Location: Haleiwa
Top Things to do in Haleiwa
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Haleiwa, Hawaii (HI)
Haleʻiwa is a North Shore community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Waialua District of the island of Oʻahu, City and County of Honolulu. Haleʻiwa is located on Waialua Bay, the mouth of Anahulu Stream (also known as Anahulu River). A small boat harbor is located here, and the shore of the bay is surrounded by Haleʻiwa Beach Park (north side) and Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park (south side). Further west from the center of town is Kaiaka State Recreation Area on Kiaka Point beside Kaiaka Bay. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 3,970. It is the largest commercial center on the North Shore of the island. Its old plantation town character is preserved in many of the buildings, making this a popular destination for tourists and residents alike, visiting surfing and diving sites along the north shore.
Restaurants in Haleiwa
1. Pupukea Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
This location is great for children to swim.
Reviewed By 896ricn
Pupukea tide pools to the left, Shark's Cove to the right. Pools are not deep, mostly walkable - but bring water shoes. Shallow, and barefoot can hurt. Can be hard to maneuver in Snorkel gear. Saw the prettiest little Snowflake eel here, about 18 inches, lots of endemic fish. Really a great spot for kids and little ones. Shark's Cove is to the right of the restrooms. Better depth here and therefore better to Snorkel, or dive. Fish were incredibly abundant: some massive schools of 500 (or so), Green Sea Turtles, eel, and a nice array of Parrot Fish. Visibility to about 60 feet. Visited Thanksgiving week and were told to select a day with little to no surf, as it can make swimming difficult, reduce visibility and possibility cause injury. Picked the right day apparently as it was absolutely fantastic... One of the best I've experienced in the Islands. Notes: go early to get a decent parking spot. The small lot fills up early, by 10am or so. Across the street are several eateries, and a market just next door.
2. Waimea Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
A popular surfing area located on the North Shore of Oahu.
Reviewed By amysun2016 - Fairfield, United States
Waimea valley is beautiful. The big is big and is on the 7 miles miracle, north shore in general is very nice in the winter with big waves and you can watch surfers.
3. Waimea Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,434 reviews
Experience Hawaiʻiʻs Living Culture in Waimea Valley, deeply rooted in authentic Hawaiian History, Culture, Spirituality and Tradition. Waimea Valley is a world apart from Waikiki, be in the quiet of nature, beautiful flowers, rare plants, cultural sites and a beautiful waterfall for swimming.
4. Ke Ala Pupukea Bike Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Sunset Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 903 reviews
Reviewed By travelcentric103 - Los Angeles, United States
Sunset Beach is stunning and beautiful Spend a moment watching the surfers and drive on 5 minutes to Pipeline - all the beaches on the North shore well worth seeing
6. Laniakea Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,208 reviews
Reviewed By debregehr
We drove to this beach to see turtles that usually arrive around 11 am. The first time we went it was very cool temperatures and rain - there were two people watching for the turtles but told us most likely they would not come to shore due to the tempertures. We returned the next day and were not disappointed. Laniakea Beach has a small parking area which has you crossing a very busy road I would highly recommend going early and being patient if you want to see turtles.
7. Haleiwa Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 512 reviews
Reviewed By TWalsh82754
If you like to surf or body surf this is the place. This beach is we’re the Vans Triple Crown of surfing event is held in mid November. The waves and u see current are not for the faint of heart!
8. Sunset Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Sunset Ranch is an exclusive 30 acre private estate on the North Shore of Oahu with ocean and mountain views.
9. Kaiaka Bay Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By vegates - Honolulu, United States
On a recent North Shore excursion with friends from out of town, they wanted to see the big waves and maybe take a dip. A wandering spirit kicked in, and I thought we should check out some new parks and beaches along the way. One of our favorites was Kaiaka Bay Beach Park. Located close to Hale'iwa town, it's easy to get to and with considerably more parking and less people than Ali'i Beach just down the road. Park access is a big loop of a road, with sprawling fields offering plenty of running room for our four-footed companions, as well as shade trees sprinkled around. They have somewhat clean restrooms, foot washing stations and amazing views of the Waianae Mountains, and up the North Shore. The beach is beautiful, but has lots of coral and rocks. The sand is clean. At the time of the year of this writing, the waves are too intense to swim, so the beaches were closed. If you're tired of too many people closer to town, check this park out!
10. Haleiwa Alii Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By K2Y2 - Calgary, Canada
We drove up here 3 times to watch the surfers. Lucked out on Monday as several of the Pros competing in the Hawaiian PRO (starts Friday) were out! Brought our snorkel gear but a local suggested we didn’t as the water in the next bay was quite murky and had a lot of debris washed down from the rivers. We decided to watch the surfers instead! Got to the parking lot early (8:30am) and people we’re starting to park along the street. It will be busy with the Hawaiian Pro on but well worth the drive!
