Oahu isn't the biggest Hawaiian island geographically, but it is the largest, by far, in population, and the state's definitive center of commerce. Waikiki is its bustling tourist center. Read more

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Oahu Travel Guide

Oahu isn't the biggest Hawaiian island geographically, but it is the largest, by far, in population, and the state's definitive center of commerce. Honolulu, once a sleepy state capital, has grown into a veritable metropolis, with a population of one million at last count. Nearby, Waikiki is a bustling, touristy mile-long stretch of shops, restaurants, beaches, and high-rise hotels along the island's southeast coast. Serenity and natural beauty are more easily found elsewhere on the island - like the man-made lagoons of Ko Olina or the lush North Shore, home to legendary surfing beaches. Read more