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23 Things to Do on the Island of Oahu


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  1. Makapuu Lighthouse trail to hike and whale watch. Go early and catch the sunrise!
  2. North Shore drive—stop at Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach to swim, look for turtles, and watch surfers.
  3. Stand-Up paddle board down the stream in Haleiwa – see sea turtles. Then eat shave ice at Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleiwa 
  4. Waikiki Beach Walk during sunset-­‐ stop at Rumfire for sunset and listen to live music (eat somewhere else)
  5. Drive to Keana Point via Leeward Coast – (can see whale pods in the winter season) or drive there via the North Shore.
  6. Lounge on Lanikai Beach – kayak to the Mokes (small islands off Laniki Beach)
  7. Hike Diamond Head… a great hike, especially in the morning.
  8. Snorkel at Hanauma Bay… Pay attention to the video ~ it’s a great place to snorkel, but don’t underestimate the ocean.
  9. Hike Mariners Ridge-­‐ quick hike and you get great views of the windward coast
  10. On the first Friday of the month, try “First Friday” in Chinatown –local artists, good food, happy hourprices, and dancing
  11. Kapiolani Community College Farmers Market reopens on Saturday, September 25th. – sample local foods and hang loose!
  12. Olomana Hike (3 peaks) – kinda dangerous and not for people who are afraid of heights. Amazing and exhilarating
  13. Koko Head Crater hike… make sure you’re in good physical condition.  The view is AWESOME!
  14. Sit on the beach at Ala Moana Beach Park, eat poke (pO-kay), drink a beer, and watch the sunset (poke and beeroptional)
  15. Polynesian Cultural Center to learn about cultures and watch “HA: Breathe of Life” (All‐day event; plan accordingly)
  16. Skydive in Waialua; you can do a same-day tandem jump (I personally did this… and it was amazing)
  17. Visit Pearl Harbor (including the USS Arizona and the USS Missouri)
  18. Visit Pali Lookout… an amazing vista point off Pali Highway
  19. Atlantis Submarine Tour (you actually go down 100 feet and see sunken ships)
  20. WED/SAT/SUN, get inexpensive souvenirs at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
  21. Out further west, try stand-up paddle-boarding at Pililaau Army Recreation Center
  22. Or, paddle-board or kayak with Beach Equipment Rental at Hickam Beach
  23. Have fun!

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