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Activities & Things to do Oahu

Lanikai Beach Recommendations

Crystal clear water and white fine sand. Calm mornings and less tourists. Is this what you dream of during your vacation on Oahu? You can have it. A forty-minute drive from Waikiki can take you to a completely different, more local and peaceful destination. The sky blue ocean at Lanikai Beach in Kailua will enchant…

The 2023 Schedule of Major Parades in Honolulu County

Oahu is known for its beaches, and many people travel to the island to relax. But did you know that Oahu also hosts many parades throughout the year? When you come visit the island on your Hawaii vacation, you should see one of these fun, festive parades! There are many held during the year. Here…

Sunrise Hikes on Oahu

Are you an early bird that don’t mind getting up before sunrise? Be ahead of everyone and don’t lose a single minute of your Hawaii trip. Because Oahu has some of the best hikes you can do in the morning to see the sunrise. Skip your morning workout at the boring hotel gym and replace…

Top 3 Shave Ice Spots on Oahu

Is your holiday on Oahu really hot and you’re dying to cool down? Maybe you’d like to indulge in something very icy and deliciously sweet at the same time. If “ice cream” was the first thing that came to mind, you’re completely wrong! In Hawaii, the number one icy and sweet treat is only Shave…

Best Spots to Watch Sunset on Oahu

Are you a sunset lover and don’t want to miss a single sunset on your Hawaii vacation? Then this guide is for you. It’s not for nothing that Hawaii is said to have some of the most beautiful sunsets. In fact, the hot reds over the endless ocean look even more beautiful. These are the…

Best Beachfront Brunch in Waikiki

Vacation just calls for long lazy mornings spent mostly in bed, so don’t be ashamed! Were you tired after a day full of exploring Hawaii and slept in? Too late for breakfast but too early for lunch now? Enjoy brunch instead. Wake up to the rays of sun and indulge in the rest of the…

Top Five Açai Places in Waikiki

Photo by No Revisions on Unsplash The Açai berry is native to the Amazon, but is found everywhere in the Hawaiian tropics. Açai is popular in many forms – in desserts, in smoothies, and in smoothie bowls. In bowl form it typically it has a sorbet-like texture and has many delicious toppings – each restaurant…

The Top 5 Parades in Honolulu

Credit to Eimy’s Hawaii Happy life on YouTube Hawaii certainly knows how to put on a show; the islands have an impressive list of celebrations taking place throughout the year. Visitors from all over the world have the opportunity to gain insight into the islands, its people and local life by attending one of the…

A Celebration of Pride – The Honolulu Pride Parade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RB22fBx-Ec Credit to KHON2 on YouTube The LGBTQ+ community has a long and colorful history in the Hawaiian islands. During ancient times in Hawai’i, there was a recognized third gender called mahu. Individuals who identify as mahu did not identify as male or female. They identified as an individual with characteristics of both male and…

Oahu Shark Diving

Are you an adrenaline junkie looking to check something off your bucket list in Hawaii? We have good news for you… You couldn’t have picked a better place! If the next dream of yours is diving with sharks in the real raw nature, the deep ocean surrounding Oahu is just here for you. Ultimate adrenaline…

Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Group Tour with Downtown Honolulu From $59

Enjoy an interesting 5-6 hour excursion to Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona and Downtown Honolulu. ONLY Pearl Harbor Tour including a guided walk through Downtown Honolulu, past Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue and other Hawaiian sites. Small Group Self-Guided Pearl Harbor Tour with exclusive service.

Private Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Tour From $500

Private Pearl Harbor Tour & USS Arizona visit (Tickets Upon Availability). During this ~6-7 hour tour you have enough time to explore ALL of Pearl Harbor National Park. See Pearl Harbor, visit the USS Arizona Memorial, step on the submarine USS Bowfin, take a free guided tour on the Battleship USS Missouri and visit the Aviation Museum.