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

"Rounding a bend on Kamehameha Highway I watched Waimea Bay's sparkling emerald-blue water come into view; the crescent bay is an iconic big-wave surf spot—famed for the Eddie Aikau Invitational—and also features the enormous craggy 'Jumping Rock' where daredevils leap into the sea during calm summer months." - 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