Author(s): Glenda Bendure & Ned Friary

Guides

Graced with sunny beaches and abundant attractions, O'ahu hosts more visitors than any other Hawaiian island. And it's cultural centre is Honolulu - the very name rolls off the tongue like a gentle wave lapping at the shore. Verdant mountains on one side, sparkling surf on the other, tropical Honolulu is like no other place in the USA.

Plan ahead â pre-trip planning information, full-color highlights and suggested itineraries
• Find Aloha 'Aina â navigate OâÂÂahuâÂÂs beaches, trails, and other open-air opportunities with our dedicated outdoors chapter, including expert surfing coverage by a Surfer magazine editor
• Eat up, bed down â authoritative, honest and opinionated reviews lead you to the islandâÂÂs top sleeping, eating and nightlife spots
Connect â in-depth history, culture, environment and food chapters provide insight into the islandâÂÂs people and pulse