O‘ahu Guides

Your guide to the local towns dotting Oʻahu fabled North Shore.

The event takes place across Honolulu with hula performances, live music and other attractions from June 13 to 15.

Bookmark these spots to create a memorable family weekend in the Gathering Place.

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.

Broke? Don’t surf? There’s still plenty to do in and around the Islands’ surfing mecca.

Just past Waikīkī, O‘ahu’s southeast coast unfolds—and makes for the perfect road trip. Bookmark these stops for your journey.

Wahiawā in Central O‘ahu is more than a gateway to the North Shore.

More than 30 miles west of Waikīkī is Oʻahu’s second city, a growing community with restaurants, boutiques and beaches.

Here’s an essential checklist for first-time travelers to the Gathering Place.

Here’s how to make the most of your day at this protected nature preserve in East Honolulu.

This hidden gem just outside of Waikīkī has cute boutiques, popular restaurants and the biggest farmers market on the island.

Explore Oʻahu beyond Waikīkī and discover the spots that locals love.