Planning a visit to the North Shore?
Find guides to beaches, things to do, restaurants, places to stay, and helpful travel tips for your visit to Haleiwa Town and Oahu's North Shore. We're longtime North Shore residents sharing firsthand knowledge and the kind of advice we'd give friends visiting this part of Oahu.
Meet Haleiwa & the North Shore
Haleiwa is a historic surf town on Oahu's North Shore, where you'll find most of the area's restaurants and shops. It's a great place to start exploring, but there's much more to see beyond town. The coastline stretches up the coast, with famous beaches, surf spots, and lots of places worth visiting.
Get to know the area
Plan a day trip to the North Shore
Best of Haleiwa Town ☀️
Check out the shops, restaurants, and beaches in Haleiwa Town:
Things to Do on the North Shore
Whether you're spending time in Haleiwa or exploring more of the North Shore, there's plenty to see and do. We've put together guides to help you find activities and places to visit in both areas.
Places to stay
Find out where to stay on the North Shore of Oahu and Haleiwa, from hotels and resorts to short-term vacation rentals and other accommodations.
We put together a complete list of all the options available so planning your trip gets easier, and you're sure to find something that suits both your budget and preferences.
Surfing the North Shore of Oahu 🏄🏻♀️
Wondering when to come, where to surf, and how it all works on the North Shore? This guide covers what you need to know - whether you're planning a surf trip or want to watch it all go down from the beach.
What's Happening on the North Shore
Updated November 2026
North Shore Surf Competitions (2026 - 2027)
Here's the updated schedule for the professional surf competitions happening this year on Oahu's North Shore during the 2026-2027 surf season.
Whales are Back on Oahu
Whale watching season is here, and the North Shore is one of the best places to see them. I've put together a guide with the best beaches to spot whales from shore and my favorite tours if you want to get up close.
North Shore Farmers Market Schedule 🥦
Want to check out the farmers markets in Haleiwa and on the North Shore? Here are their locations, hours, vendors, and other places to shop for fresh, local produce, arts, and crafts.
Haleiwa History
Haleiwa Then & Now
Learn the history of Haleiwa Town from its humble beginnings as a sugarcane plantation village in the 1800s to becoming a renowned surfing mecca and thriving tourist destination today. We've included a ton of really cool historical photos!
Who we are
Aloha! We're Adriana and Chuck. We've lived on Oahu's North Shore for nearly 30 years, and we're out and about in Haleiwa and around the North Shore every day. We started HaleiwaTown.com back in 2004 to share the places we love, the things we've learned, and what we think visitors should know before coming here. All the photos on this site are our own, taken as we go about our daily lives on the North Shore.
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Latest posts
Check out our latest travel guides so you can plan the best trip to Oahu's North Shore:
