Page 107 - Hawaii: Diving, Surfing, Pearl Harbor, Volcanoes and More

SIDE 1 als. Sit-on-top ocean kayaking is available all around Oahu. Guided
tours are available via activities centers. Jetskis are available in Koko
NORTH SHORE: The the world-renowned North Shore deserves a Marina.
map all by itself. That’s why you should own a copy of Franko’s Oahu
Surfing Map. For SURF LESSONS, check with the North Shore Surf HORSEBACK RIDING RENTALS: Several great places to ride with
and Cultural Museum in Haleiwa’s North Shore Marketplace Tel. a rented equine friend including the beach at the Hotel at Turtle Bay,
637-8888. tel. 293-8811; Kualoa Ranch Horses, tel. 237-7321; and Happy Trails
Hawaii in Pupukea, tel. 638-7433.
SOUTH SHORE: Waikiki is famous for it’s surfing and the South
Shore is full of good surf spots. To take surf lessons, inquire at any MOUNTAIN BIKING & CRUISING BIKES RENTALS & TOURS:
surf rental spot on Waikiki Beach. The local beach boys will set you There are many places in Waikiki and around Oahu to rent moun-
up. tain bikes or to go with guided tours into the island interior. There
are numerous beach cruisers and road bikes for rent for those who
SNORKELING: Hanauma Bay is one of the most snorkeled places would like to simply cruise around Waikiki or down the coast past
on earth for good reason. It is spectacular in or out of the water, and Diamond Hea
it is easy to get to via bus or rental car. Snorkeling gear is available
to rent right on the beach. If you are experienced, get out beyond THE NORTH SHORE World’s most famous winter surfing, summer
the Inner Reef to where it is not crowded. Lots of good snorkeling snorkeling, fabulous rural scenery, ranches, flower farms, banana
can also be found on the North Shore, but not during the winter plantations, amazing sunsets, and sandy beaches. Home of Haleiwa,
surf! For tours with snorkeling adventures check with activities cent- the original “Surf City, U.S.A.”
ers or dive shops. Waikiki itself and Magic Island can have surpris-
ingly good snorkeling too. SCUBA DIVING: There are dozens of SUNSET BEACH Great surfing on winter swells. Personality chang-
fantastic places to enjoy the tropical underwater scenery of Oahu. es with swell. Great rights, but point closes out at head-high, then
For details, you should own a copy of Franko’s Dive Oahu Map. There shifts to middle reef. Dangerous rip handy for getting out when big.
are reefs, wrecks, caverns, walls, overhangs, and every kind of diving Advanced surfers only.
you could want in clear, warm, waters. Check dive shops and activity
centers for dives. BANZAI PIPELINE Unforgiving waves in winter. One of world’s
greatest left breaks. There is a shallow and creviced bottom. Outside
WINDSURFING, KITEBOARDING, KAYAKING, JETSKIING reefs create a fast, hollow break when big. Advanced surfers only!
LESSONS & RENTALS: The hottest spot for windsurfing is Kailua Viewing access from Ehukai Beach Park.
Beach, right where the sport was invented. Kailua is also the spot to
kiteboard. Haleiwa, Waikiki and other spots offer lessons and rent-