Best Waikiki Beach and Oahu Activities

Stay with OHANA and you're perfectly positioned for Waikiki activities, sunrise to well past sunset. From the waves at Waikiki Beach to Hawaii’s hottest music venues, they're all just steps away.

What will you find exploring the island of Oahu? Start with a vigorous trek up Diamond Head Crater for the stunning summit views. Honor the brave at historic Pearl Harbor's Arizona Memorial. Visit Iolani Palace, home to Hawaii's former kings and queens. Surround yourself with playful triggerfish and green sea turtles at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Let curiosity lead you through this list of fun and fascinating things to do in Waikiki and Oahu.

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Waikiki Activities

Surfing at Waikiki Beach
Learn to wave ride like a local from the Moniz family of pro surfers.

Waikiki Aquarium
Visit with ethereal jellyfish, ancient chambered nautilus, weedy seadragons, and Hawaiian monk seals.

Waikiki Beach Walk®
Take the walk to one-of-a-kind shops, award-winning restaurants, and a weekly hula show.

Blue Note Hawaii
New York’s iconic jazz club is now at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, headlining internationally renowned artists nightly.

Kani Ka Pila Grille
Head to Honolulu’s hottest venue for Hawaiian slack-key performers at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort.

International Market Place
Stroll through Waikiki's renowned shopping center of over 75 retailers and several outdoor dining options.

Royal Hawaiian Center
Shop in the heart of Waikiki at one of Hawaii's largest malls. Boutiques, sporting-good stores, surf shops, jewlery stores, craft shops, and more!

Oahu Adventures

Diamond Head Crater Hike
It's a mildly challenging 175 steps up to the famous lookout with 360-views of the city of Honolulu.

Pearl Harbor
The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument is a must see attraction for any visitor to Honolulu.

Iolani Palace
The only royal palace on U.S. soil is located in downtown Honolulu, beautifully restored to reveal its poignant history.

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
You can spot a Humuhumunukunukuapuaa, Hawaii’s state fish, at this amazing marine preserve.