A great destination, particularly for water sport lovers, Haleiwa Town
has much to offer. It can be reached in under an hour's drive from
Honolulu International Airport and Waikiki. It is located on the north
shores of Oahu island. The town grew out of the inspiration of business
man, Benjamin J Dillingham, who about a century ago opened a lodge in
the middle of nowhere and named it Haleiwa meaning " House of Iwa"
His
plan which involved placing railway tracks for transportation of
products from his sugar plantation was to capitalize on his investment
with a hotel where visitors would come to spend quality time and enjoy the nearby beach. Residents and visitors rode the train for years as
the town grew, it adopted the name Haleiwa.
The old plantation
town continues to welcome visitors from all over the world, even though
the hotel is no longer. In 1984, it was designated as an historic, cultural, and scenic district.
The
town provides a laid back environment, with shops, restaurants,
galleries, and the perfect ambiance for spending quality time, taking advantage of the beach nearby and enjoying various water sports, or having an exciting and wonderful experience at Oahu north shores. The town offers various attractions and many different types of activities such as: Golf, gliding, hiking/biking, kayaking, skydiving, horseback riding, surfing and much more.
You will also be able to dine in some great restaurants offering fantastic Hawaiian cuisine, have the opportunity to learn the history and culture of the region from the Polynesian Cultural Center, visit places of interest such as Waimea Valey. Haleiwa town has lots on offer for enjoying Hawaii and the Pacific.