Home to the bustling Hawaiian capital of Honolulu, Oahu is the most-visited island in Hawaii!
With beautiful beaches on every side of the island, epic hiking, and a plethora of land and water activities, Oahu well deserves its reputation as a top vacation destination.
You’ll find skyscrapers on the famous Waikiki coastline, along with topnotch eateries and great shopping. The North Shore is known for its massive winter waves and surfing competitions. Go snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, or book an adventure tour at Kualoa Ranch.
Our comprehensive Oahu travel guides below will help you craft the perfect Oahu trip!
Start here:
- The Best Things to Do in Oahu
- The Ultimate 3-Day Oahu Itinerary
- The Best Things to Do in Honolulu, Oahu
- The Best Things to Do in Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu
- The Best Things to Do in Ko Olina and Nearby, Oahu
- The Best Things to Do on the North Shore of Oahu
- The Best Things to Do on Oahu’s East Side
- The Best Oahu Tours and Excursions
- The Best Places to Eat in Waikiki
- Getting Around Oahu: Bus, Car, Trolley & More
- Birds of Oahu to Spot on Your Vacation
Water Activities in Oahu:
Oahu Attractions:
- How to Visit Pearl Harbor in Oahu
- Visiting the Iolani Palace in Honolulu
- Visiting Waimea Valley in Oahu
- Visiting the Byodo-In Temple in Oahu
- Botanical Gardens in Oahu
- Visiting the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden on Oahu
- How to Visit the Koko Crater Botanical Garden in Oahu
- Guide to Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu
Oahu Waterfalls:
Oahu Beaches:
- Best Beaches in Oahu
- Best Oahu North Shore Beaches
- Lanikai Beach: One of the World’s Best Beaches
- Banzai Pipeline: Guide to World Famous Surfing Beach
- Guide to Sunset Beach Park
- How to Visit Kailua Beach Park on Oahu’s East Coast
- Complete Visitor’s Guide to Ala Moana Beach Park
- Guide to Visiting Laniakea Beach (Turtle Beach)
- Guide to Waimanalo Beach on Oahu’s East Side