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HaleiwaTown is your trusted travel guide to Haleiwa and the North Shore, helping you plan your trip with all the details, local tips, and hand-picked recommendations you won’t find in the usual guidebooks.
What you'll find on HaleiwaTown
HaleiwaTown is an online travel guide created to help you plan your trip and really get to know Haleiwa and the North Shore of Oahu.
You’ll find new ideas for things to do, places to eat, and new spots to check out, whether it’s your first time visiting or you’re coming back again, traveling with family, friends, or on your own.
We live on the North Shore and know it well. Everything you see here is written from our own experiences, with real recommendations, local tips, and photos we take ourselves.
We’re always updating the site so the information stays current. This place changes often, with new restaurants opening, tours coming and going, and seasonal events popping up, so we do our best to keep it fresh.
There’s a lot of AI-written content out there these days, but we believe it’s more helpful to hear from real people who actually know the area. That’s what you’ll find here.
Expect to find:
- Helpful guides
- Honest travel tips
- Local advice
- Money-saving deals
- And more!
Our vision
We want to be your go-to travel resource, sharing what we know about the North Shore and helping you plan your vacation.
But it’s more than that - we also care about connecting visitors with local businesses and the community.
We’re here to connect with readers, answer your questions, share a local point of view, and be part of your North Shore experience.
Who we are
We’re Adriana and Chuck, a married couple who’ve been living on Oahu’s North Shore for nearly 30 years.
We love surfing, traveling, tropical weather, and the relaxed island vibe - exactly why we chose Haleiwa as our home.
Here’s a bit more about each of us
Adriana
- Founder / Editor-in-Chief
The North Shore of Oahu first won me over at 15, when I came from Brazil to compete in pro bodyboarding at Pipeline. That connection brought me back to stay in 1997.
I went on to study marine science at Hawaii Pacific University and later worked as an oceanographer at UH. During that time, I launched HaleiwaTown.com in 2004, blending my love for the North Shore with a passion for web development. When my food blog, LivingHealthyWithChocolate, took off, both the site and my science career took a backseat for a while.
Now, after over 20 years living on the North Shore and with experience in content marketing, photography, and video production, I’m back running HaleiwaTown.com full-time. I launched the revamped version on March 18, 2024 (finally 😊). I’m excited about what’s ahead and to connect with visitors again.
When I'm not glued to the computer screen or baking, you'll find me with my husband Chuck, bodyboarding, surfing, kitesurfing, or exploring new surf breaks around the world!
Chuck
- Founder / Photographer
Like my wife Adriana, I fell under the spell of surfing and the North Shore back in 1996. Originally from Central Florida, the North Shore has been my home ever since.
Surfing and photography are two of my greatest passions, and I'm the guy behind the lens for all the photos you see on HaleiwaTown.com!
My photography has been featured digitally and in magazines worldwide, and now, through HaleiwaTown.com, I get to share the North Shore's beauty with visitors.
When I'm not snapping photos or helping people find their dream piece of Hawaii real estate (my day job), you'll find me out there with Adriana chasing waves, surfing, kitesurfing, exploring new locations across the globe, or hanging with our pets (dogs and cat).
Why we started HaleiwaTown
We founded HaleiwaTown.com in 2004 with the goal of providing valuable resources to help visitors plan their trips and experience the beauty of this side of the island.
From the beginning, we aimed to make HaleiwaTown.com the go-to guide and trusted resource for those visiting Haleiwa Town and the North Shore of Oahu.
Our mission has always been to give travelers the information they need while supporting the local community, fostering connections with local businesses, and promoting economic growth.
We also wanted to emphasize the importance of conservation practices to help protect the environment and encourage everyone to respect the island’s natural beauty, culture, and customs.
What sets us apart from other travel sites
We’re not a big travel company or AI-generated blog. We live here, surf here, and are out and about in Haleiwa every day. Everything you see on this site is based on real experiences - always current, always personal.
That’s why our travel advice has been valuable to many and featured in the HuffPost, LATimes, Popsugar, CBSNews, Marriott, and other major global publications.
Feedback & Comments
We always appreciate hearing from our readers—whether it’s feedback, questions, or suggestions. Email us at [email protected] and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Start planning your trip
Here are some of our top picks to help you start planning your visit to Haleiwa and the North Shore.
Liz says
Island hopping to North Shore area after a few days in Maui. We (3) ladies would like to stay near Hale'iwa town. We were looking at renting a studio or ???? for 2 nights.....Can you recommend anything for us? Mahalo
Adriana says
Hi Liz, please check out our post about places to stay on the North Shore for all the options and let me know if you have any more questions.
liz says
Thank you very much for your help !!! We greatly appreciate it.
Liz