Counting from the Big Island, Oโahu is the fifth of Hawaiiโs eight major islands, located smack dab in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Itโs not the largest island, and itโs not the closest to the mainland. But it IS the most popularโโ and populatedโโ island of them all. Why? Oโahu is home to Honolulu, the state capital. As you will learn on your Oโahu tour, Honolulu has been a port city for centuries. Itโs the central hub for Hawaiian tourism, trade, fishing, and feasting.
What can you see on Oโahu?
Iโm glad you asked! Thereโs so much to see on an Oโahu tour. Here are some of my favorite stops:
- Volcanic formations. Letโs go back in timeโฆ four million years. Back then, Oโahu was nothing more than two gigantic volcanoes. The magma spouted by these two volcanoes cooled off once it reached the surface. The resulting rock became the foundation for the island of Oโahu. Today, you can see the remnants of this explosive past: Peleโs Chair, China Walls, and Diamond Head Crater.
- Turtle Beach. Ever wanted to see a green sea turtle in real life? Turtles LOVE this spot on Oโahu, where they freely climb up to the beach to sun themselves and feed on kelp. Itโs totally worth a trip to Hawaii just to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
- Waikiki Beach. It wouldnโt be a Hawaiian vacation without a little surfing action! Youโll see plenty of athletes tearing up the waves off the shore of Oโahu. The bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku, one of the worldโs most influential surfers, is decorated with fresh leis every day. Itโs like heโs welcoming you to share in the exciting and ancient culture of Hawaii.
How do I see it all?
Youโre going to want the help of an Oโahu self-guided driving tour! This app will give you turn-by-turn directions following a single route that takes you past all the best destinations. Since the narration is activated by GPS, you can take as much time as you want before moving along to the next stop. Thereโs no better way to discover everything that Oโahu has to offer!
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