Oahu North Shore tour: Coffee farm to Pipeline and Sunset Beach

A coffee farm, a pineapple plantation, seven surf breaks and a turtle beach in one morning

A half-day guided tour of Oahu's North Shore starting from Waikiki, stopping at a working coffee farm, Dole Plantation, Haleiwa's historic town, Turtle Beach, Waimea Bay, Shark's Cove, Pipeline, Sunset Beach, Laie Point and Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language, and hotel pickup from Waikiki is included. Other locations incur an additional fee.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dole Plantation15m · entry included
2. North Shore15m · entry included
3. Waimea Bay15m · entry included
4. Banzai Pipeline15m · entry included
5. Sunset Beach15m · entry included
6. La'ie Point State Wayside Park15m · entry included
7. Mokolii Island15m · entry included
8. Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm15m · entry included

North Shore Island Highlights Tour

• Visit coffee farm and garden
• Explore Dole Plantation
• Tour Haleiwa historical town
• See turtles at Laniakea Beach
• Visit Waimea Bay for views
• Stop at Shark's Cove
• View waves at Pipeline
• Visit Sunset Beach
• See Laie Point lookout
• Visit Mokoli'i Island
• Explore Macadamia Nut Farm

The experience

The tour runs four to five hours and covers the North Shore's most famous stops in a single loop. You start at a small coffee farm on the North Shore itself (seven acres with roughly 3,000 arabica coffee trees), where you can sample coffee and tea and walk through the garden to see how the beans get from tree to cup. From there the route moves through Dole Plantation, the island's largest visitor attraction, then into Haleiwa town, where plantation-era buildings line the streets and the place still holds its historic roots.

The beaches and breaks come next. Laniakea Beach, also called Turtle Beach, is where green sea turtles often rest on the sand. Waimea Bay switches between two seasons: winter brings 30-foot waves that draw the world's best surfers, while summer calms the water for swimming and snorkeling. Shark's Cove sits on a lava-rock beach at Pupukea Beach Park, named for a reef that looks like a shark from above. Pipeline is the one everyone knows: huge waves that break in shallow water over a sharp reef, forming the hollow tubes surfers chase. Sunset Beach is another major surf spot and hosts the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing between November and February.

Laie Point State Wayside Park offers a view of a rocky arch in the ocean and the mountains where Jurassic Park was filmed. It's also the cliff from Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The tour ends at Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm near Ka'a'awa, a country-feel property where you can see chickens and other animals around the main store. A guide leads the entire route and speaks your choice of language. Pickup happens from Waikiki hotels at no extra charge.

What’s included

• Guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• pickup from Waikiki hotels.
• stops at a working coffee farm with samples, Dole Plantation, Haleiwa town, Turtle Beach, Waimea Bay, Shark's Cove, Pipeline, Sunset Beach, Laie Point and Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by MSH MASSIMO SPORT HAWAII llc

Is this one for you?The pace is steady but not rushed. You're moving between stops rather than hiking or swimming, so it suits most fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Chinese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's actually at the coffee farm on the North Shore?

The North Shore coffee farm sits on seven acres with about 3,000 arabica coffee trees. You can taste coffee and tea samples daily and take a self-guided walk through the garden to see where the beans come from and how they're processed.

Can I see sea turtles on this tour?

Laniakea Beach, called Turtle Beach, is one of the stops. Green sea turtles often bask on the sand there, though sightings aren't guaranteed. It depends on the day and the season.

What's the difference between Waimea Bay in winter and summer?

Waimea Bay gets 30-foot waves in winter, making it a top spot to watch professional surfers compete. In summer the water calms down significantly, turning it into a good place for swimming, snorkeling and diving.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs four to five hours total, covering all the North Shore highlights in one loop from Waikiki.

Is hotel pickup included, and does it cost extra?

Pickup from Waikiki hotels is included at no extra charge. If you're staying outside Waikiki, there's an additional fee. Call a couple of days before your tour to arrange the pickup location and time.

What happens at Laie Point?

Laie Point State Wayside Park is a scenic overlook with a view of a rocky arch in the ocean. On clear days you can see the mountains where Jurassic Park was filmed in the background, and it's the cliff location from the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall.