The most commonly visited island in Hawaii, Oahu is a travelers dream. With plenty to do and so much to see, visitors love the white sand beaches and easy access to great shopping, restaurants, and Hawaii’s most well known attractions.
Before you depart for your trip, there are plenty of interesting facts and useful information to know about the island. Any inside information that you can equip yourself with will better prepare you for your trip, making it easier to discover the island and make your vacation the best that it can be.
Here are fun facts about Oahu that you should know before your vacation starts:
- The island is the most populated of all Hawaiian Islands, with about 75% of the state’s population calling Oahu home.
- The state capital of Honolulu is located on Oahu, and features stunning architecture that dates back to Hawaiian Monarchy.
- The tourist hub of Hawaii is Waikiki, located on Oahu’s South Shore.
- Waikiki features approximately 100 hotels.
- There are 3 main freeways in Hawaii, the H1, H2, and H3.
- The North Shore beaches are among the most famous surf locations in the world.
- Sunset Beach, Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay, and Haleiwa Harbor host surf competitions each year.
- The Polynesian Cultural Center is located on the North Shore in the town of La’ie.
- The NFL Pro Bowl was played at Aloha Stadium from 1980-2009, and again from 2011-2015.
- Aloha Stadium also hosts the University of Hawaii-Manoa’s home football games, along with high school football and the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet.
- Pearl Harbor is located about 20 minutes from Downtown Honolulu, and is the site of the surprise attacks of December 7, 1941.
- Kualoa Ranch is the site of many Hollywood films, and is located on the island’s eastern shores.
- The iconic Diamond Head Crater overlooks Waikiki, and can be seen from almost anywhere on the island’s south and west facing shores.
- Oahu welcomed more than 8 million visitors in 2015 and 2016.
- Hawaii 5-0 films largely on Oahu, and stumbling upon film locations is very common.
You’ll love the island of Oahu and your vacation is sure to be amazing. There is so much to discover on the island and finding out as much as you can only makes the island that much better. Make the most of your trip and be prepared to fall in love with Oahu.
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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