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Why you need to visit Hawaii's North Shore
From surfing with dogs to soulful souvenirs, Oahu's North Shore is an earthy foil to busy Waikiki.
From surfing with dogs to soulful souvenirs, Oahu's North Shore is an earthy foil to busy Waikiki.
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