From the world’s largest maze to the unspoiled beaches of the North Shore, your visit to Oahu offers a unique and varied island experience. Enjoy the best of both worlds, from peaceful, legendary waterfront settings to the bustle of popular attractions that have earned Oahu the name "the gathering place."

The things to do 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 at Hawai‘i’s best museums and art exhibits. Or stay back at the resort for an aerial view of it all – Turtle Bay Resort is the only island resort with Helicopter Tours on site. Enjoy conversing with your pilot and fellow guests as you peer at the island’s breathtaking landscape from above.

Explore the legendary North Shore:

• Kualoa Ranch
  Kualoa Ranch is a role model as stewards of the land. they do this by preserving, protecting and enhancing its 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 Hawai‘i's most authentic luau and the world's largest Polynesian night show.
• Helicopter Tours
  The only Hawai‘i 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, in a sleek high-performance aircraft, soaring 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 Hawai‘i’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 Hawai‘i'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.