Is driving around Oahu worth it?

Well, you choose the route, you can linger as long as you want, and you can eat and shop along the way. The island of O?ahu is just the right size for taking a drive. It's large enough that you will not run out of things to do and sights to see yet small enough that you can complete the drive in one day.



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The southeastern shores of Oahu pack quite the scenic punch. Travel along Interstate H-1 to the start of the Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) and take in the surrounding beauty. Make your first stop in Hanauma Bay, home to a nature preserve and underwater marine park popular for snorkelers.

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A lot of people choose not to rent a car when they visit Oahu. But at 44 miles long, 30 miles wide and roughly 112 miles around, Oahu has lots to see outside of Waikiki. Trust us when we say the rental is worth it. Here are our top 3 favorite roads in Oahu, along with all of the best stops along the way.

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  1. Makapu'u Point. 316. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives. By ITRT. ...
  2. Round Top Drive. Scenic Drives. Open now. By MikeH305. ...
  3. Pali Highway. Scenic Drives. By SinKailua. Drive with Aloha and enjoy! ...
  4. Kamehameha Highway. Scenic Drives. By FLvacation123. ...
  5. Ihilani Spa. Scenic Drives • Spas. By Fishingbillr. ...
  6. Ala Moana Ave. Scenic Drives.


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The recommended number of days to spend on Oahu is at least four, with 5-7 days ideal for maximizing your experience on the island. This will give you enough time to visit famous attractions like Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head while allowing some downtime at the beach or spa.

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The best time to visit Oahu is from mid-April to early June or between September and mid-December. During these shoulder seasons, attractions are less crowded, festivals are plentiful and airfare and room rates are at their lowest.

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Urban Honolulu is very much a walkable city. It's a little over six miles from the iconic Diamond Head State Monument to the heart of Downtown, a flat south-to-north stretch with several straight-line routes along Ala Moana Boulevard, King Street, and Beretania Street.

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Well if it is your first trip to Oahu, I would suggest 3 days for a car. I would rent it earlier in the trip, and then if you want to use it more because you think there is somewhere else to go, you can rent for another day or two.

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With its jagged cliffs, lush valleys, and paradisiacal beaches, Kauai is truly heaven on earth and is our top pick for the most beautiful island in Hawaii.

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The 25 Most Beautiful Places in Hawaii to Visit
  • Pololu Valley (Big Island)
  • Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden (Oahu)
  • Pearl Harbor National Memorial (Oahu)
  • Punalu'u Beach (Big Island)
  • Shark's Cove (Oahu)
  • Makena State Park (Maui)
  • Wai?anapanapa State Park (Maui)
  • Nu'uanu Pali Lookout (Oahu)


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