My husband, daughter, and I took a tour of Hanai Hives and what a unique experience! We learned so…read moremuch while we were there and it has only increased our interest in bees and beekeeping. The grounds are beautiful, the staff friendly and knowledgeable, the bees were fascinating, and the honey was amazing! I would definitely recommend this experience. In fact, my sister is now looking at doing it when she returns to the island, and I may just join her!

For a little under $200, me and my husband had the best morning celebrating our first anniversary…read moreat Hanai Hives. We allotted enough time to head up to the North Shore and it was easy to find this location thanks to the clear directions in email. I've wanted to learn more about the bees for a long time and what better way than to put on a get a private tour where you get to suit up and get a fab lesson from Katie and team on the ins and outs of the bees working hard at making honey. Our tour was about 2 hours long. We were in awe of how hard the beekeepers and the bees here work. We even got to see another bee robbing another bee on site! And saw how to get the beetles out of there! I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to get the right sized suit. And they are super nice about taking photos for you!!! The tour ended with a honey tasting and charcuterie board with mint infused iced water! Then we were off to the gift shop which had all the flavors available for tasting -- we loved the hot honey. This TOUR IS A MUST and it is so easy to schedule through their website as they have so much availability 6 days a week.

A must stop for me whenever I go out to the North Shore. Cute little shop that sells high quality…read moretropical syrups, butters, jams and flavored peanut butters. I come for the coconut syrup, guava butter and lilikoi butter. My Mom also requests the lilikoi syrup whenever I am there, and I often find myself picking up extra jars or bottles just before visiting friends on a trip. The syrups and butters are great for topping pancakes and waffles, much better and higher quality flavor than the ones sold in the markets. They are super friendly and let you sample different things. If you are making a special trip for a particular item, it's best to call ahead to confirm availability as popular items can be out. And don't forget there is a kama'aina discount with your local ID. There is a parking lot in the back for the shops in this little strip, which can get congested.

I've been eating their peanut butter for years and really enjoy it, so it was great to visit their…read morestorefront. I just wish they'd label allergens instead of saying "chocolate" as an ingredient with no additional information. I had to contact them via email and have a long exchange last year to learn that flavor does contain dairy.

Found a tent on the side of the winding road from Wahiawa (Schofield side) down to Waialua shared…read moreby a local honey vendor and Nine Fine Mynahs Cacao Farm Hawaiian Chocolates! They are near the top of the winding road down to Waialua, before the experimental farm. We hit it at the right time because the owner was experimenting with dark chocolate truffles that day. Oh my, they were so delicious without being sickeningly sweet! In fact, the truffles were so satisfying, the bite size was totally enough. We bought truffles and chocolate tea! Stopped again weeks later to buy 70% ultra-fine single estate Hawaiian dark chocolate bars. Totally worth the cost because the chocolate is so rich and flavorful. A little goes a long way, especially if you are a chocoholic like me! Support our local businesses/vendors, especially in these COVID-19 times. Take care, stay healthy and stay safe!

Support local! This little road side stand offers honey and chocolate made in the farms surrounding…read morethe area. The man working when we arrived was the beekeeper and told us all about how the honey is made and what makes it unique. He was also selling chocolate on behalf of another lady and was knowledgeable about her products as well. In addition to chocolate bars of various cacao percentages, they also sold cocoa tea and and chocolate perfume. The perfume did smell like chocolate which was interesting. But the reason I came was the chocolate! The 70% is their award winner so though I usually go for the darkest I can get, I opted for the 70% this time. The price is pretty steep at $15 per bar (and the bars are much smaller than a standard size) but I couldn't come all this way and not get one. I eat my chocolate slowly anyway so it seemed worth it. I loved that they had tasting notes displayed and I grabbed a picture so I could look at it while tasting my chocolate later. While I was advised to let the chocolate sit on my tongue and melt for best effect, I preferred chewing it; I felt like I could taste more. It does have a distinctly roasted taste with solid fruit notes. It was not the best chocolate I've ever had but it was solid. I'm happy I had the experience but probably won't come back. It's just a tad pricey compared to other spots. But it's a fun spot and find on the side of the road on the North Shore!

The Waialua Farmers Market is my absolute go-to every single week. As a vegan, this market is a…read moredream -- incredible fruits and vegetables, beautiful organic produce, and such a wide variety of local offerings. Every Saturday morning feels like a reset for the soul. It's at the old sugar mill Saturday's 8:30-1:30. No early birds! You have to wait until 8:30 to shop, no exceptions. What truly sets this market apart, though, is the people. The vendors are some of the best you'll ever meet -- kind, honest, hardworking, and genuinely passionate about what they do. I've met some truly wonderful people here, the kind who make you feel connected to the community the moment you arrive. From local organic produce to fresh flowers, honey, mushrooms, handmade jewelry, sourdough bread, and so much more, there's always something special to discover. It's getting more popular and busier each week, which is such a good thing -- it speaks to how special this market really is. If you love supporting local, value quality, and want to experience the heart of the North Shore, Waialua Farmers Market is a must. I honestly can't say enough good things about it. See you there and SYOY! Deb B

Waialua Farmer's market on the North Shore at the old Waialua Sugar Mill is open on Saturdays from…read more8:30 am to 1pm. It's a smaller market but great local vendors with tons of local produce. They also have a few vendors with local crafts, jewelry, soaps etc. One of my favorites was the local peanut butter-- definitely recommend trying a sample from them! It is a dirt lot and can get a bit dusty. It also gets hotter later in the day- I def recommend trying to get in as early as possible for best selection and weather.

I have so many good things to say about this spot! It is a must go to place if you are located near…read morethe north shore or visiting. The owner was super friendly and explained how macadamia nuts were formed and sourced. She went into detail about the products which helped us decide what to get! They also have free samples of all the different flavors of nuts they offer! On top of nuts, they have lotions, pain creams, honey, accessories, chocolate, etc. Many options to choose from. They have about 20 rescue cats located around the land, which are super friendly. She let us pet the cats! After getting our products, we were able to walk around the property and see the macadamia trees and other local plants/trees!

We had to stop by this small macadamia shop and get some nuts on our way around Oahu. There's…read moresamples in front of each flavor so you can try before you buy. We picked up these 2 flavors: Garlic Maui Onion Roasted and Caramel Roasted. We also got plain salted as well which was great to snack on. They also have coffee! They sell it whole bean or ground. We picked up 1 bag whole bean of the Kona Macadamia Vanilla Coffee. It smells so heavenly!!!

I've been to Haleiwa Bowls quite a few times and it always hits the spots. Probably the best acai…read morebowl on the island! I usually get the hapa acai bowl, which is their classic acai bowl. I like how they give a lot of fruit for the toppings and the granola to acai ratio is just right. The acai base is a good mix of sweet and tart. Next time, I'd want to try the mana acai bowl! A nice, sweet snack that is perfect for a beach day in the North Shore!

Went here as our first food destination. We were lucky with parking but it's definitely a small…read morelot! I would try to avoid busy times. I ordered their Hapa bowl, and everything in it tasted fresh! nothing was really sour, and the fruits/açaí was icy. What stood out to me was the honey: it was rich and sweet which would really complement the whole bowl. They gave a generous amount to make every bite sweet. The price was pretty standard for açaí bowls at 14 and I would come back again:D

Our favorite stop in Haleiwa- best shave ice don't even need to add anything extra to it…read more Lots of people sample their coffee. They have restrooms too, don't expect fancy.

After a hike nearby we decided we earned a stop for a cold treat and this place came up in a search…read morenearby. It was easy to find in an old Sugar Mill building turned into a mixture treats and novelty items for sale. We ordered a couple of drinks and their Hawaiian ice cream. Sat outside to enjoy our treats at one of the provided tables under the canopies. The area nearby includes a few different outdoor dining restaurants that I would consider going to in the future when visiting the area.

Bagel, acai bowl and coffee were very good. The breakfast burrito was tasty and very large, but it…read morelacked some even distribution of the toppings. Also, warning I got about 5 bug bites while eating there just for about 15 minutes!

My family and I go all the time. Really great atmosphere for families with young kids. Pretty safe…read morearea for the kids to roam around in the grass while having eyes on them. Staff is super kind. Service is pretty fast even if busy. We have tried almost everything on the menu: -fried rice with tofu 10/10 -chili avocado toast 5/10 -clean gut smoothie 10/10 -breakfast burrito 8/10 -bagel sandwich 8/10 -ulu waffle 9/10 Well over a year ago they had a bruschetta avocado toast that was to die for, they have a chili avocado toast now that is okay. I'm not the biggest fan of it, but that's just my taste. Since their reopening the parking lot is a lot easier to navigate, really enhanced the street appearance.