Activity Options
Hawaii’s The Surf Bus will take you on a full-day tour to the famous North Shore of Oahu! After a sightseeing tour of the coastline, including the world-renowned beaches of Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay, The Surf Bus will drop you off for 2 1/2 hrs to do your activities or simply lie on the beach and watch the surf at the ideal location.
Then, we’ll pick you up, stop to check the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles at Turtle Beach – a must-see – and head to an one to 1 1/2 hr stop at Historic Haleiwa Town, where you can go kayaking or SUP or explore Haleiwa’s quaint art galleries, shave-ice stands and hip shops housed in plantation-era buildings.
Snorkeling with Turtles and Sea Life
The Cove is a natural pool, safe for bathers & small children alike. Snorkel outside the pool and you’ll encounter sea life, lava tubes, and caves that Scuba Diving magazine rates in the world’s best 12 shore dives. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
The Bay is filled with schools of colored fish and turtles cruising around, as well as wild spinner dolphins putting on a show just offshore.
Surf & SUP Lessons
Take the North Shore tour plus bonus surfing or stand up paddle lessons with the best-licensed instructors at the world’s surfing capital the famous Haleiwa Town! Rash guards provided (2-hour lesson) ALL AGES.
Nature Walk & Waterfall Swim
Stroll a well-paved, sunlit path through one of the most extensive collections of Polynesian plants found anywhere to arrive at the Falls and cool off in the pool below. Find endangered bird and plant species as well as educational signs documenting their importance to Hawaiian culture. Entrance fee included.
Bike Riding
Ride the ‘Tree Tunnel Bike Path’ along a stretch of white sand beaches rated #2 of Hawaii’s top 10 by the Travel Channel. ALL AGES. Locks and baskets provided!
Stop off at the famous Pipeline and Sunset Beach to watch the world’s best surfers pit themselves at the world’s deadliest surfing location.
Surfing or Bodyboarding
Get away from the Waikiki crowds to surf the famous North Shore! We’ll take you to surf the wave you always dreamed of regardless of surfing level.
Kayak or SUP
Paddle the protected waters of Haleiwa Bay to then go under the famous Rainbow Bridge and up the Anahulu River. Great kayak for first timers and the experienced.
Try Stand Up Paddle Board! Hollywood actors are doing it, YOU can too! FUN and good exercise while sightseeing beautiful views!
Lazing on the Beach
Relax at the most pristine white sand beaches on Oahu, watch the surf, sunbathe, or try rock jumping, the North Shore has it all!
We only have ONE tour a day and you can choose two activities throughout the day or an activity and lunch.
You don’t need to choose your activity ahead of time. On the day of your tour, your guide will show you all the options and you can make a decision after seeing it all.
Morning Activity Options: Snorkeling, bike riding, visiting the waterfall.
Afternoon Activity Options: Kayak or SUP, stroll Haleiwa town.
Surfing, bodyboarding, and lessons are assessed on a daily basis. Depending on ocean conditions, they are done morning or afternoon.
Let us know ahead of time if you have any specific needs or requests, so we can better accommodate you and make your day the best possible!
Private tours available! Call us at 808-226-7299
About Us
The Surf Bus takes guests from Waikiki to the North Shore to spend the day and do activities, visit Haleiwa town, get close to Hawaiian green sea turtles, and simply cruise on the best beaches on the island of Oahu! Locally owned and operated, directly from the North Shore of Oahu, The Surf Bus is the ORIGINAL NORTH SHORE BEACH BUS TOUR!
P.O. Box 814, Haleiwa, HI 96712