Welcome to Oahu! At the Hawaii Surf Campers shop, we’ll provide an orientation to make sure you are familiar with the van and how to take good care of it to ensure you have a smooth trip. Driving to the North Shore (Haleiwa town) on its on is a beautiful short drive, then visit the Northwest coast of Oahu, checking out Kaena Point and Mokuleia Beach Park. We recommend staying at Camp Mokuleia for the night.

Wake up by the beach at Mokuleia, where you could head for a surf if conditions are right. There, you’ll have 2 hiking options. Kaena Point Trail takes about 3 hours and, depending on the time of the year, you can whale watch, check out seals, or baby albatrosses. The second hike, Kealia Trail, is a little shorter (about an hour) and will take you up the mountain from Dillingham Airfield for a cool North Shore view. If you are feeling especially adventurous, skydiving is an option there!

During the afternoon you can check-out Haleiwa town heading towards the north east, visit beautiful and world famous surfing spots like Pipeline, Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay (please note these spots are for experienced surfers only). Options for less experienced surfers that have great waves include Pu'ena Point and Chuns Reef. Heading up the coast you will find Malaekahana Campground, a perfect camping option for your second night.

Find yourself on a "jungly beach" area which is Malaekahana. If you are a kite surfer, congratulations! This is a great wind spot for that sport. If not no worries, you can find no shortage of water activities. Heading back towards Sunset Beach you will find Sunset Pillbox hike for a great view of waves (about 1 hour roundtrip) as well as the famed Kawela Bay.

Drive down the coastline on the east shore of Oahu where the mountain scenery is stunning! Make sure to check Kahana Bay, Lai'e Point with an optional a 20ft cliff jump into the ocean. Makapu'u Beach and Sandy Beach are also must sees. Great for body surfers! If you still want to go for a swim, make sure to check Halona Cove and Waimanalo Beach Park. Spend that night at a sandy beach or for a private campground check-out Bellows Airfield.

For the fourth day drive into Honolulu from the southeast, admiring the rocky mountain scenery along the way. If you want some good exercise, walk up Koko Head Crater! Make sure to do it before noon as it does get pretty hot and intense.

In Honolulu, make sure to visit Waikiki beach and check out Ala Moana Beach Park. Drive back through H1 and H2 freeways (beware of traffic from 3pm on). Reach the North Shore again for your last sunset! Enjoy a dinner in Haleiwa town and set up your check-out for the next day with Hawaii Surf Campers.

Savor your final morning in paradise before returning to Hawaii Surf Campers to return your van. Whether you’re headed home or continuing on in your journey we’re happy to help with advice. Aloha!