Mālama Hawaiʻi coastal restoration
Join our coastal restoration project on Oʻahu’s largest privately owned oceanfront property — plant Native Hawaiian shoreline plants, rebuild sand dunes, and help protect the North Shore against sea-level rise.
$50 ages 10+ · Kids 2–9 free · 45 minutes
An official Mālama Hawaiʻi location · designated by the State of Hawaiʻi & Hawaiʻi Tourism AuthorityRestoring the shoreline, plant by plant
Restore shorelines and native ecosystems on the North Shore — the way Mother Nature intended.
As an official location for the Mālama Hawaiʻi program and the largest privately owned oceanfront property on Oʻahu, our mission is to restore the shoreline with Native Hawaiian plants for the benefit of generations to come.
North Shore Stables spans sixty acres along the coastlines of Waialua and Haleʻiwa — undergoing a complete restoration of Native Hawaiian shoreline plants, native trees, regenerative agriculture, and Native Hawaiian cultural practices.
- Restore the Shoreline — Replant one mile of beachfront coastline with Native Hawaiian plants that build dunes and stop erosion.
- Native Plant Propagation — Grow & plant naupaka, pōhinahina, ʻakiʻaki & pōhuehue — Hawaiʻi’s natural coastal defenders.
- Leave a Lasting Impact — A hands-on, family-friendly way to care for the ʻāina for generations to come.
The Challenge
Coastal erosion on Oʻahu’s shoreline
The North Shore of Oʻahu faces destructive waves and flooding every year — the largest factors in shoreline deterioration.
The Problem
Waves are washing the beach away
Coastal erosion is the removal of beaches or dunes by waves, tidal currents, and drainage. Storm-driven waves — like the major March 2021 flooding in Waialua-Haleʻiwa — strip sand and leave debris pollution at Puʻuiki Point.
Left unchecked, erosion eats away the coastline and exposes the North Shore to sea-level rise.
The Solution
Rebuild nature’s defenses
The Puʻuiki Restoration Project restores the point’s natural plant palette — naupaka, pōhinahina, ʻakiʻaki, and pōhuehue — creating multiple living lines of defense against erosion.
Polinalina (the Oʻahu variety of pōhinahina) is already crawling down the beach from its original planting site — visible proof the restoration is working.
📊 Coastal Erosion: How Does It Happen?
Waves and flooding are among the largest factors in shoreline deterioration on the North Shore. Constructive waves gently deposit sand and build the beach, while destructive waves — which Oʻahu faces every year — strip sand away and erode the coast. The chart below breaks down the coastal processes at work.
⤢ Click to enlargeCoastal Processes — how waves shape, transport, and erode the shoreline.
Related news & media
“Restoring shorelines with native plants rebuilds sand dunes, prevents erosion and protects Hawaiʻi against sea-level rise as Mother Nature intended.”Adam Lee · Lead of Puʻuiki Shoreline Restoration
Native Plant Propagation
Meet the coast’s natural defenders
The Native Hawaiian species we propagate and plant to hold the shoreline together.
Why Native Plants?
Nature’s own erosion control
- Salt-tolerant — they thrive right next to salt water, where most plants can’t.
- Ground covers — they spread across large areas, and their roots web together underground like a net that strengthens the landscape.
- Low-maintenance — planted in the right habitat, natives need less irrigation, no chemical pest control, and handle drought better than introduced species.
- Cleaner soil & water — they reduce soil erosion, stabilize stream banks, and filter pollutants through their roots (phytoremediation).
Reserve Your Spot
Book your restoration visit
$50 per person (ages 10+) · ages 2–9 join free with a paying adult · 45 minutes. Reservations are best made at least 2 days in advance — pick a date to see availability.
Good to Know
Plan your visit
The Activity
Participants help restore one mile of beachfront coastline with Native Hawaiian shoreline plants. You’ll weed and clear areas of invasive species, then replant natives that build sand dunes, prevent erosion, and protect against sea-level rise the way Mother Nature intended.
What’s Provided
- No tools needed — garden or working gloves are provided
- Cold drinking water is provided (please bring a water bottle)
- No power tools or machinery
- Restrooms are available on site
- No transportation is provided
Who Can Join
All guests must be 18 years old or accompanied by their legal guardian, so keiki are welcome with an adult.
Media note: guests agree to allow Mālama Hawaiʻi and North Shore Stables to use any content, photos, or media created during the visit.
Hours
Daily except Mondays · 9 AM to 4 PM
Reservations
Request a spot using the booking calendar above, or email info@northshorestables.com — preferably at least 2 days in advance.
Field Trips & Education
Learning that grows the future
A visit or field trip with the Puʻuiki Restoration Project aligns with multiple K–5 NGSS standards and UN Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action.
- Raises awareness of climate-change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early-warning systems.
- Builds capacity for effective climate-change-related planning and management.
- A basic understanding of climate science — carbon cycles, greenhouse gases, sea-level rise, and extreme weather.
- Awareness of climate vulnerability and how human activity and personal choices affect climate change.
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What visitors say
Real reviews from real guests on Google.
Such a great time. Misty and Kamuela were our guides and told us all about the farm and the area. Feeding the goats was our favorite part. Super fun activity for our teenagers. Wear clothes that can get dirty! Thanks!!
In this hour.. we made sooo many memories to last a lifetime.. enjoying heavenly father's beautiful creations that you don't see on the mainland.. came with a group of 7 and mannnnn enjoyed every second! Tour was amazing! Tour guides the best! Thank you thank you thank you
We had an amazing time on the ATV tour at North Shore Stables! This was one of the highlights of our family trip to Oahu. The kids absolutely loved it, and the guides were friendly, patient, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable from start to finish. The scenery was beautiful, with incredible views that you don’t get to see from the main roads. The ATVs were easy to operate, well-maintained, and the trails were fun without being too challenging for our family. The staff did a great job explaining everything and keeping the tour moving while still allowing time to enjoy the experience and take photos. If you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure on the North Shore, this is a must-do. We made some great memories and would definitely do it again on our next trip to Hawaii! 🌺🏝️🏍️
What a blast!! We had a great time on the atv tour! Our guide Samuel has a great attitude and is so knowledgeable about the local culture and history. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting to do an engaging activity. Kids had so much fun on the track.
North Shore Stables is incredible! It is beautiful, informative of the land, and the owners and guides are soo nice!!! It is worth the drive and your time. Loved being able to be a small part of helping restore the land. You shouldn't leave Hawaii before having this experience ❤️
Truly a great time when visiting! Loved the crew and how kind they were, giving time for photos along the ride and very helpful. Would recommend if you are looking for something to do, and is also kid friendly!!
Photo Gallery
Scenes from the shoreline
Ready to mālama our North Shore?
Reserve your Mālama Hawaiʻi visit — plant a Native Hawaiian plant, rebuild the dunes, and leave the coastline better than you found it.
* Hawaiʻi sales tax applied at checkout. North Shore Stables reserve the right to change their prices at any time without further notice.