Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park

Free to visitNorth Shore

Directions

The town beach at Haleʻiwa harbor, where surf schools teach on the gentle break. The production notes put the film’s surfing scenes off Haleʻiwa without naming the break; this is the easiest place to watch.

Time there
30 minutes, plus lunch in town
Best time
Late morning
Cost
Free
Good to know
Matsumoto shave ice and the food trucks are a five-minute walk.

Filmed here

  • Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

    The surfing scenes, such as Peter’s lessons with Kunu, were staged off Haleʻiwa, according to the production notes.

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