Over 200 movies and TV shows have been filmed on this beautiful ranch, including Jurassic Park and Jumanji. We took and recommend seeing the property on the UTV Raptor Tour. This tour type enables you to see a lot of the property (including many movie sets and views) in an efficient and fun manner.
Reservations Required
This activity is a little touresty, but the train ride through the pinapple plantation is worth it. On the train through the pinnapple plantation you will learn about the history of Hawaii, and how Dole played and still plays an integral part in its economy. I'd hit this in the morning to avoid crowds.
The town of Haleiwa is the main town on the North Shore where you will find shopping, restuarants, shaved ice, and food trucks. The drive from Turtle Bay is about 20min, but depending on traffic the trip can take 30-40min. Just remember, you are on island time so no need to rush and enjoy the scenery and smells :)
Some of our favorite restuarants are:
-Haleiwa Joe's https://www.haleiwajoes.com/ (Popular restaurant, see if they take reservations)
-Uncle Bo's Haleiwa (good happy hour)
-Mayas Tapas & Wine. http://www.mayastapasandwine.com/ (Great for lunch)