Just in time for the winter surf season, The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay is bringing back its iconic bar.
After a five-year closure, Surfer, The Bar returns as a pop-up from Dec. 5 to 13, welcoming kamaʻāina and resort guests to kick off surf season on the North Shore.
While at the resort, it seems that if you mention the return of Surfer, The Bar, almost everyone smiles with a twinkle in their eyes as they recall an epic night (or two) and an encounter (or a few) with professional surfers and celebrities.
The resort first opened Surfer, The Bar in 2011, and it didn’t take long for the venue to become one of the hottest spots on the North Shore for exclusive surf films, documentaries, surf photography shows, live music and more. The bar offered a window into the community’s legendary—and sometimes infamous—surf culture.
Photo: Grace Maeda
In partnership with Surfer magazine, the bar’s revival kicked off on Dec. 5, the evening after the opening ceremony for The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. The pop-up is sprawled across Off the Lip, the resort’s stunning lobby bar known for its gorgeous panoramic views. Iconic Surfer magazine covers are on display, paying tribute to legendary athletes who have made their mark on the “Seven Mile Miracle,” at spots including Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. You’ll also see an ode to Duke Kahanamoku who helped share the sport with the world.
The bar menu features a lineup of classic and playful cocktails, from the Turtle Bay Mai Tai to the coconut-forward Hula Girl, made with coconut vodka and Malibu. You can also sip on the Surfer on Acid—a bold mix of Amaro, Malibu, cranberry and pineapple—or opt for a refreshing lychee martini.
During its nine-night revival, Surfer, The Bar returns as the place to be—alive with surf lore, music and the exciting energy of the North Shore in the winter. Kamaʻāina and guests can reconnect with the spirit of the iconic spot and raise a glass to the culture, community and memories that made it legendary.
57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, ritzcarlton.com.
Grace Maeda is the editor of HAWAIʻI Magazine.
