| Twenty miles of stellar coastline, righteous surfing | | | | the inland sites? Rent a hillside hideaway that is a |
| conditions, and some of the finest scenery and | | | | bit quieter, still offers an ocean view, is close to a |
| frivolities that Hawaii has to offer make Oahu's | | | | grocery store, and has its very own swimming |
| North Shore the place to go for a delicious taste | | | | pool. |
| of paradise by the sea. | | | | If you're used to a cozy, urban apartment, take |
| October through February offers up waves of | | | | the opportunity to experience something new on |
| extreme heights. In fact, they're big enough to | | | | this vacation. Go for a place with a king-size bed. |
| attract surfers from all over the world for a | | | | Leave the windows open all night without ever |
| number of professional competitions. Sunset | | | | hearing a whisper of traffic. Stay up talking and |
| Beach calls out to adventure-seekers with the | | | | playing music until dawn without bothering the |
| world's longest stretch of surf-worthy breakers, | | | | neighbors. If you've forgotten what it's like to |
| and Ehukai Beach is home to the Bonzai Pipeline, | | | | have a yard, take a walk through the banana |
| one of the most challenging and exciting locations | | | | patch out back and soak it all in. Embrace the |
| for boarders. | | | | joys of fresh air and wide open space without |
| Aspiring athletes can visit these awesome sites, | | | | the responsibility of ownership or maintenance, |
| though they are advised to practice caution, and | | | | and return to your city dwelling refreshed and |
| spectators are welcomed to witness the best of | | | | reconnected to nature. |
| the best as they compete for titles and bragging | | | | If you already have a feel for a big kitchen and |
| rights. Waimea Beach hosts the Quicksilver Eddie | | | | plenty of breathing room, you'll be happy to enjoy |
| Aikau Invitational every year, and Haleiwa Town | | | | your time in the North Shore without giving up |
| has the Triple Crown of Surfing. Both would be | | | | the comforts you're used to. Families shouldn't |
| great opportunities to be wowed by the thrilling | | | | suffer the indignity of squeezing together into one |
| skills of wave-skimming daredevils. | | | | room or sharing a single bathroom just because |
| For a more laid-back experience, visit the North | | | | they're traveling. By reserving a four-bedroom |
| Shore during the summer months. The very | | | | chalet with an entertainment area filled with |
| same waters are now calm enough for a family | | | | games, there will be no adjustments necessary. In |
| snorkeling trip, or head to Kawela Bay for a prime | | | | fact, don't be surprised if returning home is a bit |
| shell hunting experience. Golfers can feel privileged | | | | of a drag after you've all grown accustomed to |
| to play on courses designed by Arnold Palmer | | | | the bright colors, ample freedom, and relaxed |
| himself, and culture-buffs will be pleased at all the | | | | atmosphere of your vacation home. |
| South Pacific traditions they will encounter around | | | | Oahu's North Shore holds a bit of fun for |
| every corner. All in all, this portion of Oahu is like a | | | | everyone, and the vacation rentals in this area |
| microcosm of Hawaii, so visitors will have no | | | | are equally diverse and accommodating. Be sure |
| reason to miss out on any of their island | | | | to envision all that you hope to gain from this |
| expectations. | | | | vacation as you start to make your plans, and |
| To squeeze every drop of fun and leisure from | | | | don't get stuck with anything less than you |
| this trip, consider renting a vacation home suited | | | | deserve. To start the ball rolling, go online to |
| to your needs. Entranced by the thought of | | | | peruse all the exciting activities and North Shore |
| surfing your days away? Pick a beachside condo | | | | Vacation Rentals. |
| surrounded by tiki torches. Prefer to be closer to | | | | |