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.

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.

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 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

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

Polynesian Cultural Center Gateway Buffet Package

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

Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.
Top hotels in Pupukea

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
"Stayed in the bungalow's. Pool area more private but was surprised at the amount of kids. Numerous families with babies in pool in diapers, which is disgusting. Not good in any pool, but this pool is a small body of water. Staff did nothing , said they provide swim pants if the parent asks."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Paradise Bay Resort
"The atmosphere was very nice More representative of what the real Hawaii is like. The staff were all very nice. Pool hot tub snorkel gear paddle boards and kayaks were really nice to have available. Comfortable bed Seating not so comfortable but we didn’t spend much time in the room. The room needs ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
"Stayed for one night wouldn’t let us have a late check out. Who doesn’t allow late check out these days? Annoyed for the amount of money they charge."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Hawaiian Princess at Makaha Beach
"The location and place were perfect, book with them outside of Expedia, it is difficult to communicate with the property through Expedia. The staff are wonderful and helpful, getting check in instructions through Expedia was very difficult"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Oceanfront Vacation Villas at Turtle Bay
"This was a perfect place to stay. You walk out the sliding glass doors and are in paradise. It is a short walk to the beach where you have umbrellas and chairs to use. The snorkeling at the bay was unbeatable. We took a trip to Hanauma Bay to snorkel and saw less than we did snorkeling at the villa’s ..."
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Luxury Oceanview Punaluu Condo
"Don’t bother. From the rude “check-in” to lack of parking to no working air conditioner, this is the furtherest from “Luxury” I’ve seen. We weren’t informed of ongoing construction until move-in day. The outside was sketchy and dirty. The condo itself was very dated and ill-equipped. Upside, The ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

