1.
The
name O’ahu means The Gathering Place
2.
70%
of the Hawaii’s population lives there (1 million)
3.
2016
was the 75th
anniversary of Pearl Harbor
4.
Pearl
Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial are best visited as part of a tour to avoid
waiting in line for standby tickets.
6.
Diamond
Head’s Hawaiian name is Leahi meaning the “Brow of the tuna”
7.
If
you are fearless head to Hale’iwa, town on the North Shore. You’ll find Big
Wave Surfing close to Waimea Bay and Banzai Pipeline with 40 – 50 foot waves in
the winter.
8.
You
must try Shave Ice from every vendor you see. How else will your pick your
favorite?
9.
Looking
for an off-the-beaten dining option? Head to Giovanni’s Shrimp Trucks near the
Polynesian Cultural Center. Plate of shrimp with sticky rice, mac and cheese
and corn is $15 – a mega deal in Hawaii.
10. If you love history, be sure to visit Bishop
Museum, Iolani Palace, and explore the original China Town.