Food Haleiwa, Oahu
Matsumoto Shave Ice
A place to eat in Haleiwa, Oahu, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

Why go
Haleiwa shave ice stand open since 1951, a North Shore ritual.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Oahu, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Waimea Bay Beach Park, 4.2 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Haleiwa
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 2 closest curated picks in Oahu, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Waimea Bay Beach Park
Big North Shore bay: glassy summer swimming, huge winter surf to watch.
Outdoors · 4.2 mi straight-line - 2Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
Graffiti-covered Kahuku truck serving garlic shrimp plates with rice.
Food · 12 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Matsumoto Shave Ice is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Oahu
2 more curated places to eat in Oahu. See the full Oahu guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Oahu run from 74°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Matsumoto Shave Ice itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Oahu from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oahu weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Matsumoto Shave Ice, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy #605, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
- Coordinates
- 21.59111, -158.10286
- Destination
- Oahu, Hawaii
Matsumoto Shave Ice: quick answers
How much time do you need at Matsumoto Shave Ice?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Matsumoto Shave Ice. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Matsumoto Shave Ice?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Add ice cream and azuki beans at the bottom.
Where is Matsumoto Shave Ice?
Matsumoto Shave Ice is at 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy #605, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Matsumoto Shave Ice?
Matsumoto Shave Ice appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Matsumoto Shave Ice to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Oahu.
Plan Oahu
- Oahu travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Oahu weather by month
- Oahu to Maui 116 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Oahu
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Outdoors
- Diamond Head State Monument Activity
- Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Drinks
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.



