O‘ahu
Oahu is a US island in the Central Pacific that is part of the Hawaiian island group and is home to Honolulu, the state capital. The city's highlights include the ancient Chinatown and the Punchbowl, a crater-turned-cemetery. Waikiki is a well-known beach, dining, and nightlife district. The USS Arizona Memorial is located west of Honolulu, at the location of the 1941 bombing strike during WWII. This is one of the Best Hawaiian Islands.
Oahu, more than any other Hawaiian island, combines cosmopolitan elegance with magnificent scenery. Honolulu, the state capital, exemplifies the island's metropolitan attraction. A variety of cultural and historic monuments are nearby, ranging from the opulent Iolani Palace to the austere USS Arizona Memorial at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. A skyline of high-rises and resorts contrasted with wide white sand beaches in the nearby Waikiki district. Visit the North Shore for a taste of rural Hawaii. The most vivid blue seas and meandering treks can be found here. But those three locations aren't the only must-sees on Oahu. Its world-class restaurants, bustling cultural events, and crazy nightlife further highlight the island's status as a "Gathering Place" for Hawaiian culture.
Location: the United States
Best time to visit: early April, May, September, and early October
Price: around $1,864 for one person per week
Ranking:
- #3 Best Places to Visit in September
- #4 Best Family Winter Vacations
- #5 Best Hawaiian Islands
Rating: 4.7/5.0, 1,869 Google reviews
