21 Things to Do Around Oahu, Hawaii | Two residents share their favorite things to do on Oahu

Published 2021-04-02
Here are our favorite things to do in Oahu, Hawaii. This is your guided tour of what Oahu has to offer, the best things to do for your Hawaii vacation! See our itineraries for more details and more places to visit.

There is so much to do on Oahu. We debated long and hard to make this list of our favorite things to do on #Oahu, #Hawaii. Jump in the car with us as we show you all The Gathering Place has to offer for your Hawaii vacation.

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Chapters for 21 Things to Do on Oahu, Hawaii
00:00 Intro
01:04 How to get around Oahu
01:30 Where to Stay in Oahu
02:10 Surf Waikiki Break
02:50 Ala Moana Beach Park
03:15 ‘Iolani Palace
03:50 Chinatown
04:55 Bishop Museum
05:33 Pearl Harbor
06:05 Highway Inn for Hawaiian food
06:20 Ko Olina Lagoons at Ko Olina Resort
06:54 Haleiwa Town
07:37 Waimea Bay
08:04 Waimea Valley
08:39 Romy’s Kahuku Shrimp Hut
09:07 Kualoa Ranch
10:10 Kualoa Regional Park and island
10:36 Lanikai Beach (include kayaking)
11:42 Waimanalo Beach
12:10 Makapu’u Beach & Lighthouse
12:32 Koko Head CraterHike
13:01 Diamond Head Hike
13:46 Leonard’s Malasadas
14:01 Waikiki Beach

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All Comments (21)
  • @vyvyspot
    I’ve been watching your videos to prepare for our upcoming trip in May. Can you do a quick updates of the island? As far as increasing tourists, what’s open, how to handle reservations, cars and everything we need to know comes May! Love the little guy!!
  • @Hephzibah624
    I've been watching these videos because my husband and I have been considering moving to Hawaii since some of our family lives there now. These videos have been super helpful and informative! 😁👍🏻🌴🌅✨
  • If you like hiking, Oahu is also amazing. There are dozens of trails with waterfalls, craters or ridges.
  • @Enchanteralle
    I'm finally going to get serious to plan for a vacay to Hawaii next Spring/Summer. If it weren't for the pandemic, I would've gone there already. Thanks for sharing!
  • @aaxmym
    Thanks again for the extremely informative tips. We’ve been to the islands many times over the years, but your videos never fail to show us something we didn’t know or some other cool place to hang out. We also always get a big kick out of watching young Mr. Henry enjoy himself. That kid is way too cute and manages to upstage his mom and dad quite a bit whether they know it or not.
  • @JB-hc9ox
    Can’t WAIT to visit for the 3rd time. What a great vacation! Not many people know how beautiful it is.
  • @BlancType12
    This is great! I’m so excited to visit Oahu for the first time this July!
  • @wi8855
    First time there soon with the family, I don’t get tired of all your videos, soon I have to start doing reservations for tours, Pearl Harbor etc... butterflies in my stomach just to think about it. Hawaii is one of those destinations you dream about it thinking you’ll never be there😅, plus first time for my 11 years old daughter to travel by plane and my 1 year old. Leaving the cold weather of Wisconsin for Hawaii is going to be epic.
  • We were in Hawaii for the spring break recently and have to tell you your vlogs were really helpful to plan things ! Keep them coming...
  • @user-ib5mx8ro4k
    Kuhio Park Terrace is a must see! #1 on top places to visit on Oahu.
  • This is my go to video to figure out what to do here in Hawaii!!!
  • @kathrynsibbet422
    We just came back from our 13 day vacation to Oahu the Big Island. We have continuously watched your videos, purchased your guides, etc. All of your information made our planning so easy.
  • @stellasun4506
    This is the perfect video! My family are going to O'ahu next Tuesday, and really excited! I'm writing down every place on my bucket list! Love the content!
  • @lukav7348
    Im going in April 2022! So this was so good for me to see! I’ll def. show my parents!
  • @michaelj1980
    Great video. Enjoy your Hawaii videos. They are all very helpful in planning a trip. We are headed out to Oahu later this month for 9 nights. Looking forward to it.
  • @hellokitty2848
    This was another excellent guide! Found myself always writing down notes whenever I watch your videos. Thank you!!