Things to Do In Oahu, Hawaii

Honolulu offers sightseeing and adventure tours to beautiful destinations, natural landmarks, ancient volcanoes, waterfalls, cultural sites, and marine sanctuaries. Tour the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Iolani Palace and Polynesian Cultural Center to experience Hawaii. Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, a helicopter tour, and ATV tours to Oahu’s beaches, rainforests, sea cliffs and waterfalls. Join hiking and biking tours to the summit of Diamond Head and savor panoramas of Waikiki's Gold Coast. Experience the Atlantis Submarine Tour and go beneath the waves aboard the world's largest hi-tech submarine. Take off from Honolulu Harbor on airplane tours over Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Koko Head, and Hanauma Bay.  [Top]

One of the most unforgettable activities in Hawaii is swimming with dolphins. Dive, frolic and play with dolphins, sea lions, and rays at Sea Life Park Hawaii, a marine aquarium near Waikiki. You can swim with the dolphins in Dolphin Cove, an ocean-side lagoon at the park. There are many tour companies around Honolulu that take you swimming with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, Spotted Dolphins, Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins and Pilot Whales in their natural habitat in the island waters.  [Top]

With white sand beaches, protected coves, and offshore islands, Oahu’s south shore is a spectacular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. Dive into the warm waters off Waikiki Beach, where you can rent gear on the sparkling sands. One of Hawaii’s most popular scuba diving and snorkeling spots is Hanauma Bay State Park, a protected marine conservation sanctuary and underwater park. Sheltered from the ocean, the crescent-shaped bay and coral reef is wonderland for snorkeling and scuba diving among exotic tropical fish and marine life. Dive to the bay floor, an ancient volcano crater, or snorkel along the reef.  [Top]

Discover Oahu’s mesmerizing scenery on trails to beautiful mountains, volcanoes, waterfalls, sea cliffs, valleys, beaches and rainforests. Oahu boasts 33 major hiking trails – from ridgebacks to deep waterfall valleys – and the Honolulu area offers beautiful trails that free your spirit. Hike the 1.4 mile Diamond Head Summit Trail for views of the Oahu Coast, or explore the trails of Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area. One of Oahu’s top hiking trails is Kanealole Trail that winds through Makiki Valley to the Makiki-Manoa Cliffs providing breathtaking views of Honolulu. Hike on the Manoa Falls Trail to Manoa Falls, or trek through a rainforest on the Puu Ohia Trail to Nuuanu Valley. Trek to a secluded ridge of the Koolau Mountain Range, or through Waimea Valley.  [Top]

Enjoy romantic sunset dinner cruises that sail out of Honolulu Harbor, and take in panoramic views of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Aloha Tower, and the Honolulu cityscape. Dine on delicious island cuisine and enjoy exotic drinks as you savor radiant Waikiki sunsets. Popular sunset cruises from Honolulu and Waikiki Beach include: the Star of Honolulu, Makani Catamaran, and Maitai Catamaran, which cruise you into the magical Oahu sunset.  [Top]