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AARP's Guide to Oahu

From Waikiki to Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor, Oahu’s treasures have been etched in the American psyche since before Hawaii became a state in 1959. Yet there’s so much more. The only Hawaiian island to support a major city, Oahu offers a unique combination of island and city life — year-round balmy temperatures, fresh local cuisine from award-winning chefs, enough shopping to fill another suitcase (or two), white sandy beaches for do-nothing lounging, myriad museums, arts and historical culture, and an array of easygoing mountain and ocean adventures for exploring its volcanic landscape.

​Which Hawaiian Island Should You Visit?

​Quick overviews of Maui, Oahu, the Big Island, Kauai, Lanai and Molokai​

AARP's Guide to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A nature lover's paradise of lava fields and lush rainforests on the Big Island

Take an Idyllic Drive Around Sunny Oahu

Review our itinerary of places around the island to visit for a fun day trip

Experience Oahu

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