History:

Today, the North Shore maintains one foot in the old world and one in the new, resulting in a unique charm that provides visitors and residents alike with the chance to savor the past while enjoying the present to the fullest.

Hawaiians settled in the Waialua and Ko'olauloa Districts along the North Shore around 1100 AD and established villages along valleys, streams, and bays. Drawn to the area by the rich ocean waters and fertile lands dotted with natural springs, they grew taro and sweet potato. In 1832, Christian missionaries came to Waialua District and built a mission and girls seminary in Hale'iwa. The town was expanded by wealthy businessman Benjamin J. Dillingham at the end of the 19th century when he built the Hale'iwa Hotel.

It is with reverence for the region's history and indigenous predecessors that the North Shore casts an eye towards the future as its residents strive to strike a balance between progress and preservation. With room for diversity, it is home to both agriculture and laid-back, family living as well as a frontier for adventure, sports and commerce.