Alayna & Kyp
things to eat & do
morning fuel
Saylor's cafe - holy shit if you like coffee or matcha ... THIS IS THE PLACE --> IG HERE: https://www.instagram.com/saylorshaleiwa/?hl=en Sunrise Shack - Yeah, it's got the hype but their bullet coffee hits different. Secret menu move: add macadamia butter to any drink & it's super close to the bungalows Haleiwa Bowls - Tucked behind the rainbow bridge, their açaí is straight up legit. The lilikoi butter they make in-house is everything
nom noms
The poke counter at Foodland Pupukea - Ask what's fresh, their spicy ahi and wasabi masago are always solid Kahuku Farms Cafe - Farm-fresh plates without the tourist prices. Their green papaya salad and lilikoi cheesecake are worth the drive Waimea Valley Farmers Market (Thursdays) - Local vendors serving up legit Hawaiian food. Look for the aunty selling kulolo Kono's - Their 12-hour kalua pork is the real deal. Skip the North Shore location and hit the one in Haleiwa instead Waialua Bakery - Small-batch sandwiches on housemade bread. When they're out, they're out Banzai Sushi - Lowkey spot, quality rolls. Their chirashi bowl is fresh off the boat The Beet Box Cafe for veggie-friendly brunch
food trucks
Kai's Monster Burgers - No fancy stuff, just solid burgers. Cash only The Thai food truck across from Three Tables - Green curry worth sweating for Sandy's Sandwiches - Perfect beach fuel, grab early before they sell out Pupukea grill - so bomb Elephant thai - again, bomb
other stuff to do besides eat
beach time: Three Tables Beach for summer snorkeling Waimea Bay for cliff jumping (when conditions allow) Sunset Beach for, well, incredible sunsets! adventure: Stand-up paddleboarding at Haleiwa Harbor Skydiving at Dillingham Airfield for the brave souls Shark cage diving if you're feeling extra adventurous chill: Sunset watching at Pipeline Beach Live music at Waimea Valley's Farmer's Market (Thursdays) Beach yoga classes at various locations surf: Pua'ena Point - Most consistent beginner spot, sandy bottom. Protected from bigger swells Chun's Reef or Jockos- Long rolling waves, perfect for learning. Best at low tide Laniakea's - When small, great for improving your skills. Watch for the rip current on the left Haleiwa Beach Park - Protected by the harbor, good for beginners when other spots are too big surf rental: North Shore Surf Shop - Solid selection, fair prices Surf N Sea - Quality boards, knowledgeable staff Uncle Bryan's - Good for longboards