Visitors to Oahu are often thrilled to spend time on the beach near their hotel in Waikiki, with Diamond Head in close site and the beautiful white sand offering a place to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Many of the hotels offer beachside services for cocktails and meals, giving you every chance to enjoy the amenities of the hotel while enjoying Hawaii’s most famous beach.
While there is certainly nothing wrong with time spent on the beach, there is so much more to enjoy and see while on Oahu. Outside of the busy streets and crowds found in Honolulu and Waikiki is an entire island to visit, and once you’re outside of the city, you’ll feel transported to a completely different place, where the views are incredible and the diversity of Hawaii is everywhere you look.
Circle Island Tours of Oahu take guests all around the island, showing off the island’s natural features and the amazing sites of the island.
North Shore
Located only about 45 minutes from Honolulu, the North Shore is home to the most famous surf beaches in Hawaii, and the world. Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, and Banzai Pipeline draw surfers from all over the world each winter for top surf competitions and huge waves. Visitors to the North Shore come for the quaint countryside and an escape to stunning beaches and the chance to grab a bite to eat from one of the popular food trucks.
South Shore
While the North Shore is lush and green, the South Shore is the opposite. Drier and rocky, the island’s south side receives far less rain, and features rocky island cliffs and scenic lookouts of offshore islands. The South Shore features popular beaches like Waimanalo Beach and Sandy Beach, but most visitors enjoy the views from Makapu’u Lookout and Halona Lookout near the Halona Blowhole.
Ko’Olau Mountain Range
No matter where you are in Honolulu, the Ko’Olaus are in close site. Dividing the island in half, the mountain range contains many valleys that residents of Oahu live in. Driving through the Ko’Olaus travels through a rainforest, and along the Pali Highway is the Pali Lookout, the site of one of the Hawaii’s most significant battles, and a popular lookout point over Windward Oahu.
Sites and stops around Oahu are must see destinations and give you the chance to really experience the island. Circle Island Tours take you all around the island in one day, giving you an up close look at the diversity and stunning natural beauty of Hawaii’s most visited island. Escape Waikiki for just one day and take in everything that Oahu has to offer. You’ll be glad you did.
Due to the high volume of visitors traveling to Hawaii year round, our Oahu tours and Oahu activities sell out quickly. In many cases, tours sell out weeks or months in advance, especially our top seller Sea Life Park Luau. To ensure your spots on tour, we recommend reserving your tours today. Call our office or book online to take advantage of our low price guarantee today.
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