Guidebook for Haleiwa
Food Scene
They have nice breakfast sandwichs, plate lunches, and have isle wide famous pie, the local fav is the chocolate haupia (coconut flavor) pie.
183 locals recommend
Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyThey have nice breakfast sandwichs, plate lunches, and have isle wide famous pie, the local fav is the chocolate haupia (coconut flavor) pie.
Sharks Cove Grill
59-712 Kamehameha HighwayGreat food truck, Breaksfast is the best.
Pupukea Grill
59-680 Kamehameha HwyThe best poke bowls, and everything else is delicious.
My favorite, a bit more expensive ($18-$30 entrees), but well worth it. Fresh fish is right off the boat and great pupus (appetizers), at Turtle bay resort, so go watch the Sunset at the pool bar with a mai tai and afterwards enjoy a lovely dinner at Lei Lei's.
106 locals recommend
Lei Lei's Bar & Grill
57-049 Kuilima DrMy favorite, a bit more expensive ($18-$30 entrees), but well worth it. Fresh fish is right off the boat and great pupus (appetizers), at Turtle bay resort, so go watch the Sunset at the pool bar with a mai tai and afterwards enjoy a lovely dinner at Lei Lei's.
The Beet Box Cafe
66-437 Kamehameha HwyGreat for vegans and vegetarians.
Banzai Bowls Sunset Beach
59-186 Kamehameha HwyGreat for acai bowls.
A Local Fav, on the harbor, also newly renovated, nice bar to watch football. Great Happy Hour. Fresh Fish and excellent pupus (appetizers). My son works there, so if ask for "CJ".
181 locals recommend
Haleiwa Joe's
66-011 Kamehameha HwyA Local Fav, on the harbor, also newly renovated, nice bar to watch football. Great Happy Hour. Fresh Fish and excellent pupus (appetizers). My son works there, so if ask for "CJ".
Germaine's Luau
91-119 Olai StIf you wanna go to a Luau, this one is fun!
Kahuku Farms
56-800 Kamehameha HwyCute place, outdoors. Great paninis and smoothies.
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha HwyFamous shrimp truck, good but touristy.
Great croissants, try there "puffys".
There is a korean market next door that has amazing kimchi, bentos, fried chicken and special prices on beer.
17 locals recommend
Paalaa Kai Bakery
66-945 Kaukonahua RdGreat croissants, try there "puffys".
There is a korean market next door that has amazing kimchi, bentos, fried chicken and special prices on beer.
Don't be intimidated by the line, it goes fast. The best 'Shaved Ice" on the North Shore, the small is big, add ice cream if you want to go overboard.
104 locals recommend
Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyDon't be intimidated by the line, it goes fast. The best 'Shaved Ice" on the North Shore, the small is big, add ice cream if you want to go overboard.
Good sushi, ambiance is nice, you can sit on the floor or they also have table sitting, sometimes they show some cool surfing videos.
72 locals recommend
Banzai Sushi Bar
66-246 Kamehameha HwyGood sushi, ambiance is nice, you can sit on the floor or they also have table sitting, sometimes they show some cool surfing videos.
Fun place, they have live music sometimes on Friday and Saturday nights, call to verify. It's mostly frequented by Hawaii resident folks, but welcoming to all.
30 locals recommend
Jerry's Pizza Mill
67-292 Goodale AveFun place, they have live music sometimes on Friday and Saturday nights, call to verify. It's mostly frequented by Hawaii resident folks, but welcoming to all.
This is my go to for breakfast. The place has been in Haleiwa town forever. Great omelette, pancakes, breakfast burritos and yummy waffles.
47 locals recommend
Cafe Haleiwa
66-460 Kamehameha HwyThis is my go to for breakfast. The place has been in Haleiwa town forever. Great omelette, pancakes, breakfast burritos and yummy waffles.
Good chips and salsa, margaritas and fish tacos if you need to get your fix.
66 locals recommend
Cholo's Homestyle Mexican
66-250 Kamehameha HwyGood chips and salsa, margaritas and fish tacos if you need to get your fix.
Teddy's Bigger Burgers
134 Kapahulu AveGood burgers, on weekends they have live music.
Kua Aina Sandwich Shop
4480 Kapolei PkwyLocal fav, tasty burgers.
If you want fresh fish for a good price, this is the place! They offer plate lunches (got to get the Ahi Katsu), poke and other fresh fish to take home to prepare. Yummy.
15 locals recommend
Ken's Fresh Fish
55-730 Kamehameha HwyIf you want fresh fish for a good price, this is the place! They offer plate lunches (got to get the Ahi Katsu), poke and other fresh fish to take home to prepare. Yummy.
Mayas Tapas & Wine
66-250 Kamehameha HwyNew spot, seating outside. Good food.
Poke for the People
66-528 Kamehameha HighwayExcellent poke bowls.
Storto's Deli & Sandwich Shop
66-215 Kamehameha HwyBest sandwiches.
Panda's Thai Food Truck
59-158 Kamehameha HwyLocated towards Sunset beach on the Kam Hwy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful place to watch the sunset, you have to go to the "pool bar" and have a mai tai (one is all you need}. There is live music most nites.
When the waves are big and you want to get wet, there is a safe beach in front of 'Roys" restaurant on the right side of the hotel.
175 locals recommend
Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyBeautiful place to watch the sunset, you have to go to the "pool bar" and have a mai tai (one is all you need}. There is live music most nites.
When the waves are big and you want to get wet, there is a safe beach in front of 'Roys" restaurant on the right side of the hotel.
Great small venue, check there website or call the hotel to see what's going on. This is at the Turtle Bay Resort.
92 locals recommend
Surfer, The Bar
57-091 Kamehameha HwyGreat small venue, check there website or call the hotel to see what's going on. This is at the Turtle Bay Resort.
Entertainment & Activities
There night show is entertaining. The food is average.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
There night show is entertaining. The food is average.
other yoga options: Sunset Beach Recreations Center
Also at Waimea Bay inside the Pavillon there are Yoga classes Mon, Weds, Fri 730AM-830 AM
8 locals recommend
North Shore Yoga Co-Op
67-174 Farrington Hwyother yoga options: Sunset Beach Recreations Center
Also at Waimea Bay inside the Pavillon there are Yoga classes Mon, Weds, Fri 730AM-830 AM
Parks & Nature
Beautiful shaded hike, take about one hour to get up to the top. You'll find a picnic table at the top to have a snack.
The "Pill box" is at Sunset Beach Elementary School, when you go into the parking lot you'll see a sign on the right hand side at the trailhead. 10 minute bike ride from where you are staying.
23 locals recommend
Kealia Trail
Farrington HighwayBeautiful shaded hike, take about one hour to get up to the top. You'll find a picnic table at the top to have a snack.
The "Pill box" is at Sunset Beach Elementary School, when you go into the parking lot you'll see a sign on the right hand side at the trailhead. 10 minute bike ride from where you are staying.
In the summer you can jump off the rock, in the winter you can check out the "Big Waves".
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
In the summer you can jump off the rock, in the winter you can check out the "Big Waves".
Easy walk up to see the Waterfalls.
On Thursdays from 2PM- 6PM, don't miss the "Farmers Market", food, drinks, music
145 locals recommend
Waimea Falls
Easy walk up to see the Waterfalls.
On Thursdays from 2PM- 6PM, don't miss the "Farmers Market", food, drinks, music
A small but beautiful trail, park on the side of the road, near the fruit stand. Look for the incredible banyon tree to your left side. There is a walking trail that will take you to the resort.
32 locals recommend
Kawela Bay
A small but beautiful trail, park on the side of the road, near the fruit stand. Look for the incredible banyon tree to your left side. There is a walking trail that will take you to the resort.
This is OUR beach. Walk across the street and you will see the beach access to your left. NOT for swimming when the waves are big. The sunset is great on the lanai, but for a change do walk down and watch the Sunset on the beach with a beverage of your choice. If you are an early bird, wake up with the sunrise and be the first foot prints on the sand. That's the best time for shell picking.
Log Cabins
59-481 Ke Waena RdThis is OUR beach. Walk across the street and you will see the beach access to your left. NOT for swimming when the waves are big. The sunset is great on the lanai, but for a change do walk down and watch the Sunset on the beach with a beverage of your choice. If you are an early bird, wake up with the sunrise and be the first foot prints on the sand. That's the best time for shell picking.
Diamond Head
Go early so you can get a spot in the parking lot.
Best place to snorkel in the winter time when the wave are too big to snorkel on the North Shore. Lots of fishys. Get there early to get parking. My new masks at the guesthouse are very easy and comfortable to use.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayBest place to snorkel in the winter time when the wave are too big to snorkel on the North Shore. Lots of fishys. Get there early to get parking. My new masks at the guesthouse are very easy and comfortable to use.
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadVery steep, good work out, very amazing at the top.
Sharks Cove
Great place to snorkel, usually spring time and summers.
Nice beach to get in the water when the waves aren't too too big, biking distance from the guest house, just pass foodland. Also great place to snorkel when it's flat.
46 locals recommend
Three Tables Beach
Nice beach to get in the water when the waves aren't too too big, biking distance from the guest house, just pass foodland. Also great place to snorkel when it's flat.
Not too far away, head towards Sunset Beach Elementary School (across the street from Pipeline), go into the parking lot and the trailhead is on the left hand side. Trail is well marked, however there is a 2nd pillbox after you see the 1st one that has a slightly better view which is about another 10 minute walk. Just continue on and stay to the left, you'll see a sign the says, "don't trespass", keep on going (lol) and you will be there in a few. Have fun!
Pillbox
59-178 Kamehameha HwyNot too far away, head towards Sunset Beach Elementary School (across the street from Pipeline), go into the parking lot and the trailhead is on the left hand side. Trail is well marked, however there is a 2nd pillbox after you see the 1st one that has a slightly better view which is about another 10 minute walk. Just continue on and stay to the left, you'll see a sign the says, "don't trespass", keep on going (lol) and you will be there in a few. Have fun!
Shopping
This is the closest market. If you want to get supplies before you get to the North Shore from the airport, there are a lot more reasonable places to shop along the way. Walmart, Target, Costco, Safeway etc, but Foodland is convenient.
136 locals recommend
Foodland Pūpūkea
59-720 Kamehameha HwyThis is the closest market. If you want to get supplies before you get to the North Shore from the airport, there are a lot more reasonable places to shop along the way. Walmart, Target, Costco, Safeway etc, but Foodland is convenient.
Great place for souvenirs, I believe it starts in the morning on Weds and Sats, just google it to get more info.
130 locals recommend
Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdGreat place for souvenirs, I believe it starts in the morning on Weds and Sats, just google it to get more info.
Old Sugar Mill Brand Waialua Coffee
67-106 Kealohanui StThey have a mini coffee tour. Cute shop.
Taka a walk through, "Historic Haleiwa Town", enjoy all the gallery's, shops and eatery's.
273 locals recommend
Haleiwa
Taka a walk through, "Historic Haleiwa Town", enjoy all the gallery's, shops and eatery's.
Local Farmer Markets:
Thursdays in Waimea Valley, 2PM-6PM
Saturdays at Sunset Beach Elementry School, 8AM-12PM
Saturdays in Waialua at the Old Sugar Mill, 8AM-12PM (lots of fruits and veggies)
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdLocal Farmer Markets:
Thursdays in Waimea Valley, 2PM-6PM
Saturdays at Sunset Beach Elementry School, 8AM-12PM
Saturdays in Waialua at the Old Sugar Mill, 8AM-12PM (lots of fruits and veggies)
Sightseeing
Go on the website and schedule your visit so you don't have to want in line. Normally it's free, I think it will cost you a few bucks when you book it online. It's worth it.
171 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
1 Arizona Memorial PlGo on the website and schedule your visit so you don't have to want in line. Normally it's free, I think it will cost you a few bucks when you book it online. It's worth it.
Go up Pupukea Road, near Foodland.
As you drive up, make your first right, you'll see a sign that is marked, Heiau (ancient burial ground). Go to the end of the road, you'll see a parking area. There is a small trail with beautiful views or you can just look off the bluff and see Waimea Bay.
If you continue to drive all the way up Pupukea Road, there is a boyscout camp to the left, but lots of hike trailing in the wilderness. Very peaceful and hardly anyone goes up there except me!
Pupukea Road
Pupukea RoadGo up Pupukea Road, near Foodland.
As you drive up, make your first right, you'll see a sign that is marked, Heiau (ancient burial ground). Go to the end of the road, you'll see a parking area. There is a small trail with beautiful views or you can just look off the bluff and see Waimea Bay.
If you continue to drive all the way up Pupukea Road, there is a boyscout camp to the left, but lots of hike trailing in the wilderness. Very peaceful and hardly anyone goes up there except me!