oahu things to do

In addition to white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise water, Kailua Beach is famous for its unparalleled kiteboarding conditions. On any given day, the beach area at the entrance to the park behind Kalapawai Market is jammed with... Read more

Tucked away in the charming coastal town of Kailua is the Kawainui Marsh, an untouched treasure of Old Hawaii. The Kawainui State Park Reserve encompasses 12 acres and sits at an archaeological site with rich cultural significance and history.... Read more

The Dole Plantation makes a great stop over when crossing the island on your Oahu adventures. The mixture of pineapple plantation era memorabilia, a Pineapple Train ride, gift shop, ornate gardens, caf and the world's largest living maze creates... Read more

Although rather small in comparison to the rest of the country, Hawaii is exploding with talented artists of all mediums, and the Haleiwa Art Gallery presents a beautiful display of vastly different works by more than 30 of them. Located in the... Read more

Located on the remote westernmost coast of Oahu, Kaneana Cave harbors secrets, stories, and legends of an old Hawaii that exists only in the myths passed down through the centuries. The dark, damp cave is a sacred site hailing back to when the... Read more

The Mokolua Islands are two small islands off of the beautiful tropical beaches of Kailua and Lanikai on Oahu's windward side. They are both seabird sanctuaries, and the one on the right, Mokulua Iki, is closed to the public. The one on the... Read more

The Nu'uanu Pali Lookout offers beautiful panoramic views of Oahu's windward side from the Pali cliffs along the Ko'olau Mountain Range. Just a short drive from Kailua and Kaneohe, the lookout is located off of the Pali Highway (Highway... Read more

One of the newest attractions on the island, the Keana Farms Zip line is the first zip line tour on Oahu and offers panoramic North Shore views and an epic adventure.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: The three hour experience features six dual-line... Read more

Kualoa Ranch is a breathtakingly gorgeous oasis located on the Windward side of Oahu, famous for its role as location sites in popular and well-known films and TV shows such as Lost, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Pearl Harbor, 50 First Dates, and... Read more

This vibrant, bustling farmer's market is a favorite with locals and tourists alike. Although packed with vendors selling local produce and foods, it's much more than just a spot to pick up your fruits & veggies for the week. Visitors can... Read more