O'ahu - Sights
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Iolani Palace (Honolulu)
On the trail of Hawaii's past
Once the official residence of Hawaii's monarchs, the royal palace is now visited by thousands of...

Nānākuli Beach Park
Nānākuli Beach is one of the top beaches on the west coast of Oahu. The sea is turquoise blue and crystal clear, the sand soft and...

Ulehawa Beach Park
Located on Oahu's west coast, just off Farrington Highway, you'll find this quiet, mile-long stretch of beach.
Due to the strong current as well as...

Pokai Beach
Pokai Beach is located between Wai'anae Harbor and Kane'ilio Point, a peninsula on which Ku'ilioloa Heiau, an ancient Hawaiian...

Keawaʻula Beach
The long drive from Honolulu to Keawa'ula Beach, the last beach on Oahu's northeast coast, is worth every mile. Visitors...

Sans Souci Beach (Kaimana Beach)
This section of Honolulu beach is especially popular with families because the sea here is very shallow and the current is rather...

Chun’s Reef | Surfbreak
Chun's Reef is a break approximately in the middle of the 7 miles of surf breaks on Oahu's North Shore. Its...

Waimanalo Beach
About a half-hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki Beach, this beautiful, long stretch of wide, white sand-lined...

Magic Island Lagoon
An artificial peninsula at the foot of Ala Moana Beach Park offers safe and quiet swimming, especially for the little ones...

Lanikai Beach
Oahu's paradise in the east of the island
Turquoise blue water and endless fine white sandy beach, which slopes gently into the sea. Oahu has...

Makapuʻu Beach Park
Hiking, whales and bodyboarding at Makapuu Beach Park
Watching bodyboarders in the massive waves, lazing in the warm sun....

Waimea Bay (Beach Park)
Surfer's paradise and popular bathing beach - the multifaceted beach of Waimea Bay
Surfing spot or ideal bathing bay? Waimea Bay captivates its guests...

Aliʻi Beach Park (Haleʻiwa)
A few minutes walk from Hale'iwa Town is Ali'i Beach Park, a lawn park with a narrow sandy beach. This beach park...

Sunset Beach Park
Surfing, snorkeling and lazing at Sunset Beach
A breathtaking beach of Oahu, a paradise for surfers in winter and a dream beach...

Bellows Field Beach Park
This beach, similar to Lanikai Beach, fascinates with the snow-white and fine sand and the bright blue color of the sea,...

Ehukai Beach (Surfbreak Banzai Pipeline)
The multi-faceted Ehukai Beach and the famous Banzai Pipeline.
In the summer months a beautiful beach, in winter the spot to...

Kailua Beach
A wonderful place to escape the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and spend a quiet beach day. The sea and the beach...

Kawela Bay (Kahuku)
Hidden treasure of Oahu - the secluded Kawela Bay
Coconut trees, calm waters and fine white sand beach. Kawela Bay is one of the...

Popoiʻa Island (Flat Island)
Located only about 400 meters from the coast of Kailua Beach, this tiny island, also known as...

Sharks Cove
The dazzling underwater world of the famous Sharks Cove.
In winter the surfer's paradise par excellence, in summer a popular destination for snorkeling. Crystal clear...

Mā'ili Beach,
Anyone driving along the Leeward coast of Oahu will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the mountains and the turquoise blue...

Ko Olina Lagoons
Lagoon beach paradise with upscale standards
Fine white sand beach and calm sheltered waters with a pinch of ocean current awaits visitors to Ko'olina...

Makaha Beach
On Oahu's west coast, Makaha Beach is one of the most popular, yet uncrowded beaches with great waves for surfing, clear water,...

Laniakea Beach
Green Sea Turtle Habitat - Laniakea Beach at the North Shore
White sandy beach, coconut palms, turquoise seawater and countless green sea turtles,...

Kualoa Regional Park
Idyllic tranquility away from the city - Kualoa Regional Park
A narrow strip full of white sandy beach, lined with a...

Paradise Cove Beach
Hidden paradise on the west coast of Oahu
Powder sugar white sand, green coconut palms and turquoise blue sea. Paradise Cove lives up to its name....

Haleʻiwa Beach Park
Sporty on the way - water sports paradise at Hale'iwa Beach
Hale'iwa Beach Park makes the hearts of water sports enthusiasts beat faster in no time....

Ala Moana Beach Park
Rest and relaxation in the middle of the city - Ala Moana Beach Park.
Across the street from the largest shopping mall in Hawaii and...

Sandy Beach Park
Dream beach for experienced bodyboarders and surfers.
The surfer's paradise par excellence. Sandy Beach is especially known for two things. Incredible...

King Kamehameha I statue
There are numerous statues in honor of Kamehameha I. You will find everything important below (feel free to use the table of contents). But...

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
A dazzling underwater world, fine white sandy beach and the best snorkeling spot on the whole island is promised. The talk is of...

Pearl Harbor
Besides the pure information about the sight on Oahu, we would also like to give you important background information about the attack on Pearl Harbor....

Dole pineapple plantation
Halakahiki, the tropically sweet fruit of Hawaii. Many hundreds of years ago, the globally popular pineapple came to Europe through Christopher Columbus...

Waikiki Beach
Gorgeous long sandy beaches, sparkling turquoise waters and the backdrop of the famous Diamond Head in the background. Equally characterized by Hawaiian kings...

Koko Head Crater Hike
Over railroad tracks to the top of Koko Head Craters
Climb over 1000 steps, balance on World War II railroad tracks and...

Duke Kahanamoku statue
The statue of Hawaii's most famous surfer, Duke Kahanamoku the King of the Waves, is located in the middle of Waikiki, on the famous Waikiki Beach....

Diamond Head
Hike to Honolulu State Monument
Diamond Head offers a sensational view of the capital city of Honolulu and the bustling district...

North Shore Hike
The hike leads through the wild forests of the Pūpūkea Paumalū Forest Reserve. To get there, one drives the road...

Ka'au Crater Trail
The Ka'au Crater Trail is about 8 kilometers of hiking with 560 meters of elevation gain. Doesn't sound too strenuous. It is...

Lanikai Pillbox Hike (Kaiwa Ridge)
The Pillbox Hike (also called the Kaiwa Ridge Trail) is a 2.9-kilometer, heavily trafficked hiking trail near...