O‘ahu: Guides
6 Colorful North Shore Towns You Won’t Want to Miss
Your guide to the local towns dotting Oʻahu fabled North Shore.
Your Guide to the 42nd Annual Pan-Pacific Festival
The event takes place across Honolulu with hula performances, live music and other attractions from June 13 to 15.
The Ultimate Weekend on Oʻahu for Families
Bookmark these spots to create a memorable family weekend in the Gathering Place.
Ring in the New Year with the ‘First Day Hike’ to Makapuʻu Lighthouse
Be among the first to witness the sun peak over the Pacific in 2025 during the annual sunrise hike to Makapuʻu Lighthouse, which is followed by an invigorating taiko drum performance.
8 Free Things To Do on Oʻahu’s North Shore
Broke? Don’t surf? There’s still plenty to do in and around the Islands’ surfing mecca.
Here’s How to Take a Road Trip on O‘ahu’s Southeastern Coast
Just past Waikīkī, O‘ahu’s southeast coast unfolds—and makes for the perfect road trip. Bookmark these stops for your journey.
Why You Should Stop in Wahiawā on Oʻahu
Wahiawā in Central O‘ahu is more than a gateway to the North Shore.
Your Guide to Kapolei on Oʻahu
More than 30 miles west of Waikīkī is Oʻahu’s second city, a growing community with restaurants, boutiques and beaches.
13 Tips for Your First Trip to Oʻahu
Here’s an essential checklist for first-time travelers to the Gathering Place.
12 Tips on Spending the Day at Hanauma Bay on Oʻahu
Here’s how to make the most of your day at this protected nature preserve in East Honolulu.
Your Guide to Kaimukī on Oʻahu
This hidden gem just outside of Waikīkī has cute boutiques, popular restaurants and the biggest farmers market on the island.
6 Day Trips for Travelers Staying in Waikīkī
Explore Oʻahu beyond Waikīkī and discover the spots that locals love.
Your Rainy Day Itinerary on Oʻahu
There’s still plenty to see and plenty to do, so don’t let the weather dampen your plans.
Top Things to Do in Haleʻiwa
From beachy boutiques to excellent burgers and more, Haleʻiwa is a visitor fave on Oʻahu's North Shore for a reason.
We Experienced The Eddie in 2023 and This is What We Learned
Eddie would go — and so did we — to Waimea Bay on Oʻahu’s North Shore.