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Aerial view of Waikiki Beach in Oahu, Hawaii
Waikiki Beach, Oahu (Joe Solem/courtesy, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau)

Oahu Snorkeling Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander
  • Head to popular snorkeling site Hanauma Bay, formed from the Koko Head Crater.
  • Trek down the crater's rim from the parking lot to view coral formations in transparent turquoise water.
  • Watch for pedestrians. Because Hanauma Bay is just a 30-minute drive from downtown Honolulu, hot summer weekends mean crowded water.
  • Swim with more than 400,000 fish, including Puffer, bandit angel, yellow tang, butterfly fish—even moray eels and spotted eagle rays.

Oahu Overview

Everyone ventures to Oahu seeking a different experience. Some talk about wanting to find the "real" Hawaii, some are looking for heart-pounding adventure, some yearn for the relaxing and healing powers of the islands, and others are drawn by Hawaii's aloha spirit, where kindness and friendliness prevail. All kinds of memorable experiences can be yours. Imagine yourself hovering weightless over a rainbowed sea...

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Hotels

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ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel
2570 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815 Map
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 3.3 Miles
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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815-3699 Map
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 3.3 Miles
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa
2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815 Map
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 2.1 Miles
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Arizona Memorial
(Pearl Harbor)
One Arizona Memorial Place
Honolulu, Hawaii Map
Distance: 6.5 Miles (from destination center)
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Bishop Museum
Just off Kalihi St. (also known as Likelike Hwy.)
1525 Bernice St
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Distance: 1.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Waikiki Aquarium
Across from Kapiolani Park
2777 Kalakaua Ave
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Distance: 3.7 Miles (from destination center)
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Do not miss this! Half of Hawaii is its... Read More

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