Self-Guided Turtle Walking Tour in Haleiwa, North Shore Oahu

Embark on an adventure to discover the beautiful nature and marine life of Haleiwa, starting from Waikiki!

North Shore Haleiwa Shuttle Wildlife Hawaii
Alii Beach Park

North Shore Haleiwa Shuttle Wildlife Hawaii
Alii Beach Park

Tour Itinerary:

Morning:

7:30 AM Depart from Waikiki: Board the shuttle bus heading to North Shore.

8:45 AM Arrive in Haleiwa: Discover the unique atmosphere of Haleiwa, the surfing capital of the North Shore.

Get off at Haleiwa Beach Park (Point A on the map): Start your turtle walking tour.

8:50 AM Walk to Pu’ena Point(Point B on the map): Stroll along the picturesque coastline towards Pu’ena Point.

9:10 AM Snorkeling at Pu’ena Point (Point B on the map): Experience snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and encounter green sea turtles and coral reefs.

10:30 AM Walk to Haleiwa Alii Beach park(Point C on the map)

10:50 AM Fuel Up with Acai Bowls: Enjoy delicious acai bowls at Haleiwa Bowls.

11:20 AM Explore Alii Beach Park: Relax on the peaceful Alii Beach Park (Point C on the map) and look out for turtles basking in the sun.

Afternoon:

12:30 PM Lunch in Haleiwa: Enjoy a delicious local lunch of garlic shrimp or poke.

1:00 PM Shopping at North Shore Marketplace: Explore the market for souvenirs and local products.

2:00 PM Depart from North Shore Marketplace(Point D on the map): Board the shuttle bus back to Waikiki.

3:00-3:30 PM Arrive in Waikiki: Return to Waikiki with unforgettable memories from your North Shore adventure.

Tour Tips:

Breakfast ,Lunch, and Arts purchase them locally

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Remember that turtles are wild animals. Please maintain a safe distance.

Bring your own snorkeling gear or rent equipment.

CVS has snokeling gear

Be prepared to adapt the tour based on weather and ocean conditions.

Enjoy discovering the beautiful nature and marine life of the North Shore!

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Masahito sasaki

The author holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Policy and has professional experience spanning civil engineering consultancy, academic research in regional conflict and peacebuilding, and project management in urban planning non-profit organizations. He currently leads Wildlife Hawaii, integrating applied research, technical expertise, and operational experience to support evidence-based sustainable tourism and urban resilience initiatives in Hawaii.