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16 Top-Rated Oahu Tourist Attractions You Shouldn't Miss

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16 Top-Rated Oahu Tourist Attractions You Shouldn't Miss

Introduction - Scroll through this list of the 16 top-rated Oahu tourist attractions you shouldn't miss. Get to know more about Oahu...

 

Makaha Beach Park

Tourist Attraction 1 - Makaha Beach Park, on the western side of the island, is a destination for casual beachgoers and serious surfers alike...

 

Aloha Tower

Tourist Attraction 2 - The iconic Aloha Tower was built in 1926 as a welcome beacon for travelers arriving by boat to Honolulu. In...

 

Byodo-In Temple

Tourist Attraction 3 - The Byodo-In Temple was built in 1968 to honor the island's many Japanese immigrants. It's not an original building, but...

 

Kaena Point State Park

Tourist Attraction 4 - Kaena Point State Park is on the westernmost tip of Oahu and is one of the most remote areas on...

 

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Tourist Attraction 5 - Snorkelers will especially want to pay this landmark a visit, as the crystal-clear waters in Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve host...

 
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Iolani Palace

Tourist Attraction 6 - In the late 19th century, Iolani Palace was the home of both King Kalakaua and his successor (and sister) Queen...

 

Waikiki Beach

Tourist Attraction 7 - The world-famous Waikiki Beach is found on the South Shore of Honolulu, with nearby Diamond Head looming over the bustling...

 

Waimea Valley

Tourist Attraction 8 - On the north end of Oahu, Waimea Valley attracts over a thousand visitors per day. Still, between its beaches, botanical...

 

The Honolulu Memorial

Tourist Attraction 9 - The Honolulu Memorial is found in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. It is dedicated to soldiers who were...

 

Haleiwa Town

Tourist Attraction 10 - This North Shore historic surf town has just about everything you could look for in Oahu attractions. It may not...

 

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