Oahu Travel Blog | Things to do on Oahu

Use our Oahu Travel Blog to learn more about all the exciting things to do on Oahu during your next visit to this island paradise!

Whether you're coming for a short visit or an extended stay, our Oahu Travel Blog provides you with useful information about all the things to do on Oahu including; Drive Around the Island Tips, 6 Top Restaurants in Waikiki, 7 Top Beaches to Snorkel, What to do and see on the North Shore, and much more. 

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Oahu Things to do: 5 of the Best Hikes on Oahu - Updated 2022

This Oahu Travel Blog article, ‘5 of the Best Hikes on Oahu’ presents some of the best, easy to difficult Oahu Hikes you are sure to enjoy during your visit to Hawaii.

November 29, 2022
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Maria Mancuso
The beaches on Oahu are such great place to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the salty tropical air, but when you want to get out and enjoy the lush landscape, beautiful waterfalls and spectacular views around Oahu one of the hikes on this list is just what you need...Read more >
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Oahu Visitor Guide: Best Road Trips on Oahu - Updated!

If you want to enjoy the most of Oahu during your time on the island, see this Oahu Travel Blog article, ‘Best Road Trips on Oahu.’ Learn more about fun day trips from Waikiki that will show you the best of our island including waterfalls, beaches, food trucks and lush valleys.

November 19, 2022
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Jana Free

Are you ready to experience your dream vacation on Oahu? We’ve put together a list of road trips on Oahu that will let you take in the best of our island has to offer.

If you're only on the island for a weekend or a few days, take your pick because any of these road trips are sure  to provide you w...

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History of the Hawaiian Lei

One of the most iconic images visitors have about visiting the Hawaiian Islands is to receive a beautiful floral Lei upon their arrival at the airport…

October 30, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

We’ve all seen the movies…a couple arrives at an airport in Hawaii and a beautiful Hawaiian lady greets them with a smile, an ‘Aloha, welcome to Hawaii,’ and places a colorful Lei around their neck. This is the image many first time visitors to Hawaii have in their minds and while you can hire a ‘Le...

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History of the Hawaiian Luau

Attending an authentic Hawaiian Luau is a great way to learn a bit about the Hawaiian culture, Hawaiian history and enjoy dancing, entertainment, music, tasty Hawaiian dishes.

October 17, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

Hawaiians will host Luau’s to celebrate a wide range of occasions including birthdays and graduations to weddings. A Luau is an extension of the close-knit and friendly islander lifestyle that forms the basis of the rich Hawaiian culture.

As tourists come to Hawaii seeking to immerse themselves in...

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Oahu Things to do: Guide to Visiting the Byodo-In Temple

See this latest Oahu Travel Blog article, ‘Oahu Things to do: Guide to Visiting the Byodo-In Temple,’ to learn how you can enjoy a visit to an amazingly peaceful and beautiful temple.

September 15, 2022
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Jana Free

The Byodo-In Temple sits at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains, in Oahu’s beautiful Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Established on June 7, 1968 as a commemorative temple to honor the 100-year anniversary of Hawaii’s first Japanese immigrants, the Byodo-In Temple is a lushly landscaped haven for...

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Oahu Things to Do: Guide to Visiting Hanauma Bay

Oahu is known for its beautiful beaches and World Class Snorkeling – one of Oahu’s most popular things to do and one perhaps the most popular destination for Snorkeling on Oahu is Hanauma Bay.

August 28, 2022
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Jenny Espinosa

One of the most popular activities on Oahu is snorkeling in the beautiful, clear blue ocean along the coast of the island and the most popular location to Snorkel on Oahu is Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay is a naturally formed ‘bay’ located on the southeast coast of Oahu, and was even voted, ‘Best Beach i...

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