Oahu Activities

Three people stand at a lookout point, enjoying a panoramic view of Waikiki's top attractions, with high-rise buildings, a large green park, and clear blue ocean waters. The sky is partly cloudy, and the landscape is lush and green, with mountains in the background.

Top Attractions in Waikiki

Waikiki is known for being a vibrant neighborhood popular for its surf, fine dining, and amazing hotels. Located on the south shore of Honolulu, it […]

Best Free Activities for Teenagers on Oahu

Have you traveled with teens? The cliché of eye-rolling, moody, perpetually starving, self and phone-obsessed mini-human rings true. As we have learned from interesting exposés

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Four people are walking on a sandy beach towards the ocean near the renowned Banzai Pipeline. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and waves are crashing in the distance. They appear to be heading for a swim, dressed in swimwear. The beach is mostly empty, creating a serene atmosphere.

Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu

How did Banzai get its name?

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Aerial view of Sunset Beach with turquoise ocean waves gently crashing onto a sandy shore. The shoreline is lined with green vegetation and scattered buildings. Hilly terrain can be seen in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky, capturing the serene essence of this coastal paradise.

Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu

Fun Facts about Sunset Beach

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A man and woman walk hand-in-hand along the shoreline of Waimea Bay with clear turquoise waters. The woman wears a colorful cover-up over her swimsuit, and the man is dressed in a blue t-shirt and board shorts. A lighthouse is visible in the distance under a blue sky with clouds.

Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore

Feature Photo: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson The mere mention of the North Shore immediately conjures up associations of massive surf with helicopters

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A stone wall runs along a path overlooking a scenic beach, one of the best things to do in Hanauma Bay. Clear turquoise waves gently lap against the sandy shore, where people are swimming and sunbathing. Verdant hills frame the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Prepare for Hanauma Bay

Feature Photo: Hawaii Islander Yes, it’s crowded — 3,000 visitors a day — and, yes, it attracts tour buses and shuttles. But there is a

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