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