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Ten Things Everyone Should See On Oahu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are ten great things to do on Oahu, all of them giving you a different perspective on this wonderful paradise in the Pacific. \u00a0Now is a great time to visit as there are fantastic deals for luxurious yet very affordable condos<\/a>, hotels<\/a>, and vacation rentals<\/a>. \u00a0So once you are settled in, then begin your adventure and enjoy these island favorites.<\/p>\n

Chinatown<\/strong><\/span> – You can enjoy just wandering the isles of various markets to see all the fish and chicken as well as pig heads, salted duck eggs, and a multitude of fruits and vegetables.\u00a0 Various other ethnicities are also represented in Chinatown including Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, and Filipino. Check out the Kekaulike Market on Kekaulike Street between Hotel and King Streets, and the delectable Asian fare at the Maunakea Market.<\/span><\/p>\n

SeaLife Park<\/strong> <\/span>– Located just north of Makapu\u2018u Point, SeaLife Park features a dolphin show as well as an 18-foot deep, 300,000 gallon aquarium with many reef fish, sharks, eels, and even sea turtles. The park has separate pools housing harbor seals and California sea lions. You can even snorkel with stingrays.<\/span><\/p>\n

U.S.S. Arizona<\/em> Memorial<\/strong> – <\/strong>One of the Hawaiian Islands\u2019 most visited attractions, the U.S.S. Arizona<\/em> Memorial at Pearl Harbor honors those who died in the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, an event that entered the United States into World War II. <\/span><\/p>\n

1,177 men perished in the fiery sinking of the U.S.S. Arizona<\/em>, which was at its moorings on Battleship Row.\u00a0 The U.S.S. Arizona<\/em> Memorial is an open structure that is 184 feet long, and positioned directly over the wreck of the U.S.S. Arizona<\/em>.\u00a0 Nine hundred of the U.S.S. Arizona\u2019s<\/em> crew remain entombed in the sunken vessel.<\/p>\n

About 1.5 million visitors a year tour the U.S.S. Arizona<\/em> Memorial, which was designated as a National Historical Landmark in 1989.<\/span><\/p>\n

Waikiki<\/strong> <\/strong>– Hotels, parks, restaurants, dance clubs, and endless shopping makes Waikiki a place for everyone.\u00a0 Most come for the white sandy beaches and great surfing, and you can rent surfboards at various locations. <\/span><\/p>\n

The whole length of sand fronting Waik\u012bk\u012b is generally known as Waik\u012bk\u012b Beach, but there are various individual beaches along this coastline including Kahanamoku Beach which is named after the renowned Duke Kahanamoku. Many famous old hotels still grace the beach, including the Moana Hotel (1901) and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel (1927), along with luxurious new hotels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Polynesian Cultural Center<\/strong> <\/strong>– Celebrating the island villages of Polynesia including Marquesas, S\u0101moa, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, and the Hawaiian Islands, and each theme village has its own unique music, dances, and crafts.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will see everything from spear throwing to coconut cracking, tree climbing, and fire starting as well as participatory activities such as rope making and lei making, and your entrance fees help supports Brigham Young <\/span>college students.<\/span><\/p>\n

An IMAX theater at the Polynesian Cultural Center provides quality viewing, and an event called the \u201cPageant of the Long Canoes\u201d<\/em> takes place aboard canoe stages on the lagoons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawaiian Waters Adventures Park<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Hawaii\u2019s warm weather makes this a perfect place to cool off and frolic, and while it is primarily a playground for kids, many adults also enjoy the fun.\u00a0 There are waterslides into pools and also a wavepool as well as a flowrider standing wave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Waikiki Aquarium<\/strong> – At the eastern (Diamond Head) end of Kapi\u2018olani Park is the oldest aquarium west of the Mississippi River, and the United States\u2019 third oldest public aquarium. More than 2,500 organisms are on display including colorful reef fish, black-tip reef sharks, jellyfish, giant clams, and moray eels.\u00a0 There is also a monk seal and sea turtles. Waikiki Aquarium also provides many interactive, educational opportunities for children, including the \u201ctouch-me tide pool.\u201d<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n