What Can I Do On
Oahu?
HONOLULU
Visit the only
royal palace on USA soil, stroll through Chinatown and shop at the
Mauna Kea Marketplace or enjoy wonderful Chinese cuisine at the
local restaurants. Visit the Kuan Yin Temple and the Izumo
Taishakyo Shrine.
You can't miss Waikiki,
the center of all of the action in Oahu. Most of the Oahu accommodation
is located here in the modern, luxury hotels. Historic and cultural
events take place here and the world famous Waikiki Beach attracts
millions of visitors each year. Enjoy surfing, windsurfing and body
boarding or arrange for a diving or snorkelling trip.
Charter a boat for a
day or evening sail or try your hand at blue water fishing. Prized sports
fish are plentiful in the offshore waters. Snorkel in the clear blue
waters of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve filled with colorful fish and
learn about the fragile ecosystem of the bay.
Take the keiki (children)
to the Sea Life Park Hawaii to see the Hawaiian Reef Aquarium, with
over 2000 reef species in this 300,000 gallon tank. The Bishop Museum
includes millions of artifacts and photos about Hawaiian and other Pacific
cultures. A planetarium show demonstrates how voyagers navigated
under the stars to sail the Pacific.
Take the
opportunity to try the various Hawaiian and Chinese cuisines in some
excellent restaurants. Try a shave ice or a malasada (local style
donut) before checking out the incredible patterns of the Hawaiian
aloha shirts and garments in the local markets.
Honolulu boasts a
fine selection of clubs and venues for those seeking nightlife
action with a choice of both DJ's and live bands performing at
various venues.
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THE NORTH SHORE
During
the winter months the north shore provides some of the largest waves
in the world to such beaches as Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay and Ehukai
Beach Park, home of the Banzai Pipeline.
For horseback
riding, ATV tours and kayaking, visit the
4,000 acre Kualoa Ranch. At Kahuku try a plate of locally grown
prawns from one of the shrimp trucks that line the Kamehameha Highway.
Shrimp scampi, shrimp tempura and garlic shrimp are all favorites.
Experience the culture
of Hawaii and the South Pacific in seven recreated traditional villages
of Polynesia in the Polynesian Cultural Center. The Horizons evening
show offers Polynesian entertainment where you can learn to dance the
hula and enjoy a traditional luau.
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CENTRAL OAHU
This area is a mix of
small communities separated by miles of pineapple fields. Sample fresh
cut sweet pineapple and explore Dole Plantation’s 1.7 mile
garden maze. Pay tribute at the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor
and explore the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the USS Bowfin Submarine
Museum and Park and the new Pacific Aviation Museum.
THE OAHU COAST
The windward (eastern)
side of the island is set between the towering green slopes on the Koolau
Mountain Range and offers a scenic alternative to Honolulu. Visit the
Sea Life Park and watch entertaining shows featuring dolphins, penguins
and sea lions.
Makapuu Point
Lighthouse is nearby and the short hike of about a mile will provide
breathtaking views of the windward coast and Rabbit Island. During
the winter months migrating humpback whales can be seen from this
vantage point.
Makapuu Beach and the
white sandy beaches of Kailua Beach, Kailui, Waimanalo Bay and Sandy
are all favorites of tourists and locals alike. The Byodo-In Temple
is a re-creation of the 900 year old temple of the same name in
Kyoto.
Byodo-In is located on
the Kahekili Highway, Kaneohe. Drive the Pali Highway SR 61, between
Honolulu and the windward town of Kailua (or vice-versa) and stop at
the Pali lookout for magical views along the coastline.
The western coast of
Oahu is known as the Leeward Coast. Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park features
a unique variety of rides for all ages. Kaena Point is the most western
tip of Oahu and can only be reached by hiking.
Scenic views of the
Waienae Coast to the South and Mokuleia to the north reward the
hiker after a long and hot journey.
What
Oahu Accommodation Will I Find?
Our Hawaii accommodation
page offers instant, online reservations for all types of accommodation
across the island at prices guaranteed to be the lowest available at
the time of reservation.
Most of the Oahu accommodation
is in the Honolulu area with the majority of the leading hotels located
on or near Waikiki Beach. There is a wide selection of accommodation
choices available throughout Oahu ranging from 5 star hotels and condos
to privately owned vacation rentals.
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When Is The Best Time On
Oahu?
Oahu is a year-round
vacation destination. The "wet season" is generally from October to March and
results in cooler temperatures. The "dry season" runs from
April to September with warmer temperatures. Average winter temperatures
in January are 65/80F (18/27C) and summers in July are 74/88F (23/31C). It is not unusual
for the beaches at Waikiki to be sunny while it is raining only a few
miles away.
The influx of
snowbirds escaping from the harsh winters in their mainland states
means that December to February is the busiest time on Oahu.
For detailed weather
forecasts visit the Hawaiian Islands National Weather Service Forecast
website.
Getting To
Oahu & Getting Around?
Flights from all over
the world arrive at Honolulu International Airport located 5 miles (8km)
from the city downtown area. All persons arriving on International
flights must first clear Customs and Border Protection inspection before
exiting the airport. Transfers to and from the airport are quite
quick and inexpensive.
Ground transportation
to your accommodation is via either the Airport Waikiki Express, rental
car, pre-arranged ground transportation or taxi cabs.
Oahu offers an excellent
public transport bus service that runs approximately every 30 minutes
depending on the route number. Most of the city and adjoining areas
can easily be reached via public transport. Travel to areas further
afield such as the north shore will require a rental car or being part
of an organised tour.
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