{"id":16373,"date":"2022-06-01T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guidebook.isango.com\/?p=16373"},"modified":"2022-06-01T01:00:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T01:00:05","slug":"hawaii-five-wow-exploring-the-best-of-oahu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/hawaii-five-wow-exploring-the-best-of-oahu\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawaii-Five-Wow: Exploring the Best of Oahu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pack that Hawaiian shirt, we\u2019re headed for Oahu! Hawaii\u2019s third island with its mix of bustling city life and surf towns is waiting, surfboard in hand to greet us. So smile and you\u2019ll surely get that Aloha greeting. Welcome to paradise.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get into some logistics firstly. Oahu is the island<\/a>, and will be less familiar than say, Honolulu, the city found in the South of the island. So, that now sorted, are you ready to get exploring? For many the thought of Hawaii will be exotic beaches and suntanned people with wide, friendly smiles. And they aren’t wrong. You’ll be given a warm welcome when you arrive.<\/p>\n

So as we start our exploring, lets head for the beaches, well, it’s as much a part of what this island is about. Come on, no time to waste. It’s surfs up!<\/p>\n

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The beaches<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Make no mistake, a visit here means you\u2019ll be spending plenty of time on the beach or surfing the waves to the beach! Thankfully Oahu has beaches that\u2019ll, well, make you feel like you\u2019re in paradise. Whether you are looking for high octane waves as a surfer dude or gentler surroundings for an evening stroll to sit and watch the sun setting, Oahu has you covered.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s of course the famous Waikiki Beach<\/em> or, and this is your heads-up surf people, North Shore<\/em>. In fact you’ll find there are 112 miles of coastline to explore, so you\u2019ll surely find somewhere that suits your needs.<\/p>\n

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On land<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Oahu isn\u2019t just about the beaches! You\u2019ll find that there is a diverse tropical terrain to explore, ocean views to see and plenty of other adventurous activities. Top tip for you, get a Go Oahu card<\/a>. It’ll soon become your travel friend as it gets you access into attractions and cultural tours among it’s many other treats. Call it, a must have.<\/p>\n

You can hike to the top of the Leahi (Diamond Head<\/em>) volcanic crater, it\u2019s here you\u2019ll get a superb view of Waikiki. Head out on horseback for a ride in the countryside or a blast around the beach at Kualoa ranch. There\u2019s the top notch golf for those who prefer balls to boards and the diamond head loop for the hikers among you. Time away from the beach can be well spent.<\/p>\n

For a little heritage and culture how about some of the following? Then, well, it’s time to head for the beach once more!<\/p>\n