O'ahu, The Gathering Place
Things to do and of local interest:
Ocean Sports:
Snorkeling - One of the best places to snorkel on O'ahu is Hanauma Bay, only a 15-20 minute drive from Waikiki. This marine conservation area provides an unprecedented experience even for first timers.
Boating/Fishing- Charter a boat and spend the day out on the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Or hop on the daily catamaran rides or even a sunset cruise. The best place to see the sun set is from the ocean.
Surfing/Windsurfing - Kailua Beach offers windsurfing lessons and what better place to learn to surf then right outside your penthouse door on world famous Waikiki Beach. Lessons are offered from the local beach boys right in front of Duke's statue.
Other Outdoor Activities:
Hiking - Oahu Eco Tours offers guided hikes from easy to strenuous to the most remote places on Oahu. Hike through a rain forest to a secluded waterfall in the deepest parts of the mountain or tough it out up the slopes of Diamond Head
Shopping:
Groceries and Local shops - Ala Moana, Waikiki Trade Center, International Marketplace, ABC Stores, Aloha Towers, and Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki
Sightseeing:
Island Highlights - The view from the Pali Lookout, drive around the south shore of the island via Waimanalo, the drive through the county to Historic Haleiwa town on the North Shore, Pipleline surfers, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Punchbowl Crater, Manoa Falls to name a few.
The island of O'ahu offers so much more and you can check out this site out for more information.