Oahu
Activities
Top
10 Things to Do on Oahu
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is the island most often visited by travelers to Hawaii. It's
known as "The Gathering Place." There are so many
things to do that you'll never be able to do them all in just
one visit. We've chosen our top ten things to do on the island
of O‘ahu, Hawaii. |
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1. Attend
a Luau
O‘ahu offers a number of excellent luaus. Germaine's Luau
is held on a private beach on Barber's Point east of Honolulu.
The Polynesian Cultural Center's Ali‘i Luau is held in La‘ie
on O‘ahu's North Shore. My favorite luau on O‘ahu is
the Paradise Cove Luau which is held on a 12-acre beach at the
Ko Olina Resort and features great food, Polynesian entertainment,
traditional Hawaiian games, and lessons in lei making. |
2. Discover
Historic Honolulu
Located in the heart of Honolulu you'll find many of Hawaii's most
historic buildings including the ‘Iolani Palace home to Hawaii's
last monarchs and the only palace on U.S. soil. You'll also want
to visit the Hawaii State Capitol, the Ka¯mehameha I Statue,
Kawaiaha‘o Church - the first Christian church in Hawaii,
the Mission Houses Museum and the Old Federal Building. All of
historic Honolulu is within easy walking distance of downtown parking
at the equally famous Aloha Tower. |
3. Drive
to O‘ahu's North Shore
O‘ahu's North Shore is home to the top world-class surfers
in the world when the winter waves reach their majestic heights.
It is an easy hour's drive from Waikiki to lovely Haleiwa town
where the North Shore begins for most visitors as they travel in
an eastward direction around O‘ahu. Be sure to stop at the
Bonzai Pipeline where you can see surfers make their way through
the middle of a wave. |
4. Explore
the Bishop Museum
The Bishop Museum is recognized as the State Museum of Natural
and Cultural History. While the name of the museum is officially
the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, the museum was actually established
by her husband Charles Bishop to whom Bernice had left her personal
property upon her death in 1885 fulfilling their dream of preserving
Hawaii's cultural heritage. Throughout its history, the museum's
commitment has been the gathering and the dissemination of information
on Hawaii and the Pacific. |
5. Hike
to Makapu‘u Point
One of O‘ahu's most rewarding hikes is the 2.5-mile round
trip hike to Makapu‘u Point, the most eastern point of O‘ahu.
The hike to the point is mostly uphill and takes about an hour
each way. If you take the hike, do it early in the day when the
sun will be behind the cliff face as you climb. The views of Waimanalo
Bay to the north and Sandy Beach and Koko Head to the southwest
are spectacular. Is a a great spot for whale watching from December
to May. |
6. Honor
America at Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial remain top tourist destinations
in Hawaii with over 1,500,000 visitors annually. The addition of
the Battleship Missouri and the 1999 opening of the USS Missouri
Memorial have further enhanced the importance of this historic
area. A visit to the Arizona Memorial is a solemn and sobering
experience, even for those who were not alive when the attack occurred.
You are literally standing over a gravesite where 1177 men lost
their lives. |
7. See Waikiki and O‘ahu
from the Top of Diamond Head
Diamond Head looms large over the Waikiki. Actually named Le‘ahi
by Hawaiians, it received its more well known name in the late
1700's when British seamen saw calcite crystals sparkling in the
sunshine and thought they had found diamonds. A hike to the top
of Diamond Head takes about an hour over a well-worn path. The
summit offers a spectacular 365-degree view of O‘ahu and
is a must trip for photography enthusiasts. |
8. Shop
in Waikiki and in the Greater Honolulu Area
Waikiki is a great place to shop and offers prestigious retailers
such as Tiffany & Co., Chanel, Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent
as well as more modest stores such as the ever-present ABC Stores
and the world-famous International Market Place. The Royal Hawaiian
Shopping Center is undergoing a major renovation and contains 150
stores and restaurants on four levels. The DFS Galleria the only
place for foreign guests in Hawaii to enjoy duty-free savings on
the world's leading luxury brands. |
9. Tour
the Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center is Hawaii's top-paid visitor attraction.
The PCC features seven Polynesian "islands" in a beautifully
landscaped 42-acre setting. The Ali‘i Luau takes guests on
a nostalgic rip back in time to learn about the royalty of Hawaii
while enjoying traditional Hawaiian luau food and entertainment.
The Center's Rainbows of Paradise Canoe Pageant show is performed
daily on the main lagoon. The PCC is also home to Hawaii's first
and only IMAX™ Theater. |
10. Visit
the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium
Located in Kapi‘olani Park on the east end of Waikiki, the
Honolulu Zoo is the largest zoo within a radius of 2,300 miles
and unique in that it is the only zoo in the United States originating
from a King's grant of royal lands to the people. It is too often
overlooked by visitors. Located nearby at the shoreline, the Waikiki
Aquarium is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States.
Exhibits, programs, and research focus on the aquatic life of Hawaii
and the tropical Pacific. |
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