Oahu

Oahu is the most popular Hawaiian island to visit—and for good reason! It has epic mountains, some of the best beaches in Hawaii, and an impossibly vibrant underwater world. While Oahu offers incredible snorkeling opportunities straight from its beaches, you’ll have the best chance of seeing untouched nature and wildlife offshore.

So if you’re looking for an underwater adventure, here’s 10 of the best Oahu snorkeling tours to experience Hawaii’s colorful coral reefs and abundant marine life.

Planning a trip to Oahu can both be fun and overwhelming, with the huge variety of areas to explore and activities to enjoy here. But one of the not-so-fun factors to consider is how to actually get around the island during your adventures. I mean, do you really need a rental car in Oahu? 

In the post below, we’re going to tackle exactly what kind of visitors should get a rental car in Oahu—and which ones should absolutely not.

If you’re visiting Oahu, there’s probably a few things on your Hawaii bucket list—seeing the famed North Shore, spotting an adorable sea turtle, and catching a wave or two. While surfing is inarguably a challenging sport, anyone can do it with a little practice—that’s what surf lessons are for! So if you want to ride a wave while you’re in Oahu, here’s 7 awesome surf lessons on Waikiki.

If you’re headed to Oahu, snorkeling with the island’s incredible wildlife absolutely has to be on your Hawaii bucket list. Given that many visitors opt to stay in the glitzy Waikiki area, there’s tons of snorkeling tours that depart from or near the neighborhood’s iconic beach. So if you’re looking to hit the ocean and make a new turtle friend or two, here’s everything you need to know about the best Waikiki snorkeling tours on Oahu.

Oahu is known for its pristine beaches, lush mountains, and stunning coral reefs, teeming with fish and wildlife. While this island certainly has plenty of awesome places to snorkel directly from shore, you can only access some of the best spots to see Hawaii’s incredible sea life, like the aptly-named Turtle Canyon in Oahu, via boat. So if snorkeling with turtles is at the top of your Hawaii bucket list, here are 5 of the best tours to Turtle Canyon in Oahu.

Oahu is one of the best destinations on the planet for a tropical getaway, offering pristine white beaches, breathtaking hiking trails, and tons of adorable sea turtle friends. But with so much packed into this incredible island, it can be hard to what you should do here. You’re in luck, though- we’ve laid out the perfect 7-day Oahu itinerary (with suggestions if you have less time!), so you can make the most of your time while you’re in paradise. 

Oahu is one of the best destinations on the planet for a tropical getaway, offering everything from white sand beaches to glittering cities and a jaw-dropping array of wildlife. But with so much to do, spread across almost 600 square miles, it can be difficult to choose where your accommodations should be during your visit. So if you’re wondering where to stay in Oahu, here’s the 5 best places to make your homebase during your stay.