Summer is a time to get away, but not everyone can afford an adventure off this rock.

For the townbound, a drive to the North Shore offers suitable escape. There’s something about the leisurely pace and expanse of beach along the drive that allows our bodies to surrender to deep breaths and relaxed smiles.

Sunday marks the start of a new Backyard Hale‘iwa farmers market, sponsored by the Hawaii Farm Bureau, taking place 8 a.m. to noon behind the North Shore Market Place.

And since Kamehameha Schools Hale‘iwa Store Lots at 66-111 Kamehameha Highway opened last month, there is one more destination for day-trippers. The plantation-style retail and dining spot was designed to blend in with the surroundings, with plenty of parking in back.

Matsumoto Shave Ice is the anchor tenant, just a few feet away from its former site, which is being refurbished for the shave ice store’s move back later this summer. But for now, it’s business as usual, with lines out the door for its rainbow combos doused with homemade syrups, and souvenir T-shirts.

In keeping with the casual, beachy vibe of Haleiwa, each store has roots in the islands. Retailers include Guava Shop, Mahina, Kahala Sportswear, Malibu Shirts, Splash! and T&C Surf.

Road warriors can pick up a quick bite to eat at Whaler’s General Store or some fruit to go from Hale‘iwa Fruit Stand, or sit down for a meal at Teddy’s Bigger Burgers. Opening soon will be Fatboy’s, with a focus on seafood; Rajanee Thai Cuisine; and Uncle Bo’s Pupu Bar & Grill.

Here are some of the summer-ready fashion available from Hale‘iwa Store Lots retailers.