During the 1920s this seaside hamlet was a trendy retreat at the end of a railroad line. During the 1960s hippies gathered here, followed by surfers. Today Hale'iwa is a fun mix, with old general stores and contemporary boutiques, galleries, and eateries. Be sure to stop in at Lili'uokalani Protestant Church, founded by missionaries in the 1830s. It's fronted by a large, stone archway built in 1910 and covered with night-blooming cereus. Follow H-1 west from Honolulu to H-2 north, exit at Wahiawa, follow Kamehameha Hwy. 6 mi, turn left at signaled intersection, then right into Hale'iwa.