Takapuna is well known for its vast number of Restaurants, Cafes and abundance of specialty shopping. Takapuna has a large number of facilities and amenities as well as being home to the North Shore City Council.
The beach itself lined with Pohutakawa trees and multi million dollar homes is extremely popular in summer. Hauraki a few minutes walk from Takapuna has a small township with a few restaurants.

Westfield Shopping Centre, Berkley Cinemas, Takapuna Aquatic Centre, Bruce Mason Centre (conference centre & theatre), The Pumphouse Theatre, North Shore Library, Takapuna Bowling Club, Takapuna Tennis Club, North Shore Premier International Golf Range, Takapuna Golf Course, North Shore Events centre, a large number of local reserves and so much more.

Takapuna School, Belmont School, St Joseph’s School, Hauraki School, Takapuna Grammar School, Rosmini College.