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When most people think of Hawaii, it's typically Oahu locales - like Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and Sunset Beach - that spring to mind. Oahu is where the action is, whether you're looking for nightlife or surf.
Honolulu and Waikiki offer a vibrant city scene, but just beyond you'll find rolling hills carpeted in pineapples, fluted mountains cut by cascading waterfalls and turquoise bays remote enough to provide the backdrop for the TV series Lost.
Day Trip: The Big Island
Go on a day trip from Oahu to the Big Island at Kilauea Volcano and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Fly out, see a volcano, fly back to Oahu. What could be easier?
Paradise Cove Luau
Sip a cool mai tai upon your arrival at Hawaii's largest - and most fun - luau. Watch a hukilau and the ancient Imu Ceremony, and dance beneath the stars. Free round-trip transport is available from select Waikiki hotels.
Oahu Tours & Attractions
Can't decide what to do in Oahu? That's OK there's still plenty to choose from:
Polynesian Cultural Center
Seven Pacific Islander cultures are represented: Hawaii, Samoa, the Marquesas, Fiji, New Zealand, Tonga and Tahiti. Gain knowledge about the traditional arts and crafts of each tribe by watching various demonstrations at the center.
Oahu Food Tour
Here's something different - a guided tour of Waikiki's food scene. Try Hawaiian plate lunch, Chinese dumplings, local style grinds, Thai noodles, meat satay, Vietnamese rolls and Hawaii's mysterious crack seed.
Suggested Itineraries: Oahu, Honolulu & Waikiki
In Honolulu, East meets West with a delightful diversity of sights, scents and flavors. You can explore the only royal palace in the USA, feast on savory Pacific Rim cuisine and spend the evening listening to Hawaiian music on the beach.
If you want to be in the midst of the action, Waikiki is the place to stay. The southeast coast abounds in dramatic scenery and offers plenty of activity options. Follow this link to Viator's travel blog for more travel tips about Waikiki.
The deeply scalloped Ko'olau mountains form a scenic backdrop for the entire windward coast. Trade winds whipping in from the northeast rebound off the mountains, creating ideal conditions for windsurfing.
Pearl Harbor, USS Missouri & Arizona Memorial
From USD $58.12
Visit Pearl Harbor and learn more about Hawaii's role in the WWII war effort. Special Offer: Kids travel free.
Leeward Coast Sail
From USD $99.50
Tailor your trip for sightseeing or snorkeling off Oahu's Leeward Coast on this tour.
Top-rated things to do in Oahu according to Viator.com travelers:
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Polynesian Cultural Center
based on 12 reviews
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North Shore of Oahu Adventure
based on 7 reviews
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Diamond Head Crater Sunrise Adventure
based on 6 reviews
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Grand Circle Tour of Oahu
From USD $67.01
Go on a 120-mile trip around the beautiful Island of Oahu, and of course you'll visit Dole's pineapple plantation.
Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay
From USD $20.94
Go snorkeling in Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in some of Hawaii's clearest water.
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