Honolulu, HI, USA < change city >

"Best view of the famous "Banzai Pipeline" - surfers disappear inside the wave and emerge seconds later."

"This area is part of the North shore where Surfing got its start. It's an excelent place to watch the waves but city slickers like us should not go in the water because is too rough. Best way to get here is by renting a car if you plan on staying a while. It is also part of many Circle Around the Island tours. They usually only drive bye. Banzai Pipeline (Ehukai Beach): The merciless waves of Pipeline break just 50 to 100 yards off the beach over a shallow reef making this one of the most dangerous surf spots in the world. To see the action during contests like the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters, enter through Ehukai Beach Park. Sunset Beach: The northernmost surf spot on the North Shore is Sunset Beach. The long wave-breaks here are the setting for the O"

"North Shore; Probably the most famous surfing beach in the world, Banzai got the first part of its name from filmmaker Bruce Brown, who dubbed the beach "Banzai" in his film Surf Safari. The "pipeline" portion of the beach's name comes from the rolling, tubelike effect created by the crash of the waves upon the shore. The waves' unique shape is created by a shallow coral reef found just offshore. During calmer periods, usually during the Spring and Summer, swimming is good - otherwise it's very hazardous, so take good care."

"Banzai Pipeline- surfing"

""Sunset Beach Park is one of the better surfing sites on O'ahu, if not in the world.""

"Sunset Beach Park (North Shore - big waves)"