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Turtle Bay Resort
RESORT $$$
$$$
(
800-203-3650, 293-6000;
www.turtlebayresort.com
; 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy; r from $259,
cottage/villa from $659/1090;
) Out of sync with the North Shore's beatnik-
surfer vibe, Turtle Bay offers all the modern conveniences of beach resort life. Admit-
tedly dated, every hotel room at least has an ocean view, while deluxe rooms have
private lanai. More romantic options include nearby cottages, where fresh fruit is de-
livered daily, and ocean villas where the water splashes not far from your door.
Eating & Drinking
21 Degrees North
PACIFIC RIM $$$
$$$
(
293-6000;
www.turtlebayresort.com
; Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy; mains
$27-46, 5-course tasting menu from $75; 6pm-10pm Tue-Sat)
Panoramic windows with
ocean views are the hallmark of this white-tablecloth dining room. Expect perfectly pre-
pared seafood like braised Kona lobster or pepper-crusted ahi plated with Kahuku corn
fritters and an organic farm salad. There's a discerning global wine list too. Tapas and
cocktails are served in the lounge until 11pm daily except Monday.
Ola
LOCAL, SEAFOOD $$$
$$$
(
293-0801;
www.olaislife.com
; Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy; mains lunch $10-24,
dinner $19-58; 11am-10pm)
With table legs and tiki torches sticking out of the sand, this
cabana stakes out an unparalleled position on the beach. When it's sunny, Ola is an irres-
istible spot for lunch, although the food is far from outstanding. Service is so laid-back,
you might find yourself staying straight through happy hour for
pupu
like
kalua
pork
nachos and ahi
poke
.
Surfer Bar
BAR
North Shore musicians occasionally play live sets at the resort's Surfer Bar, where the
stage is set for anything from open-mic nights to surf-film screenings. Happy-hour
coconut margaritas and 'lychee-tinis' are a bargain. For sunset views and live Hawaiian
music some nights, head over to the resort's poolside
Hang Ten Bar & Grill
instead.
