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Haleiwa (`Ha-lay-eeeva) is on the North Shore of Oahu.

[edit] Get in

From Schofield hola senorBarracks Area: There is a sign on Highway 99 indicating where to turn to reach Haleiwa.

From Waimea Bay: There is a sign on Highway 83 indicating where to turn to reach Haleiwa.

From Honolulu or Waikiki: Catch the Number 52 bus at Ala Moana Shopping Center, or the Number 55 "Kaneohe/Circle Island" and get off in Haleiwa to stretch your legs. Help the planet, help reduce Oahu congestion and don't rent a car, catch the bus. You'll save money and meet real people who really live here.

Hale'iwa is 32 miles from Ala Moana, 22 miles from Pearl City, 9 miles from Schofield.

From Hale'iwa it is 13.5 miles to Turtle Bay Hilton, 16 miles to Kahuku, 17 miles to Malaikahana and 19 miles to Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie.

[edit] Get around

You can drive through town but the best way is to park the car and walk.

[edit][add listing] See

• Waimea Valley - Stunning botanical gardens and waterfall. 1 km stroll to waterfalls, reasonable prices for admission and lunch. Thursday and Sunday at 2 p.m., the Native Plant Tour is offered. Also look for Full Moon Walks and Historic Hawaii Living Tours.

[edit][add listing] Do

Haleiwa Art Festival held each July is a treat.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• North Shore Chocolate Factory, 66-470 Kam Hwy, 637-3000. Handmade chocolates without preservatives. Large truffles, $2.50. Be sure to say hi to Jigs, the resident watchdog. JulieAnn and Dave can provide advice on local eats and activities.

• Rainbow Bridge Gift Shop, 62-620 Kam Hwy, 637-7770. Located just across Rainbow Bridge and across the street from the Chevron Station. Beach towels, snorkel equipment, surf boards are just a few of the items for sale or rent here. Handmade Ukuleles can be found here. You might be lucky and find Pettra in the store. If so, Pettra sometimes plays a Ukulele and sings--a real treat.

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• Grass Skirt, 66-214 Kam Hwy, 637-4852. Open till 6PM. Popular with the locals. Excellent food for the price. Three types of fish steak dinners, Ahi, Mahi, or Ono, with rice and side salad with locally grown greens, $8.95. Sandwiches also available. Take-out is available.

• Matsumoto's Shave Ice, 66-087 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa (808) 637-4827.[1] The best place to get a shave ice on the north shore. For a different twist on this local favorite, try it with ice cream, azuki bean or both. Also a great place to pick up crack seed(preserved fruit candy), souvenirs and a signature t-shirt as well.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Shave Ice is wonderful. Try Aoki's.

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Get out

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