Pupukea Travel Guide

Haleiwa

Just beautiful!
Just beautiful!
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Beautiful backdrop for a North Shore wedding

Popular places to visit

Day after the big "Eddie" Surf Competition, the waves are still epic!

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.

Banzai Pipeline
Sunset Beach showing tropical scenes, a beach and landscape views

Sunset Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Sunset Beach
Waimea Bay featuring landscape views and waves

Waimea Bay

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

Waimea Bay
Pupukea Beach Park which includes swimming, landscape views and a sandy beach

Pupukea Beach Park

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

Pupukea Beach Park
Not a day to let the kiddies swim

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.

Waimea Bay Beach Park
Day after the big "Eddie" Surf Competition, the waves are still epic!

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.

Ehukai Beach

Things to do

Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour

Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour

฿3,964
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour
North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More

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

฿2,359
per adult
North Shore Farm: Anahulu River, Kayak-Sup, Turtles, Lunch & More
Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Town

Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Town

฿1,730
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Town
Hawaii Shark Encounters

Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

฿3,146
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore
Mini ATVs and Farm Animal Experience

Mini ATVs and Farm Animal Experience

฿3,261
per child
Mini ATVs and Farm Animal Experience
Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets with Show

Polynesian Cultural Center Gateway Buffet Package

฿3,671
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Polynesian Cultural Center Gateway Buffet Package
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Top hotels in Pupukea

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

5 out of 5
57-091 Kamehameha Highway Kahuku HI
The price is ฿27,891 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
฿27,891
฿35,026 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kahuku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Everything. Food was okay though.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore

3 out of 5
55-400 Kamehameha Highway Laie HI
The price is ฿10,347 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
฿10,347
฿12,284 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Laie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
Everything was great. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
Paradise Bay Resort

Paradise Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
47-039 Lihikai Drive Kaneohe HI
Stay at this hotel in Kaneohe. Enjoy a marina, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great staff. Helpful staff. Only downside lots of stairs and tight parking spaces.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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Paradise Bay Resort
Oceanfront Vacation Villas at Turtle Bay

Oceanfront Vacation Villas at Turtle Bay

4.5 out of 5
57-020 Kuilima Drive Kahuku HI
The price is ฿25,496 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿25,496
฿36,472 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury villa in Kahuku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Turtle Bay Beach and Turtle Bay Faizo Course ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
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

Oceanfront Vacation Villas at Turtle Bay
Luxury Oceanview Punaluu Condo

Luxury Oceanview Punaluu Condo

4 out of 5
53-567 Kamehameha Hwy Hauula HI
Stay at this beach condo in Hauula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Polynesian Cultural Center and Kaluanui Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
The condo was clean.. minus a bug issue.. but it wasnt horrible... and they were responsive on getting it treated as soon as possible. View and atmosphere was amazing. Would go back.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Luxury Oceanview Punaluu Condo
Hawaiian Princess at Makaha Beach

Hawaiian Princess at Makaha Beach

3.5 out of 5
84-1021 Lahilahi St Waianae HI
Stay at this beach condo in Waianae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Papaoneone Beach and Aki's Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
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

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Hawaiian Princess at Makaha Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Pupukea

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Kapaeloa

While visiting Kapaeloa, you might make a stop by sights like Laniakea Beach and Waimea Bay Beach Park.

Kapaeloa
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Old Town

When in Old Town, you can plan a visit to Haleiwa Alii Beach and Laniakea Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Old Town

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