The Haleiwa sign is a popular photo spot that has become a symbol of the North Shore.
Many people think it’s a tourist attraction because of its stylish look, but it’s actually just a regular sign guiding people to the entrance of Haleiwa, a town on the North Shore.
While many people assume it’s located within the town, it’s actually along the Kamehameha Highway, which runs parallel to the town!
Because people can’t seem to find it in the town center, we often get asked, “Where is it?”
If you want to take a picture with the sign, you’ll need to head just outside of town!
It’s in a spot that’s easy to miss, so be sure to keep a close eye out for it.
There Are Two Haleiwa Signs
The Haleiwa sign was created in 1996 by local artist Carole Beller to help people know about the town.
It became so popular shortly after it was installed that it was actually stolen at one point.
Believing the original design was “too good” and thus led to the theft, Carole redesigned it with the slightly more humorous surfer theme to deter thieves.
Thanks to that, the current design has remained untouched and is beloved by everyone as a symbol of the town!
There are two versions of the sign located near the town’s entrances: the “boy” version as you approach from the Waikiki side, and the “girl” version as you approach from further up the North Shore.
It makes for a fantastic photo, especially with the bright blue Hawaiian sky in the background!
Haleiwa Sign: General Information
| Name | Haleiwa Sign |
| Address | (Boy) 62-400 Joseph P. Leong Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (Girl) 62-330 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 |
| Map | |
| Hours | 24 hours |
| Closed | None |
| Time Required | Approx. 5 minutes |
| Restrooms | None |
| Parking | None (Parking in front of the sign will result in a parking violation) |
| Website | None |
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