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