Oʻahu

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Welcome to Oʻahu

Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” Oʻahu certainly lives up to its name. The third largest Hawaiian island is home to the majority of Hawaiʻi’s diverse population, a fusion of East and West cultures rooted in the values and traditions of the Native Hawaiian people. It’s this fundamental contrast between the ancient and the modern that makes discovering Oʻahu — from bustling city life to laidback surf towns — so enjoyable. You'll find plenty of different transportation options for exploring Oʻahu's different regions, the island's many activities, its eclectic restaurants and accommodations.

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Discover Oʻahu

From the cosmopolitan qualities of Honolulu to the charming towns of the North Shore, there’s a range of experiences available to travelers on Oʻahu.

Regions of Oʻahu

Honolulu

Central Oʻahu

Leeward Coast

North Shore

Windward Coast

Mālama Hawaiʻi

Take a Trip that Gives Back

Things to Do on Oʻahu

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A family visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites

Get Around Oʻahu

A Waho Mākou o Āwawamalu

Hear a Hawaiian Chant

Oʻahu, the child of Papa and Lua, is honored here, starting from the Eastern point of Āwawamalu (sheltered valley) known as "Sandy Beach. “Hālona,” the “blow hole” means to peer or to be watchful, a good trait in learning. Hālona’s sea spray represents the knowledge that would be shared at Hālauaola. Mailikukahi, fifth generation ancestor of Kākuhihewa, is credited for establishing the six moku (land divisions) of Oʻahu, which are Koʻolaupoko, Koʻolauloa, Waialua, Waiʻanae, ʻEwa and Kona. This mele (chant) humbly asks for entry into a protected realm of hula, traditional knowledge, sacred practices, creativity, mutual respect and aloha.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Getting Around

Oʻahu Transportation

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Weather

What to Pack

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Maps of Oʻahu

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The Hawaiian Islands Weather

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Kauaʻi

Poʻipū, Kauaʻi

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Līhuʻe

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Kapaʻa

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Oʻahu

Honolulu, Oʻahu

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West Side

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North Shore (Turtle Bay)

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Molokaʻi

Hoʻolehua, Molokaʻi

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Molokaʻi Airport

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Kaunakakai City

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Lāna‘i

Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi

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Mānele Bay Beach

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Lānaʻi Airport

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Maui

Kahului Airport, Maui

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Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali

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The Shops at Wailea in Wailea

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Island of Hawaiʻi

Hilo, Hawaiʻi

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Kailua/Kona

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Puakō

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