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Haleiwa rentals, located on Oahu's North Shore, are situated in a fantastic location and have the best qualities of an island vacation�"accessibility to sights and conveniences plus avoidance of tourist crowds. A stay in our
Haleiwa vacation rentals means a stay in the heart of a charming and offbeat area, where the world's best surfers come to win and showcase their talents and where plantation history lives alongside the North Shore town.
Things To Do
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Haleiwa beach rentals offer promising and outstanding days at the beach for those enjoying sunning, surfing, or more. Sunset Beach's grand, foamy waves provide plenty of excitement and risk. Swimming, surfing, snorkeling, and body boarding are activities at this beach. Ehukai Beach (also known as Banzai Pipeline, named for the tubular waves) is another of North Shore's swimming and surfing beaches, plus the site of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, the world's top surfing competition. Turtles have created their own sanctuary at Laniakea beach, where visitors can see these creatures (it is best to keep a safe distance to avoid disturbing the honu, Hawaiian green sea turtle) in a peaceful setting. Waimea Bay Beach Park is the classic island vacation beach, with gorgeous sunsets, spots for whale watching, wide views of the ocean, great snorkeling, grassy picnic areas, and of course unreal waves for surfing. Haleiwa Beach completes the circle of surfing extravaganza and is somewhat of a multi-tasking beach. Beyond the sand are basketball and volleyball courts, a playground and places for festivals. Shopping, dining, and sightseeing are all within walking distance in historic Haleiwa.
Dole Plantation and the Polynesian Cultural Center are also significant sights while staying on the North Shore. Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau, the largest heiau (temple) on Oahu and the old Kahuku Sugar Mill are notable sites to explore, plus the Anahulu Bridge (Rainbow Bridge). Haleiwa was designated a State Historic, Cultural and Scenic District, with 34 historic buildings featuring architecture reflective of the sugar plantations of the past.
Eat and Shop
Shrimp trucks to shave ice are island fare that visitors must experience. The Haleiwa Farmers Market is another fun excursion for both eating and shopping, with taro, papaya, sea asparagus, and tons more to eat on-site and take home. Haleiwa is an ideal location for restaurants of just about every cuisine imaginable.
Surf shops, island art galleries, and locally crafted items are all part of the shopping scene in Haleiwa. Oahu is home to many shopping centers so outlet shopping, open air markets, and upscale stores are all within a reasonable drive from the North Shore.
Getting Around
Renting a car is best while staying in Haleiwa. Bus service is available, and certainly scenic, but will naturally take longer.
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