Turtle Bay is the only dedicated resort area on Oʻahu’s North Shore. It’s a beautiful peninsula named after the large number of green sea turtles that inhabit the area. This bay is favored for surfing, fishing, and diving, whereas swimming is better at the neighboring Kuilima Cove. Turtle Bay Resort, as seen in the Forgetting Sarah Marshall movie, is the one-and-only resort on this side of the island (non-guests are welcome at the on-site restaurants and all beaches in Hawaii are public).
Distance from Waikīkī to Turtle Bay: 1-hr 15-minutes drive
Things to Do in Turtle Bay
- Stay a few nights at the picturesque Turtle Bay Resort
- Enjoy a poolside cocktail as the sun sets
- Book a horseback ride along oceanfront trails
- Get off the beaten path on a segway tour
- Tee off on the Arnold Palmer Golf Course
Best Eats in Turtle Bay
- Dine on fresh island seafood at Roy’s Beach House
