Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, is located in the heart of Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Home to the last rulers of Hawaii, Iolani Palace is a National Historic Landmark. For travelers that enjoy local history and culture, a visit to the Iolani Palace is one of the…
Oahu, like all the main islands of Hawaii, is a birdwatcher’s paradise! Though we are amateur birdwatchers, and kept a purposeful eye out for the pretty birds of Oahu while on vacation, Oahu birds are so plentiful and stunning, even a casual tourist can’t miss them! Popular hotspots and birding trails on Oahu include: Become…
If you are planning a trip to the Hawaiian island of Oahu and wondering what to put on your itinerary, we have a round-up of the very best things to do on Oahu. With world-famous Waikiki Beach, the snorkeling paradise of Hanauma Bay, a crater you can climb for sensational views (Diamond Head), and historic…
A must-visit Honolulu attraction, Foster Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden on the island of Oahu. Foster Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens on Oahu managed by the City and County of Honolulu. It is a tranquil green oasis in the heart of the bustling city. Covering just 14 compact acres,…
Banzai Pipeline Hawaii! The very name invokes visions of daredevil stunts and heroics. Banzai Pipeline is the name given to an underwater reef surfbreak on Ehukai Beach on Oahu’s North Shore. In winter, from October to March, and typically peaking around end of December, the trade winds driven swells on the North Shore of Oahu…
Considering a trip to Oahu? This 3 days in Oahu itinerary is the perfect introduction to the most visited island in Hawaii! Even on a short 3-day Oahu itinerary, you can experience the best of the island, from glitzy Waikiki Beach and historic Pearl Harbor to the exciting Oahu north shore beaches, and the views…
Waimanalo Beach, Oahu! An incredibly stunning, white-sands beach with crystal clear, turquoise waters on the lush, windward side of the island. And despite its beauty, almost totally deserted when we visited on a weekday afternoon! We had stopped at Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach earlier on our vacation, loved the amazing white sands and clear…
Love gardens? Put Koko Crater Botanical Garden on your Oahu itinerary, for a hike through one of the island’s off-the-beaten track but unique attractions. One of the five botanical gardens on Oahu under the aegis of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens, Koko Crater Botanical Garden is laid out along a part of the inner slopes and…
Want some time in nature away from the beach in Oahu? Head to Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden on the east side of the island for a picturesque green break. One of the five botanical gardens in Oahu managed by the City and County of Honolulu, Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden is a rainforest garden encompassing 400 acres in…
Laniakea Beach on the North Shore of Oahu has a unique qualification that makes it an Oahu must visit destination: reliable and consistent sightings of Hawaiian green sea turtles (called honu in Hawaiian)! For years, green sea turtles have been visiting Laniakea Beach with clockwork-like regularity, no doubt, attracted by the abundant seaweed, green algae…