Turtle Bay Resort has almost five miles of beachfront that includes the beauty of Kawela Bay, Bay View Beach Lawn and of course Turtle Bay. Only 45 minutes from the high pulse and energy of Honolulu. This is a most beautifull luxury hotel in Hawaii.
Windward is a term used in the islands to refer to areas where the prevailing winds blow. These areas are wetter and more lush than the drier leeward shore. Windward Oahu is strikingly beautiful, with mountains, waterfalls, rich agricultural areas, and a string of lovely beaches along the coastline. It also offers a variety of attractions from the tranquil gardens of a Japanese temple to the joyous celebration of island culture at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Built on the finger of a lava flow, the park offers panoramic views as well as highly educational exhibits. Growing there are native plants that served as foods for the ancient Hawaiians -- bananas, coconuts, breadfruit, taro, and sugarcane. A marine life exhibit features a high-tech saltwater aquarium. At one end is He'eia Kea Pier where you can catch a glass-bottom boat for a tour of the coral reefs in Kaneohe Bay.
Between the historic landmarks of Honolulu and the wide, green countryside of the North Shore, come discover the charming historic towns and wide sandy beaches of Leeward and Central Oahu. This rural area of Oahu encompasses some of the best attractions on the island including historic Pearl Harbor, the pineapple fields and one of the world’s largest mazes at Dole Plantation, the wet and wild fun of Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park and the magnificent lagoons and golf courses of Ko Olina. 
This beach is noted for its excellent swimming, surfing, and body boarding. There are also lovely shaded picnic facilities and grassy areas perfect for family outings.
The "Long Ancestral Background", this beach park is never crowded, making this the perfect site to just enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. The water is calm and warm. The location is stunningly beautiful with the Kualoa Mountains in the background. This area was considered sacred by the ancient Hawaiians as whalebones used to wash up on the beach. The bones were then made into valuable tools and jewelry. 
The area is great for swimming and snorkeling. There is also wonderful tide pools great for collecting shells and observing the wonders of nature. During the Winter months this beach is one of the best for surfing with waves often between fifteen and twenty feet high making it perfect for yearly international surfing competitions. 
This is the home of the largest, most dangerous and spectacular surf in the world. Do not enter when the swells are large as the water is fast and deadly. There is a strong riptide current running out at the center of the bay. Obey all postings and warnings.