Oahu’s North Shore is a superb seven-mile stretch of beautiful beach that attracts the best surfers in the world. Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay all host world-class surfing competitions during the winter months when the waves there can actually swell up as high as 30 feet in height. If you have no interest in surfing competitions, then visit from May to September when those towering waves subside.
This lovely lagoon was named for the famous Olympic swimming champion and Hawaiian surfer of the same name. It is a man-made, saltwater lagoon that spans an area of five acres located at the very base of the popular Hilton Hawaiian Village. Locals, hotel guests, and tourists all love it. This lagoon is adjacent to one of the country’s top beaches, is family-friendly, and is a great place for water sports as well.