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16 Best Places You Must See in Oahu, Hawaii

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16 Best Places You Must See in Oahu, Hawaii

Introduction - From parks to a palace and, of course, beaches, this list of the 16 best places you must see in...

 

Waimea Valley

Place To See 1 - On the north end of Oahu, Waimea Valley attracts over a thousand visitors per day. Still, between its beaches, botanical...

 

Waikiki Beach

Place To See 2 - The world-famous Waikiki Beach is found on the South Shore of Honolulu, with nearby Diamond Head looming over the bustling...

 

Halona Blowhole

Place To See 3 - The Halona Blowhole was created thousands of years ago when there were still active volcanos in Oahu. As lava flows...

 

Haleiwa Town

Place To See 4 - This North Shore historic surf town has just about everything you could look for in Oahu attractions. It may not...

 
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Iolani Palace

Place To See 5 - In the late 19th century, Iolani Palace was the home of both King Kalakaua and his successor (and sister) Queen...

 

Diamond Head State Monument

Place To See 6 - Situated adjacent to the capital city, this famous Honolulu landmark was created about 300,000 years ago when a volcanic explosion...

 

The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

Place To See 7 - No trip to Oahu would be complete without a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. On a...

 

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Place To See 8 - Snorkelers will especially want to pay this landmark a visit, as the crystal-clear waters in Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve host...

 

Makaha Beach Park

Place To See 9 - Makaha Beach Park, on the western side of the island, is a destination for casual beachgoers and serious surfers alike...

 

Aloha Tower

Place To See 10 - The iconic Aloha Tower was built in 1926 as a welcome beacon for travelers arriving by boat to Honolulu. In...

 

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