The North Shore of Oahu is considered to be the “country” side of the island and is largely a residential area and major tourist destination. It is a place where you can get away from the crowds of Waikiki and it is the perfect place to spend your vacation if relaxation is what you have in mind. The North Shore offers a wide variety of accommodations ranging from private vacation rentals to the region’s five star hotel:

• Turtle Bay Resort - The resort consists of 375 luxury guest rooms, 26 suites, 42 beach cottages and luxury ocean villas with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean. The resort offers promotional packages and monthly discount rates starting at around $200.00 a night for a room. Turtle Bay is home to two of the most recognized golf courses on Oahu. The Arnold Palmer Course and the George Fazio Course have something for golfers of all skill levels. The Arnold Palmer course is also home to the annual Turtle Bay Senior PGA Tour event. Several activities such as horseback riding, surfing lessons, helicopter tours, and tennis, are also offered. If you want to achieve total relaxation, the hotel offers one of Oahu’s premier spa and fitness centers. With breathtaking ocean views Turtle Bay Resort also provides an ideal setting to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or company parties.

• Ke Iki Bungalows - Located at Ke Iki Beach, these are spacious one and two bedroom units with full kitchen, telephones & TV, barbecues, picnic tables, and hammocks. Choose ocean front or garden view units just steps from the beach. For more information call them at 808-638-8829 or visit their website at www.keikibeach.com/accommodations.htm

• Hawaii Backpackers - At more affordable prices you can choose to stay at the Hawaii Backpackers located near Sharks Cove. They have different lodginng choises ranging from private rooms to private studios, to private cabins complete with a kitchen, a full bath, and cable TV. For more information call 808.638.7838 or visit their website at www.backpackers-hawaii.com/accomod.html

• Camp Mokule`ia - Features spacious meeting rooms, double-occupancy rooms with spectacular ocean views, private and semi-private bathrooms, and delicious healthy home-cooked meals served cafeteria style. Campers spend one to six weeks in facilities with two trained counselors per cabin unit. Campers can choose from a variety of activities which include: Archery, Reef exploration, Snorkeling, Land sports, Arts and Crafts, Instructional or Recreational Swimming, Drama and Dance, Outdoor living Skills, Low Challenge Ropes Course and much more. For more information call 808-637-6241 or visit their website at www.campmokuleia.com/camp.php

• Hukilau Inn - Located about 5 miles East of Turtle Bay Resort, Hukilau Inn offers different size rooms for rent with refrigerator, AC, cable TV, and smoking and non-smoking rooms. For more information visit their website at www.laieinn.com/rooms.html

• Vacation Rentals - If you are looking to stay in a vacation rental, you can choose rentals on the beach overlooking world famous surf spots or rentals with beautiful mountain views. Please refer to our list of rentals and choose the one that best suits you and your family

  VACATION RENTALS

• Local residencies - If you are looking for something a bit more private, many local residents offer rooms for rent in their homes or perhaps you can rent an entire house with a group of friends or family. Please refer to the current available listings in our “Rental” section of the classifieds.