sees the crowds die off
\nFalls Park<\/em> \u2013 Is the national park home to gardens, hiking paths and even craft demos. Cost is $24 and opening\/closing times vary from day to day so check the website
\nValley<\/em> \u2013 If you\u2019re lucky enough to catch a sunset with some drama, this is the place to be. Sadly not the case for us!<\/p>\n

Pupukea beach, Sunset beach, Turtle bay beach, Laniakea beach and Sharks Cove<\/strong> are all roughly linked together and continue up the coast line so there\u2019s plenty to choose from when you are looking for a spot to beach, relax or swim\/surf. Plenty of rock pools crop up at low tide as well which will help with interesting photos (if you have the sky to match).<\/p>\n

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Travel tip: Don\u2019t let the scheduled daily afternoon sun showers deter you, they clear as quickly as they come, just keep a brolly handy or be within dashing distance to your car if you\u2019ve set up a picnic.<\/em><\/p>\n

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As always, if you have any questions about our adventures or where to buy something, just hit us up on the Soulbridge Media facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hawaii 2012 part #1 \u2013 Arrival<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #2 \u2013 Waikiki<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #3 \u2013 Honolulu shopping \u2013 Part A<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #4 \u2013 The Big Island \u2013 Volcano tour<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #5 \u2013 Shopping Honolulu \u2013 part B<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #6 \u2013 Tattoo Honolulu \/ Boardshorts: A Perfect Fit art exhibits<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #7 \u2013 Pearl City area<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #8 \u2013 Swap meets and Made in Hawaii festival<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #9 \u2013 Cook offs and Car shows<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #10 \u2013 North shore<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #11 \u2013 Windward shore and Sealife Park<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #12 \u2013 Chief\u2019s Luau at Sealife Park<\/a>
\nHawaii 2012 part #13 \u2013 South shore \u2013 Diamondhead crater, Hanauma bay<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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