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There are hundreds if not thousands of things to do on Oahu. We have only listed a few that you may miss in the conventional guide books. These are things we "locals" take our guests to see when they visit. Enjoy!
| Kualoa Ranch has been the site of several recent movies, including "Rundown" starring the Rock, "Mighty Joe Young," "Windtalkers," "Jurassic Park" and "You, Me and Dupree."
Located in Windward O'ahu, the former sugarcane plantation offers many exciting adventures including; pony and horseback riding, snorkeling, kayaking, ATV rides and a jungle tour. It also has a museum, a popular petting zoo and a wedding site. (808-237-8515)
To Visit the Kualoa Ranch Web Site Click Here | | The Byodo-in Temple is a place of awesome beauty, located near Kaneohe, Hawaii. It is a scale replica of a temple in Uji Japan built over 900 years ago. It's beautiful architecture , the graceful gardens and the backdrop of the Koolau Ridge will leave the visitor with a spirit of inner peace and serenity.
The temple is surrounded by gardens, strutting peacocks, a two-acre koi pond and is home to the "Lotus Buddha" and a giant peace bell.
The temple, built in 1960, is attracting the new-found attention after appearing in the TV series "Lost" as the home of the Korean woman Sun's powerful father.
| | Saturday KCC Farmers' Market!
Perfect for those staying in a rental property or condo.
This is a must-do event because of the quality of the prepared foods and extraordinary produce, as well as the very friendly sweet-natured crowds. Many people bring their dogs and grab a table or sit on the grass to drink coffee or eat the amazing baked goods or breakfast entrée of the week.
Hawaii's best Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday at Kapiolani Community College [KCC], located on the backside of Diamond Head Crater at 4303 Diamond Head Road, 8 AM until noon.
Whether or not you have access to kitchen facilities, this is the place to come for island-grown- only fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, chickens, eggs and grass-fed Haleiwa beef, as well as take-out prepared foods for the beach or condo.
| | Aloha Swap Meet has the best gifts at the best prices for you to take home. Many hand crafted items. It is the largest swap meet on Oahu and is located at the Aloha Stadium in Halawa.
Held 3 times a week outside of Aloha Stadium. Hundreds of vendors are on hand to sell everything from jewelry, clothing, arts and crafts, knick-knacks and souvenirs to sunglasses, collectibles, accessories, housewares, produce and more.
Many manufacturers who can't afford the high-priced retail spaces in Waikiki sell their goods here.
To visit the Aloha Swap Meet web site click here. | | The 'Iolani Palace is the only palace on USA soil. In 1882, King David Kalakaua decided to build this palace--meant to be a symbol to the world that Hawaiian royals were as grand as any Europeans. Only two of them ever lived here--Kalakaua, who was childless, and his sister, Queen Liliokalani, who succeeded him only to be overthrown and put under house arrest. Today, this well-preserved structure offers a window into Hawaii's majestic and tragic past.
To visit the Iolani Palace web site click here. | | Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha family.
The Museum was established to house the extensive collection of Hawaiian artifacts and royal family heirlooms of the Princess, and has expanded to include millions of artifacts, documents and photographs about Hawai'i and other Pacific island cultures.
To visit the Bishop Museum web site click here. | | The USS Missouri Memorial This is the site of Japan's Surrender ending World War II. It is the world's last battleship. It is three football fields long and over 20 stories tall. Here you will hear spell-binding stories of presidents, generals and Kamikaze attacks.
Located near the USS Arizona Memorial. See where World War II began and where it ended.
To visit the USS Missouri web site click here. | | The Honolulu Academy of Arts is Hawaii's premier art museum, with a collection of over 50,000 works. An encyclopedic museum where original works of art can be experienced in state-of-the-art galleries, it has major strengths in European and American painting, graphic and decorative arts, and the arts of Asia.
To Visit the Academy of Arts web site click here |
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