Pupukea
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 vacation is part of your travel plans, Banzai Pipeline might be the perfect place to seek out 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 carefree 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
Waimea Waterfall Hike & Swim w/Dole Plantation (Breakfast/Lunch included)
Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore
North Shore Haleiwa & Dole Plantation Tour - 6.5 hour Deluxe Experience
Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.
Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Town
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 Jan 10, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
Great Service!
Reviewed on Jan 8, 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 Jan 10, 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 Oct 22, 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 Dec 29, 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 Jan 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pupukea
Kapaeloa
While visiting Kapaeloa, you might make a stop by sights like Laniakea Beach and Waimea Bay Beach Park.
Old Town
While Old Town might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Haleiwa Alii Beach and Laniakea Beach.
