Central Oahu & The North Shore in Oahu advertisement If you can afford the splurge, rent a bright, shiny convertible -- the perfect car for Oahu, since you can tan as you go -- and head for the North Shore and Hawaii's surf city: Haleiwa , a quaint turn-of-the-20th-century sugar-plantation town designated a historic site.

Oahu is the Hawaiian island that has it all—untouched tropical landscapes as well as a stimulating urban vibe. You can explore the beaches and gentle waves of Kailua, or take in nightlife in I've always been pretty harsh with my opinion of Oahu. We spent time there for our honeymoon in the Summer of 2009, so it was pretty busy and crowded. We didn't do much exploring, so when we decided to go back this past October, I was really excited to see some less-touristy sights. I'm happy to say that we had a much better experience this time and today I'm happy to share a guide to North AN AIRBNB: Now that I know more about Oahu and have visited once, I would probably choose to stay in an Airbnb if I returned to Hawaii. My very favorite part about Oahu was actually the North Shore - the beaches are breathtaking, it's a lot less crowded, and there are no huge high-rises dotting the landscape. Epic North Shore is the mobile app for everything you need to navigate an Epic experience on the North Shore of O?ahu, Hawai?i! GET THE APP North Shore Oahu Hawaii Travel Guide Oahu North Shore and West Shore Resorts. The Oahu North Shore has only one resort. The Turtle Bay is on one of the best beaches on the island of Oahu. The ocean conditions at The Turtle Bay are calm on the north side of the hotel and rocky on the south side of the resort. There are bungalows at ground level with private lawns on the shoreline. The North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii is famous world-wide for its beaches and incredible surf. Towns . Hale'iwa - the busiest and most popular town on the North Shore, with some of the better restaurants and shopping; Kahuku - pretty no