Mokulē‘Ia Beach

Seclusion, Surf, and Shrimp on Oahu's North Shore

"I ponder castaway fantasies on sandy paths lined with naupaka that lead to a secluded coral shoreline near Oʻahu’s westernmost tip; set against the Waiʻanae mountains, Mokule‘ia (which means "district of abundance") felt untrod and ideal for solitude—I could see why it was chosen as the setting for the first season of Lost, and after the short detour along Farrington Highway I often had the lucent, turquoise waters all to myself." - Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Gina DeCaprio Vercesi is a New York-based writer with a passion for adventure, history, and conservation. Her words and images have appeared in publications including Travel + Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, AARP The Magazine, Delta Sky, Hemispheres, and The Boston Globe. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines