Arts + Culture 5 Hawaiʻi Landmarks—And What They’re Actually Called It’s not Diamond Head, it’s Lēʻahi. by Kevin Allen
Beaches The 5 Best Surf Spots on Oʻahu in 2025 Whether you’re just learning or a seasoned shredder, you’ll get stoked at these Oʻahu surf breaks. by M. Kruse
Arts + Culture 5 Surprising Facts About These Popular Hawaiʻi Landmarks Learn more about some of Hawaiʻi's most iconic landmarks. by Kevin Allen
First-Time Our 10 Essential Experiences on Oʻahu From catching sunrise at Lanikai Beach to eating lunch at a shrimp truck, here are our must-dos for your next vacation to Oʻahu. by Catherine Toth Fox
Adventure Reservations Will Be Required at Hawaiʻi’s Most Recognizable Landmark Lē‘ahi, also known as Diamond Head, is the third Hawaiʻi state park to require advanced reservations. by Grace Maeda
Hiking Diamond Head State Monument to Temporarily Close in October and November The popular hike and state monument will be temporarily closed for demolition work. by Kevin Allen
Adventure The 5 Best Surfing Spots on Oʻahu in 2021 If you're just getting your sea legs—or are an experienced tube hound—here are the five best surfing spots on Oʻahu, according to our readers. by Kevin Allen
Hiking Diamond Head State Monument Reopened, Here’s What’s Changed Those looking to summit Lēʻahi will want to know about these important changes. by Kevin Allen
First-Time How to Hike Oʻahu’s Iconic Diamond Head Crater Short, steep and sunny, this Oʻahu trek gives you an unrivaled view of Waikīkī, Honolulu and East Oahu. by Kevin Allen
Adventure 3 Oahu Hikes for Trekkers of All Levels From gentle slopes to steep inclines, here are just a few Oahu hikes to get you started. by Kevin Allen
Activities 4 Oahu Surf Spots Perfect for Beginners From Diamond Head to Chun’s Reef, there’s a spot on all sides of the island for beginners to get their feet wet. by Kevin Allen
Activities A 3-Day Oahu Itinerary for the First-Time Visitor From historic monuments to a scenic road trip, there’s a lot to pack in on this energetic island. by Christine Hitt