Valley of the Temples Byodo-In Temple is a beautiful Buddhist temple on the Windward side of Oahu. This iconic site is nestled below the Ko’olau mountains and is a beautiful symbol of the Japanese influence in Hawai’i. The Byodo-In Temple is part of the Valley of the Temples memorial park near Kaneohe. It opened in…
things to do in Oahu
Ride the Oahu railroad – sugar & pineapple railway
The historic Oahu railroad is on the leeward side of island. Some of the original Oahu railroad track is maintained and restored along with 3 diesel locomotives by the Hawaiian Railway Society, part of the National Railway Historical Society. Rail was an important part of the sugar plantation times and some of the vintage cars…
North Shore Oahu Activities
North Shore Oahu is the more rural northern side of the island. Visiting the North Shore is one of best things to do in Oahu, especially if you want to learn about Hawaiian history, agriculture, and surfing. Waialua Waialua was a prominent center for sugar production on Oahu. From 1865 to 1996 sugarcane was grown…
Haleiwa North Shore town – Oahu
Haleiwa town on the North Shore of Oahu is a must stop on my trips to the island. It started life as a resort near the sugar cane fields back in the 1890s and today it is a center for surfing, art, and food. There are lots of places to shop and eat in Hale’iwa….
Central Oahu – Dole, Schofield, Kukaniloko, Manulele
Central Oahu is the area of the island with the Wai’anae range to the west and Honolulu and the Ko’olau range to the east. This area is most noteworthy for military and agricultural uses. But it is also noteworthy as the birthplace of many ali’i, the royalty of Hawaii. Attractions Kūkaniloko birthing stones Kūkaniloko birthing stones…