This famous north shore spot, named after surfing/shaping legend Dale Velzy is just past Sunset Beach directly in front of the new gated housing development. V-land is an extremely localized breaks consisting of heavy north shore locals and hot dogging groms. The wave itself is similar to Sunset Beach focused in a big bay emptying into a big channel. Velzyland can sometimes be fickle but on its good day it throws a wide open barrel along the ultra shallow reef. Other times the barrels are few but the open faces and fast walls provide a variety of sections for the north shore’s up and coming surfers to bash lips and practice radical maneuvers. For detailed surf spot information check out our Hawaii surf maps.

Bottom: Reef, reef, reef.

Ability level: Intermediate to Advanced.

Access: Park along the street in front of the gated housing development.

What board to bring: Bring your hot dogging shortboard. You’ll occasionally see longboards on really small days but unless you rip, you’ll probably get nothing but ‘stink eye’ from the locals.

Places to stay: Turtle Bay or other North Shore vacation rentals.

Places to eat: Ted’s Bakery has an awesome selection of plate lunches, sandwiches, and delicious pastries and is the perfect after surf eatery. You can also dine at Turtle Bay though pricey and for a larger selection of choices head into Haleiwa town.

Other things to do besides surfing: If you’re visiting from the mainland you definitely need to experience one of Hawaii’s top things to do…a luau. The Polynesian Cultural Center luau in Laie (just a few minutes north from V-land) offers one of the best Hawaii luaus.

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