Oahu Vacation Idea #1:
Atlantis Submarine Adventure Waikiki. Experience Atlantis XIV, the world’s largest and most sophisticated passenger submarine! Tours take you one mile off-shore on the Atlantis Discovery shuttle-boat, which offers sweeping views of Diamond Head and the famous Waikiki coastline. Every dive is unique, as your expert narrator will explain. This is an excellent Hawaii adventure vacation idea.
Oahu Vacation Idea #2:
Waikiki Beach is possibly the most famous beach in the world. Movies feature it and movie stars frequent it. Waikiki Beach is known for surfing but you don’t have to be an expert here. You will find gentle waves that are great for beginners. Lessons are available locally. The trainers can quickly get you standing on the board and surfing the smaller waves. You can also enjoy the surf with a boogie board or ride it in an outrigger canoe.
Oahu Vacation Idea #3:
Take an
interpretive walking tour of Honolulu. There are a variety of guides and the tour is different depending on the guide. Local flavor is added by the guides who dress in costume. These presentations are educational and fun. Learn about local spots that are important to the history of Oahu and Hawaii while getting a good view of the city.
Vacation Ideas in Oahu #4:
View Oahu from the sky on a helicopter tour with
Makani Kai Helicopters. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Keehi Lagoon, Honolulu Harbor, downtown Honolulu, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island, the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor.
Oahu Vacation Idea #5:
Stop in at
Foster Botanical Garden in downtown Honolulu. This 14-acre garden is the oldest of the five Honolulu Botanical Gardens with some of the trees dating back to the 1850’s. Relax amidst this grand display of tropical plants. You will find a collection of Old and New World orchid species … herb garden, spices, dyes, poisons and beverage plants … primitive plants from around the world and more.
Vacation Ideas in Oahu #6:
The Honolulu Zoo is a great family vacation idea. You will find over 1,000 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. There’s a petting zoo, Reptile House, African Savanna. The zoo is designed to resemble the natural habitat of the animals so they can wander freely giving the visitor the feeling of actually being in the jungle.
Oahu Vacation Idea #7:
If you want to find an
out-of-the-way spot, try the little town of
Maili on the western coast of Oahu. There is not much here including tourists but then, that’s the idea. It does have a very nice beach with fantastic tropical sunsets. The park is well maintained and great for the family. You can get in some relaxing swimming, snorkeling, boogieboarding or surfing without the crowds you find elsewhere.
Vacation Ideas in Oahu #8:
For a little
tranquility head to the
Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples, considered one of Hawaii’s most treasured secrets. It is a Buddhist temple which is a replica of the 900-year-old Byodo-In located in Uji, Japan. Landscaped with traditional lush Japanese gardens and koi ponds, Byodo-In Temple has a nine-foot Lotus Buddha. With the tall mountain cliffs as a backdrop this is the perfect place to find a little peace and harmony.
Oahu Vacation Idea #9:
Wild Side Specialty Tous is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They specialize in "wild" whale, dolphin, and turtle encounters by sailing in their natural habitats. It's your own personalized, eco-sensitive marine surfari in a 42’ sailing catamaran. Enjoy and learn with some of the most highly skilled professionals in the business. This is a vacation adventure you will be talking about for a long time.
Oahu Vacation Idea #10:
While in Oahu, take a drive up into the Koolau Mountain Range to the
Nuuanu Pali Lookout. This popular spot provides a 1,000 foot high panoramic view over the beautiful island of Oahu. The Nuuanu Pali Lookout has local historical significance. In 1795 the islands of Hawaii were united after King Kamehameha and his warriors won a bloody battle on these same steep, forest covered cliffs. The lookout is accessible by car but you can also get there by hiking.
