I've seen a lot of beautiful places but the North Shore of Oahu is now in my top three favorites! There's something about this place that will keep me coming back as long as possible. This was my first time there and it left an impression different from all my other trips to various Hawaiian islands. 
I was in need of some real R&R. The North Shore provided me with a smooth nervous system and a place to really find my balance again. All it's endless beaches and ultra green landscapes captivated my senses amd helped me unwind. 
I had been to Waimea Falls (seen here) as a child and it has stuck with me vividly ever since. So it wasn't a suprise that I was just in love with it today! I found the people to be THE nicest bunch of folks I've met anywhere in I've been. 
Both the landscape and the people who live on the North Shore seem genuine, laid back and extremely un-pretentious for such a beloved tourist destination. The businesses are home spun, like the people. Creative, rootsy, sweet-and-simple by choice. A refreshing, down-to-Earth energy just permeates there. North Shore appeared to just be itself, not trying much to be anything but friendly, beautiful, and lasting.
Like so many others I can now say I've found a place in Hawaii that I would love to return to again and again. For the people, the ocean, the funky life and the inspiration.
Thank you North Shore for puting me back together and showing us a great time!