Oahu is the most populous of the Hawaiian islands, the third largest in size and the cultural, financial, and top tourist destination of the Hawaiian islands. As the home of the city of Honolulu, the state capital, and as home to over 85% of the state's population, Oahu is appropriately nicknamed "The Gathering Place."
We stayed close to Waikiki but we enjoyed the less inhabited north side the most.
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| Waikiki Beach |
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| Now looking at this pictures....looks very St. Thomas |
For those looking for expansive vistas, Diamond Head is a good starting point - this ancient volcanic crater dominates over Waikiki and the top offers an incredible view over the city.
USS Arizona National Memorial— Memorial to those moored at Battleship Row at Pearl Harbor. They were the initial targets of the first wave of attacks on the Americans during WWII. The 184-foot memorial was completed in 1961 and a flag is flown from the destroyed mast. Visitors can see a historic short film recapping the events and explore the Pearl Harbor Museum, complete with wartime memorabilia.
We found our favorite hole in the wall place - Dean's drive-in.
Polynesian Cultural Center ... We did it. Walmart of Hawaiian culture? Maybe.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl - A solemn and beautiful place, built in the caldera of a small dormant volcano, which serves as the final resting place and memorial to those who died in service of the United States armed services in the Pacific Ocean (including WWII and more).
