Oahu

In a nutshell

Oahu is the liveliest Hawaiian island with the fabulous beaches of Waikiki offering non-stop fun and a happening, resort atmosphere.
While away your days on the beach until evening - that's when the countless restaurants and bars come into their own, so you can't fail to have a good time! Southeast along the coast from Waikiki is the area's most famous landmark, the extinct volcanic cone of Diamond Head.
Just 3 miles west of Waikiki is Hawaii's capital, Honolulu. It has a fabulous setting, ringed by extinct volcanoes and backed up by lush valleys. Explore the city and visit Pearl Harbor, still the base for the US Pacific Fleet - the film was a turkey but the WWII memorial is fascinating. Waikiki is a great city with a chilled-out atmosphere. Shops, both designer and otherwise, are in abundance and sit well alongside exciting Wakiki Beach.
Up on the famous North Shore, a 2-hour drive from Waikiki, surfing reigns supreme every winter at Waimea Bay, and it's worth a visit just to see them in action.