The island of Oahu, one of the most popular of Hawaii’s five islands, offers miles of white sandy beaches, pristine blue bays and lush rainforests. A destination for romance and tropical paradise, its main locales include Waikiki, Honolulu, North Shore, West Shore, Eastshore, and Windward Coast. It’s capital is Honolulu which means “sheltered bay”.
Beachfront accommodations range from bed and breakfasts to luxury resorts such as Akamai Bed & Breakfast, Paradise Palms, Castle Resort, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Ambassador Hotel, Aqua Marina Hotel, the Hyatt Regency, JW Marriott, ResortQuest, the Sheraton Princess, the Sheraton Moana Surfrider, and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Dining options include the Moose McGillycuddy’s, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Ocean Seafood & Steakhouse, the Oceanarium Restaurant, Texas Rock-N-Roll Sushi Bar, the Wailana Coffee House, the Banyan Veranda, the Hanohana Room, Garden Lanai & Peacock Room, and the Royal Luau at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, or enjoy a dinner cruise on the Star of Honolulu.
Among Honolulu’s many historic and cultural attractions are Diamond Head, Lolani Palace, Pearl Harbor, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Tantalus Rainforest, Punchbowl, Lyon Arboretum, University of Hawaii, Honolulu Zoo, Waioli Tea Room, the Waterfront, and Chinatown. The Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is bordered by the natural cliffs. Royal Hawaiian Luau,
In Waikiki, attractions include the Bishop Museum at Kalia Tower, International Marketplace, Ancient Pohaku, Cave of the Shark God, Damien Museum, Kapi’olani Park, War Memorial Natatorium, Queen Kapi’olani Garden, submarine excursion, the Aquarium, and the U.S. Army Museum.
On the North Shore, famous for surfing at the Sunset/Ehukai, Banzai Pipeline Beaches, visit the 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center, James Campbell Nature Wildlife Refuge, and the Wiamea Valley Audubon Center.
Annual events include the Na Mele O Hawaii Halau, Wahiawa Pineapple Festival, Polynesian Cultural Center's annual Samoa Festival, Kona Brewing Co. Molokai World Solo Canoes & Surfski Championship Race, Memorial Day Ceremony, Pan Pacific Festival, Bayfest Hawaii, Hawaii State Farm Fair, and Aloha Festivals.
Written by: Natasha Lawrence
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