North Shore 270 customs of these islands through interactive activities and demonstrations. Top off the day with a luau and spectacular show. HUKILAU MARKETPLACE Hukilau Marketplace brings the spirit of the 1950s North Shore plantationera mom-and-pop shops back to Laie. Located next to the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Marketplace is home to more than 40 retail vendors and eateries, including Pounders Restaurant and Tita’s Grill, among other loved nostalgic treats, local goods and food trucks. The “everyone is family” hospitality makes the Marketplace a must-stop. LAIE POINT In a residential neighborhood across from Laie Shopping Center, Laie Point wows with beautiful Windward coastline views. You’ll spot tiny protected bird sanctuary islands and the distinctive Kukuihoolua sea arch that was a mere sea cave until April 1, 1946, when a tsunami smashed through its wall and formed the arch visible today. PU‘U O MAHUKA HEIAU STATE HISTORIC SITE Just past Waimea Bay on Pupukea Homestead Road (adjacent to Foodland), this National Historic Landmark features Oahu’s largest Hawaiian heiau. Constructed as early as the 1600s, the ancient site was considered an advantageous place for a chiefess to give birth. Today, it remains a revered site with an extraordinary view of the bay below. POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER Explore the Islands of Polynesia at the Polynesian Cultural Center! Located on the North Shore in the town of Laie and voted the “Top Best Family Attraction in Hawai‘i” by USA Today 10Best, the Polynesian Cultural Center (55-360 Kamehameha Hwy., polynesia.com) sits on 42 acres of tropical paradise. Discover Polynesia’s cultural heritage by visiting the Center’s six island villages: Hawaii, Fiji, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Samoa, Tahiti, and Tonga. Learn about the rich history and 3 5 4 6 Waimea Bay. Photo by Bianca Photography
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