10 TOP Things to Do in Oahu (2025 Activity Guide)

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Tours & day trips

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Polynesian Cultural Centre Gateway Buffet Package

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Cruises & boat tours

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Sunset Dinner Cruise with Polynesian Show

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Adventure & outdoor

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Jungle Expedition Tour at Kualoa Ranch

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Private & custom tours

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Explore Oahu in a Polaris Catapult

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Classes & workshops

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Try Scuba Diving for Beginners Free Videos of your adventure included

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What to do in Oahu

Popular places to visit

Waikiki Beach

Bring your shorts or bikini and your shades along and surf, swim or just relax under a shady palm tree, while you let the Aloha spirit wash over you.

Ala Moana Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Pearl Harbor

Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.

Aloha Tower which includes a city and skyline

Honolulu Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Turtle Bay Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Turtle Bay Beach, a popular beach in Kawela Bay.

Royal Hawaiian Center

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Royal Hawaiian Center, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

International Market Place

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to International Market Place, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Polynesian Cultural Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Polynesian Cultural Center during your trip to Laie. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the surfing spots.

Lanikai Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkelling spots while in the area.

Areas of Oahu

Waikiki

4.5/5(105 area reviews)

Located on the south shore of Honolulu, this neighborhood is known internationally for its great surfing and beautiful beaches.

Downtown Honolulu

Many of Hawai’i’s most important historic sites and beautiful buildings are clustered together here at the hub of the city, with the ocean just a short walk away.

Ala Moana

If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

USS Arizona Memorial which includes a memorial

Western Honolulu

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or Navy Exchange Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station to get around town.

Manoa

You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Manoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex or Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House.

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