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What to do in Oahu
Popular places to visit
Waikiki Beach
Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.
Ala Moana Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.
Pearl Harbor
Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.
Honolulu Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Turtle Bay Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Turtle Bay Beach, a popular beach in Kawela Bay.
Royal Hawaiian Center
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Royal Hawaiian Center, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
International Market Place
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to International Market Place, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Polynesian Cultural Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Polynesian Cultural Center during your trip to Laie. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the surfing spots.
Lanikai Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkelling spots while in the area.
Areas of Oahu
Waikiki
Located on the south shore of Honolulu, this neighborhood is known internationally for its great surfing and beautiful beaches.
Downtown Honolulu
Many of Hawai’i’s most important historic sites and beautiful buildings are clustered together here at the hub of the city, with the ocean just a short walk away.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Western Honolulu
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or Navy Exchange Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station to get around town.
Manoa
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Manoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex or Stan Sheriff Center.
- Waikiki Beach
- Pearl Harbor
- Waikiki Beach Walk
- Turtle Bay Beach
- International Market Place
- Polynesian Cultural Center
- Lanikai Beach
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- Honolulu Zoo
- Diamond Head
- Kailua Beach
- Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
- Sunset Beach
- Banzai Pipeline
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park
- Aloha Tower Marketplace
- Aloha Tower
- Waimanalo Beach
- Iolani Palace
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