The Ritz-Carlton O'Ahu, Turtle Bay: Stay in Kahuku, Hawaii

The resort spans 1,300 acres with 12 miles of biking and hiking trails and 5 miles of shoreline. Guests have access to 7 beaches where they can go surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking. Two championship golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer and George Fazio operate on the property.

The main building contains 408 guest rooms and suites, each with ocean views. 42 exclusive Ocean Bungalows sit steps from the water's edge, offering added privacy. The Ocean Club Lounge provides a space for breakfast, lunch, and evening appetizers.

Six restaurants and bars operate on site, including the signature restaurant Alaia which sources ingredients from Kuilima Farm. The weekly Paniolo Paina dinner show offers a luau with an outdoor feast, live entertainment, and a fire knife show. A coffee shop in the lobby sells breakfast items at lower prices than the resort restaurants.

The resort offers a kids' club and beginner sports lessons for young guests. Jamie O'Brien Surf Experience provides surf lessons for all ages and skill levels. Horseback riding at the stables, bicycle rentals, and tennis courts are available on-site.

A spa and wellness center offers massages, facials, and body treatments using locally sourced products. The fitness center provides cardio and strength equipment with ocean views. Four outdoor pools include an adults-only infinity pool and a pool with a water slide.

Location: 1,300 acres on Oahu's North Shore

Activities: 12 miles of trails, 7 beaches, two golf courses

Rooms: 408 ocean-view rooms and 42 Ocean Bungalows

Dining: 6 restaurants, farm-fresh ingredients from Kuilima Farm

Family: Jamie O'Brien Surf Experience, horseback riding, kids' club

Wellness: Spa, fitness center, adults-only infinity pool