Waimea Valley on Oʻahu’s North Shore pairs a swimmable 40-foot waterfall with world-class botanical gardens and living Hawaiian culture. Here is how to visit in 2026, from tickets and hours to the best time to go.
A local’s guide to the best snorkel tours on Oahu: Turtle Canyon catamarans off Waikiki, West Side dolphin sails from Koolina, and the calm Kaneohe Bay sandbar. Prices, departure points, and how to do right by the honu.
A local’s guide to the best dim sum on Oʻahu, from the Chinatown cart houses to Ala Moana and Waikīkī. Hours, parking, prices, and exactly what to order for yum cha.
Where to see honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) on Oʻahu, from Turtle Beach to Hanauma Bay, plus the rules that keep these protected turtles safe.
A local’s guide to visiting Pearl Harbor on Oʻahu, from free USS Arizona Memorial tickets to 2026 prices, hours, the no-bag rule, and how to plan your day.
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A local’s honest guide to the best luaus on Oʻahu in 2026, with real prices, what’s included, and how to pick the right one for your trip.
Where locals go for real Hawaiian food on Oʻahu: kalua pig, laulau, poi, and lomi salmon at Helena’s, Highway Inn, Waiāhole Poi Factory, and more.
Three days on Oʻahu, planned by locals. A first-timer route through Waikīkī, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, and the windward coast.
Hawaiʻi keiki head back to school August 3.
Summer means south swell. Where to learn to surf on Oʻahu’s South Shore, from Waikīkī’s Canoes to White Plains, plus lessons, costs, and ocean safety.
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A local’s guide to the best boba and bubble tea on Oʻahu, neighborhood by neighborhood, from brewed-to-order organic milk tea to brown sugar pearls and cheese foam.