Oahu Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

Oahu Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

Other Guides for Oahu

Parks and Outdoors Destinations Near Oahu

Travel Guides In Oahu

Pacific Coast Parks and Outdoors States/Provinces

Parks and Outdoors Travel Destinations

advertisement
Submit a travel tip

Submit a travel tip about Oahu.
Read Our House Rules

On This Page:

Oahu Parks and Outdoors Travel Tips

By Kim Lipker
  • Oahu is a great place to fish for big marlin, as well as ahi, mahi mahi, and ono. Located ten miles offshore, the buildings of Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu begin to fade, leaving a whole new look of Oahu from the sea. That's where you begin to lure your catch-of-the day and hope that you'll be able to reel her in!
  • Oahu—Hawaii's sport fishing capital—is home to legendary tales of hour-long fights and angry marlin soaring above the ocean waters to fight off a lure. Fishing experts agree that Hawaiian marlin fishing is a team sport and selecting an experienced crew is crucial.
  • Hawaiian deep-sea fishing centers around floaters and FADs (Fish Aggregation Devices). The floaters—or flotsam, as anglers call them—act as nurseries for many ocean species. Where there is food, you will find big predators.
  • On Oahu, Hawaii's North Shore is popular with surfers and anglers. With massive schools of big yellowfin tuna, this is one of the hottest big-game fishing locations. The fish here are definitely not your average can of chicken of the sea. You gotta work for your meal here.
  • Close to the top of all ocean predators are the mahi mahi and ono. Deep-sea fishing with lighter tackle for all the feeders of the big game fish is fun too. Most plentiful are the skipjack tuna. They range from 5 to 20 pounds and fight like crazy when they are hooked.

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

Ask a Question

Do you have a travel question about this destination or can you provide a tip to a fellow traveler?

ask a question

Join the discussion with Away.com's in-house experts in our travel Q&A.

5 Questions | 6 Answers
  • can you give me some information on the Honolulu flea market? Days, times and location? Thank you
    Read 1 answer or Answer this question
  • We are going to Oahu the last week of Sept.09. I've been to HI several times and to Maui..Was interested in going to the falls that I cannot pronounce, but spelled like Wiameah...If you know what I mean, where are they and where can I get info on them...Thank you.
    Read 3 answers or Answer this question
  • i am the one that asked about jellyfish and sharks i will be going there at the beginning of august.
    Know the answer? Answer this question
  • Read all questions and answers »

Photos

Photo Galleries

Hotels

The Royal Hawaiian

2259 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815 Map

Distance: 2.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
4.0
4.0
from: $220

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

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.0
from: $160

Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach

2335 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815 Map

Distance: 2.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
4.0
3.0
All Oahu Hotels »
advertisement

compare rates

Attractions

Kewalo Basin

expert favorite attraction
Ala Moana and Ward Avenues
South Side Waterfront
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

Distance: 6.1 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Hawaii Charter Skippers Association

Number 110 Kewalo Basin
1085 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, Hawaii

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Sail out to the deep sea and fish for marlin, tuna, and shark on boats navigated by coast guard-certified experts.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Maggie Joe Sportfishing

Kewalo Basin, Slip J
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
All Oahu Attractions »

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

Feature Articles

More Oahu Parks and Outdoors Feature Articles (2) »
See All Feature Articles on Oahu »

GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

See All Adventure Trips & Guided Tours from GORPtravel »

Oahu Parks and Outdoors Travel Guides

»  All Parks and Outdoors Guides

Compare Rates

Powered by Trip.com
advertisement

Traveler's Currency Converter

Foreign Currency
U.S. Dollar Amount
$

Country
convert Currency

Powered by eZforex
advertisement