| Although only the third largest of the Hawaiian | | | | views of the Island. The hike to the rim is considered |
| Islands, Oahu is the most populated and most visited | | | | easy to moderate and requires visitors to climb stairs, |
| due to its striking beauty and abundance of activities. | | | | walk trails, and make their way through an unlit tunnel |
| Home to the capital city of Honolulu and a surfer's | | | | (don't forget your flashlight!). Once the top is |
| paradise on the North Shore, Oahu has everything | | | | reached, however, visitors can enjoy views from |
| visitors could desire from a tropical, sand-filled | | | | Waikiki to Koki Head and of the Pacific Ocean. |
| vacation destination. Make your way to Oahu for the | | | | Oahu's North Shore is famous for its massive waves |
| sights, swimming, and surfing, all while taking in a little | | | | that draw world-class surfers here year after year. In |
| history along the way, and you certainly will be | | | | the winter, the high surf's waves can rise to over 25 |
| pleased with your well-rounded trip on this popular | | | | feet before rolling over due to the swells coming out |
| island. | | | | of the stormy North Pacific. While surfing is popular |
| A vacation to the Hawaiian Islands means plenty of | | | | at places such as Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay |
| time spent at beautiful, white sand beaches and a | | | | Beach Park (where waves have been reaching over |
| trip to Oahu undoubtedly will be no different. While | | | | 50 feet in recent years), the North Shore also offers |
| there are many gorgeous places to throw down a | | | | great swimming and snorkeling opportunities to |
| towel and listen to the sounds of the waves rolling in, | | | | summer visitors at Ali'i Beach Park. |
| two places stand out for their remarkable sights and | | | | No Oahu outdoor adventure is complete without a |
| crystal clear water. Hanauma Bay is the perfect place | | | | trip to Honolulu to view the USS Arizona Memorial at |
| to view the numerous ocean life that thrive close to | | | | Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor holds a special place in our |
| the shore, particularly sea turtles and colorful fish, | | | | nation's history and is an important tourist destination |
| either by snorkeling or scuba diving. However, it is a | | | | even for those who were not alive when the |
| well-known tourist destination so expect large | | | | attacks occurred. Every visitor will find the tour of |
| crowds and plenty of noise when venturing here on | | | | the Arizona Memorial thoughtful and informative, |
| a warm sunny day. | | | | while the addition of the Battleship Missouri and USS |
| Waikiki Beach fronts the shores of Waikiki, which is | | | | Missouri Memorial further highlights the historical |
| located on the southern shore of Oahu and houses | | | | importance of this area. |
| the famous Diamond Head on its east side. This two | | | | On the spectacular island of Oahu, the right |
| mile stretch of sand is the picture perfect image of | | | | accommodations can make the difference between |
| what visitors expect from a Hawaiian beach with its | | | | an ordinary Hawaiian adventure and an amazing Oahu |
| high-rise forests, numerous hotels and resorts, and | | | | experience. Oahu vacation rentals are located |
| masses of tourists spread out among the sand. | | | | throughout the island, surrounded by its numerous |
| Waikiki Beach is an ideal location for sunning, | | | | breathtaking features such as the Pacific Ocean, |
| swimming, snorkeling, surfing, but most of all | | | | Diamond Head, and lush green forests. The choice |
| canoeing. For the ultimate Oahu and Waikiki Beach | | | | between a sterile hotel room that you want to |
| experience, plan a trip out to sea on an outrigger | | | | escape every morning and a cozy vacation rental |
| canoe and rid the waves next to the surfers while | | | | that invites you to soak in the beauty of the island is |
| soaking in views of the city and Diamond Head. | | | | an easy one, so begin your search for the perfect |
| Diamond Head is quite possibly the most famous | | | | vacation rental today and surround yourself with all |
| volcanic crater in the world and is a worthwhile hike | | | | that is stunning in Oahu. |
| for vacationers who want to take in unparalleled | | | | |