North shore must-sees??

Can anyone recommend any sights on the North Shore, best beaches, short hikes, etc? Our first time on Oahu.

thanks!

North shore must-sees??

I really enjoyed visiting the Waimea Valley Audubon center. Our last visit was 2 years ago. It%26#39;s a beautiful valley with lush, well marked gardens, lots of birds and at the end of the ';trail'; there is a waterfall and pool where you can swim if you choose (we didn%26#39;t.) (I think the show LOST has filmed in the waterfall.) A creek runs through the valley and there are dirt trails along that, but there is also a paved path that goes from entry to the falls. It was a great place to go with our then 1.5 year old daughter in her stroller! It was not crowded at all the two times we visited and feels like a nice hidden place to get away from the bustle of the touristy areas.

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North shore must-sees??

See driving tour # 2 on this list:

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This link has a lot of good info %26amp; a good map:

http://www.gonorthshore.org/

Must See

1.If you like shrimp then you must eat at one of the shrimp trucks in the North Shore.

2.Polynesian Cultural Center 鈥?plan to spend a day there for the various shows/villages

3.Laie Point 鈥?It is very beautiful scenic point

4.Dinner at Ola鈥檚 next to the Turtle Bay Resort

5. Waimea Gardens if you like walking in beautiful gardens and taking a short/safe hike

6. Waimea Bay

7. Explore various beaches in the North Shore

8. Shave Ice at Matsumoto鈥檚 or Aoki鈥檚

9. Dole Plantation

I have been going to Oahu since 1978 and will be there for a whole month beginning May 1. It is a beautiful island with lots to see. The suggestions given in this forum are good ones. On my last visit I went to the Macadamia Nut Farm they have loads of different kinds of flavored nuts. They also have local artists showing their goods...it is a very quaint place...BUT the biggest surprise was when we walked out the back side of the building and there was a group of native islanders who offer a tour of the grounds in a green bus (could have been right out of Gilligan%26#39;s Island) and then a canoe ride in the Sacred Fishing pond...it is awesome to see. The guys are entertaining and knowledgable in the culture. One is actually a true Chief (Samoian)not sure how to spell it. It is about $15 for adults. I can say without a doubt..it was the best spent money ever. I truly recommend this as one of your stops.

Aloha,

Vicky (Wailani)

I recommend Shark%26#39;s Cove for snorkeling if it%26#39;s calm and just looking at it if it%26#39;s not. We snorkeled there when it was very flat and saw thousands of beautiful fish. Another time we came to see crashing waves and could not believe we had really been down there.

It%26#39;s labled as Pupukea Beach Park across from Foodland, has free parking, restrooms and also has a huge tide pool area. Wear shoes if you go on the rocks!

samoan

ik8a...thank you for the correct spelling of Samoan.

Thank you to everyone for your great advice!!!