The Haleiwa sign is a beloved photo spot that has become a symbol of the North Shore.
Although it looks stylish and many assume it is a purely decorative tourist installation, it is actually a simple sign that marks the entrance to the North Shore town of Haleiwa, created by local artist Carole Beller in 1996.
Many people expect to find it inside the town, but it is actually located along Kamehameha Highway, which runs parallel to the town.
Because it isn’t visible from inside the town, we’re often asked, “Where is it?”
If you want to take a photo at the sign, head out of town first.
The sign is placed in a spot that’s easy to miss, so be sure to look carefully.
There Are Two Haleiwa Signs
The Haleiwa sign was made by local artist Carole Beller in 1996 to let everyone know about the town.
It became popular soon after installation and was actually stolen once in the past.
Believing the original design’s popularity led to its theft, Carole redesigned it as a slightly humorous surfer figure so it would be less likely to be stolen.
Thanks to that change, the current design has not been stolen and is loved as a town symbol.
Two signs are installed near the town entrance: the boy version facing Waikiki and the girl version facing the North Shore.
With Hawaii’s blue sky in the background you can capture a really nice shot.
Basic Information for the Haleiwa Sign
| Name | Haleiwa Sign |
| Address | (Boy) 62-400 Joseph P. Leong Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (Girl) 62-330 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 |
| Map | |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closed | None |
| Recommended time | About 5 minutes |
| Restrooms | None |
| Parking | None (stopping in front of the sign with a car may result in a parking citation) |
| Website | None |
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