Guidebook for Haleiwa
Sightseeing
Most beautiful beach on the island! Crowded but right around the corner from the house. The near side of the beach to the house is the least crowded and most beautiful with caves, islands, and turtles
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Waimea Bay Beach
Most beautiful beach on the island! Crowded but right around the corner from the house. The near side of the beach to the house is the least crowded and most beautiful with caves, islands, and turtles
Everyone goes to Lani's to see the turtles and it's a total tourist trap. Walk along the beach toward Haleiwa to see tons of turtles on a beautiful beach with no people around!
Papailoa Beach
Everyone goes to Lani's to see the turtles and it's a total tourist trap. Walk along the beach toward Haleiwa to see tons of turtles on a beautiful beach with no people around!
World famous Pipeline beach, best places to watch surfers on big swells. Usually only from Oct-March
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Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdWorld famous Pipeline beach, best places to watch surfers on big swells. Usually only from Oct-March
Great hiking trail over by Kaena point. Beautiful ocean and island views the whole switchback up.
Keālia Trail
Great hiking trail over by Kaena point. Beautiful ocean and island views the whole switchback up.
Here you can find tennis courts and also a great (but steep) hiking trail up to the pillboxes. Make sure you go all the way to the second pillbox!
Zumba North Shore
Here you can find tennis courts and also a great (but steep) hiking trail up to the pillboxes. Make sure you go all the way to the second pillbox!
There is an incredible hiking trail here for experienced hikers. For more info go here: http://www.unrealhawaii.com/2013/07/crouching-lion-mini-hike/
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Crouching Lion
There is an incredible hiking trail here for experienced hikers. For more info go here: http://www.unrealhawaii.com/2013/07/crouching-lion-mini-hike/
Totally uncrowded beautiful beaches on this side. Ideal for a picnic after a hike up Kealia Trail.
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Mokulēia Army Beach
Farrington HwyTotally uncrowded beautiful beaches on this side. Ideal for a picnic after a hike up Kealia Trail.
Sunset Beach
World famous Sunset Beach
61-264 Kamehameha Hwy
61-264 Kamehameha HighwayApproximate location of beach access to Alligator Beach
Snorkeling, diving, beach, or rent bikes and go up the bike path which starts here and continues all the way past Sunset Beach.
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Sharks Cove
Snorkeling, diving, beach, or rent bikes and go up the bike path which starts here and continues all the way past Sunset Beach.
Just past Sunset Ranch (end of the road) is the entrance to Boy Scout Camp trail network. Beautiful meandering trails through varying elevations.
Sunset Ranch Hawaii
59-777 Pupukea RdJust past Sunset Ranch (end of the road) is the entrance to Boy Scout Camp trail network. Beautiful meandering trails through varying elevations.
Oahu's most popular tourist attraction. Be sure to book way in advance!
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Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
1 Arizona Memorial PlOahu's most popular tourist attraction. Be sure to book way in advance!
If you are driving around the island turn here and go to the end of the road to see the most incredibly beautiful semi-private beach on the island.
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McDonald's
41-1033 Kalanianaʻole HwyIf you are driving around the island turn here and go to the end of the road to see the most incredibly beautiful semi-private beach on the island.
Great spot to get out and stretch your legs as you drive around the island
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Sandy Beach
Great spot to get out and stretch your legs as you drive around the island
Great spot to get out and stretch your legs as you drive around the island
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Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72Great spot to get out and stretch your legs as you drive around the island
If you are looking to kill some time in Honolulu, this loop drive gives you the best views of Honolulu's skyline. Just be careful on the windy roads!
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Tantalus Drive
Tantalus DriveIf you are looking to kill some time in Honolulu, this loop drive gives you the best views of Honolulu's skyline. Just be careful on the windy roads!
Definitely the most beautiful part of Waikiki/Honolulu area. There is a quick hike up a paved path and there is also a path down to the beach that is beautiful and usually not too crowded.
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Diamond Head State Monument
Definitely the most beautiful part of Waikiki/Honolulu area. There is a quick hike up a paved path and there is also a path down to the beach that is beautiful and usually not too crowded.
Happy Trails Hawaii Horseback Rides
59-231 Pupukea RdHorseback riding up on Pupukea
Enormous mountain and oceanside ranch where they filmed many movies like Jurassic Park. They offer activities like driving tours, ATVs, and horseback riding.
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Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyEnormous mountain and oceanside ranch where they filmed many movies like Jurassic Park. They offer activities like driving tours, ATVs, and horseback riding.
Skydiving with the best view and conditions imaginable, just down the road at Dillingham airfield
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Skydive Hawaii
68-760 Farrington HwySkydiving with the best view and conditions imaginable, just down the road at Dillingham airfield
To explore this beautiful area, you will need a 4wd vehicle. Please use caution. The beaches are secluded and there is a bird sanctuary here.
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Ka'ena Point
Farrington HwyTo explore this beautiful area, you will need a 4wd vehicle. Please use caution. The beaches are secluded and there is a bird sanctuary here.
Very popular tourist stop: they have a maze, gift shop, tours, etc.
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Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyVery popular tourist stop: they have a maze, gift shop, tours, etc.
Velzyland Beach
Another beautiful uncrowded beach
Ke Iki Beach Bungalows
59-579 Ke Iki RdDirectly in front of these bungalows is another beautiful uncrowded beach
Food Scene
Great turkey club sandwiches on freshly baked bread, pastries and smoothies!
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Waialua Bakery & Juice Bar
66-200 Kamehameha HwyGreat turkey club sandwiches on freshly baked bread, pastries and smoothies!
Great for breakfast if you want something light or are vegetarian. The What's For Breakfast sandwich with Spicy Love Sauce is our favorite.
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The Beet Box Cafe
66-437 Kamehameha HwyGreat for breakfast if you want something light or are vegetarian. The What's For Breakfast sandwich with Spicy Love Sauce is our favorite.
Cafe Haleiwa
66-460 Kamehameha HwyDecent breakfast.
If you like Cajun food, this is the probably the best food truck on the island. Ideal after a hike when you are super hungry and don't mind eating something heavy! So worth it though.
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Dat Cajun Guy
66-197 Kamehameha HwyIf you like Cajun food, this is the probably the best food truck on the island. Ideal after a hike when you are super hungry and don't mind eating something heavy! So worth it though.
There's a reason this place has been featured on the Food Network. Best Thai food on the island. Come early or be prepared for a long wait to sit down. Opal will usually do the ordering for you...
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Opal Thai
1030 Smith StThere's a reason this place has been featured on the Food Network. Best Thai food on the island. Come early or be prepared for a long wait to sit down. Opal will usually do the ordering for you...
Seven Brothers
55-510 Kamehameha HwyAmazing burgers on the East side!
Awesome local food on the East side- make sure to try the garlic chicken.
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Papa Ole's Kitchen
54-316 Kamehameha HwyAwesome local food on the East side- make sure to try the garlic chicken.
Not the lightest food but a local and tourist favorite. I recommend the Chocolate mac nut pie!
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Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyNot the lightest food but a local and tourist favorite. I recommend the Chocolate mac nut pie!
Coffee Gallery
66-250 Kamehameha HwyGood local spot for Coffee
Very good Thai truck nearby available for lunch and dinner
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The Elephant Shack
66-145 Kamehameha HwyVery good Thai truck nearby available for lunch and dinner
This food truck is an awesome lunch spot. Fresh take on local-style plate lunch food.
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Pupukea Grill
59-680 Kamehameha HwyThis food truck is an awesome lunch spot. Fresh take on local-style plate lunch food.
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha HwyWorld famous shrimp truck
Kalua Pork breakfast burritos and Vanilla Mac nut coffee :)
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Kono's Northshore - Haleiwa
66-250 Kamehameha HwyKalua Pork breakfast burritos and Vanilla Mac nut coffee :)
If you are feeling like Mexican food, this one is much better than Cholo's across the street. Recommend the Ahi burritos and Li Hing Margaritas.
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Luibueno's Latin Fusion
66-165 Kamehameha HighwayIf you are feeling like Mexican food, this one is much better than Cholo's across the street. Recommend the Ahi burritos and Li Hing Margaritas.
Good (but a little expensive) sushi bar and restaurant in Haleiwa Town.
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Banzai Sushi Bar
66-246 Kamehameha HwyGood (but a little expensive) sushi bar and restaurant in Haleiwa Town.
If you are looking to have lunch in town one day, we can't recommend this place more. Love the French Dip Banh Mi.
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StIf you are looking to have lunch in town one day, we can't recommend this place more. Love the French Dip Banh Mi.
If you are looking to have dinner in town one night, this is our favorite place.
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Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel StIf you are looking to have dinner in town one night, this is our favorite place.
Livestock Tavern
49 N Hotel StThis is our other favorite restaurant for dinner in town.
Sura Hawaii
1726 Kapiolani BoulevardAnother great restaurant in town, yakiniku.
Don't be put off by its appearance! The best shoyu poke on the island is made at the deli here. Highly recommended!!
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Kahuku Superette
56-505 Kamehameha HwyDon't be put off by its appearance! The best shoyu poke on the island is made at the deli here. Highly recommended!!
An infamous North Shore staple. Sugary cold snack worth trying at least once.
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Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyAn infamous North Shore staple. Sugary cold snack worth trying at least once.
Across from Matsumoto's, the healthy alternative. Delicious acai bowls.
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Haleʻiwa Bowls
66-030 Kamehameha HwyAcross from Matsumoto's, the healthy alternative. Delicious acai bowls.
Spaghettini
66-200 Kamehameha HwyPretty decent New York style pizza
Ginger And Smoke Food Truck
New food truck, pretty good sandwiches and smoked meats.
There are a few good food trucks in this center for you to enjoy. Many are also open for dinner.
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Sharks Cove Grill
59-712 Kamehameha HighwayThere are a few good food trucks in this center for you to enjoy. Many are also open for dinner.
Great local-style burgers and they have a nice tiki bar as well.
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Teddy's Bigger Burgers
134 Kapahulu AveGreat local-style burgers and they have a nice tiki bar as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Uncrowded beautiful crescent bay with no surf. The walk in is special as well, with giant banyan trees. Great for kids.
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Kawela Bay
Uncrowded beautiful crescent bay with no surf. The walk in is special as well, with giant banyan trees. Great for kids.
Shopping
Shopping but also you can rent SUP boards and paddle up the Kaukonahua River and inside Kaiaka Bay.
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Surf N Sea
62-595 Kamehameha HwyShopping but also you can rent SUP boards and paddle up the Kaukonahua River and inside Kaiaka Bay.
Everything Else
Golf, restaurants, and resort. They also offer horseback rides on the beach. There is a beautiful uncrowded beach here that is hard to explain, other than once you get in, just keep turning right :)
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Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyGolf, restaurants, and resort. They also offer horseback rides on the beach. There is a beautiful uncrowded beach here that is hard to explain, other than once you get in, just keep turning right :)
Kahuku Golf Course
56- 701 Kamehameha HwyPublic course with ocean views from every hole.
Thursday afternoon Farmer's Markets. Also there is a high-end restaurant open for dinner called the Proud Peacock.
There is also a nature walk to a waterfall which I can't really recommend..
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Waimea Valley
59-864 Kamehameha HwyThursday afternoon Farmer's Markets. Also there is a high-end restaurant open for dinner called the Proud Peacock.
There is also a nature walk to a waterfall which I can't really recommend..
Great butcher where you can find local grassfed beef, Molokai axis venison, and local fresh caught fish- I recommend Opah on the grill if they have it!
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VJs Butcher Block
66-470 Kamehameha HwyGreat butcher where you can find local grassfed beef, Molokai axis venison, and local fresh caught fish- I recommend Opah on the grill if they have it!
Yoga studio in Haleiwa. Please see http://www.noelanistudios.com/online-class-schedule for schedule
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Noelani Hawaii
4635 Huelo StYoga studio in Haleiwa. Please see http://www.noelanistudios.com/online-class-schedule for schedule
Arts & Culture
I have to admit I have never been here but it is a very popular tourist destination with luaus and cultural attractions!
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Polylnesian cutlural center
I have to admit I have never been here but it is a very popular tourist destination with luaus and cultural attractions!
Seasonal Polo matches every Sunday right on the beach. Community tends to get pretty involved!
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Hawaii Polo Club
68-411 Farrington HwySeasonal Polo matches every Sunday right on the beach. Community tends to get pretty involved!
Essentials
This is your primary stop for groceries, there's also a Coffee Bean for morning coffee
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Foodland Pūpūkea
59-720 Kamehameha HwyThis is your primary stop for groceries, there's also a Coffee Bean for morning coffee
On the way from the airport, it's an easy stop to stock up for your stay, otherwise it's about 30 minutes drive from the house
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Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyOn the way from the airport, it's an easy stop to stock up for your stay, otherwise it's about 30 minutes drive from the house
Unfortunately our nearest Whole Foods. If you go, I recommend Opah from the fish section. It's a local fish that is absolutely delicious off the grill.
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdUnfortunately our nearest Whole Foods. If you go, I recommend Opah from the fish section. It's a local fish that is absolutely delicious off the grill.
Natural foods grocery in Haleiwa next to Beet Box Cafe
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Celestial Natural Foods
66-443 Kamehameha HwyNatural foods grocery in Haleiwa next to Beet Box Cafe