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Attrap'Rêves

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Sleep in a bubble or hut - unusual night for lovers with Attrap'Rêves

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Good plan for lovers, an unusual night in a transparent bubble or hut, night under the stars with all the comfort, sleep under the stars

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The Great Barrier Reef Tour

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Travel guide to the Great Barrier Reef - Tourism Australia

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Discover our guide to the Great Barrier Reef, home to diverse marine life & stunning coral. Sail the Whitsundays or fly over Heart Reef at this natural wonder.

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Atlantis

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Bahamas Vacation Resort on Paradise Island.

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Universal Studios Orlando

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Universal Orlando Resort™: A World Class Vacation Destination

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Three amazing theme parks, spectacular on-site hotels, and the best in dining, shopping, and entertainment make Universal Orlando™ a destination like no other.

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Steamboat Ski Resort

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Colorado Ski Resort & Vacation Destination, Steamboat Resort

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Explore Steamboat Ski Resort, Colorado’s premier family-friendly ski resort and vacation destination. Visit to begin planning your mountain getaway today.

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Waimea Beach

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The towering North Shore waves start here in Waimea Bay. The winter swells that roll into the famous Oahu North Shore beaches, generally top out at Waimea Beach Park , on the right hand side of the bay. Surfing Waimea Bay, along with Sunset Beach and the Banzai Pipeline, is considered almost a pilgrimage among many pro-surfers that fly in from all around the world to partake in the daring action. The fun generally begins when the National Weather Service issues high surf warnings for the North Shore. Waimea Beach Park is located just past Haleiwa Beach, and across from Waimea Falls Park.

The Magical Bay

While everyone wants to see the surfers riding the Banzai Pipeline , Waimea Bay has to be the most popular beach on the North Shore. This Oahu beach offers a lot of action in both the winter and summer months!

The Bay itself has a glowing ora about it, and you feel its presence as soon as you pull into the parking lot and walk across the vast lawn area.

Waimea in the Winter

In honor and memory of legendary Eddie Aikau, Quicksilver holds an annual "Eddie Would Go" surfing contest in the bay. Big wave riders will charge the surf if the waves are big enough sometime between Dec 1st and Feb 28th. Opening ceremonies are set to take place on the 1st weekend...Nov 28th this year.

The bar starts here for Hawaiian surfing as waves generally start around 10 to 20 feet in height and sometimes jump up to 30 feet plus - that is a measurement from the backside of the wave. The front side peak usually measures twice as high! Imagine riding down a 60 ft face wave!

Waimea Bay is an exhibition playground for big-wave riders, including Hawaiian surfing legends like Eddie Aikau, Greg Knoll, Ken Bradshaw, and Laird Hamilton. , a three-time world surfing champion who recently passed away often competed here along with other legendary North Shore spots like the Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach.

Waimea Beach Park, from the hillside, is a great spot for spectators to view daring surfers play with death defying rides. Wiping out on these waves can be extremely hazardous to your health and life as we know it!

The waves become so monstrous at times, that they roll past the bone yard of boulders and rocks and spill onto the roadside above, which usually leads to beach and road closures.

You will find a beautiful memorial on the park grounds dedicated to big wave rider, Eddie Aikau. Eddie risked his life in dangerous surf conditions to save others stranded on the capsized Hokulea voyage canoe.

Eddie paddled off on his surfboard, never to be seen again. There is a big respect for who Eddy was and what he did.

North Shore Tandem Skydive

Another way to take in stunning views of Kaena Point, Haleiwa, Waimea Bay, and the North Shore coastline is from 10,000 feet in the air. You won't be doing it alone, but with a professional guide who will guide and ride tandem with you in the air. A unique experience and memory for life! Learn more and reserve your spot

Waimea in the Summer

Visiting Waimea Bay Beach Park during the summer is like driving up to a completely different North Shore Beach scene.

The waves go flat and the waters remain calm, surfers are scarce, and all the keikis (kids) and families takeover the Oahu beaches and ocean waters.

Join the local kids swimming out to "Da Big Rock", located just off shore on the left hand side.

The idea is to climb up 30 feet, build up your confidence, and take a leap of faith! Most people take a running start before they soar off the edge and into the deep blue ocean below.

While jumping off the rock can be a lot of fun...and you'll see a lot of people doing it, it can be very dangerous.

The rock is not easy to climb up onto, can be slippery, and dangerous to jump off of. Look for the many posted signs and heed their warning!

You will also find a lot of kids playing around in the Waimea River that runs down from the Waimea Falls Park area. The river sometimes gets carved out by the locals, helping release river water back into the ocean.

The Waimea River then becomes perfect tube ride back to the ocean, creating another summer fun thing to do on the North Shore.

There is a 90 minute guided snorkeling tour in Turtle Cove, that includes a professional instructor, equipment, and safety lesson. Explore the open water in search of green sea turtles and other sea life.

Caution when entering the ocean

Take precaution entering the ocean at Waimea. The shallow shoreline drops off quickly - a good 20 feet plus deep! There are no fish in the area, but it can be a humbling experience to bring a mask & snorkel to just check out the deep blue ocean, giving you a feeling of the abyss.

Also be careful of the shoreline breaks, which could be very powerful and dangerous when present. Always ask the lifeguard about beach conditions and which part of the beach would be best for the activity you would like to do.

Getting to Waimea Bay

Directions from Waikiki:

From Waikiki , take the H-1 Freeway headed West...

Take the H-1 Hwy West to the H-2 Hwy North

Follow the H-2 Hwy to the Kamehameha Hwy (hwy 99)

Take Hwy 99 and continue into Haleiwa Town Or bypass Haleiwa Town, and continue on Hwy 99 and merge onto Hwy 83, which will lead you to the coastline.

As you continue on Hwy 83, keep going until you see a park sign on your left hand side.

Turn into the parking lot and you are there!

Oahu Map of Waimea Bay

By Oahu Bus from Waikiki:

Take the 98A bus from Kuhio Ave to the Wahiawa Armory (ask the bus drive to notify you), and transfer to Oahu Bus number 88A. The Oahu Bus 88A will take you into Haleiwa Town and onward to the North Shore Beaches. Ask the bus driver once again to notify you once you have arrived at Waimea Bay Beach Park .

Facilities

Grass area with shady trees

In the Area

Waimea Falls Park

- Extend your . The walking trail is set along some Waimea Falls Park day of North Shore fun with a family stroll that ends at this stunning Oahu waterfall beautiful botanical gardens as you make your way towards the Waimea Falls .

This Best of Oahu waterfall is located directly across from Waimea Bay.
Make sure to bring your bathing suit so you can swim up to the legendary Waimea waterfall. Changing rooms and life jackets are on site, as well as lifeguards on duty. Also spend a little extra time to check out the Hawaiian cultural activities as you enter the Waimea Valley estates.

Toa Luau to end the evening

Tie on a visit to the waterfall with an evening luau dinner with cultural demonstrations and Hawaiian entertainment. The Toa Luau includes your entrance to Waimea Valley & Waterfall. Just make sure you give yourself enough time to get back in time for the festivities. Note that this luau only takes place on Mon - Wed. Learn more and sign up...

Banzai Pipeline

Ehukai Beach - more popular known as the Banzai Pipeline! If the surfing action isn't close enough for you at Waimea Bay , then head up the road to Ehukai Beach and watch surfers dropping into perfect barrels, that will feel like watching a 3-D movie.

The Banzai Pipeline curling waves are world renown and play a big part in the North Shore experience. The trick to finding Ehukai Beach , is looking for the Sunset Elementary School , which is located right across the street.

Old Town Haleiwa

Old Town Haleiwa - before heading off to Waimea Bay Beach you might want to stop in the old town Haleiwa to checkout theNorth Shore rustic surf shops, local art galleries, enjoy a Matsumoto's Hawaiian shave ice , and grab some lunch to take with you to the beach.

Also consider stopping at Haweiwa Joe's or Cholo's for dinner, before making the journey back to town.

Waimea Heiau Ruins

Waimea Heiau Ruins - Just above Waimea Bay is one of the most well preserved Hawaiian heiaus on the island, known as Puu o Mahaka State Monument. Most of the outlying walls are still intact, giving you prospective on just how large the site was.

You can drive up to this site which is a quarter mile up the road, or take a small hike up a trail that starts just beyond the entrance to the beach parking lot. There are some nice views along the way and up top!!

Aloha & Enjoy!!

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Georgia Aquarium

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African penguin population numbers have dropped 60% in the last 30 years. Georgia Aquarium aids in their fight for survival through breeding programs and partnerships with organizations in their native South Africa, like the South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds.

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. Conservation is at the heart of everything we do. And it starts with that connection we make with people and wildlife every day. Because when wildlife thrives, all life thrives.
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Dough Doughnuts | American Doughnut Shop in NY

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