Oahu is an island in the mid-Pacific, part of the Hawaiian island chain and home to the state capital, Honolulu. Highlights of the city include historic Chinatown; the Punchbowl, a crater-turned-cemetery; and Waikiki, the iconic beach, dining and nightlife area. West of Honolulu is Pearl Harbor, site of the 1941 bombing attack and home to the USS Arizona Memorial. When travelling to Hawaii you will need a visa! Please see my "Visa information" in FAQs "planning your trip". Oh... and by the way, there is some GREAT outlet shopping about 20mins out of Waikiki, ask me about it! Top 10 Things to Do on Oahu Known as the “gathering place,” the island of Oahu is the third largest island of the Hawaiian chain. It certainly lives up to its nickname since majority of Hawaii’s population resides here and the island is visited by travelers from around the world. Hawaii is also a melting pot of diverse ethnicities evident in the island's culinary traditions, entertainment, art and even languages. Enjoying fun in the sun on Oahu can mean admiring Mother Nature, hanging 10 in the Pacific Ocean or hiking old train tracks on top of a mountain. In no specific order, here are 10 things that travelers should do while on Oahu. Kapiolani Community College's Farmers Market (15mins South of Waikiki beach). Go to a Luau at Paradise Cove (1hr north of Waikiki beach) - There is a real imu, or Hawaiian underground oven, on the premises. The staff demonstrates how they use the imu to prepare meals. Enjoy street food (11mins from Waikiki beach) - Eat the Street is a monthly themed event that happens in the hipster neighborhood of Kakaako on the last Friday of every month. Over 40 food trucks show up serving portions made for sharing -- which means you'll have room
Oahu is an island in the mid-Pacific, part of the Hawaiian island chain and home to the state capital, Honolulu. Highlights of the city include historic Chinatown; the Punchbowl, a crater-turned-cemetery; and Waikiki, the iconic beach, dining and nightlife area. West of Honolulu is Pearl Harbor, site of the 1941 bombing attack and home to the USS Arizona Memorial. When travelling to Hawaii you will need a visa! Please see my “Visa information” in FAQs “planning your trip”. Oh… and by the way, there is some GREAT outlet shopping about 20mins out of Waikiki, ask me about it! Top 10 Things to Do on Oahu Known as the “gathering place,” the island of Oahu is the third largest island of the Hawaiian chain. It certainly lives up to its nickname since majority of Hawaii’s population resides here and the island is visited by travelers from around the world. Hawaii is also a melting pot of diverse ethnicities evident in the island’s culinary traditions, entertainment, art and even languages. Enjoying fun in the sun on Oahu can mean admiring Mother Nature, hanging 10 in the Pacific Ocean or hiking old train tracks on top of a mountain. In no specific order, here are 10
