Waikiki Beaches
Waikiki Beaches. There are nine to be specific, and they are every bit as beautiful in person as they are in the postcards. From Kaimana to Kuhio and Fort DeRussy, Waikiki’s shoreline is lined with palm trees and satiny white sand.
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Waikiki AquariumWaikiki Aquarium is the habitat of hundreds of Hawaiian marine animals. Explore ocean life and learn the characteristics and species of Hawaii’s sea creatures.
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![Legs dangling off the side of a catamaran in Waikiki beach Oahu]()
Sunset SailTreat yourself to a luxurious evening of relaxing with a glass of champagne on a catamaran. Your sailing trip could be a romantic mini-break for two, or an intimate gathering with your closest friends.
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Fun Things to do with Kids on OahuMake Oahu your family's playground. Enjoy the many activities the island has to offer, from exploring the Children’s Discovery Museum, to swimming with dolphins at Sea Life Park. These fun kid-friendly activities may even bring out the kid in you.
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ShopTransform your wardrobe when you hit up the stores on Kalakaua Avenue. Browse the endless trendy options, high-end designer labels, and luxurious jewelry at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and the International Market Place. Find small boutiques tucked away on the side streets like hidden gems.
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SurfAlways wanted to learn to surf? Here is your chance. Waikiki is teeming with surf schools and spots for surfers of every stage. Beginners should book a lesson with Hans Hedemann Surf School. Seasoned surfers can catch massive waves at Populars (Pops) Beach. Experienced or extreme surfers will want to surf Oahu's North Shore.
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Top Six Things to DoWe assembled a list of the top six things to do on Oahu, from touring Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial to exploring the Polynesian Cultural Center, with its seven authentic Polynesian villages representing traditional life in Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, the Marquesas, Tonga, Tahiti and Aotearoa (New Zealand).
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HikeTake in different views from various parts of the island. Mix light exercise with sightseeing when you hike Diamond Head trail or Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail, or challenge yourself with an envigorating workout climbing Lanikai Pillboxes or Koko Head Crater.
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![Giraffe at the Honolulu Zoo in Waikiki Oahu]()
Honolulu ZooHonolulu Zoo spans over 40 acres and is home to hundreds of animals, including native Hawaiian birds like the Hawaiian Goose and Hawaiian Hawk. There are also tropical plants onsite for those looking to get familiar with Hawaiian flora.
