early 1900s. Running through the heart of the town, Kamehameha Highway is fringed with colorful surf shops, cool boutiques and laid-back restaurants. Haleiwa also has frequent events, like art walks, live entertainment and farmers markets – not to mention local and international surfing contests held right at Haleiwa Ali‘i Beach Park (66-167 Haleiwa Rd). 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-food faces. That’s when the Triple Crown of Surfing hits Haleiwa’s Ali‘i Beach, Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline. Blue Planet Surf (1221 Kona St, Honolulu blueplanetsurf.com) is known as Hawaii’s SUP headquarters with the biggest selection of quality surfboards, stand up paddleboards (SUPs), single and double kayaks and accessories. Rentals, lessons, clinics and much more are available seven days per week. Paddle up the beautiful Anahulu River near Haleiwa’s famous Rainbow Bridge where you will often see honu (sea turtles) or out into Haleiwa Bay. Blue Planet Surf’s experiences instructors will give you guidance and help you launch right into the river. North Shore 266 The iconic Haleiwa Town sign on Kamehameha Highway. Credit: HTA/Tor Johnson Learn about the rich history of Blue Planet Surf’s new location on Oahu’s North Shore, learn to Stand Up Paddleboard and explore the Anahulu River and Haleiwa bay with an experienced guide. Their certified instructors will introduce you to Stand Up Paddle boarding (or kayaking) from a private launch area, padding the river and into Haleiwa bay in the guided tour. Tour includes exclusive access to their private river launch area. 3
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