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Oahu, Hawaii: Travel Guide
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Vanessa Marquette
I've been to Oahu several times and love to share my favorite places!
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What to do
The passport allows you to see ALL of the sites, not just the USS Arizona Memorial.
Pearl Harbor: Ultimate Passport Tour from Waikiki
A must visit when in Oahu.
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial
Tour the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri
The BEST snorkeling. You won't regret this!
Hanauma Bay
A fun and easy way to see the hidden gems of Oahu without the worry of driving.
All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch
Highly recommend a sunrise hike, but be sure to reserve your tickets!
Diamond Head
An epic and beautiful adventure.
Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour
An easy way to explore the North Shore.
Oahu North Shore Tour
A more grueling hike than Diamond Head, but AMAZING views!
Koko Crater
Get a pineapple smoothie for me!
Dole Plantation
Lanikai Beach is known to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. No reservations needed, but go early!
Lanikai Beach
A unique way to explore the ocean right from Waikiki. We saw a lot of fish and turtles.
Waikiki Atlantis Submarine Adventure
Where to stay
We stayed here and loved the location. It's in Hilton Hawaiian Village and within walking distance to many restaurants and other hotels.
Hilton Grand Vacations Club: The Grand Islander
We stayed here and enjoyed the adults-only pool along with it being much more quiet than Hilton Hawaiian Village. It has a great view still.
Hilton Grand Vacations Club: The Modern
We didn't stay here, but plan to next time. We went for cocktails and it looked luxorious.
Moana Surfrider, Westin Resort
For military and veterans; right on the water
Hale Koa Hotel
Where to eat and drink
Great food and drinks right near Pearl Harbor.
Restaurant 604
Great place to stop for a mai tai on the water.
Mai Tai Bar Waikiki
Newer chain restaurant with great food, drinks, and views.
Monkeypod Kitchen
An excellent place to stop when traveling along the North Shore.
Haleʻiwa Beach House