Beautiful Beaches Beckoning You At Oahu

Oahu, also known as Hawaii's Gathering Isle, is one of the most beautiful places to see. The beaches, the landscape and the moors will overwhelm you with their scenic beauty. What all places and delights await you, once you reach the mystical land of Oahu, read on below.

If there is one word synonymous with Hawaii Islands, it's beautiful! You would agree that Hawaii has been blessed with Nature's best work and the entire place is nothing less than paradise. Oahu isle is one of the largest Hawaii islands and has a lot to offer to the average tourist. From Waikiki to Ko'olau, you will enjoy every big or small delight that add a star to this place.

Here is a list of Oahu sightseeing spots that are most loved and quite famous around the world:

* Diamond Head: this world famous volcanic crater is located on the South-east Coast of Oahu at the end of Waikiki overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The crystal stones that embellish the crater are responsible for its name, which was given by British sailors in the 1800s.

* Pali Lookout: These 985 foot cliffs of the Koolau Mountain Range, provides the best views of Oahu. The place has a historical significance too, as it was here that hundreds of Oahu's soldiers were thrown by King Kamehameha's troops. This tragic event dates back to 1795. Come up here to enjoy the strong winds and take a panoramic view of Kaneohe Bay, Chinaman's Hat, and Hawaii Pacific's Windward Campus.

* China Man's Hat: It is a small island located at the north end of Kaneohe Bay, offshore of Kualoa Regional Beach Park. It is called as Mokolii by the locals as it means "little lizard" in Hawaiian. The reason for it being called China Man's Hat is due to its cone shape, which resembles the peasant's hat worn in China. A visit to this little island will make you feel the beauty of the Sea and the feeling of being one with Nature.

* Kaaawa Valley: Once a crop site, and now a lush green landscape. Visiting this place will make you identify with the true traits of Nature's beauty.

* Mormon Temple: The first thing you will notice about this temple is its stark white beautiful architecture. The reflection of the temple in the pool before it also makes for excellent dramatic photo options. The Temple has been there for nearly a century now.

* Sunset Beach: Yes, it's the same one that you have seen in the movies. Enjoy the strong waves and other water sport activities on a beach that receives thousands of visitors daily.

* Waimea Bay: This one is a surfer's delight. The waves are high and great fun to master.

* Turtle Bay: Visit this bay to have a closer look at- 'Honu'- or as they are called in English- Hawaiian Sea Turtles. Some of them weigh more than a 100 pounds, and rest on the beach. You can observe them easily-a great delight for families with little children!

* Haleiwa City - The oldest and the first ever town of Oahu invites you for exciting shopping options and the feel of an old world city. Roam around-explore and get wowed by the decades old architecture.

* Dole Pineapple Plantation: See how legend was created by visiting the Dole Plantation. How James Dole took his empire to a staggering $10 billion, will be an interesting thing to learn here.

All these beautiful-scenic and historic place to visit, and you can do that in one day with Oahu island tours. Go ahead the Oahu experience awaits you.

The writer is a travel consultant with Royal Hawaiian Tour, the expert planners of the Oahu island tour.


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