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Encyclopedia > North Shore (Oahu)

The North Shore, in the context of Hawaiian geography, usually refers to the north- to northwest-facing coastline of northern Oahu between Mokuleia town and Kahuku Point. The largest settlement is Haleiwa. The winter on the North Shore sees a concentration of surfing activity during the winter months, taking advantage of the west swell. Notable spots include the Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. State nickname: The Aloha State Other U.S. States Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Governor Linda Lingle Official languages Hawaiian and English Area 28,337 km² (43rd)  - Land 16,649 km²  - Water 11,672 km² (41. ... The Island of O‘ahu. ... Mokulēia is a North Shore community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Waialua District on the Island of O‘ahu, City & County of Honolulu, Hawai‘i. ... Kahuku is a community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Koolauloa District of the Island of O‘ahu, City & County of Honolulu. ... Haleiwa is a North Shore community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Waialua District of the Island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu. ... Surfing outside Kaneohe Bay, Hawai‘i. ... Pūpūkea is a census-designated place and community in the Koolauloa District on the Island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu. ...


The Fox Network TV show North Shore was filmed in the area, as were the last few seasons of Baywatch. The Fox Broadcasting Company is a television network in the United States. ... The cast of North Shore North Shore is a prime-time soap opera that airs on Fox every Monday at 8 p. ... Baywatch was a popular American television show about lifeguards who patrol the crowded beaches of Los Angeles County. ...


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In addition, North Shore anglers have to make the most of their trips when they do go, because there are times when harbor is completely closed and everyone is stuck at the docks.
But despite some of the minor drawbacks, the North Shore is a great fishery, and many anglers return year after year because of the fishing, the people and the camaraderie.
North Shore residents have been known to give people rides and stay in their homes in return for a small fish caught that day, but often times by simply offering part of the catch as a gesture of friendliness is a great way to spark up a great conversation off the back of the boat.
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