Oahu Travel Guide

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Travel Guide to Oahu

Oahu Travel Guide

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Map of Oahu

Island of Oahu

Book a trip to Oahu for a single island trip or a Multi Island tour of the Hawaiian Islands that starts on Oahu.


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Fly Into Honolulu Airport

The Island of Oahu is the most visited island making it easy to book a fixed-wing or helicopter sightseeing tour of the majestic sights.


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There are hundreds of tours and activities on the Island of Oahu. Pleasant Activities offers over 1300 tours and activities on all islands.


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Oahu Favorite Resorts

Waikiki Beach is the most popular beaches on the Island of Oahu.


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Pearl Harbor Tours 

Packages to Oahu can include a visit to Pearl Harbor.

US Government website for Pearl Harbor

Video Pearl Harbor


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Honolulu Dining Local Favorites

Dining choices are fun and easy from quick meals to five-star restaurants

Some of our favorite Honolulu dining local favorites are within 10 minutes of the center of Waikiki Beach.

Oahu Luau Choices

Honolulu Food Tours

Surfing Lessons

Surfing Lessons on Waikiki Beach.



About the Island of Oahu

Honolulu is the entertainment center of the Islands. Guests enjoy an abundance of Hawaiian music and dance, shows and entertainment, shopping, and a very lively nightlife.

Waikiki Beach stretches along the south shore from the Waikiki Yacht Harbor to Diamond Head Crater.

Oahu is famous for Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, and the world-famous Oahu North Shore.

Waikiki Beach is the most beautiful, long-walking beach on the Islands. Dining choices are fun and easy from quick meals to five-star restaurants.

Driving in Honolulu is challenging because traffic can be heavy at commute times. Check with your concierge before you do a driving tour.

The advantages of taking guided tours for sightseeing are avoiding traffic and allowing all travelers to enjoy the scenery.

The island of Oahu at Waikiki Beach is the safest and easiest destination for families with children.

Whatever your budget is, there are great deals in Waikiki.

View the hotel options to choose your accommodations on Oahu.


Oahu Destination Specialist
Rose Royse – Oahu Destination Specialist

Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach is the most beautiful, long-walking beach on the Islands. When you visit Oahu, you will have a lot of fun.

Honolulu Airport

The airport, Pearl Harbor and Honolulu are all nearby so it is easy to take a tour which includes Downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and the overlook at the Memorial Cemetary.

Surfing Lessons

Children and teens often want to learn to surf.

The Family Package is designed to be an affordable way to have the whole family surf together while keeping it safe & fun! 1 or 2-hour lessons available.

Oahu Favorite Resorts

For visitors to this amazing island destination Waikiki Beach offers something for everyone from children’s activities to multi-generational accommodations.


More Facts About the Island of Oahu and Honolulu

Here are some useful facts for vacationers.

The island of Oahu at Waikiki Beach is the safest and easiest destination for families with children.

Honolulu has the most direct flights from the mainland to the Hawaiian Islands.

Your vacation package will include airport transfers.

Honolulu and Waikiki Beach are the most visited destination in the Hawaiian Islands.

Flights to Honolulu

Honolulu airport code is HNL.

Honolulu has the most nonstop flights from the mainland to the Hawaiian Islands.

Book your visit with a Hawaii Travel Agency specializing in Vacation Packages

Rental cars are available, however, you can take a taxi or public transportation to avoid parking which is very expensive in Honolulu.

Each shore offers different climates and ocean conditions.

The Waikiki district is lively and vibrant with visitors from all over the world.

Waikiki beach is great for long strolls from the Hilton Hawaiian Village to Diamond Head Crater.

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