The laid back North Shore is a seaside neighborhood known for its big waves and professional surf contests in Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. In summer (May-October), the Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District has calm waters for snorkeling among colorful fish and coral. Stand-alone galleries, surf shops, and Hawaiian food lunch stalls fill the city of Haleiwa, while Dole Plantation offers guided tours of its pine fields and tropical gardens. (by wikipedia)