O‘ahu, Hawaii

O‘ahu, Hawaii

Waikīkī waves, North Shore surf, and hikes with sweeping island views.

Last updated 8/22/2025, 12:00:00 AM

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Inspiration

Why go there

  • Surfing capital
  • Historic Pearl Harbor

Timing

Best time to visit

April–June and September–November; winter for big surf (North Shore).

Eat & Drink

Good local food places

  • Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck
  • Leonard’s malasadas
  • Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Must-See

Popular places

  • Waikiki Beach
  • Diamond Head
  • North Shore

Activities

Things to do

  • Surf lessons
  • Snorkel Hanauma Bay

Quiet Corners

Off-path places to see / Hidden gems

  • Lanikai Pillbox sunrise
  • Tantalus Lookout drive

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