Oahu Sightseeing Tours and Activities
The drive around the island for a day trip is easy, the best route from Waikiki is east shore in the morning and west shore in the evening.
During the winter, when the north shore surf is 20 ft and more, there will be traffic jams between Turtle Bay and Haleiwa Town in both directions.
Tours to Pearl Harbor
Popular day-trips for Oahu sightseeing are Kualoa Ranch, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and Pearl Harbor.
The Polynesian Cultural Center is located on the North Shore of the island.
Oahu Sightseeing Tours
Passport to Pearl Harbor
The Passport to Pearl Harbor is the most popular tour sold at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and includes the USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour, and admission to the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, the Battleship Missouri Memorial, and the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor offers visitors four very distinct destinations; each with its own story to tell, each as compelling as the next, and none that you’ll want to miss.
Visitor Center and Museum
Your Pearl Harbor tour starts at the visitor center, where you will watch an excellent film about the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Browse through the informative displays and learn more about that day that changed the course of American history. Food areas and snack vendors are available so you will be able to grab a bite to eat.
USS Arizona Memorial
Shuttles are advised for a day trip from Waikiki hotels to Pearl Harbor as parking is difficult but not impossible.
This memorial honors those who perished.Take a tour on the shuttle to the overlook for the sunken ship, the USS Arizona.
USS Battleship Missouri Tours
A one hour guided tour of the battleship known as the Mighty Mo.
The last battleship built by the US Navy, as well as the site of the Japanese surrender of WWII.
Walk the decks and admire the massive size of this historic ship, and stand on the spot of the signing of the treaty that ended World War II.
Oahu Sightseeing & Driving Tours
Polynesian Cultural Center North Shore
Book a Tour or Drive on Your Own
- Visit the Six Villages
- Add a Dinner Show
- Luau Dining & Entertainment
- Book with Transportation
Note: Alcoholic beverages are not on the menu with the luau dinner and show package.
Day Trip to East Shore
Take a short drive to the east side of Oahu for a visit to the Kualoa Ranch. Transportation is available from Waikiki and the ranch offers an excellent dining experience for all family members.
Kualoa Ranch
Jurrasic Park movie set, Secret Beach, horse back riding, ATV. Daily group tours to the many historical sites within the ranch are available with advance reservations.
If you want to go on your own there are lots to see without additional fees, so, take a drive to the east side and enjoy the views.
Swim and Luau Day at the West Shore
Paradise Cove Luau
With the most spectacular Hawaiian sunset as a backdrop, and award-winning performers get ready for an unforgettable experience of sHawaiian music and dances of the Polynesian culture.
Ko Olina Lagoon Beaches West Shore
Take a day trip to the Ko Olina Lagoons on the island of Oahu. The beaches are open to the public, restrooms are available, this is one of Oahu’s best beaches.
How to access the public beach at Ko Olina.
To access the public beach drive to the south, passing the Disney Resort and park in the public lot.
There is not much shade so mid-day can be hot.
Take care to cover up if you plan to stay for a while.
Bring your lunch or purchase food and drinks at the entrance to KoOlina.
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