What to do in Oahu, Hawaii

1. Visiting Oahu,
Hawaii

2. menu
Pearl Harbor
Diamond Head
The North Shore
Conclusion
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3. Pearl Harbor
The Pearl Harbor Memorial provides a
complete interpretation of what happened on
that fateful day of Dec 7th, 1941. Since
1962, the USS Arizona Memorial has been one
of the most popular tourist sites in Hawaii as
well as worldwide, getting an average of
1,500,000 visitors annually. Taking you back
into history, the tour starts with a short film
giving historical fact and then ends with visiting
the monument that straddles where the
Arizona lies.

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The USS Arizona Memorial Visitor
Center is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Admission to the memorial is free
There are security regulations to keep
everyone safe.
NO backpacks, purses, or other
bags allowed
Strollers need to be empty

5. Pearl Harbor quiz
Which naval ship does the memorial sit
over?
USS Arizona
USS Bowfin Submarine
USS Utah
What day did Pearl Harbor get attacked?
Dec 24, 1942
Dec 7, 1941
June 6, 1944 CHECK
ANSWERS

6. Diamond Head
One of the most famous craters in the world
is located on Oahu- Diamond Head. Sitting
on the coast of beautiful Waikiki beach and
overlooking the Pacific, this crater offers
breath taking views from the top. The name
was given because the crystallized lava rock
glimmers in the sun. Sitting at 3,520 feet in
diameter with a 760 foot summit, it’s no
wonder why this a must see for those who
want to appreciate Oahu.

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continued
The trail to the top of the crater is 1 ¾
miles and takes about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
There are two sets of stairs, one with
99 steps and 76 on the other.
There is also a 225 foot tunnel that is
unlit.

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continued
Located off of Diamond Head Road
between Makapu’u Avenue and 18th
Avenue, Honolulu
Opened daily 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Including holidays
Entrance fees are $5.00 per car or
$1.00 per person if you walk in
Bottled water is advised

9. Diamond Head quiz
What beach does Diamond Head sit on?
The North Shore
Waikiki
Honolulu Shores
How many miles is it to the top of the crater?
2 miles
3 ½ miles
1 ¾ miles
CHECK
ANSWERS

10. North Shore
Oahu’s North Shore is one of Hawaii’s
most popular areas because of the rich
culture. Considered to be ‘true
Hawaii’, the village of Hale’iwa
provides the opportunity for tourists
and residents to appreciate Hawaii’s
past in a laid-back atmosphere and is
where any surfer can find a perfect
wave.

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Hale’iwa Town offers great shopping and
eating.
There are many independent restaurants
to choose from allowing you to sample
local fair.
There are a number of galleries featuring
artwork and photography of local artists.
Hale’iwa is the place to do your shopping
for the most authentic Hawaii souvenirs.

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Shark’s Cove is the most popular fish
sanctuary to snorkel
If you are a surfer or would just like to see
the experience, there are numerous
beaches along the North Shore coastline.
Waimea Bay
Banzai Pipeline, aka Ehukai Beach
Sunset Beach

13. North Shore quiz
What is the village of the North Shore
called?
Hale’iwa
Waikiki
Honolulu
What is the popular snorkeling sight called?
Waimea Bay
Sunset Beach
Shark’s Cove
CHECK
ANSWERS

14. Conclusion
There is plenty to do when you
visit Hawaii’s island of Oahu. It is
a beautiful island rich in Hawaiian
culture.

15. References
http://www.nps.gov/archive/usar/ExtendW
eb1.html
http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/pearlharbor/a
/pearl_harbor.html
http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oah
u/index.cfm?park_id=15
http://www.gohawaii.com/oahu/plan/things
_to_do_on_oahu/attractions/points_of_inte
rest/north_shore