How to Get to Laniakea Beach, North Shore of Oahu from Waikiki

Laniakea Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, is located on the North Shore of Oahu and is famous as a feeding and sunbathing spot for sea turtles (honu). Additionally, this beach is a popular spot for locals for activities such as surfing, snorkeling, and swimming.

Road Conditions at Laniakea Beach

The area around Laniakea Beach often experiences heavy traffic, especially during tourist seasons and weekends, posing a regional issue. The beach is extremely popular with tourists who come to see the sea turtles and with local surfers, making parking difficult. Traffic tends to be heavy on Kamehameha Highway in front of Laniakea Beach, leading to a ban on commercial vehicle parking. Tour buses are also prohibited from stopping to pick up or drop off passengers in front of the beach. To avoid traffic congestion, it is recommended to visit early in the morning or late in the evening.

Recommended Combination: Wildlife North Shore Shuttle and Public Transport (TheBus)

For transportation from Waikiki to Haleiwa, a town near Laniakea Beach, the Wildlife Hawaii North Shore Shuttle is a convenient option. The shuttle departs from Waikiki at 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM and arrives in about 60 minutes.

$45 North Shore Haleiwa Shuttle

North Shore Haleiwa Shuttle from Waikiki

For access from Haleiwa Town to Laniakea Beach, TheBus Route 60 is recommended. TheBus takes about 10 minutes from Haleiwa Town to Laniakea Beach and operates every 30 minutes. The fare is $2.75.

Enjoy the beautiful nature and the sight of Hawaiian sea turtles at Laniakea Beach.

Masahito

Wildlife Hawaii Representative As the representative of Wildlife Hawaii, based in Oahu, Hawaii, I oversee the provision of tours and shuttle services. I have a passion for traveling the world and discovering new things, with a particular interest in the development of towns and cities. During my student years, I studied urban planning. My motto is “Enjoy the present,” and I approach my daily activities with this mindset.

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the Orange Family

2023-12-14

They picked me up on time, and were great at making sure I got to my destination in the north shore of Oahu, and getting me back to Waikiki!!

Melinda Quintana

2023-11-03

Great service. The communication was amazing! 10/10 recommend anyone needing their services.

Kendall Kott

2023-08-21

Our experience with Akio was amazing! So kind and was willing to drive us all over th North Shore. Bud picked us up on time and dropped us off on time. Gave us cool facts along the way as we drove there. Loved our experience. 10/10 would book again!

Cassie McPhie

2023-08-13

Great service

Mel C

2023-06-21

Aiko was my driver and he was simply one of the best examples of customer service. Simply so amazing sharing with us lots of facts about hawai’i on the drive and going out of his way to accommodate all of us. He made the experience very great and I highly recommend this company because of him. Thanks again mahalo!

Debby Nguyen

2023-05-04

Really great and professional shuttle service to the North Shore! Shout out to the driver who was really awesome, pointing out names of beaches and areas of interest in the North Shore. We were able to book a last minute trip and I think the price is extremely reasonable for a round trip. We went to Sunset Beach and Haleiwa town, with plenty of time to explore. 10/10!

K W

2023-03-04

Highly recommend! Great shuttle service to the North Shore. Easy to book and on time for pick up. Akio (?) was our driver and he was fantastic. Super enthusiastic, knowledgeable and personable, he added some nice humour, pointed out key locations along the way, and some recommendations at Haleiwa!

Lisa Healey

2023-02-27

Great shuttle service to North Shore, driver on time and very knowledgeable. Would definetly recommend. Mahalo 🤙🏾

Katrina Kelly

2023-01-24

Great service - our driver was friendly and professional, van was clean and air conditioned, the service was easy to book and ran on time. When we got to town our driver gave us a quick tour and pointed out spots of interest. Highly recommend! Let someone else worry about traffic and parking!

Really awesome experience! We had an amazing experience booking a shuttle from Waikiki to North Shore! The driver was awesome and pointed out areas of the North Shore to us on the way. He also showed us a photography book! of We did not want to rent a car, so the shuttle was a great way to visit North Shore beaches and Haleiwa town without taking too much time on the public bus. We went during the slower season so there were still seats open on the shuttle, and we’re able to book last minute. I think the price is very reasonable for a round trip. Tip the driver well because they definitely deserve it.

Debby N

A good day trip to Haleiwa. We took Wildlife Hawaii’s North Shore Shuttle to Haleiwa. We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Resort and were picked up, on time at 11 am, on Koa Avenue. Our thanks to our driver, Akio, who would mention facts and point out places of interest on the way to the North Shore. Besides the shuttle. the company does a wildlife cruise and photographic tour.We arrived in Haleiwa around 12.15 pm and were dropped off near Haleiwa Harbour and picked up, at 5 pm in Haleiwa town. While waiting for the other customers Akio, who is a photographer and artist, chatted with us and showed us photos and artwork he made.We booked the shuttle before we went to Oahu and are very happy. Wildlife Hawaii provide a good and friendly service. Akio, you’re a star!

CharlieMie

2023-04-12

Great day out This saved us do much more time to explore the town of Haleiwa and the beach around from it, Lanikai where we swam with turtles!!The drive though costlier than the bus only took an hour to the North Shore and our driver pointed out items and places of interest along the way. We had a full 5 hours here but we got on a bus once dropped off for $3 each to the next beach where we swam before exploring Haleiwa. Visited Giovanni's shrimp truck for a snack, area was pretty busy then visited several shops before gelato and coffee before meeting back at the shuttle bus.

Marie R

2023-04-05

Totally Fantastic North Shore Experience Firstly, the booking process was easy. We were aware that the Pipeline Pro surfing contest was being held and we did not want to be dependent on the slow "The Bus" service. We booked a Wildlife Tour service. Pick up and drop off location options were available. I left my camera on the bus. I was able to contact the driver to secure it for pick up on our return trip. The driver drove in a safe manner and we felt safe as passengers. We were sitting directly behind the driver and were able to communicate with him throughout the journey. I would suggest that a microphone be installed so the driver could communicate with all passengers. Mahalo

Eater181

2023-02-12

Fantastic option to get to the north shore We used this shuttle instead of renting a car and so glad we did. The driver was professional, van was clean, booking was easy and the whole thing was stress free ! Our driver gave us a little tour around town and pointed out lots to do. Highly recommend!

Katrina K

2023-01-25

Excellent service Excellent customer service, willing to go the extra distance and reasonably priced.Our driver (the owner of the business), was extremely helpful, we had him over two days and on both occasions he was fantastic. You can't go wrong

Wayne L

2022-10-16

Wonderful! Aki was an exceptional host, patient and very accommodating. We took the 11-5 North Shore tour. Super easy pick up, informative drive, and punctual return.

Gia

2022-10-04

Great way to get to the North Shore, quick and easy A really great way to get to the North Shore. We didn’t want a guided tour but wanted to go to the beaches and explore on our own. Our guide was lovely and very informative and pointed out the sights along the way, nice to to be constrained by a full on tour but nice to get a mini bus up there. Highly recommended if you want to explore in your own party ☀️🌺🌊

Sophie H

2022-09-10

Day Trip to the North Shore Aki was amazing. I had the best day exploring the North Shore. He was very personable, knowledgeable and very accommodating with all my requests. I never felt rushed. I highly recommend this company if you are looking to explore the North Shore. I will definitely be using them again on my next trip to Hawaii. Mahalo.

Cathy B

2022-04-17

Hawaii shopping excursion in Haleiwa Great trip to the North Shore/Haleiwa! Our guide was so informative and accommodating! Thankyou Aiko!

LynnJ

2022-03-17

How to Get to Laniakea Beach, North Shore of Oahu from Waikiki

Road Conditions at Laniakea Beach

Recommended Combination: Wildlife North Shore Shuttle and Public Transport (TheBus)

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