Fruit at the source
Beyond the surf breaks, the North Shore is farm country: small plots of pineapple, papaya, apple bananas, lilikoʻi (passion fruit) and mango, sold at roadside stands a short distance from where they grew.
After Turtle Beach, cold pineapple and a fresh coconut are exactly what you want. If the sugarcane press is running, try a cup of cane juice.
Small stands, local farms
Money spent here goes straight to the small farms that keep this side of the island rural. It's the least touristy 20 minutes of the day, and often the stop people remember most fondly. Ask your guide what's in season.
What you'll experience here
- Pineapple, mango and apple bananas
- Fresh coconuts and coconut water
- Support for small North Shore farms
- The post-swim refuel
This stop is on the The North Shore leg of the loop.
Questions about this stop
Is the fruit included?
No. Fruit and drinks at the stands are bought separately.
How long is the fruit stand stop?
About 20 minutes.
Where it fits in the day
This is stop 8 of 9 on the Oahu circle island tour itinerary, a 9.5-hour loop with pickup from six set points in Waikiki.