Old Town Travel Guide
Haleiwa
Popular places to visit

Sunset Beach
Go to this beach early to watch some of the wildest surfing on O’ahu and stay late for some of the island’s most beautiful sunsets.

Waimea Bay
Enjoy the roar of crashing waves, soft sands stretching alongside the blue ocean and lush tropical Hawaiian interior, all in one location.

Banzai Pipeline
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Banzai Pipeline might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Haleiwa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Sharks Cove
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sharks Cove during your travels in Haleiwa? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Waimea Bay Beach Park
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Waimea Bay Beach Park during your travels in Haleiwa? Discover the area's sunsets and seek out the surfing spots.

Pupukea Beach Park
One of the best snorkeling spots in O’ahu is a cove nestled between famous North Shore surfing beaches.
Things to do

Shark Cage Diving with Hawaii's Original Shark Tour

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

North Shore Haleiwa & Dole Plantation Tour - 6.5 hour Deluxe Experience

Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Full Day Tour

Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore

Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees
Top hotels in Old Town

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
The whole experience was great. The staff are so friendly. Definitely will stay here again.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina
All the staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Small thoughtful touches were appreciated. Staff did an excellent job.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Oahu Kapolei
Room was good, staff was great, breakfast is a great value! Pay to park off street, very dissapointing!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
The hotel might be next door to the Polynesian Cultural Centre and have a beautiful pool area but due to it being in a dry town where there is no alcohol served or even sold in shops the dining venues everywhere are essentially fast food. What the hotel calls The Bistro is a cafe serving Starbucks ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Oahu/Kapolei
Once again we had a great stay! Room was clean and spacious, staff was accommodating and professional, amenities were plentiful!! Looking forward to next years visit!!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026



