Nearby beach has a lot of rocks and not swimmable, but is gorgeous to look at. Biking is dangerous on Kam Highway. We transported the bikes to Sharks Cove and rode the bike path there which was so fun and relaxing - hidden gem. Bikes are sturdy and strong, just watch out for braking. Home is very close to Haleiwa, which had good restaurants. No AC, but we were fine in winter. Maybe in summer might be hot. Overall, North Shore is a great place to be! This house is close by some million dollar homes that are right on the beach.