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Our condo was located in the North Shore.  It’s so different from the Honolulu area.  You drive away from the city into the "country" and it’s fabulous.  As you pass the Dole Plantation, you ride up and down these hills and as you crest one of them you see something out there.  For a bit you can’t really say for sure if it’s what you’re looking for.  Then you get closer.  Yes, there it is–the ocean.  So beautiful.  The light reflecting off the water is glorious.  The road passes Haleiwa (Halley-eva) on the left.  This is where you start curving around to the shore.  There are what seems like miles and miles of beaches on your left.  Of course, traveling at 35 mph, a couple of miles seem like 10 (especially if you’re usually fond of traveling at speeds twice that).  Here are some pictures of the beaches.

If you’re facing the ocean this beach is to the right of the tidal pool to the right of Turtle Bay Resort.

Here’s the tide pool.  This was the first beach we went to because I misunderstood the directions Ben had given me.  It was fine because I didn’t have to worry about the surf at all.  My lack of impulse control son was kept in check by the nature of this particular beach.

There’s Turtle Bay Resort (just for you, Margaret) in the background.

This is at Malaekahana State Recreation Area.  The surf was a little rougher but the beach was fabulous.  We were the only ones here.

Forgive those pesky spots in the clouds.  My camera needs thorough cleaning by professionals.  These spots are on the inside sensor–I’m too chicken to get them cleaned by myself.  Still, it didn’t stop me from taking over 1,000 pictures.  But, I digress. 

Shoreline Beach, which is that little cove next to Turtle Bay Resort.  This is where my husband had originally directed me to. 

This picture was taken from the reef/jetty. 

This was taken from Waimea Bay Beach.  This calm placid water is, during the winter months, the absolute opposite.  This is the beach the surfers clamor to for the monstrous waves.  Isn’t it amazing?

The surf is deceiving though because it sucks you down into the water.  It’s great for bodysurfing a short distance.  The children were quite sandy by the time we left.  I didn’t let them stay for long because I was too freaked out about the strength of the waves.  To placate the older two, I told them we could come back with Daddy in tow on the weekend.

This is Turtle Beach.  It’s named so because the green sea turtles (Honus) come here to bask in the sunshine.  On this particular day, the turtles did not come ashore, but you can see them in the water.  This next picture has one in the water.  Can you find it?

Here’s one more shot of Turtle Beach.

Anyway, these are the beaches we visited.  We drove along and viewed many others since the roads we took were along the shore.