Haleiwa Photos
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Haleiwa, Oahu
Haleiwa (see more photos) is located on the North Shore of Oahu, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Honolulu. The little town was built by Rev. and Mrs. John Emerson in 1832. In 1898, businessman Benjamin Dillingham opened a hotel here and named it Haleiwa. With the building of the hotel and the Oahu Railroad, the town began to grow and flourish.
Today, Haleiwa is the largest town and commercial center on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, with a population of 2,225 as of the 2000 census. It features an old plantation town atmosphere and a popular destination for tourists and residents alike. Here you can find unconventional and unique shops, art galleries and surf stores, such as the North Shore Art Gallery featuring paintings of master seascape artist Walfrido. Also, there's the Haleiwa Surf Museum and Strong Current shop where you can buy surfboards designed by North Shore surf legends Mike Diffenderfer and Dick Brewer.
If you like ice cream, you have to try the famous Hawaiian shave ice. The two local stores Matsumoto's and Aoki's sell this delicious treat, and often times there are many people standing in line – that's how good it is. Located on Waialua Bay, there is a small boat harbor in Haleiwa, and the bay's shore is lined by Haleiwa Beach Park and Haleiwa Alii Beach Park.
Haleiwa Overview
- Largest town and commercial center on the North Shore of Oahu
- Old plantation town atmosphere with unique shops, art galleries and restaurants
- Try famous Hawaiian shave ice
- Population: 2,225 (2000 Census)
- Zip code: 96712
Location: Take H1 west bound to H2 north. Get off at exit 5 (Wahiawa). Drive through Wahiawa and continue straight on Kamehameha Highway. When you see a sign for Haleiwa turn left
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