Accommodations

Oahu offers a nature and beach getaway with a variety of condos, vacation rental homes, hotels, and resorts. Choose an accommodation near any of Oahu's local beaches and attractions that offers comfort while making the most of the beautiful beaches and attractions at affordably priced rates.

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Activities

Located on the west side of Kapi'olani Park, the Honolulu Zoo is the largest in the state of Hawaii, with exhibits that include the "African Savanna", the "Tropical Rainforest" and the "Islands of the Pacific" exhibits. Also, during a full moon, check out their monthly "Moonlight Walk". Within easy walking distance of the Honolulu Zoo is the Waikiki Aquarium, built in 1904, the third-oldest public aquarium in the United States. Their exhibits, programs, and research focus on the aquatic life of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific with over 2,500 organisms found in their exhibits that represent more than 420 species of aquatic animals and plants. Pearl Harbor is home to the USS Arizona Memorial as well as the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park and the recently opened USS Battleship Missouri Memorial. The Aloha Tower is a famous landmark in the port of Honolulu tha has been recently restored. You can take an elevator to the top and get the best views of Honolulu. The Bishop Museum is a must see for anyone interested in the history and culture of Hawaii, containing the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts.

Events

The annual Pan-Pacific Festival--Matsuri in Hawai takes place in June and is a cross-cultural exchange between the people of Hawaii, Japan, Mainland USA and other Pan-Pacific regions. Come and see "Taiko" drums from different regions of Japan, along with performances by local and Japanese hula dancers. Hawaii's cultural showcase is the Aloha Festival, a month long celebration of Hawaii's music, dance and history. This Festival begins in early September with traditional chant and hula exhibitions, and the Oahu Royal Court gathering on the steps of Iolani Palace. Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is considered to be the world's premier surfing event, taking place in the giant winter waves of the North Shore each year between the end of November and early December. The days change each year depending on when the surfing conditions are best. Only the world's best are allowed to compete on the waves here, which can be up to four stories high.

Water Sports

The Pacific Ocean has a long history of attracting surfers to the local shores and Oahu is considered to be the surfing capital of the world. Oahu also offers whale watching tours, boating and deap sea fishing. The local beaches are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and windsurfing.

Golfing

Oahu offers challenges for golfers of any skill level. The Pacific Ocean is your water hazard and the lava fields define the rough. Play through palm trees, mango forests, and immaculate greens on courses created by some of the world's best designers. So pack your clubs, your golf shoes, and a bottle of sunscreen, but for the serious golfer, a swimsuit is optional.

Beaches

One of the best all around family parks on Oahu is Ala Moana, which is Hawaiian for the Path to the Sea, a beach and general recreation area of more than one hundred acres.

Although Waikiki Beach is frequently crowded, it is a very nice area to swim, canoe, surf and snorkel. The beaches towards Diamond Head are near the picnic and recreational facilities, including those of Kapiolani Park.

Sunset Beach Park is one of the better surfing sites in the world. During the winter fifteen to twenty foot waves are not uncommon, and even in summer there are large swells. When becalmed the ocean is great for swimming and snorkeling.

When you think of Ehukai Beach Park, the Banzai Pipeline comes to mind When it's active, the surf, besides being the most spectacular in the world, can also be the most dangerous. During calmer periods, usually during the Spring and Summer, swimming is good.

KeWa`ena Beach is relatively undeveloped. Be careful in the Fall and Winter when the surf can be large and treacherous. This is a nice beach for swimming and snorkeling when it's calm.