Oahu, or the Gathering Place, has been the dominant hub of all the Hawaiian islands ever since King Kamehameha himself moved his capital to Honolulu almost 200 years ago. Oahu is a beautiful, vibrant place containing over 80% of Hawaii¹s population, and yet the people still maintain the same aloha spirit found throughout all the islands.
Oahu is filled with natural, historical and cultural wonders, such as the Pali Lookout, with its spectacular views of the windward side; Iolani Palace, Punchbowl, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, the pineapple fields; the north shore with its world-famous surfing sites ‹ Waimea Bay, Pipeline, Sunset Beach; and, of course, the Polynesian Cultural Center located in Laie, about an hour's scenic drive from Waikiki.
To learn more about the North Shore with our resources guide coming soon.
