Highway is fringed with colorful surf shops, cool boutiques and laid-back restaurants. Haleiwa also hosts frequent events, like art walks, live entertainment and farmers markets – not to mention local and international surfing contests held right at Haleiwa Alii Beach Park. SURF, SUP AND SUNBATHE Along the “Seven Mile Miracle” between Haleiwa and Turtle Bay Resort are legendary Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay and Banzai Pipeline at Ehukai Beach – all familiar to both amateur and professional board riders. Mellow summer waves make the area better suited for fishing, diving, snorkeling, swimming and beginner surfing. It’s a more radical vibe when winter swells produce waves with up to 40-foot faces. That’s when the Triple Crown of Surfing hits Haleiwa’s Alii Beach, Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline. Blue Planet Surf is known as Hawaii’s SUP headquarters, with the largest selection of quality surfboards, stand up paddleboards (SUPs), single and double kayaks and accessories. Rentals, lessons, clinics and much more are available daily. Paddle up the beautiful Anahulu River near Haleiwa’s famous Rainbow Bridge where you will often spot honu (sea turtles). Or venture into Haleiwa Bay. Blue Planet’s new North Shore outpost is staffed by experienced instructors who will help you launch right into the river. North Shore 266 The iconic Haleiwa Town sign on Kamehameha Highway. Credit: HTA/Tor Johnson Discover the rich history of surfing and other ocean recreation at Blue Planet Surf’s location on Oahu’s North Shore. From a private launch area, certified instructors will introduce you to SUP and/or kayaking before taking you on a guided paddling adventure along Anahulu River and into Haleiwa Bay.
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