EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE

Duration
6-8 hrs
Audio Points
98
Tour Stops
11

About The Tour

Oahu’s eastern shoreline is one of the most scenic roadways in Hawaii. Traverse this unique corner of the island to discover hidden beaches, famous hikes, and volcanic landscapes thousands of years in the making. Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour •⁠ ...

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Oahu’s eastern shoreline is one of the most scenic roadways in Hawaii. Traverse this unique corner of the island to discover hidden beaches, famous hikes, and volcanic landscapes thousands of years in the making.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour

•⁠ Hike Diamond Head Crater
•⁠ Snorkel at Hanauma Bay
•⁠ Hike Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail
•⁠ Visit Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden
•⁠ Grab lunch in Kailua Town

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Waikiki
Direction: Counterclockwise loop, ending where you began

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Sample Tour Audio

Leahi (Diamond Head)
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Hanauma Bay & Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
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Halona Blowhole & Eternity Beach
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Tour Stops

Hanauma Bay
Halona Blowhole
Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Sherwood Forest - Waimanalo Bay
Makapuu Point Hike
Judd Trail
Diamond Head
Kailua Beach point
Sandy's Beach
Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden
Ulupo Heiau

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

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Great value. If you are hiring a car in Hawaii, you MUST download this app. It is fantastic. We did the North Shore tour. The directions were awesome, funny, and informative. We made a few wrong turns, driver error, and it would have been great for the app to recognise we had gone off course, but we quickly realised we had left the "blue line" in the navigation, and got back on track fairly quickly. Overall, it made our day so much better for the guidance it provided.

MnT Nullarbor | 1 day ago | Android

The best!

Why go on a tour of the Hawaiian islands stuck in a bus with a ton of strangers when you can ride with your family in your rental car with an excellent narrator, guided by your exact GPS location. I use this when visiting Maui and again this week in Oahu and both were so well done and worth every penny.

SkiPow54 | 2 weeks ago | iOS

Oahu No Sho Tour

Love Shaka but rough start from Ko Olina with the app’s directions to the starting point. It tired to have us do 2 illegal u turns as directed to Apple Maps and did not guide us about staying out of express lane to exit 8B. It just played happy music while we got 30 min off track.

CO Mtn Family | 1 month ago | iOS

Great Travel Partner

We used Shaka tours on Oahu and Maui and loved having a tour guide. The directions were accurate and extremely helpful. We got a great overview of both islands, learned a bit of history, and enjoyed the music. We'll take them with us again soon!

Selmoseven | 2 months ago | iOS

Best Tour & App!

So glad we were told of Shaka Guide Tours when we visited Oahu! So easy to use, directions were spot on, locations were all the popular ones & local treasures that you’d never find on your own. And you hear stories, legend, history, & location themed music while traveling between points of interest. (If for some reason you don’t want to hear anything but directions you have that choice. I’d recommend enjoying all that is included in your tour.) I have done all of the Shaka Guide’s Oahu tours every time I go visit my family that moved to Oahu, and love it each time! I’ve also done other locations that Shaka Guide has done, and all have been Grrreat! They are expanding to many other locations, & I’m very excited about that bc I’ve never experienced a travel tour like Shaka! 😎🤙

BigkidTam | 2 months ago | iOS

Oahu North Shore

The best! We found Shaka on our trip to Maui a few years ago and we couldn’t imagine another trip without him! Driving in unfamiliar areas can be so stressful and distracting. The directions and suggestions keep us on track and stress-free. 🤙

Smomz | 2 months ago | iOS

Amazing!

Such a fun way to explore somewhere new! We used it on Oahu and got to just relax and follow along on our drive. Gave us all the tips on places to eat and explore and even kept our little one engaged. Highly recommend!

NattyPNW | 2 months ago | iOS

Great trip today

My wife and I did the loop around the North Shore today and decided to use the Shaka Guide to fill in things we may have missed in the past. The narration was spot on, directions were clear, and the narrator was delightful. In between narration we were treated to wonderful Hawaiian music. Great way to spend the afternoon. Thank you.

The Duke of Wainright | 3 months ago | iOS

Best Tour Guide

This was a great tour. We started on Waikiki and it was as if a guide was with us. We’ve been to Hawaii more than 3 times and we learned things we never heard before. We appreciated being able to stop and pause and resume later. The GPS on the app was fantastic and the best part was when the tour ended the guide directed us back to our start point. We highly recommend this app. If we could, we would have left a tip. lol

Shina B | 3 months ago | iOS

Excellent tours!

We’ve used Shaka Guide on Maui, Kauai, and Oahu and it’s absolutely wonderful. Very entertaining and take the guesswork out of taking a road trip!

MehtaFamily2003 | 4 months ago | iOS

What beaches are on the east side of Oahu?

East Oahu is known for its stunning beaches with pristine sands and turquoise waters. Some popular beaches on Oahu’s east coast are Kailua, Waimanalo, and Hanauma Bay.

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What cities are in East Oahu?

East Oahu, also known as Oahu’s windward side, does not have any major cities, but the biggest towns are Kailua, Kaneohe, and Waimanalo. Kailua is a laid-back beach town with cute shops, local eateries, and a stunning, white-sand beach. Visit Kail...

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What is the weather in East Oahu?

The weather along Oahu’s windward coast (the east side) tends to be more rainy and windy compared to other parts of the island. This rain makes for lush greenery in the nearby mountain ranges. Don’t worry - it’s not all rain, all the time!

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What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
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Tour FAQs

Where does the East Oahu Shoreline tour go?
This tour starts and ends in Waikiki and travels around the eastern coast of Oahu exploring beaches, hikes and scenic spots along the way. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! Diamond Head  Hanauma Bay Halona Beach Cove and Halona BlowholeMakapu’u Point Lighthouse and Hike Kailua Town Lanikai Beach Pali Lookout Judd Trail and waterfall Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden For help planning your day check out our East Oahu Shoreline Drive suggested itinerary.
Can I join the East Oahu Shoreline tour along the route?
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Can I take the East Oahu Shoreline tour in the opposite direction?
No, this tour can only be done counterclockwise, beginning and ending in Waikiki. 
What should I budget for the East Oahu Shoreline Tour?
$10.00: Parking at Diamond Head (credit card only)$5.00: Entry to Diamond Head (per person, credit card only)$15.00: Lunch (per person)$4.00: Ice Cream or local Snack (per person)$3.00: Parking at Hanauma Bay (cash only)$25.00: Entry to Hanauma Bay (per person, children 12 and under get in FREE)$7.00: Parking at Pali Lookout (per vehicle)
What should I pack for the East Oahu Shoreline Tour?
Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day. Sneakers Hiking Clothes Water Bottle Bug Spray Towel Bathing Suit Sandals Sunscreen Sun Glasses and/or Hat Snacks Cash Car Charger *Very Important*Phone Mount 
Other Questions? Contact Us!
Do you have other questions that we didn’t list here? Feel free to message us through the in-app chat box, Facebook Messenger, our email, or give us a call at 1-888-250-2261. We will be glad to help and answer your questions as soon as possible!Mahalo,Shaka Guide

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