Edward & Kesha
Hawaiian Activities
Waikīkī Beach
One of the most famous beaches in the world, Waikīkī Beach boasts more than four million visitors every year and breathtaking views of Lēʻahi (Diamond Head).
Pearl Harbor
A National Historic Landmark, this site consists of five memorials commemorating the events around WWII and the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Here you can explore museums, take a boat ride, and listen to an audio tour. The USS Arizona Memorial is a popular tourist attraction and a national cemetery that preserves the remains of the USS Arizona, which sank in the attack of Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Kualoa Ranch
Kualoa may look very familiar to you as over 70 movies and TV shows have been filmed at Kualoa since the 1950's, from Elvis, to 50 First Dates, Jumanji, Godzilla, Jurassic World, Jurassic Park, LOST, Hawaii Five-0 and the recent Kong Skull Island. Kualoa has a Jurassic Valley Zipline, Electric Bike Tours, ATV Tours, Horseback Tours, Jurassic Jungle Expeditions, Ocean Voyage Tours and the always popular Hollywood Movie Site Tours. There is a new Food Tour as well as a Premier Movie Site Tour. With a free kids animal exhibit, a ranch museum, a sculpture garden, and a mini-theatre showing a film on the history of Kualoa, you can bring the family by to relax and pet some of the 120 beautiful horses.
Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center, voted the #1 attraction in Hawaiʻi by USA Today, is located along the famous North Shore of Oʻahu. Explore 42 acres of tropical splendor featuring 6 authentic villages representing the island cultures of Hawaiʻi, Fiji, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Samoa, Tahiti, and Tonga. Mingle with Pacific Islanders as they share the majesty of their culture through music, dance and traditional hands-on activities.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
This protected marine life conservation area, named after its unique curved bay, is a popular snorkeling spot in Hawaii. Formed within a volcanic cone on the eastern side of Oahu, this marine sanctuary is home to vibrant marine life and well-preserved corals.
Waimea Falls
Have a refreshing swim in the pool under these scenic waterfalls in north Oahu. You can get there via an easy 1.5-mile hike through a beautifully landscaped path along the Waimea River.
Sea Life Park Hawaii
Enjoy exciting experiences, unique exhibits, fun activities and more at Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi. As Oʻahu’s premier educational and interactive marine experience, Sea Life Park offers countless opportunities to dive deeper into the magic of Hawaiʻi’s marine life. This East Oʻahu attraction is the perfect place to spend a day under the sun with the entire ʻohana. It’s also the ultimate destination for an evening of authentic cultural activities, bountiful buffets, and award-winning entertainment—from graceful hula to dazzling fire knife performances.
Honolulu Zoo
From pink flamingos to African giraffes, the Honolulu Zoo is home to a little bit of everything from the animal kingdom. Its animal population includes more than 64 reptile, 38 mammal and 160 bird species. The 42-acre facility is organized into three tropical ecological zones: Tropical Rainforests, Pacific Islands and the African Savanna. Among its highlights is a new $12-million, 1.5-acre Asian tropical elephant exhibit that includes a 7,260-squre-foot holding area and two 55,000-gallon pools.
Wai Kai
Wai Kai is a year-round venue for adventurers anchored by the Wai Kai Wave and the adjacent Wai Kai Lagoon. The lagoon is 52 acres of inland water, protected from the ocean and ideal for paddling and water play. Home of the world's largest Citywave stationary deep water surf wave pool.
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, is the place to stay for a Hawaii family vacation that immerses you in local culture through Disney magic.
Byodo-In Temple
The Byodo-In Temple, located at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty and history as a non-practicing Buddhist temple. Built in 1963, the Byodo-In Temple is a Hawaii state landmark and one of the states’s best kept secrets.
Numerous Water Activities
Snorkeling, submarines, glass bottom boats, parasailing
Hiking
Oahu offers a wide variety of hikes with beaitful breathtaking views. Koko Head, Diamond Head, Mānoa Falls Trail, and Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail (just to name a few).
Golf Courses
With more golf courses than any other island, golfers of every skill level from around the world head to Oʻahu. Choose from 40 public and private courses, ranging from casual municipal links to elegant resort courses. Spectacular scenery awaits you no matter which course you choose. If you prefer to watch the pros play, Oʻahu hosts the PGA TOUR’s Sony Open at the Waiʻalae Country Club every January.