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(Area 5)- Kahaluu to Kahuku

Continuing around the island from Kaneohe on the Likelike and Kahakeli Highways, there is a scenic drive along the windward coast from Kahaluu to Kahuku on the way to the North Shore going through many beautiful areas on the way to the North Shore towns of Haleiwa and Waialua. But, if you're in a hurry and need to skip this scenic drive, take H-3 towards Wahiawa and go over the saddle road to Wailua and the North Shore. Try Haleiwa for great shave ice, surf shops, and restaurants. If it's winter, watch out for the high surf - spectacular to watch but stay off the beach.

The drive up the Windward Coast leading up to the North Shore looks like the Hawaii people dream about. Here are the modern versions of the sleepy little beachside towns of old Hawaii, with glorious mountains on one side and the unbelievably blue ocean on the other. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are tucked off the highway, un-crowded and unspoiled secrets off the tourist radar.

Hauula
Originally a tiny Hawaiian fishing and taro farming village where folks lived in grass huts, Hauula is now a charming little community of affordable single-family residences and condos. A sandy procession of beach parks lines the makai (ocean) side; a new beach pavilion and the newly renovated Hauula Shopping Center highlight the town.

Kaaawa
The legendary crouching lion rock formation and the Crouching Lion Inn mark the north end of Kaaawa. Otherwise, you might not know you've been through town. Here, the steep, green cliffs of the Koolaus allow barely enough room beside this coastline-hugging stretch of Kamehameha Highway for the neat affordable to mid-priced homes of Kaaawa. There are some really great views from the makai side homes and a nice flat beach leading to the wave break - perfect for kayaking!

Kahuku                                             Community News
A former sugar plantation town, Kahuku still retains its warm-hearted plantation village personality. The old sugar mill is now a shopping center and the old plantation hospital is a modern medical facility. Today's townsfolk live in homey, modestly priced residences and turn out en masse for Kahuku High School athletics and activities. Look for the "Shrimp Truck" for a special treat of home-grown Kahuku prawns, and if the "yellow flag" is out at the corn stand up the road - get yourself some of the best sweet corn ever grown - you can eat it raw it's so ono [good]!

Laie                                                     Community News
The community of Laie is most renowned for its world-famous inhabitant: the 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center, one of Hawaii's most popular visitor attractions. The Center and Brigham Young University (BYU) are the main attractions of this largely Mormon community. The cozy community is home to slightly more than 5,500 people. Residences are in the medium-price ranges and are served by a newly expanded shopping center and the only movie theater and hotel in these parts.

Punaluu
Right now, Punaluu is the tiniest community of them all, but it looks like growth is on the way. The Pacific Ocean isn't the only thing lapping at these shores. Lots are on the market, developers are developing and a few fee simple homes are for sale in the middle to upper price range. alluring beach parks are mainly used by the few residents and vacation condo renters who are lucky enough to live in this divine place.

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