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Regions in Oahu


Regions in Oahu

Two mountain ranges make up the island of Oahu. The Koolau Range runs along the east side of the island and forms the backdrop for Honolulu; the Waianae Range runs parallel to the Koolau range along the west side. The majority of visitors to Oahu stay near Honolulu and the beaches of Waikiki. The rest of the island is less visibly touched by tourism, with only a few B&Bs among the houses and natural sites on the Windward Coast and the North Shore.
Regions of Oahu
Regions of Oahu
Honolulu
The largest city in the Hawaiian Islands, the size of Minneapolis, Minnesota and home to the tourist hotspot of Waikiki.
Central Oahu
A mostly suburban mix of bedroom communities for Honolulu and miles of pineapple fields.
Windward Coast
The wetter and more lush part of the island, home to many secluded beaches, sleepy villages, and one of the largest Marine Corps bases in the Pacific.
Leeward Coast
The drier part of the island, with four rural communities and two up-and-coming resort areas.
North Shore
Home to some of the largest waves on earth in the winter; the ocean and surfing are a way of life here.


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