From the world’s largest maze to the unspoiled beaches of the North Shore, your visit to Oahu is a unique and varied Hawaiian island experience. During your stay at Turtle Bay Resort, enjoy the best of both worlds, from peaceful, legendary waterfront settings to the bustle of popular attractions. You’ll soon discover why Oahu has earned its name as the gathering place.

Activities on the North Shore are as varied as the island itself. Hike through rainforests, bike along mountain ranges and swim in the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific. If you’re a culture buff, explore the environment, history and culture of the island’s fine museums and art exhibits. Or catch an aerial view of the spectacular scenery right – Turtle Bay Resort is the only island resort with Helicopter Tours on site. Enjoy conversing with your pilot and fellow guests as you marvel at the island’s breathtaking landscape from above.

Explore the legendary North Shore of Oahu:

• Kualoa Ranch
  Kualoa Ranch is a role model as stewards of the land. They do this by preserving, protecting and enhancing the island’s natural beauty and culture, while developing recreational and agricultural enterprises compatible with the environment.
• The Polynesian Cultural Center
  Participate in the daily adventures of Hawaiian and other South Pacific cultures with a visit to our seven native villages. Enjoy the rare chance to experience Hawaii's most authentic luau and the world's largest Polynesian night show.
• Paradise Helicopter Tours
  The only Hawaii resort with helicopter tours onsite, Turtle Bay Resort offers an incomparable experience. Choose from several flight paths for an unforgettable tour of Oahu. Unique two-way radios allow you to speak to both your pilot and to other guests during your flight.
• The Original Glider Rides
  What a wonderful way to see the island! Soar in a sleek high-performance aircraft through the skies over northwest Oahu. Panoramic vistas unfold as your pilot guides you in this bubble-topped aircraft; on the wings of the wind with sights and sensations never experienced before.
• Historic Haleiwa Town
  Renowned for its legendary beaches, Haleiwa is a favorite refuge for Hawaii’s residents and a must-see for visitors. Nowhere else on Oahu will you find quaint shops and cafes housed in plantation-era buildings less than five miles from world-famous surf spots.
• Dole Plantation
  Dole Plantation welcomes over one million visitors a year. Guests enjoy a variety of attractions and activities, including the Pineapple Express, the Plantation Garden Tour, the Pineapple Garden Maze and the Guinness Book of World Records 2001 World's Largest Maze. Also popular are informational displays and presentations about pineapple and the history of Dole and the plantation center, offering hundreds of unique pineapple-related and Dole brand items, including the world famous DoleWhip^®.
• Waimea Valley
  Experience the majesty and mystery of Hawaii's Waimea Valley. Join generations of Hawaiian islanders who have explored the valley's sunlit paths, through gardens of extraordinary beauty to the cool, clear pool below historic Waihi Falls.