| Although only the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, | | | | of the Island. The hike to the rim is considered easy to |
| Oahu is the most populated and most visited due to its | | | | moderate and requires visitors to climb stairs, walk |
| striking beauty and abundance of activities. Home to | | | | trails, and make their way through an unlit tunnel (don't |
| the capital city of Honolulu and a surfer's paradise on | | | | forget your flashlight!). Once the top is reached, |
| the North Shore, Oahu has everything visitors could | | | | however, visitors can enjoy views from Waikiki to Koki |
| desire from a tropical, sand-filled vacation destination. | | | | Head and of the Pacific Ocean. |
| Make your way to Oahu for the sights, swimming, and | | | | Oahu's North Shore is famous for its massive waves |
| surfing, all while taking in a little history along the way, | | | | that draw world-class surfers here year after year. In |
| and you certainly will be pleased with your | | | | the winter, the high surf's waves can rise to over 25 |
| well-rounded trip on this popular island. | | | | feet before rolling over due to the swells coming out |
| A vacation to the Hawaiian Islands means plenty of | | | | of the stormy North Pacific. While surfing is popular at |
| time spent at beautiful, white sand beaches and a trip | | | | places such as Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay |
| to Oahu undoubtedly will be no different. While there | | | | Beach Park (where waves have been reaching over |
| are many gorgeous places to throw down a towel | | | | 50 feet in recent years), the North Shore also offers |
| and listen to the sounds of the waves rolling in, two | | | | great swimming and snorkeling opportunities to |
| places stand out for their remarkable sights and crystal | | | | summer visitors at Ali'i Beach Park. |
| clear water. Hanauma Bay is the perfect place to | | | | No Oahu outdoor adventure is complete without a trip |
| view the numerous ocean life that thrive close to the | | | | to Honolulu to view the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl |
| shore, particularly sea turtles and colorful fish, either by | | | | Harbor. Pearl Harbor holds a special place in our |
| snorkeling or scuba diving. However, it is a well-known | | | | nation's history and is an important tourist destination |
| tourist destination so expect large crowds and plenty | | | | even for those who were not alive when the attacks |
| of noise when venturing here on a warm sunny day. | | | | occurred. Every visitor will find the tour of the Arizona |
| Waikiki Beach fronts the shores of Waikiki, which is | | | | Memorial thoughtful and informative, while the addition |
| located on the southern shore of Oahu and houses | | | | of the Battleship Missouri and USS Missouri Memorial |
| the famous Diamond Head on its east side. This two | | | | further highlights the historical importance of this area. |
| mile stretch of sand is the picture perfect image of | | | | On the spectacular island of Oahu, the right |
| what visitors expect from a Hawaiian beach with its | | | | accommodations can make the difference between |
| high-rise forests, numerous hotels and resorts, and | | | | an ordinary Hawaiian adventure and an amazing Oahu |
| masses of tourists spread out among the sand. Waikiki | | | | experience. Oahu vacation rentals are located |
| Beach is an ideal location for sunning, swimming, | | | | throughout the island, surrounded by its numerous |
| snorkeling, surfing, but most of all canoeing. For the | | | | breathtaking features such as the Pacific Ocean, |
| ultimate Oahu and Waikiki Beach experience, plan a | | | | Diamond Head, and lush green forests. The choice |
| trip out to sea on an outrigger canoe and rid the | | | | between a sterile hotel room that you want to escape |
| waves next to the surfers while soaking in views of | | | | every morning and a cozy vacation rental that invites |
| the city and Diamond Head. | | | | you to soak in the beauty of the island is an easy one, |
| Diamond Head is quite possibly the most famous | | | | so begin your search for the perfect vacation rental |
| volcanic crater in the world and is a worthwhile hike | | | | today and surround yourself with all that is stunning in |
| for vacationers who want to take in unparalleled views | | | | Oahu. |