O ahu might be hawaii's most visited island, but there are still plenty of places to get away from it all.

Web — oahu is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but some of the best ones are off the beaten path.

Polynesian legends tell of moana nui ka lehua, an ocean spirit who guards the channel between oahu and kauai.

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Oʻahu’s east side boasts one of the most beautiful tropical oases in the entire aloha state, ho'omaluhia botanical gardens in kaneʻohe.

Webhonolulu is full of free things to do, from markets and museums to beaches and stunning scenic drives, not to mention plenty of sites that tell the story of hawai'i's long, complex history.

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Web — oahu's north shore has long been a siren calling surfers and free spirits to its sandy shores.

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Another great option is yokohama bay, a remote beach with soft sand and turquoise water.

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