Things to do in Oahu
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Cruises & boat tours
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Oahu
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 enjoy some retail therapy 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.
International Market Place
You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to International Market Place, a favorite shopping spot in Honolulu. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Honolulu Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Royal Hawaiian Center
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Royal Hawaiian Center, a favorite shopping spot in Honolulu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Polynesian Cultural Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Polynesian Cultural Center during your travels in Laie. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area, or seek out the surfing spots.
Turtle Bay Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Turtle Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kawela Bay.
Honolulu Zoo
What began as the exotic bird collection of the island’s king is now a park with over 1,200 animals, including several rare and endangered species.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Oahu
Waikiki
Located on the south shore of Honolulu, this neighborhood is known internationally for its great surfing and beautiful beaches.
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
While visiting Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
Western Honolulu
Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Western Honolulu. Top attractions like Pearl Harbor and Honolulu Harbor are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station or Pouhala / Waipahu Transit Center Station to see more of the city.
Eastern Honolulu
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Eastern Honolulu. A stop by Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve or Kahala Beach might round out your trip.
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.
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- Waikiki Beach
- Ala Moana Center
- Royal Hawaiian Center
- Polynesian Cultural Center
- Honolulu Zoo
- Diamond Head
- Lanikai Beach
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- Kailua Beach
- USS Arizona Memorial
- Iolani Palace
- Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
- Aloha Tower Marketplace
- Ko Olina Marina
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Kuhio Beach Park
- Kualoa Beach Park
- Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park
- Brigham Young University Hawaii
- Waimanalo Beach
- Dole Plantation
- Waikele Premium Outlets
- Bishop Museum
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