Retreat: Turtle Bay in the north of Oahu
One of the last undeveloped tourist sites on Oahu's Turtle Bay in the north of the island. The wild and rocky beaches are home to endangered Hawaiian monk seal as the Tieraten or the green sea turtle. Whales also have seen time and again off the coast. (more...)
Bathing at the foot of the famous volcano: Diamond Head Beach
Directly at the foot of Diamond Head Crater on Oahu, there is a strip of beach that invites you to Badebesuch. The beach strip is relatively narrow and criss-crossed with some rocks. Swimming is by the water conditions produces quite possible, however, you have to make compromises because of the reef, since many sharp stones in the water. (more...)
Oahu, Hawaii
The island of Oahu offers the perfect combination of a cosmopolitan city with a modern hotel infrastructure combined with exotic beaches and the warm spirit of the Polynesian culture. Known as the “meeting place”, is the most populous island of the archipelago with a great diversity of cultures.
Honolulu, its main city, offers the famous beach [...]
Welcome to Oahu
The variety gives meaning to life, and nowhere else in Hawaii you will find the variety that gives this island. Oahu, aptly named “meeting place” is a blend of many cultures. It is the most populated island of Hawaii and is marked by great diversity. Here urban and rural communities coexist in harmony and give [...]
Hotels in Oahu
Oahu is the most populated and visited the islands, besides hosting the capital, Honolulu and its most famous beach, Most tourism is concentrated here to access the services provided by the city and its pleasant festive atmosphere.
Honolulu, the capital is the point of entry and exit of the archipelago, a busy place that has [...]
RING ROUND OAHU
A day’s drive — you’ll need two days if you use the killer 85 cent bus — lets you sample the Oahu many miss outside Waikiki and Honolulu. Rent your car or scooter early — even the night before if it’s a 24 hour rental — to avoid the morning jams and head out past [...]
Best Beaches in Oahu
Oahu’s Best Beaches
For South Seas sun, fun, and surf, Oahu is a dream destination, but first some words of caution: If signs warn of dangerous surf conditions or currents, pay attention. Most beaches have lifeguards. Be aware that the sun here is very strong. No alcoholic beverages are allowed, and no matter which beach you [...]
Best in 5 Days Itinerary
Day 1
Devote your first day on O’ahu to Waikiki. A good place to start a walking tour is the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, home to an armada of pleasure boats and two members-only yacht clubs. It’s located just makai (toward the ocean) of the Renaissance ‘Ilikai Waikiki at 1777 Ala Moana Boulevard. From here head [...]
Golfing on Oahu
Oahu’s Best Greens
Ala Wai Golf Course. One of the most popular of the island’s facilities is on Waikiki’s mauka (toward the mountains) end, across the Ala Wai Canal. It’s par-70 on 6,424 yards and has a pro shop and a restaurant. The waiting list is long, so if you plan to play, call the minute you [...]
When to Go to Oahu
Long days of sunshine and fairly mild year-round temperatures make Hawai’i an all-season destination. Most resort areas are at sea level, with average afternoon temperature during the coldest winter months of December and January at 75°F; during the hottest months of August and September the temperature often reaches 92°F.
The ideal seasons to visit O’ahu are [...]