Oahu Sights

 

There are currently 12 Sights on Guide of Hawaii for Oahu.

Location: Windward East

The Nu'uanu Pali Lookout is one of the most stunning views of Oahu's Ko'olau Mountain Range. The wind will literally knock you off your feet at this spot though. So take off your hats and hold on to the kids. Aside from its obvious beauty, this spot is the site of one of King Kamehameha's most...

Location: North Shore

Massive, bone-crunching waves and surfers on every corner - that's probably what one thinks of when they hear "North Shore." Fact is, those gigantic 30-foot waves are prevalent in the winter months but calm down in the summers to allow for glorious diving and snorkeling conditions. The crowds...

Location: North Shore

La'ie is a peaceful little seaside village located on the northeastern tip of the island. It's most widely known for it's large Mormon influence. In 1865 the Mormons bought 6000 acres of land and eventually built a temple similar to the one in Salt Lake City. Laie Falls is a 15-foot falls on the...

Location: Central Oahu

Pearl Harbor is the site of the infamous air assault by Japan on December 7, 1941. Today it is still an active Naval Harbor as well as the final resting place of the USS Arizona. The USS Arizona is a memorial to the 1,177 young sailors who died during the Japanese sneak attack on December 7, 1941....

Location: Waikiki and Honolulu

The Halona Blowhole Lookout is one of the most spectacular overlooks on the East Coast. The Halona Blowhole and Halona Cove can easily be seen from this site as well as a large portion of the East Coast Cliffs.

Location: North Shore

This area used to be an adventure park where you could see cliff-diving shows, ride ATVs and trams and go kayaking. It was shut down and turned over to the Audubon Society in 2003 which turned it into a botanical garden. You can still take a dip at the 40-foot Waimea Falls though - when it's...



The ancient Hawaiians used this bowl-shaped crater for very different purposes than it is used for today. They called it Puowaina which means hill of human sacrifices. It is believed that the kapu breakers where killed at a hidden heiau. Now the area is sacred for another reason. It is home to the...

Location: Waikiki and Honolulu

Located along the Tantalus Drive, this park contains the best views from Mount Tantalus. In fact, if you watch the movie Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley, this is where he and his girlfriend went for a picnic. The overlook at Pu'u Ualakaa Park offers a panoramic view of southern O'ahu from Diamond...

Location: Windward East

This little cone-shaped lump of lava off Kualoa Point is officially called Mokoli'i but has earned the nickname Chinaman's Hat from its resemblance to the straw hats that the Chinese immigrants wore. In the past, this little chunk of land was part of a Oahu, but through years of erosion it has...

Location: Waikiki and Honolulu

Kapiolani Park, named after the queen of the same name, is a triangular stretch of grassy land presided over by Diamond Head crater. This park is chock full of amusements from the 42-acre Honolulu Zoo to the Waikiki Shell, home to many outdoor concerts and shows. There are also tennis courts,...

Location: Waikiki and Honolulu

The Diamond Head Lighthouse, originally built in 1899, spreads light nearly 18 miles out into the Pacific Ocean. The house's Fresnel lens burns at 60,000 candle power. Perched on the side of the extinct volcano Diamond Head, the lighthouse lays down a red sector to warn vessels to stay away from...

Location: Waikiki and Honolulu

This majestic statue of one of Hawaii's most beloved and revered rulers is one of four which were cast in Paris from a model made by American artist T. R. Gould. Kamehameha the Great was the first to unify all the islands and welcome westerners to his lands. The statue, located in front of...

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