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For those seeking a fun, interactive evening activity while traveling in this Hawaiian hot spot, a luau offers the perfect blend of cultural education...

While Pearl Harbor’s crown jewel, the USS Arizona Memorial, has closed indefinitely due to structural problems, its visitor center remains open to the...

Nestled on Oahu’s striking windward side, Lanikai Beach lives up to its name of “heavenly sea” with its half-mile stretch of spotless white sand,...

It’s one thing to unexpectedly encounter a shark while paddle boarding in peace; it’s yet another to actively seek out sharks to interact with them...

There’s something so splendid about the glittering Pacific that most visitors to Hawaii are keen on experiencing it in every manner they can. Enter the...

Traditionally called Leahi due to its resemblance to a tuna’s brow, the image of Diamond Head has been seared into the memories of kama’aina, visitors—and...

There’s something undeniably striking about a birds-eye view perspective. Naturally, it comes as no surprise that helicopter tours are regarded as one...

While snorkeling tends to get the lion’s share of love on Oahu, intrepid travelers and experienced divers alike turn to scuba to explore the island’s...

Breathtaking views may be seen around every corner of Oahu but they’re taken to new heights—literally—on the trail to Makapuu Lighthouse. Located...

And speaking of food trucks: If you happen to be on Oahu on the last Friday of the month, be sure to make your way to the district of Kaka’ako to sample...

Chances are if a movie or show was filmed in Hawaii, Kualoa Ranch was used as the set. Its iconic beauty has served as the backdrop to many of your favorite...

Luminous weather, warm water, gentle waves, lofty palms—it’s no wonder Waikiki Beach is one of the most recognizable shorelines on the planet. With...

Established in 1947, this 42-acre exhibit has gone through several iterations since its first Park Director, Ben Hollinger, brought a monkey, bear, and...

Spend all of your time in Waikiki—as tempting as it may be—and you’ll miss out on the fact that part of Oahu’s allure rests in its mix of metropolitan...

Deemed the third most popular destination on the island of Oahu—and prized by kama’aina and visitors alike—Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is an ocean...

Waikiki may receive the lion’s share of visitors’ love, but Downtown Honolulu underscores why it’s often considered one of the most exciting cities...

Layson Albatrosses, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and Hawaiian Monk Seals are just a few of the rare species that can be found at this Natural Reserve on Oahu’s...

No trip to Oahu would be complete without a journey to its gorgeous North Shore. Frequently dubbed the epicenter of surfing, the towns that line its legendary...

The nearby Manoa Falls may capture the interest of most, but this botanical garden—and part of the University of Hawai‘i—is equally deserving of...

Founded in 1927 and presenting more than 50,000 works spanning 5,000 years, the Honolulu Museum of Art earns every bit of its acclaim as one of the most...

We have some of the most remarkable beaches on Earth. Why not get married on one? We’ve put together 8 of our favorite Oahu beach wedding locations with...

It’s impossible to visit Oahu without being stunned by the radical Pali Cliffs—green, dizzying beauties that scissor across the skies of the island....