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Hawaii - Oahu

  Closer to Paradise: Less Than A Work Day Away

Accommodations


Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha Highway
Kahuku, O'ahu, Hawaii  96731
808-293-6000 | 800-203-3650

Set on 880 ocean-front acres of the legendary North Shore, Turtle Bay Resort is the only true full-service luxury resort on the island of Oahu.

Five miles of pristine beaches and 12 miles of ocean trails await you.

It's the Hawaii vacation many have hoped for but few have discovered.

This is Turtle Bay Resort.
This is True Hawaii.

 

The Ilikai Hotel
1777 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaii  96815
808-949-3811

Hawaii Vacation planning starts right here, at the Ilikai Waikiki Beach Hotel! Located at the Waikiki beach gateway and overlooking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, the Ilikai Waikiki offers the finest in Oahu vacation options.

Our oceanfront hotel offers the best in Hawaii lodging options, with Waikiki accommodations to suit every need.

From our ocean view rooms and Two-room suites to our spectacular meeting space, Hawaii travel has never been more accommodating.

Whether you are planning a Hawaii family getaway or the Waikiki Beachfront wedding of your dreams, the Ilikai Waikiki hotel staff is here to serve you.

 

Oahu, Hawaii Villa & Condo Vacation Rentals
Oahu, Hawaii

In terms of planning a much-needed vacation, once you’ve set your sights on Oahu you’re in pretty good shape. Narrow your focus a little further to include an Oahu vacation rental and you’re definitely ready to go; villas and condos in Waikiki, Kailua and along the North Shore combine privacy and space with convenience and affordable luxury. Explore the beaches, volcanoes, forests and cultural attractions of an established vacation site but take a little time – with the help of HomeAway – to treat yourself better than the average hotel-dwelling tourist.

 

Honolulu Hotels
500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 555
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
808-545-3510 | 1-800-367-5004

Castle Resorts & Hotels features a number of conveniently located hotels in Honolulu's heart, world famous Waikiki.

Choose from The Lotus at Diamond Head, our ultra trendy boutique hotel or stay at the Waikiki Shore, Waikiki's only beachfront condo rental. Book online for limited time rate specials!

 
Oahu Vacation Rentals
1342 Mokolea Drive
Kailua, HI 96734
808-262-6967 | 800-853-0787

Stop Searching. Start Finding.

Browse thousands of vacation rental homes, villas, oceanfront condos, and beachfront houses in Hawaii. 

Local agents help you find the perfect place to call home on your vacation to Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

 
Waikiki condo rentals

Aloha Condos offers a large selection of Oahu rentals by owner. Popular resorts include Ilikai Hotel.

 

Oahu travel guide

Plan your Oahu vacation with Aloha Hawaii. Look no further to find popular attractions, beaches, activities and other things to do on Oahu.

Papaya Paradise (bed and breakfast) 
395 Auwinala Road, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii  96734-3434 | 808-261-0316
Tropical setting with private entry & bath 1/2 mile from Kailua Beach, 20 miles from Honolulu/Waikiki

Bed & Breakfast Honolulu (Statewide)
3242 Kaohinani Dr, Honolulu, Hawaii  96817 | 808-595-7533 | 877-595-7533
Hawaii's largest Reservation Service for B&Bs. All 414 locations personally inspected, with regular guest evaluations.

Holiday Surf Hotel
2303 Ala Wi Blvd., Waikiki, Hawaii 96815 | 888 923-8488
Welcome to Holiday Surf Hotel Waikiki Beach Honolulu Hawaii * Lodging Affordable Accommodations * Hotels Motels Hotel Budget

Aqua Hotels and Resort
1850 Ala Moana Boulevard, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii 96815 | 808-924-6543 | 866-971-2782

 

Attractions

Hawaiian Luaus at the Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Highway
Laie, Hawaii 96762
808-293-3333 | 800-367-7060

The Polynesian Cultural Center is famous for it's famous Hawaiian Luau, the Alii Luau.

Situated in Laie on Oahu's beautiful North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural center also offers recreated Polynesian villages including Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, and more.

We invite you to Laie and visit Hawaii's top attraction.

 

Dining / Restaurants

Waikiki Restaurants at Royal Hawaiian Center
2201 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
808-922-2299

The Royal Hawaiian Center offers a variety of Waikiki's top restaurants and dining options.  Choose from national favorites like The Cheesecake Factory to the local's favorite Doraku Sushi.

The Royal Hawaiian Center also offers an outstanding food court where visitors can have a number of Waikiki dining options.

 

Shopping

Ala Moana
1585 Kapiolani Blvd.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-4529
808-946-2811 | Email

Featuring one of the world’s best collections of luxury fashion houses and more than 60 dining options in the heart of Waikiki.

 

Click the Premier Passport for
printable discount voucher and map of participating locations.
>>>

 

Travel Resources

Oahu.US 
Visit Oahu.US for all your On-Line travel needs, Information, Flights, Hotels, Car Rentals, and More.

Air To Hawaii
1017 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 | 808-734-1961 | 800-508-6994

 



Guidebook Hawaii ~ Oahu "The Heart of Hawaii"



View of Waikiki and Diamond Head
photo: HVCB/Joe Solem
 

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Land Mass: 608 square miles (1575 square km)

Population: 876,156 (2000)

Principal City & State Capital: Honolulu

Flower: 'Dima

Color: Yellow

Geography: Oahu, the third largest Hawaiian Island/ has an area of 608 square miles and a coastline of 112 miles (180 km). It reaches from sea level to 4,003-foot (1,220 m) Mt. Ka'ala. 

Climate: Average temperatures range from 70° - 84° F (21° - 29° C) with variable rainfall in different sections of the island. 

Major Industries: Tourism, government, military, construction, manufacturing, and agriculture.

Recreation: All water sports, fishing, golfing, hiking, camping, sightseeing, horseback riding, museums, cultural events and festivals, art, music, tennis, polo, soaring, major spectator sports, and a wide variety of shopping experiences.

Brief History: While Oahu was populated before 1000 A.D., it was added to the Island kingdom in 1795 when King Kamehameha I, from the island of Hawaii, fought the Oahu king's forces to surrender at the famous Battle of Nu'uanu Pali. With its fine harbors, Oahu gradually became the state's political, economic, military, educational, and cultural center. Honolulu Harbor, discovered before 1800, became a key Pacific port for whale, sandalwood, and fur traders.

Pearl Harbor became famous when the nation set about to establish strategic military bases. By 1850, the Hawaiian royal court had moved permanently to Honolulu which has since been the seat of the government for the monarchy, republic, territory, and state.

Fascinating Facts:

  • 'lolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States.
  • More than 14,000 coral blocks were taken from offshore reefs to build Kawaiaha'o Church in 1836.
  • Aloha Tower, today dwarfed by Honolulu high-rises, was the tallest structure on the island when it was built in 1926.

Top-Rated Attractions:

  • Hanauma Bay
  • Waimea Bay and Waimea Falls
  • Halona Blowhole
  • Pearl Harbor
  • Polynesian Cultural Center
  • Punchbowl Cemetery
  • 'lolani Palace
  • Diamond Head Crater Hike

 

Information and photos submitted by:

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 801
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
808-923-1811

 

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Find the best deal, compare prices, and read what other travelers have to say about vacation rentals throughout United States

Find the best deal, compare prices, and read what others have to say about hotels throughout the United States