The Hawaiian Island of O‘ahu is home to world-renown Waikīkī, historic urban Honolulu and the beautiful legendary North Shore. O‘ahu is a vibrant fusion of the contemporary and the traditional, a city on one side and absolute tropical paradise on the other, uniquely Hawaiian yet American.  Explore O‘ahu’s “town” or urban side with thriving neighborhoods like Chinatown, Kaka‘ako and Kaimukī. Rich in history, Honolulu’s include the only royal palace on U.S. soil (‘Iolani Palace), Princess Pauahi’s legacy at the Bishop Musuem, and military sites at Pearl Harbor that impacted the modern world. Culturally diverse, Honolulu sets culinary trends, is the hub of Hawai‘i’s art scene, is a shopper’s paradise for everything local and global, and celebrates multiculturalism through festivals and events.  In the country on O‘ahu, discover white sandy beaches, lush Waimea Valley, and legendary surfing beaches attracting pro surfers from around the globe. Home to historic Hale‘iwa town, also known as the world’s surf capital, this area’s plantation heritage highlights its cultural diversity.   It offers a laid-back way of life, farms, ranches, marine-life conservation district, reforestation programs, and more.  Offering the widest range of accommodation options, activities, and experiences of all the Hawaiian Islands, O‘ahu has something to fit the interests of different visitors.