Hau'ula
Hau'ula, Oahu
Hau'ula is a small town located on Oahu's northeastern shore, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Honolulu. There is a small commercial center, with a few shops and a supermarket in the town's center. Hauula Beach Park is a popular gathering and camping place among local residents, especially during weekends. A fringing reef extends off the shoreline.
In the Hawaiian language, hau'ula means “red hau” (hau is a type of tree, the Hibiscus tiliaceus). In the past, sugarcane was grown in the area around Hau'ula, along the narrow coastal plain inland from the highway.
Hau'ula Overview
- Small town located on Oahu's northeastern shore
- Town has small commercial center with few shops and a supermarket
- Spacious beach park located along the shoreline - has a large grassy area
- Population: 4,148 (2010 Census)
- Zip code: 96717