A remote community on the North Shore of Oahu, our
Waialua vacation rentals seem a million miles away from Honolulu (actually 30 minutes) and is accessible to abundant dining and shopping opportunities in neighboring towns. Remnants of the past are celebrated today in this former sugar mill town. Also consider our 3
Waialua condos.
The television series LOST has found the charm in Waialua, as it has filmed in the community, much to the delight of the show’s fans who seem to enjoy the scavenger hunt-like experience of finding location sites, even post-production.
Things to Do
Nature lovers staying in our
Waialua homes will revel in Ka'ena Point State Park and its raw landscape. Hiking, picnicking, fishing, surfing (expert level) and sunning are activities here, plus whale watching in season (December through March). No facilities are available on the Mokule‘ia side of the trail. Among the viewing highlights are Keawa'ula Bay and the Makua coastline.
Quirky but interesting is the North Shore Surf and Cultural Museum.
It is sites like this one that uncover the story of local lore beyond the beach. See the first snowboard, the first motorized surfboard, and more. The museum is open most afternoons, but it’s a good idea to call first.
Guests of our
Waialua rentals can listen to lively local entertainment at the Waialua Bandstand, free, the first Sunday every month. The Waialua town sugar mill, which closed in 1996 (impressively long-lasting for a mill), has become transformed into a nifty site to explore, shop, and eat. Surfboard companies (order a custom surfboard), woodworking, soap making, and a farmers’ market are all operations housed in the Waialua Sugar Mill.
Eat and Shop
Dining in nearby Haleiwa offers the most options of everything from seafood to mixed plate lunch, casual to elegant. The Waialua Bakery menu includes sandwiches, smoothies, and scones and is next door to the Haleiwa Supermarket. Francis’ Huli Huli Chicken at the Waialua Sugar Mill is available at the Saturday farmers’ market.
The Waialua Sugar Mill shops are the place for locally-crafted items, such as soaps, chocolate, surfboards, coffee, fins, and apparel, to name a few.
Getting Around
Renting a car is best and Haleiwa is the nearest North Shore town.
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Hanauma means “Curved Bay”
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The large, protected bay at Hanauma on the southeast shore of Oahu is one of Hawaii’s most scenic locations. It is also one of the safest snorkeling areas, with lifeguard on duty and the nearshore waters relatively well-protected from the open ocean.