Oahu is home to capital of the state of Hawaii, Honolulu, which means the "The Gathering Place". Oahu is the 3rd largest of the Hawaiian islands in land mass but is the largest in population and is the main commerce port for all of Hawaii. & nbsp; Perl Harbor / U.S.S Arizona Memorial Located west of Honolulu is the most well known attraction and sightseeing location, Pearl Harbor. The navy base is home to the Arizona Memorial which receives thousands of visitors weekly from all over the world. The memorial is open daily, with tours filling up quickly. Diamond Head Located just outside of Honolulu is one of Hawaii's most famous landmarks, Diamond Head. The crater is over 100,000 years old and the name "Diamond Head" was derived when British sailors in the 19th century found calcite crystals on the slopes and mistook them for diamonds. North Shore The windward coast is home to spectacular sightseeing and many popular tourist attractions. Located along the coast you will find the towns of Kaneohe, Kahaluu, Kaawa, Laie and Kahuku. Several main attractions include Kailua Bay, Heeia State Park and the Polynesian Cultural Center. Hanauma Bay The bay is a state conservation district and receives thousands of people weekly. The bay is accessed by a path which descends from the parking lot to the spectacular beach below. Because of the amount of people that have entered the bay, it is now closed one day a week for park maintenance. Getting There Oafu is the gateway Island of Hawaii Islands. Many carriers offers flights from Tokyo to Honolulu international airport directly; There are four to daily flights a week, besides some carriers offers regional flights from Oafu to other islands in Hawaii chain.   >> Back to Hawaii Islands Top page