Oahu Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Oahu attractions and places to see in Oahu, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach is one of the most famous stretches of sand on the planet, up there with Ipanema and Bondi. Its curving stretch of sand is bordered by palms ... Continue Reading »
USS Missouri
Known as Mighty Mo, or Big Mo, the battleship USS Missouri played an important role in history. Her deck hosted the signing of the Japanese surrender, ... Continue Reading »
USS Arizona Memorial
The main Pearl Harbor memorial marks the final resting place of the USS Arizona , one of the battleships destroyed on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese ... Continue Reading »
North Shore
For many visitors, Oahu’s North Shore means one thing: surfing! World-famous Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline are sacred sites to surfers the world over, ... Continue Reading »
Paradise Cove
One of Hawaii’s most popular luaus is held beside swaying palms and a stunning sunset at Paradise Cove. A Hawaiian village at Paradise Cove highlights ... Continue Reading »
Polynesian Cultural Center
Hawaii means luaus, and some of the best and most authentic luaus in the Pacific are staged at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The center highlights the ... Continue Reading »
Diamond Head
The pointy peak of Diamond Head forms a dramatic backdrop to Waikiki on Oahu’s south coast. Diamond Head is a State Monument, and a popular lookout point on ... Continue Reading »
Pali Lookout
On Oahu’s Windward (or east) Coast, Nuuanu Pali Lookout stands sentinel over the 1,200-foot (360 m) cliffs of the Koolau mountains. One of the best ... Continue Reading »
Pearl Harbor
A hallowed name in US history, Pearl Harbor was the site of the December 7, 1941, bombing by the Japanese that wrenched the United States into World War ... Continue Reading »
Dole Plantation
For a fun day out in the Hawaiian countryside, discover Oahu’s pineapple heritage at the Dole Plantation. What started out as a fruit stand in the middle of ... Continue Reading »
Hanauma Bay
Circular Hanauma Bay is a particularly attractive, sheltered inlet of turquoise water, carved from a submerged volcanic crater east of Diamond Head. The ... Continue Reading »
Bishop Museum
For the lowdown on Polynesian lore, legend, history and anthropology, drop into the Bishop Museum. Far from dry, displays range from woven hats, ... Continue Reading »
Chinaman's Hat
The islet of Mokolii, or Chinaman’s Hat, is a rugged little outpost that’s home to wedge-tailed shearwaters and occasionally explored by adventurous visitors. ... Continue Reading »
Kualoa Ranch
Family-owned Kualoa Ranch is a one-stop adventure playground in Oahu. Dating back to 1850, the cattle ranch is a popular location for horse-riding tours and ... Continue Reading »
Sunset Beach Park
White sand, blue sea, great waves and shady palms. If it sounds too good to be true, it must be Sunset Beach! This 2-mile (3 km) stretch of sand is targeted ... Continue Reading »
Hawaiian Sunset & Dinner Cruise Written by Viator
Oahu Luaus & Hawaiian Culture Written by Viator
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