Haleʻiwa
Explore the food-truck stops along Kamehameha Highway: Giovanni’s, Big Wave Shrimp, Jenny’s Shrimp Truck, Haleiwa Seafood and Nomadic Pizza. They occupy separate lots; use each listing’s map.
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Oʻahu’s North Shore
Food trucks, shrimp plates, cafés, beaches and coastal stops—from Haleʻiwa and Waialua through Pūpūkea, Sunset Beach and Kahuku, with nearby Lāʻie stops.
Three food-truck areas to explore
Shark’s Cove / Pūpūkea
North Shore Tacos and Seven Brothers have locations at 59-712 Kamehameha Highway, near Shark’s Cove. Check each vendor’s hours separately.
Location informationKahuku roadside & Sugar Mill
Explore both the roadside food-truck cluster and the nearby Sugar Mill dining area. Stops include Giovanni’s, Eighty Chicken Sandwiches, Da Bald Guy, Mike’s Huli Chicken and Seven Brothers at the Mill. These are neighboring areas, not one shared address.
Location informationAlso explore Hukilau Marketplace in Lāʻie — dining outside PCC’s ticketed attractions.
Food by town
North Shore
North Shore · Shrimp plates
Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck
A shrimp-plate stop for a North Shore day. Confirm the specific truck location using the directions page.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 56-505 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
North Shore
The Elephant Shack
Thai food stop saved in the North Shore dining list.
4.3/5 · 141 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
Haleʻiwa
Haleʻiwa · Shave ice
Matsumoto Shave Ice
A North Shore shave-ice stop with colorful syrup combinations and a menu of add-ons.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy #605, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Haleʻiwa · Açaí bowls
Haleʻiwa Bowls
Açaí and fruit bowls, smoothies, cold brew and tea in Haleʻiwa.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 66-030 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Haleʻiwa · Breakfast & lunch
Farm to Barn — Haleʻiwa
An open-air Haleʻiwa café serving meals made with local ingredients.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 66-320 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Haleʻiwa · Coffee & sandwiches
The Bird’s Nest — Craft Coffee
Craft coffee, matcha, sourdough kolaches and rotating focaccia sandwiches.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 66-532 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Haleʻiwa · Seafood
Big Wave Shrimp
Shrimp plates and local-style food from a Haleʻiwa food truck.
4.3/5 · 847 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Casual dining
Haleʻiwa · Seafood
Haleiwa Seafood
A family-operated food truck serving fish tacos, shrimp plates and other seafood.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 66-236 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
$$: Giftly snapshot
Casual dining
Haleʻiwa · Burgers
Seven Brothers Burgers — Haleʻiwa
Haleʻiwa is the main Seven Brothers listing in this guide. Other North Shore branches are at Shark’s Cove, Kahuku and Lāʻie; confirm each location’s service hours.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Haleʻiwa · Coffee
Island Vintage Coffee — Haleʻiwa
A branch-specific coffee stop in Haleʻiwa. Use this location’s directions when planning your coffee break.
Haleʻiwa
Tsue's Farm Haleiwa
Riverside North Shore farm stop combining shrimp plates, picnic setting and paddling activities.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 62-400 Joseph P. Leong Hwy, Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA
$11-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Haleʻiwa
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - Haleiwa
Iconic North Shore garlic-shrimp truck with casual outdoor seating.
3.6/5 · 3903 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Casual dining
Haleʻiwa
Jenny’s Shrimp Truck
North Shore shrimp truck known for garlic and spicy shrimp plates.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 66-252 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Pūpūkea
Pūpūkea · Mexican
North Shore Tacos — Shark’s Cove
Baja-style fish tacos from a walk-up food truck with outdoor picnic seating near Shark’s Cove.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 59-712 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Casual dining
Kahuku
Kahuku · Chicken
Mike’s Huli Chicken
Huli chicken and plate lunches near the old Kahuku Sugar Mill.
Casual dining
Kahuku
Kahuku Farms
Farm café saved in the North Shore dining list.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Kahuku
Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp
Casual North Shore shrimp stand known for garlic shrimp plates and outdoor seating.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 56-931 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Casual dining
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach · Pies & cakes
Ted’s Bakery
Chocolate haupia cream pie, other pies, and cakes make this a sweet stop on a North Shore drive.
4.5/5 · 4642 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
Waialua
Waialua
Surf N Salsa
Mexican and Latin food at the Old Waialua Sugar Mill.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 67-106 Kealohanui St, Waialua, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Waialua
Waialua Fresh Eggs
Local egg farm and shop on Kaukonahua Road. Check shop hours and stock directly; this listing is not a farm tour.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 67-071 Nauahi St, Waialua, HI 96791, USA
Lāʻie
Lāʻie
Hukilau Marketplace Food Trucks
Food trucks, shops and dining at the public marketplace outside the Polynesian Cultural Center’s ticketed villages.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy Bldg 5, Laie, HI 96762, USA
Casual dining
Lāʻie · Mexican
Guadalajara Grill — Hukilau Marketplace
Mexican food at Hukilau Marketplace, including tacos and burritos.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 55-370 Kamehameha Highway Hukilau Marketplace, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy Bldg 5, Laie, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Oʻahu
Oʻahu
Santi’s Paella
Mobile caterer saved in the Travel Hawaiʻi project.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 56-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
More North Shore places to explore
Food trucks, cafés and other stops from the saved collection. Check each linked venue for current service details.
Beaches & activities
Beaches & parks
North Shore
Waimea Bay
An iconic bay where winter surf can be enormous.
4.6/5 · 1313 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
North Shore
Sunset Beach
A wide shore known for big-wave surfing.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Pupukea, HI 96712, USA
North Shore
Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach
A beach park beside the historic surf town.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 66-167 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
North Shore
Haleʻiwa Beach Park
An easy coastal stop near town.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 62-449 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
North Shore
Hukilau Beach
A sandy shore in Lāʻie with changing wind and surf conditions.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Kamehameha Hwy + Opp, Naniloa Loop, Laie, HI 96762, USA
North Shore
Turtle Bay / Kuilima Cove
A compact cove beside the resort; follow public shoreline access signs.
North Shore
Velzyland Beach
An exposed surf beach reached only by lawful public shoreline access.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 58-131 Napoonala Pl, Haleiwa, HI
North Shore
Shark's Cove
A rocky tide-pool and snorkeling area; enter only in calm conditions.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 59-711 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI
North Shore
Laniākea Beach
A roadside shoreline where honu may rest; keep the required wildlife distance.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 574, 61-574 Pohaku Loa Way, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Hikes & walks
North Shore · Paved walk
Waimea Valley Walk
A botanical and cultural valley walk. Admission and access rules apply.
Current posted valley hours: Tuesday–Sunday 9 AM–4 PM; closed Monday. Hours vary seasonally.
Museums, monuments & attractions
Kahuku · Farm visit
Kahuku Farms — gardens & tours
Explore the café gardens or book a guided visit to learn about crops grown on the North Shore.
Thursday–Monday · 11 AM–4 PM
Lāʻie
Polynesian Cultural Center
Cultural attraction with island villages, dining and evening programming.
Haleʻiwa
North Shore Surf Girls
Female-founded North Shore surf school teaching beginners at Puaʻena Point or Chun’s Reef based on daily conditions.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 66-117 Awai Ln, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
North Shore
Jamie O'Brien Surf Experience - North Shore
Premium North Shore surf instruction based at Turtle Bay with beginner-friendly and private coaching options.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA
$$$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Lūʻau
Lāʻie · Hawaiian dinner & hula
Aliʻi Lūʻau — Polynesian Cultural Center
Hawaiian food, live music, and hula at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Choose a package that includes the activities and evening show you want.
Waimea Valley · Polynesian performance
Toa Lūʻau
Hands-on activities, a meal, and Polynesian dance in Waimea Valley. Valley admission is included; check garden opening days separately.
Golf
Kahuku · Municipal golf
Kahuku Golf Course
A coastal municipal course for a North Shore golf day. Use the city booking page for tee times and resident or visitor rates.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 56-701 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA
Kahuku
Turtle Bay Resort Golf Courses
Resort Oʻahu golf course listed in the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority golf directory.