Full of beautiful beaches and special attractions, Hawaii is definitely a famous location for driving enthusiasts. Visited by more tourists in the summer than at any other time of the year, Hawaii features many unique driving spots. On that note, Nexen Tire will present you some world-famous driving spots in Hawaii.

If you are traveling in Oahu, never miss the chance to embark on this amazing driving course. It is a 200km-long driving course that snakes around the island, starting from Waikiki Beach to Nu’uanu Pali, Giovanni's Shrimp Truck, North Shore, and to Waikele Premium Outlets, then back to Waikiki Beach. If you want to make the most out of this course to fully embrace the captivating beauty and culture of Hawaii, give yourself two days for this driving course.

Driving in central-south Oahu

The central-south driving course that brings you the best natural views while you are driving along the coastal road is characterized by its open views and blessed natural environments. You can fall madly in love with all the breathtaking beauty without a single worry about parking your car, as each famous site along this scenic stretch provides ample opportunities for roadside parking or individual parking spaces.

While driving along this course, you can also see some famous beaches that you might have only seen before in movies. Be careful! The blue, crystal clear seawater might captivate you so much that you may feel compelled to leap out of your car and dive into the mesmerizing sea. You will also come across gorgeous resorts and shopping malls along this course, so you can also savor the sophisticated urban landscape of Hawaii in addition to its bountiful nature.

If you continue your drive with Mother Nature leading the way, you will eventually reach a path to Nu’uanu Pali Lookout. After driving along the green leafy path, which will make you feel as if you were exploring a cave, and then trekking up the hill, you will eventually happen across Nu’uanu Pali Lookout along with way.

From the Lookout point, you can glimpse the panoramic view of downtown Oahu under the steep cliffs, feeling open and fresh. Characterized by the windy sounds that you could not quite hear when on the beaches, this place is also known among locals as ‘Windy Mountain’ or ‘Nu’uanu Pali’.

Driving in central-north Oahu

After the drive to Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, now you will begin the central-north Oahu driving course. If you drive along the Kamehameha Highway running across the center of the Oahu Island to North Shore in the north, you will encounter a landscape that is totally different from anything else in central-north Oahu.

What you come across is the town of Haleiwa. While you are slowly driving in Haleiwa located in North Shore, Oahu, you will feel as if you were in an old American movie, thanks to the town’s distinct ‘vintage’ ambience.

After passing through the vintage town, what you will see next is ‘Giovanni's Shrimp Truck’ and ‘Laniakea Beach’, otherwise known as ‘Turtle Beach’. These are ‘must-visit’ places in Hawaii. Unlike the course in central-south Oahu, this course offers a simple and vintage atmosphere so you can enjoy a range of driving experiences on a single island.


Hawaii is truly an island with rich natural attractions and a unique atmosphere. That’s why many people choose this island as their summer vacation destination where they can have lots of fun while driving and experiencing nature and culture. So why not create some exciting and special summer memories from undertaking some amazing drives along these differing courses?