Waterfront at dusk, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii (Gus Vanderelst/Photographer's Choice/Getty)
Waimea Falls, Oahu, Hawaii (Taylor S. Kennedy/Nat Geo/Getty)
Pali Lookout, Oahu, Hawaii (Chuck Painter/Hawaii Tourism Authority)
Surf Shop in Oahu, Hawaii (Hawaii Tourism)
Female Surfers at Oahu, Hawaii (Getty)
Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii (Photodisc)
What to do in Oahu
To many people, the island of Oahu is synonymous with its capital city, Honolulu. More specifically, the 2.5-mile stretch of sand that is Waikiki Beach. And while the vast majority of visitors here never stray far from Waikiki's glittering shore—which offers everything one might want on a beach vacation, except for privacy—those who do venture beyond the tourist zone will find more than 100 miles of coastline fringed with beaches of every size, shape, color, and activity orientation.
Surfing dominates the beach scene on Oahu. The North Shore is home to some of the most beautiful, famous, and dangerous waves in the world. During the winter, check whether the surf is up at Pipeline or Waimea Bay; if so, don't miss the opportunity to see world-class surfers in action. Novices and intermediates are better served on...
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Oahu Q&A
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- Is there a bad time to visit Hawaii?
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I'd like to avoid wet season, plus times when airfare is highest and hotels are at their most expensive.
Asked on June 20, 2011 by kathyM
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- Is there transportation available from the Honolulu Airport to Pearl Harbor, and if so,...
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Is there transportation available from the Honolulu Airport to Pearl Harbor, and if so, what type and pricing?
Thanks for your help
Joan
Asked on August 10, 2010 by an anonymous user
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- I had a friend 30 years ago, that died in Hawaii. He was walking along the beach in the...
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I had a friend 30 years ago, that died in Hawaii. He was walking along the beach in the ocean when he got caught in a whirlpool? or some tow and pulled in and drown. Diver looking for him, also lost one of the crew. Which areas around Hawaii must you be careful of these undertows, and how safe is the ocean there.. Nervous..
Asked on August 09, 2010 by an anonymous user
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- We (5 sisters and our 80 yr old mother) are planning a trip to Oahu in March, 2011. What...
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We (5 sisters and our 80 yr old mother) are planning a trip to Oahu in March, 2011. What can we expect as far as usual weather? We will be staying at Mokuleia Beach Home. Do we have a worry about jelly fish and sharks? Will we see whales?
Thank you!
Asked on July 12, 2010 by an anonymous user
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