Oahu Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Swimming cove in Oahu, Hawaii (courtesy, Hawaii CVB)
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By Karen Kefauver

  • While Hanauma Bay is very popular, especially among the snorkeling crowd, the Oahu locals favor two small islets: Chinaman's Hat and Goat Island.
  • The Maunawili Trail is a nine-mile route into some fairly untouched areas of Oahu's windward eastern side. Following the base of the Ko`olau Mountain Range, the trail has some steep rises, but it's mostly level walking through rainforest and open grassy areas. The reward will be beautiful views of east Oahu's coastal areas, mountains, ridges, sheer cliffs, and valleys.
  • Kayaking off the coast of Kailua, which is about a 30-minute drive through the Pali tunnel from Waikiki, is especially beautiful to eco-tour enthusiasts.

Oahu Travel Guide

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, in which kindness and friendliness prevail. Read More

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Hotels

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Outrigger Reef on the Beach

2169 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815 Map

Distance: 2.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

2365 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815 Map

Distance: 2.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815-3699 Map

Distance: 3.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Twogood Kayaks Hawaii

editor favorite attraction
345 Hahani Street
Kailua, Hawaii 96734

Distance: 9.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Twogood Kayaks Hawaii offers three different tour packages: the adventure package, the guided tour... Read More
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Original Glider Rides

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Waialua
P.O. Box 626
Haleiwa, Hawaii 96791

Distance: 25.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Bike Shop (The)

1149 S. King St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Oahu is very bike friendly. Almost any place you can drive or walk to also has a bike path, not to... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Oahu

Distance (mi.)
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport 5.1 map
Maui Kahului Airport 96.2 map
Kauai Island Lihue Airport 106.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Oahu

Distance (mi.)
Hoolehua Molokai Airport 61.3 map
Hilo/Big Island Hilo International Airport 212.6 map

Flight Deals to Oahu

Originating From
Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu (HNL) $346
Portland, OR (PDX) to Honolulu (HNL) $352
Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu (HNL) $393
Spokane (GEG) to Honolulu (HNL) $407
San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL) $435

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Oahu Vacation Rentals

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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in HONOLULU, HI

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Sauna, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils
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Large 3 Bedroom Getaway in North Shore

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Linens, Oceanfront, Towels
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Exclusive 6 Bedroom Retreat in North Shore

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Linens, Sauna, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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