Island of Oahu

Travel guide to Hawaii invites you to explore the island of Oahu.

In the links above you can search for accommodations by star ratings or by island region. Oahu golf resorts, golf courses, adventure tours and activities are also listed.

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Best Beaches: Waikiki Beach stretches along the south shore of Oahu. The beach is great for long strolls from the Hilton Hawaiian Village on the west end to Diamond Head Crater on the east end. Close by is Ala Moana Beach Park. Ala Moana Beach is just as beautiful as Waikiki Beach but it is in a park setting instead of the resort setting that you will find at Waikiki Beach. On the North Shore there are many great beaches that are famous for high surf in the winter. A popular day trip to the North Shore is the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Ocean Activities: Click on the Oahu Activities link above and take a tour of the ocean activities offered on Oahu. Take a catamaran morning or sunset Sail right from Waikiki Beach. Visit Sea Life Park for an encounter with the dolphins, or take surfing lessons from the experts.

Pearl Harbor: You can visit Pearl Harbor by car, shuttle from your hotel, guided sightseeing tour or city bus. When you go please be aware that you cannot take any bags or bundles into the memorial. Many visitors come to Oahu just to visit this historic memorial to the bravery of our forces during the second world war. A visit to Pearl Harbor includes the Arizona Memorial, The "Mighty Mo", Battleship Missouri Memorial, and the Punchbowl National Cemetary of the Pacific.

Golf: There are many golf courses on Oahu but only two hotels with golf onsite. The Turtle Bay and the Ihilani. Click on the golf links above to take a tour of the golf resorts on Oahu.

Visitors to Oahu will enjoy an abundance of Hawaiian music and dance, shows and entertainment, shopping and a very lively night life. Waikiki Beach is the most beautiful long walking beach in the Islands. Dining choices are fun and easy from quick meals to five star restaurants. When you visit Oahu, you will have a lot of fun.