I'd second the North Shore of Oahu. We took a family vacation there a few years ago and stayed in Honolulu but we spent a couple days up there (Haleiwa and that

I'd second the North Shore of Oahu. We took a family vacation there a few years ago and stayed in Honolulu but we spent a couple days up there (Haleiwa and that area) and it was a fantastic place. I know you'll be "working" and all, but here are a few highlights: http://www.yelp.com/biz/sharks-cove-pupukea http://www.yelp.com/biz/sharks-cove-pupukea http://www.yelp.com/biz/waimea-bay-beach-park-haleiwa http://www.yelp.com/biz/waimea-bay-beach-park-haleiwa http://giovannisshrimptruck.com&#x2F http://giovannisshrimptruck.com/ http://www.yelp.com/biz/laniakea-beach-haleiwa http://www.yelp.com/biz/laniakea-beach-haleiwa