This beautiful valley is home to a variety of local businesses and residential neighborhoods, as well as the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa.

The city of Honolulu, the capitol of Hawai`i, is home to the Hawai`i State Capitol building and other significant governmental offices and departments. Please see the link below for more information on activity within the capitol.

Located northwest of Hanauma Bay, Sea Life Park offers visitors the opportunity to see and interact with a variety of sea life and animals. The park features reefs, lagoons, pools, and theaters for educational shows. See link below for more details.

Located on the North Shore of O`ahu, Hale`iwa is a distinct small town and home to a variety of shops, eateries, galleries. See the link below for more information.

One of Honolulu's most unique and dynamic neighborhoods and host of a variety of popular local events such as "Eat the Streets" and "First Fridays". Follow the link below for more information.

The official residence of the Hawaiian Monarchy, `Iolani Palace is beautifully restored and open for historical tours. See link below for more details on the palace and it's rich history.

An active joint Naval/Air Force base and home to a number of museums and historical locations. Pearl Harbor is also home to the USS Arizona Memorial which stands above the USS Arizona vessel which was sunk in the December 7, 1941 attack on the harbor. For more details see link below.

A famous bay formed within a volcanic cone, home to a wide variety of sea life. Open for snorkeling and swimming, see link for info.

O`ahu's public transportation service with routes all around the island. See link for routes, prices, and other details.

The world's largest open-air shopping center, Ala Moana Center includes over 290 stores and restaurants. For hours and store details, follow the link.

Home to some of the world's best beaches for big wave surfing, O`ahu's North Shore is also home to many smaller communities and towns.

Located in La`ie and run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Polynesian Cultural center is considered one of the world's most successful cultural theme attractions. For information see link below.

O`ahu is home to a variety of grocery/general stores, including: Foodland, Walmart, Times, Safeway, Whole Foods, and Target. Note that a number of stores common to the continental US (Fred Meyer, Ralph's, Trader Joe's, Von's, Meijer, etc.) do not have locations on island. To see some examples of common grocery items and prices select the link below.

O`ahu is home to many beautiful hikes, ranging in difficulty from easy (Manoa Falls, pictured above) to very challenging.

Location of a variety of shops and eateries, with many additional shops and services nearby. Ward Center also features one of O`ahu's larger movie theaters. Follow link below for reviews.