This Might Just Be The Most Peaceful Town In All Of Hawaii
By Megan Shute|Published December 19, 2017
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
With nearly two-thirds of the Hawaiian population residing in Honolulu and the surrounding areas, it can feel as though the entire island of Oahu is one huge city. Luckily, it’s not – technically. Whenever you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Honolulu, you can head to any of the island’s charming small towns where you’re sure to find some peace and quiet. And, if we’re being honest, there is no town on Oahu more peaceful than Waialua, a small community located on the north shore between the secluded Mokuleia Beach and the always-charming surfing town of Haleiwa. Let’s take a closer look at this peaceful little town, shall we?
With a population of 3,800, this rural residential community has little more to offer than gorgeous beaches, charming farms, a few incredible shops, and jaw-dropping views.
This census-designated place was originally founded as a sugar mill town, housing the Waialua Sugar Mill as well as a host of other factories and farms. During the late 1980s and 1990s, sugar production decreased as a result of increased labor and production costs forcing producers to move overseas. Today, Waialua is home to many of the families brought to the area during the sugar rush.
Waialua may be home to a post office, library, and various businesses, but its quiet ambiance makes it the perfect place to spend a lazy Sunday exploring.
Start your day with a cup of coffee from one of the town's few coffee shops like Waialua like Brew + Foam or Island X, and a trip to the Old Sugar Mill, where you will find a plenty of history and a small collection of shops.
While the Hawaiian Islands as a whole are pretty peaceful, Oahu, which is known as the "Gathering Place" is easily the busiest of the islands, and it's nice to know there is a sleepy residential town to which you can escape the hustle and bustle of Honolulu.
We dare you to find a more peaceful town on the island of Oahu.
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