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Visiting Oahu, HI


Say aloha to tropical breezes, oceanfront luaus and iconic Diamond Head on Oahu, the most populated Hawaiian island. Follow in the sandprints of surfing forefather Duke Kahanamoku on Waikiki Beach, visit the royal quarters of Iolani Palace and tour Pearl Harbor. Sample hot malasadas (local donuts) and shaved ice while shopping for vintage floral-print shirts on Honolulu's Kapahulu Avenue. Get off the well-worn tourist path with a hike to Makapuu Lighthouse on the South Shore. You can even learn... more » Say aloha to tropical breezes, oceanfront luaus and iconic Diamond Head on Oahu, the most populated Hawaiian island. Follow in the sandprints of surfing forefather Duke Kahanamoku on Waikiki Beach, visit the royal quarters of Iolani Palace and tour Pearl Harbor. Sample hot malasadas (local donuts) and shaved ice while shopping for vintage floral-print shirts on Honolulu's Kapahulu Avenue. Get off the well-worn tourist path with a hike to Makapuu Lighthouse on the South Shore. You can even learn to hula. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Nov
80°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
3 in 8 cm
Dec
78°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
2 in 4 cm
Jan
77°F 25°C
65°F 18°C
3 in 8 cm
Feb
77°F 25°C
65°F 18°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
78°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
1 in 3 cm
Apr
79°F 26°C
67°F 19°C
1 in 2 cm
Extended Forecast
Friday
Nov 20
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83°F 28°C
Lo:
70°F 21°C
Saturday
Nov 21
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81°F 27°C
Lo:
70°F 21°C
Sunday
Nov 22
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83°F 28°C
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70°F 21°C

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Hy's Steak House - Waikiki

4 of 5 stars
Honolulu
Nov 20, 2009

The steaks at Hy's are good, grilled over a Keawe Wood fire, the chef is actually in a glass room in the middle of the restaurant, but that's not why I go to Hy's. It's for the desserts. Amazing. They...more

Aqua Bamboo & Spa

5 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Nov 20, 2009

My wife and I first stayed at an Aqua property a little over a year ago (Hotel Renew) and what made that stay so wonderful was our meeting up with Leonora Wong. The property itself was nice, but what...more

Leonard's Bakery

5 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
Nov 20, 2009

i wish we could go again! the malasadas are very light and delicious! more

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