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The North Shore is known for its beautiful beaches, epic surf and friendly residents. But did you know it’s also known for its world famous shrimp trucks?

Here’s three we recommend you take a shrimp stop at next time you visit us at Turtle Bay. All of them are only about a five minute drive from your hotel room. You could also rent bikes or mopeds from the Hele Huli Adventure Center near our tennis courts if you do not have a vehicle.

If you love Turtle Bay Resort, we would love for you to share that in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (RCAs).

The poll is live now.  

Here’s seven reasons from past guests showing why you should vote for Turtle Bay:

1. We’re located on the famous North Shore, surf capital of the world.
(photo: @woman_theworld on Instagram)

2. We have Amazing sunsets.
(Photo: Chris Furnati)

3. Don't forget all our epic adventures...
(photo: Cheryl Camacho)

4. And the world's best Mai-Tais
(photo:Cheryl Camacho)

5. Of course, you love that we have ocean views from every room!
(photo: Nomadic Wandererz )

6. And not one, but two championship golf courses.
(photo:Frank Fenlon)

It was a weekend of sore muscles, stinky feet and sweaty clothes, but the memories from the first-ever Ragnar Trail Oahu race for live on forever.

April 21-22, more than a thousand runners laced up their sneakers and hit Turtle Bay’s miles of scenic yet challenging trails. Some even travelled from the mainland and neighbor islands to run.

Teams of 4-8 runners worked together to conquer more than 120 miles. The course was divided into three different loops ranging from four to more than six miles each.

“It was a life changing experience for sure,” said Arianne Cameros, who drove down from Nanakuli on Oahu’s west side for the event.

“The weather was terrible,” reported runner Anthony Ching of Ka’a’awa. “It was fun, but I honestly wanted to die at some points,” he chuckled.

From the mountains to the ocean, there are dozens of family friendly adventures to enjoy near Turtle Bay Resort. If you don’t want to leave our 850 acres, we have 12 miles of hiking trails, you can learn about them here. This post is going to take you off property for some scenic hikes.

(Photo: DirtNinjaAdventures)

In honor of St. Patrick's Day we are sharing our guest favorite Pineapple Mojito from The Point: Sunset & Pool Bar. If you can’t wait until your next Turtle Bay getaway, you can now make it at home!

INGREDIENTS

1 ¼ oz Cruzan Pineapple Rum

1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

2 oz Pineapple Juice

½ oz Agave Nectar

½ oz Fresh Crushed Pineapple

Hanful of Fresh Mint Leaves (save a few for your garnish)

Splash of Soda Water

Ice

LET THE FUN BEGIN

Pour all the ingredients (minus the soda water) into a shaker cup and shake vigorously. Pour over ice, top with a splash of soda water, and garnish with a slice of pineapple and mint leaves.

Now hold it proudly so you don’t get pinched!

Let us know if you made this tropical concoction in the comments below, as well as which cocktail you would love to make at home next.

Cheers!