My boyfriend and I had such an amazing time exploring the North Shore in Tim’s van. I am not a great camper, but when it came to “glamping” in Hawaii, I made an acceptation, and I am so glad I did! Neither of us have any complaints. The van was clean and had everything we needed, sleeping was quite comfortable too. We truly didn’t want to leave. It was such a unique experience and we’re inspired to explore van life in other new cities! Mahalo Tim!!
A couple tips: Most of the vehicle camping spots are great at Malaekahana Beach Campground, but V5 is the best (with ocean views and no trails for people walking by) and V1 is the worst (with no ocean views and a tight fit, surrounded by trees); there is no entry into the campgrounds past 7pm, you’ll get locked out; CLEAN bathrooms, outdoor showers and a sink are all close to the campsites (the water pressure in the sink in the van kind of sucks, and even though there is a toilet in the van, you do not want to use the bathroom where you sleep); roosters will wake you up each morning, they like eating leafy green, fruits & veggies-not bread! Lol :) ; we highly, highly, recommend spending a day at Turtle Bay, you can valet the van for free with validation and it is the most beautiful resort on the island (in my opinion).
We can’t wait to come back! Aloha!!