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. |