U.S. News Insider Tip: In between surf sessions, refuel with a Banán bowl at its Waikiki Shack off Kalakaua Avenue. The soft serve "ice cream" is made from locally grown bananas with toppings ...

Noteworthy surf spots include Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline, which are all located in Pupukea, a town that's about 35 miles northwest of downtown Honolulu. Oahu is a relatively ...