Oahu
Hawaii, USA
Best Season
Apr - Jun, Sep - Nov
Hotels
3 Properties
Activities
4 Things to Do
Best Value
Overview
Oahu is the heart of Hawaii -- home to the iconic Waikiki Beach, the historic Pearl Harbor memorial, and the legendary North Shore surf breaks. Known as 'The Gathering Place,' Oahu blends the energy of Honolulu's urban scene with the laid-back aloha spirit of windward beaches and lush mountain trails.
For points travelers, Oahu is a dream destination with more major hotel chain properties than any other Hawaiian island. Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, and IHG all have multiple properties here, giving travelers extensive options across different budgets and point balances.
From surfing lessons in Waikiki to hiking Diamond Head at sunrise, snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, exploring Chinatown's food scene, or watching the pros ride 30-foot waves at Pipeline, Oahu offers more variety per square mile than perhaps any island on Earth. And as part of the United States, there are no passport requirements.
Best Time to Visit
Apr - Jun, Sep - Nov (Recommended)
Oahu is a year-round destination with average temperatures between 75-85°F. The shoulder seasons of April through June and September through November offer the best combination of pleasant weather, smaller crowds, and lower hotel prices. Winter brings bigger waves to the North Shore.
Top Hotels on Points
The best hotels in Oahu you can book with loyalty points, ranked by CPP value.
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Things to Do in Oahu
Hike the iconic volcanic crater for panoramic views of Waikiki, Honolulu, and the Pacific. Best at sunrise.
$5
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center — free tickets but book weeks in advance.
Free
Drive the legendary North Shore, watch big wave surfing at Pipeline, and sample garlic shrimp from famous food trucks.
$120
Snorkel in a pristine marine sanctuary formed inside a volcanic crater, home to 400+ species of fish and sea turtles.
$25
Getting There
Flights & Transfers
Fly into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu. Direct service from nearly every major US city. Flight times are approximately 5.5 hours from LA, 8 hours from Chicago, and 10 hours from New York.
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