- A beautiful sunset over the island of Oahu.
Christopher Chappelear
The “Gathering Place” island in the Hawaiian chain, Oahu is home to the capital of Honolulu and claims some of the most well-known surfing spots in the state. Waikiki, adjacent to Honolulu, is a main tourist destination, full of fine dining, designer boutiques and several luxury hotels. Nearby, Diamond Head State Park offers a great day hike up to the volcanic crater. Oahu’s North Shore differs drastically, known for its rugged beauty and world-class surfing at Waimea BayBanzai Pipeline and . In the southeastern part of the island, feed the tropical fish at Hanauma Bay, where green sea turtles swim among the coral reef.
Other Oahu landmarks include Battleship Missouri Memorial and USS Arizona Memorial that are found at the island’s famous historic site, Pearl Harbor.
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