Oahu, Hawaii

Oahu is nicknamed "The Gathering Place" because three-fourths of Hawaii’s rich and diverse population of 1.2 million people live on Oahu. The population of Oahu is 909, 863.

Oahu is the third largest island in Hawaii. It’s about 597 square miles, 44 miles long and 30 miles wide. It has 112 miles of coastline.

Also called the "heart of Hawaii", Oahu is the largest Polynesian city. It’s the most bustling and most developed island in Hawaii. The island is dazzling with tons of attractions, activities, lodging, dining and shopping venues. It is the most visited of all Hawaiian islands. It is because Honolulu serves as a stopover on so many trans-Pacific flights.

The state capital Honolulu is located in Oahu. The island not only boasts it’s modern downtown and skyscrapers that is concentrated on the south of the island but also the long coastline, pineapple and sugarcane farms, mountain range, and rain forests towards the northern part of the island.


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Waikiki, located in the south shore, is also the world famous and most visited destination in Oahu. It’s a short drive escape from the cosmopolitan area to experience the magic of Hawaii. You’ll experience the beautiful scenery and uncrowded beaches.

Aside from Honolulu and Waikiki, the other breathtaking areas of Oahu are the Windward Coast, North Shore, Central Oahu and Leeward Coast.

Oahu has an average temperature between 75 degrees-85degrees F year round and therefore you can wear light resort clothes and semi casual dress for restaurants, art galleries or nightlife. It is advisable to bring a light jacket with you for night time. Don’t forget to bring your sunglasses and sunscreen.