ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
What Is the North Shore Huakaʻi?
Huakaʻi means journey in Hawaiian. This one is only $5 per person.
For just $5 roundtrip, board a daily shuttle from convenient pickup locations in Waikīkī or Ko Olina. The full experience runs 6 to 7 hours, including transportation — giving you a full day to explore two of Oʻahu's most storied communities, Waialua and Haleʻiwa, at your own pace.
No set itinerary. No tour guide. Eat where you want, shop where you feel called, and connect with the people and places that make the North Shore unlike anywhere else on the island.
Created in the wake of the March 2026 floods that impacted North Shore businesses and families, the North Shore Huakaʻi is a community-led effort to bring visitors and kamaʻāina back to the businesses that need them most. Every ticket you purchase supports local recovery.
For only $5, you can…
Explore Local
Discover the unique character of Waialua and Haleʻiwa, from the historic sugar plantation district and local farms to iconic North Shore surf culture and gathering places.
Connect Through Culture
Experience the North Shore through a Native Hawaiian lens. Learn about the moku of Waialua, the ahupuaʻa that shaped how communities lived for generations, and the value of mālama ʻāina — caring for the land so the land cares for us.
Support Local
Every meal, every purchase, every stamp in your Passport goes directly to the North Shore businesses and families rebuilding after the floods. Your presence here matters.
Get your passport!
Every guest receives a North Shore Passport — a printed booklet featuring:
Business listings and recommendations across Waialua and Haleʻiwa
Cultural stories and historical context for the places you visit
A stamp challenge with three recognition levels