Pupukea 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.

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

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.

Ehukai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ehukai Beach during your trip to Haleiwa? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do

Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour

Polynesian Cultural Center, HA - Breath of Life Show

North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More

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

Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore
Top hotels in Pupukea

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
Really happy with our stay, although found some of the staff in the sunset bar to be a little rude and unhelpful. I also had to call housekeeping regularly to come and clean the room as this was done. The pools said they were heated and they were still cold, which was disappointing given it was their ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
Great Service!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Paradise Bay Resort
The room was clean. The mop board in the bathroom needs cleaned. The ironing board was very dirty. Needs a goid scrubbing.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Oceanfront Vacation Villas at Turtle Bay
As usual one of the best places to stay at on the Northshore. The quiet, pool and experience is the best. My ohana enjoyed our stay. Mahalos.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Hawaiian Princess at Makaha Beach
Condo worked out great. Great location right on the beach, clean and well stocked. On-site management (Kim) was very responsive whenever we had questions. The homeless camps in the area were a bit of a downer but all n all a great stay.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Luxury Oceanview Punaluu Condo
Room was solid but a little tight for 4 people. We had everything we needed and didn't stay in the room much so the size didn't matter as much. Easy access to a pretty nice beach and great balcony view to watch the sunrise. Only real downside was road noise which started very early.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026








