Oʻahu Rainy Day Activities: What to Do When It Rains
Rain rarely ruins an Oʻahu trip. The island has a dry leeward side you can drive to, and more indoor stops in Honolulu than any…
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Oʻahu climate zones: all 5, and where to find each one
Oʻahu has 5 of the world’s 13 climate sub-zones under the Köppen classification, and 2 of its 5 major zones. It’s the mildest of the…
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Oʻahu for Beginners: Where to Stay and How Long to Go
About a million people live on Oʻahu, two thirds of everyone in Hawaiʻi. It is the only island with a real city on it, so…
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Secret Oʻahu: 7 “Off the beaten path” Things that locals like to Do
Are there any “secrets” left in Hawaiʻi? Social media and the Internet leave little to be desired these days, allowing visitors to explore almost every…
[read post]Cheap & Free Things to do on Oʻahu
Hawaiʻi is unfortunately one of the most expensive destinations to visit in the United States. There is not much here that can be considered cheap…
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When Is the Best Time to Visit Oʻahu?
Late October is the best time to visit Oʻahu. September and October post the lowest hotel rates of the year, roughly $263 to $265 a…
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The 10 Best Hawaiʻi Waterfalls to Swim in (all islands)
Of the ten Hawaiʻi waterfalls you can swim in, one has lifeguards: Waimea Falls on Oʻahu, where staff decide at 9am daily whether swimming is…
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13 Best Sunrise Spots in Hawaiʻi: Big Island, Oʻahu, Maui, and Kauaʻi
Haleakalā sunrise requires an advance reservation and a hotel departure around 3 a.m. Diamond Head opens at 6 a.m. and charges an entrance and parking…
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Hawaiʻi’s Lava Tubes, Sea Caves, and Blowholes, Island by Island
Kaumana Caves in Hilo drop into a lava tube Mauna Loa’s 1881 flow carved for 25 miles. No permit, no tour operator, just walk in.…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Snorkeling in Hawaiʻi (+12 easy snorkeling spots)
A first snorkel comes down to where you get in, and what the water is doing that day. Nerves are the smaller problem. Eight of…
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The 16 Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Hawaiʻi: Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu & Kauaʻi
When Kīlauea is erupting, the crater rim at Volcano House gives you two shows in one: the sun goes down while the Halemaʻumaʻu glow builds…
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Stargazing in Hawaiʻi: The Best Spots on Four Islands
From secluded beaches to dark volcanic summits, the BEST stargazing spots on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, and the Big Island selected for their dark skies and…
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The 9 Best Spots to Find Sea Turtles in Hawaiʻi (All Islands)
One of the most common questions we get from visitors to Hawaiʻi is where they can reliably encounter sea turtles, either on land or in…
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14 Fun and Bite-Sized Things to Do on Oʻahu
List of our favorite small outings on Oʻahu. With about 2 hours each, these activities are a GREAT addition to any itinerary
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Oʻahu vs Kauaʻi: Which Island Should You Visit?
Only 72 miles of ocean separate Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, yet Oʻahu holds more than 13 times the population. Pick Oʻahu if you want city energy,…
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Oʻahu or Maui, which is better?
O'ahu? Maui? Or both? Plan your trip to Hawaii by comparing the activities, the volcanoes, the night life, the beaches, and the natural diversity
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Oʻahu or the Big Island: which is better?
O'ahu? The Big Island? Or both? Plan your trip to Hawaii by comparing the activities, the volcanoes, the night life, the beaches, and the natural…
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