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.

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.

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

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

Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa

Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Full Day Tour

Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle/ Kayak Water Experience

Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Top hotels in Pupukea

Turtle Bay One Bedroom

North Shore Garden Hideaway Apartment, No Steps
Host is accommodating to all requests. It is a very spacious apartment, it has everything you need from cooking to laundry, close to sharks cove and Polynesian culture center. Great stay, will definitely return next time we visit north shore. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

"Waimea Vista" | Oceanfront, Walkable to Beaches

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
The resort was beautifully maintained, the location was great. The room was nicely appointed and comfortable. Definitely will go back.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
We loved our stay here! Would definitely return and recommend to other families.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Paradise Bay Resort
Great outside space and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

