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Top Things to Do in Oahu Hawaii
If you are planning a trip to Oahu Hawaii and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. The Island of Oahu has it all. You will find tropical breezes, rain forests, bamboo forests, waterfalls, volcanoes, big waves, calm beaches, sea turtles, coral reefs, street art, culture, and history. The area is popular and busy. Honolulu is located on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. It is the capital of Hawaii and the largest city on the Hawaiian Islands. The city is diverse with a blend of American and Asian influences. I suggest staying on Waikiki Beach due to the central location and using the hop-on-trolley to explore the area. Consider renting a car to visit Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, and the East Shore. Hanauma Bay is especially popular and the parking closes very early; take a shuttle to ensure entry. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Oahu Hawaii bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Oahu Hawaii trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
Read Honolulu Street Art
Read Things to Do on the Big Island Hawaii
Downtown Honolulu
Pay respect at Pearl Harbor Memorial and the USS Bowfin Submarine
Visit the Izumo Taishakyo Mission in Chinatown
Head up to the observation deck of the Aloha Tower
See the statue of King Kamehameha
Tour the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the US
Waikiki Beach
Splash around in the water along Waikiki’s 1.5-mile beach
Take a Hulu lesson at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
Hang out on the porch of the historic Mona Surfrider
Shop for souvenirs at the International Marketplace
Stop by the Duke Kahanamoku Statue
Submarine Scooter Adventure
Eat a Cheeseburger in Paradise
Check out the pavement stamps and high-end shops along Kalakaua Ave
Watch the Friday night fireworks at the Hilton
Drink a Mai Tai on the beach
Watch the sunrise from Magic Island
Shop at Ala Moana Center, the world’s largest open-air shopping center
Walk on the Waikiki Wall for a photo of the beach
Enjoy a sunset sail
Snorkel with Dolphins and Turtles
Near Honolulu
Visit the colorful Mu Ryang Sa Buddhist Temple
Hike through a rainforest to Manoa Falls
Take the Pu’u Ohia trail through a bamboo forest
Explore the Polynesian Cultural Center
Drive up to Tantalus Viewpoint for a unique look down onto Waikiki
Check out the Hawaiian Reef Aquarium at Sea Life Park
East Shore
Climb to the rim of Diamond Head
Hike the 1,100 steps to Koko Head Crater
Snorkel Hanauma Bay’s coral reef of colorful fish
Walk down to Halona Cove
Watch the Halona Blowhole erupt
Relax on Sandy Beach
Check out the Makapu’u Point Lighthouse
Go for a swim at Makapu’u Beach
Take the Pillbox Hike
Walk along Lanikai Beach
Visit the Byodo-In Temple
Take photos at the Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
North Shore
Have lunch in the surf town of Haleiwa
Look for turtles on Laniakea Beach
Take a surfing lesson
Take the plunge off Jump Rock on Waimea Bay
Wander the botanical garden and waterfall in Waimea Falls Park
Watch the surfers at Banzai Pipeline
Relax on Sunset Beach
Have a Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation
Be sure to check the Hawaii Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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