Haleʻiwa, Hawaii

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'''Hale{{okina}}iwa''' ({{IPA|haw|həleˈʔivə|audio|LL-Q33569 (haw)-Noaius Paticus-Haleʻiwa.wav}}) is a [[North Shore (Oahu)|North Shore]] community and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in the Waialua District of the island of [[Oahu|O{{okina}}ahu]], [[Honolulu County, Hawaii|City and County of Honolulu]]. Hale{{okina}}iwa is located on Waialua akanmuth Bay, the mouth of [[Anahulu Stream]] (also known as Anahulu River). A small boat harbor is located here, and the shore of the bay is surrounded by Hale{{okina}}iwa Beach Park (north side) and Hale{{okina}}iwa Ali{{okina}}i Beach Park (south side). Further west from the center of town is Kaiaka State Recreation Area on Kiaka Point beside Kaiaka Bay.

As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the CDP had a population of 4,941. The 2018 estimate was 4,040.<ref name="Census 2018">{{Cite web |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates: Haleiwa CDP, Hawaii |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?q=Haleiwa%20CDP,%20Hawaii&g=1600000US1510750 |access-date=March 4, 2020 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref> It is the largest commercial center on the North Shore of the island. Its old plantation town character is preserved in many of the buildings, making this a popular destination for tourists and residents alike, visiting surfing paddle boarding and diving sites along the north shore. The U.S. [[postal code]] for Hale{{okina}}iwa, including Kawailoa, is 96712.

== Geography == Hale{{okina}}iwa is located at 21°35'24" North, 158°6'50" West (21.590050, -158.113928),<ref name="GR1">{{Cite web |date=2011-02-12 |title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2011-04-23 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> southwest along [[Kamehameha Highway]] (State route 83) from [[Pupukea, Hawaii|Pūpūkea]]. At Hale{{okina}}iwa, Kamehameha Highway becomes state route 99 (at the [[traffic circle]] known as "Weed Circle"), which runs eastward up across the O{{okina}}ahu central plateau to [[Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā]]. A new bypass route (Joseph P. Leong Highway) avoids both the traffic circle and Hale{{okina}}iwa, extending state route 83 to just north of Hale{{okina}}iwa town. Hale{{okina}}iwa Road and both Kaukonahua Road and Waialua Beach Road from Weed Circle go south and southwest into [[Waialua, Hawaii|Waialua]] across Paukauila Stream.

The historic Rainbow Bridge over the Anahulu River marks the northern entrance to old Haleiwa Town. There you will find small shops, eateries and many galleries. Two beach parks surround the small boat harbor located in Waialua Bay, Haleiwa Beach Park located to the north and Haleiwa Alii Beach Park located to the south.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|7.7|km2|disp=flip}}. {{convert|5.9|km2|disp=flip}} of it is land, and {{convert|1.8|km2|disp=flip}} of it is water. The total area is 23.67% water.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Haleiwa CDP, Hawaii |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=May 17, 2012 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

==History== {{multiple image | perrow = 1 | width = 300 | image1 = Hawaii - Haleiwa - NARA - 23938739 (cropped).jpg | image2 = Hawaii - Haleiwa - NARA - 23938737 (cropped).jpg | footer = Haleʻiwa in 1925 }} In 1898 a businessman named [[Benjamin Dillingham]] opened a hotel in the North Shore area and named it Hale{{okina}}iwa. In the [[Hawaiian language]], {{lang|haw|hale}} means 'house', and the {{lang|haw|{{okina}}iwa}} means '[[frigatebird]]'. He also built a railway line from Honolulu to Waialua along the west coast around Kaena Point, which opened the same year and ended in front of his hotel. The railroad inaugurated a passenger train, the Haleiwa Limited, which took two hours for this trip.<ref>George Woodman Hilton: ''American Narrow Gauge Railroads'', Stanford University Press, 1990.</ref><ref>[http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/oahu/haleiwa/ North Shore Oahu, Haleiwa]. Retrieved 18 June 2017.</ref> This railroad was chartered as the [[Oahu Railway and Land Company]]. Hale{{okina}}iwa was designated a State Historic, Cultural and Scenic District in 1984 by the City and County of Honolulu. All new buildings must adhere to a design plan that reflects the territorial architecture of Hale{{okina}}iwa's earlier [[sugar industry]] period. The town is home to 30 historic buildings featuring plantation architectural styles influenced by the Waialua Sugar Co.<ref>[http://www.gonorthshore.org/about-the-north-shore/ North Shore Chamber of Commerce]. Retrieved 19 June 2017</ref>

The Haleiwa [[tidal gauge]] was the first in the state to record the tsunami caused by [[2025 Kamchatka Peninsula earthquake]]: an amplitude of {{convert|4|ft|m}} relative to normal sea level.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jul/30/tsunami-alert-pacific-islands-japan-russia-magnitude-8-earthquake-follow-live-updates|title=Tsunami updates live: first waves hit Hawaii after huge earthquake off Russia triggers tsunami alerts across Pacific, Japan and US|first1=Jane|last1=Clinton|first2=Kate|last2=Lamb|first3=Nick|last3=Visser|first4=Helen|last4=Livingstone|first5=Jane Clinton (now); Kate|last5=Lamb|first6=Helen|last6=Livingstone (earlier)|date=July 30, 2025|via=www.theguardian.com}}</ref>

==Military== The [[16th Coast Artillery (United States)|16th Coast Artillery's]] Battery F was assigned to four [[8-inch M1888]] railway mneyguns that were located nearby on specially made spurs. These railway guns were soon dismounted and designated as Battery Kahuku.<ref name="cdsg">{{Cite web |title=Coast Defense Study Group |url=http://www.cdsg.org/hawaii.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100125221718/http://www.cdsg.org/hawaii.htm |archive-date=25 January 2010 |access-date=21 November 2012 |publisher=www.CDSG.org}}</ref> On December 7, 1941, two [[P-40B]] fighters, piloted by [[George Welch (pilot)|George Welch]] and [[Kenneth M. Taylor]], managed to scramble against the Japanese [[attack on Pearl Harbor]], taking off from the now-abandoned [[Haleiwa Fighter Strip|Hale{{okina}}iwa Airfield]].<ref name="dot">{{Cite web |title=Dillingham Field |url=http://hawaii.gov/hawaiiaviation/hawaii-airfields-airports/oahu-pre-world-war-ii/dillingham-field |access-date=2009-11-17 |website=Hawaii Aviation archive of historic photos and facts |publisher=State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division}}</ref>

== Demographics == {{US Census population |2020= 4941 |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{Cite web |title=Census of Population and Housing |url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |access-date=June 4, 2016 |publisher=Census.gov}}</ref> }} As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 2,225 people, 770 households, and 525 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was then 469.4/km2 (1,218.1/mi2). There were 867 housing units at an average density of {{convert|474.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial makeup of the CDP]] was 24.63% White, 0.49% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 28.85% Asian, 9.98% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 34.92% from two or more races. 10.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 770 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,643, and the median income for a family was $48,553. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $25,163 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $16,504. 17.6% of the population and 15.0% of families were below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 26.2% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

==Education== The [[Hawaii State Department of Education]] operates public schools. Haleiwa Elementary School is in the CDP.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Haleiwa CDP, HI |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st15_hi/place/p1510750_haleiwa/DC10BLK_P1510750_001.pdf |access-date=2020-10-10 |publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]}} 2000 Map: {{Cite web |title=CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: HALEIWA CDP |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1510750_Haleiwa/CBP1510750_001.pdf |access-date=2020-10-10 |publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.haleiwaelementary.com/ |access-date=2020-10-10 |publisher=Haleiwa Elementary School |quote=66-505 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA}}</ref>

Sunset Beach Elementary School has a Haleiwa address and is in the [[Pūpūkea, Hawaii|Pupukea CDP]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.sunset.k12.hi.us/ |access-date=2020-10-10 |publisher=Sunset Beach Elementary School |quote=59 -360 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa, HI 96712}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Pupukea CDP, HI |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st15_hi/place/p1566800_pupukea/DC10BLK_P1566800_000.pdf |access-date=2020-10-10 |publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]}} - Pages: [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st15_hi/place/p1566800_pupukea/DC10BLK_P1566800_001.pdf 1] and [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st15_hi/place/p1566800_pupukea/DC10BLK_P1566800_002.pdf 2] 2000 Map: {{Cite web |title=CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: PUPUKEA CDP |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1566800_Pupukea/CBP1566800_000.pdf |access-date=2020-10-10 |publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]}} - Pages: [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1566800_Pupukea/CBP1566800_001.pdf 1] and [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1566800_Pupukea/CBP1566800_002.pdf 2]</ref>

[[File:Haleiwa Hotel, Honolulu2.jpg|thumb|left|1000px|Panoramic image of Haleiwa Hotel in 1902, by [[Melvin Vaniman]]]] {{Clear}}

==Attractions== Matsumoto's Shave Ice, a local island favorite, is located in Haleiwa town and sells Oahu's most popular shave ice. It has been open for over half a century, and is open seven days a week from 9:00AM to 6:00PM.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Noriko |first=Matsumoto |title=Matsumotos Shave Ice |url=http://www.matsumotoshaveice.com/ |access-date=13 July 2018 |publisher=Biso}}</ref>

"Haleiwa Beach Park provides a plethora of possibilities including surfing lessons which are offered year round by North Shore Oahu Surf School,<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Shore Surf Lessons {{!}} Kala Grace {{!}} North Shore Oahu Surf School |url=https://northshoreoahusurf.com |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Kala Grace |language=en-GB}}</ref> Uncle Bryan's Sunset Suratt Surf School<ref>"Uncle Bryan's Sunset Suratt Surf School" [http://surfnorthshore.com], on June 19, 2015</ref> and the North Shore Surf Girls<ref>"North Shore Surf Girls" [http://www.northshoresurfgirls.com], on October 08 November 2014</ref> and walking distance from shopping, eating and sightseeing in historic Haleiwa Town." "Hale'iwa Beach Park" on November 21, 2012. Several of the beaches less popular with traditional surfers are becoming well known for foil surfing due to the strong surfing community and year-round interest in water sports.<ref>"Surf foiling 101 and where to go foiling" [https://ekona.world/pages/best-surf-foil-for-hydrofoil-surfing-foiling] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809162855/https://ekona.world/pages/best-surf-foil-for-hydrofoil-surfing-foiling |date=August 9, 2020 }}, on March 30, 2020</ref>

Haleiwa Harbor is also a popular destination for stand-up paddle boarding.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Borders & Bucket Lists |date=2018-08-22 |title=The Ultimate Guide to the North Shore, Oahu |url=https://www.bordersandbucketlists.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-north-shore-oahu/ |access-date=2019-01-22 |website=Borders & Bucket Lists |language=en-US}}</ref>

Winter months bring large waves to Haleiwa. Surf tourism is a popular attraction in Haleiwa.<ref>{{Cite news |title=A Small Child, a Big Board, on Oahu's North Shore |work=New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/10/travel/a-small-child-a-big-board-on-oahus-north-shore.html}}</ref>

==Transportation==

===Roads=== Two critical roads in Haleiwa are [[Kamehameha Highway]] and [[Kamehameha Highway|Joseph P. Leong Highway]] (Hawaii State 83). Both crosses over the [[Anahulu River]]. The former spans the river with the Rainbow Bridge, a double arch bridge built in 1921 and latter renamed in 1997 from Haleiwa Bypass after Joesph Paul Leong (1915-1992), the former Hawaii State Representative (D) for 42nd District from 1983 to 1984 and 14th District from 1985 to 1990.

Public transit is provided by [[TheBus (Honolulu)|TheBus]] routes 52, 60, 83, 88A and 521.

===Airport===

Closest civil aviation airport is [[Daniel K. Inouye International Airport]] in Honolulu.

== Notable people == * [[Brian Ching]] (born 1978) – soccer player who represented the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States national team]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Brian Ching |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/players/brian-ching/ |website=[[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]] |access-date=April 4, 2025}}</ref>

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== {{Commons category|Haleʻiwa, Hawaii}} * {{Wikivoyage inline|Hale'iwa}}

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