The beautiful island of Oahu is home to many of the most popular things to see and do in all of Hawaii. Those of us who live here know and understand the importance of some of our local treasures. Those of you who don’t live hear; well, it is time to explore. There is so much to see and do on the island of Oahu that one hardly knows where to start. We will visit some of the most interesting aspects of Oahu including:
- Oahu Statistics and Relevant Information
- Interesting Facts
- Best Things to See and Do
- Best Places to Eat
Feel free to search our other “At a Glance” pages, which give a more detailed description of what there is to see and do within the community you live in. Check them out:
- Central Oahu At a Glance
- Honolulu At a Glance
- Leeward Oahu At a Glance
- North Shore Oahu At a Glance
- Windward Oahu At a Glance
We also look forward to your messages and stories regarding your favorite things to do and favorite places to eat on Oahu. Send us a message and we will be happy to add your recommendation links. Just Contact Us with your activity or restaurant information.
Oahu Statistics and Relevant Information
- Population: 953,304 (as of the end of 2010)
- Major Industries: Travel and tourism. US military and Defense. Construction, Government, Manufacturing and Agriculture.
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Size: A little over 600 square miles
- Nickname: “The Gathering Place”
- Flower: Ilima
- Color: Mele Mele (Yellow)
- Median Home Price on Oahu: $570,000 (According to the Honolulu Board of Realtors).
Interesting Facts
- Iolani Palace is the only “royal place” in the United States.
- Oahu is the site of Pearl Harbor. The attack by Japan launched the United States into WWII
- Honolulu is the 17th most educated city in the U.S., with 34.7 percent of its population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Aloha Tower was the tallest structure on Oahu in 1926 when it was built.
- Oahu is home to many popular television shows and movies.
- The beach in Waikiki is made largely of sand imported from the Big Island of Hawaii.
Best Things to See and Do on Oahu
- Ala Moana
- Aloha Tower Marketplace
- Bishop Museum
- Catamarans
- Diamond Head Crater
- Dole Cannery
- Dole Plantation
- Golf
- Halona Blow Hole
- Historical Honolulu Experience
- Honolulu Food Tours
- Honolulu Zoo See what Beyond Honolulu says.
- Iolani Palace
- Kaimuki Movie Museum
- Kayaking Lanikai Beach
- Ko’olau Magic Theater
- Makapu’u Lighthouse Hike
- North Shore Experience
- Pacific Aviation Museum See what Beyond Honolulu says.
- Paradise Cove
- Pearl Harbor/ Arizona Memorial
- Polynesian Cultural Center
- Shark Cage Experience
- Sky Diving Hawaii
- Stairway to Heaven Hike
- Sunset Cruise Dinners
- University of Hawaii Athletics
- Waikiki Aquarium
- Waikiki Trolley Ride
- Whale Watching
Best Places to Eat on Oahu
Beyond Honolulu recommends you try any of these places to eat. They all offer different types of food, and they all bring a unique flavor and aura to the table. These are some must try places to eat on Oahu.
- Assagio
- Boots and Kimos
- Fat Boy’s
- Giovanni’s Pastrami
- Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck
- Haleiwa Joe’s
- Kenekes
- Kincaids
- Koa Pancake House: What does Beyond Honolulu say?
- Phuket Thai Restaurant
- Poi Bowl
- Roys
- Ruth’s Chris
- Sam Choy
*Prices vary so just click on the link to find out more about the restaurant.
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