Oʻahu
City energy in Honolulu and laid-back surf culture on the North Shore.
- Couples
- Remote workers
- Families
In this guide: The guide
Oʻahu, our way
Oʻahu is the easiest island to arrive on and the most varied. Split your stay between Honolulu or Kailua and the North Shore to see both sides.
It's the best Hawaiian base for remote workers, with reliable connectivity and plenty of cafés and coworking spaces in Honolulu.
Don't miss
Diamond Head
A short, rewarding hike; non-residents need a reservation.
Kailua and Lanikai
Calm turquoise water and kayaking to offshore islets.
North Shore
Surf watching in winter, snorkelling in summer.
When to go
For Hawaiʻi, USA as a whole: April to May and September to October
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Our pick
- May: Our pick
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Our pick
- October: Our pick
- November: Good
- December: Good
Entry requirements
See the Hawaiʻi, USA guide for entry notes, official sources and the date we last checked them.
Entry, visa and legal information is general guidance only and may be out of date. Always check the official government source and, if needed, a qualified professional before you travel or book. Read the full disclaimer.
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