Been to Hawaii many times. I was able to stay with a relative for a month in 2019. North shore Oahu by fire station. Arrived early Dec. was able to get some great photos of the surfing competitions.Very cool to witness those waves. We usually walked to wiamea bay or three tables beach with the kids for the day, then go home and let them put snails on the road for cars to drive over. As for Xmas and new year’s… I’ve never heard so many fireworks. ALL night long! Even the kids stay up. Thought it was excessive.I like my sleep. Aloha!