Oah’uWaikiki, The North Shore, Pearl Harbor… these are the first thing most people think of when they hear “Oah’u”. These noteworthy areas only scratch the surface of this adventure driven island. View fullsize An aerial view of Kualoa and Chinaman's Hat View fullsize The final portion of the infamous 3 Peaks hike, otherwise known as Mt. Olomana View fullsize Byodo-In Temple View fullsize A thick-lipped barrel at Sandy Beach View fullsize Lulumuahu Waterfall View fullsize A Hawaiian ridge top covered by a thick layer of clouds View fullsize Bamboo Forest View fullsize An aerial view of a sailboat on a glassy morning View fullsize Lifeguard tower overlooking Chinaman's Hat View fullsize A local bodyboarder pulls into a closeout at Sandy Beach View fullsize An arieal view of one of Hawaii's most iconic hotels, the Rainbow Tower View fullsize The NE tip of Kualoa Ranch with Chinaman's Hat in the background View fullsize Last light creeping over a ridgeline View fullsize One of the most dangerous and well known cliff diving spots on Oahu, the Spitting Cave View fullsize The view from Makapu'u Head with Mt. Olomana in the distance View fullsize Known as one of the world's most popular big wave surfing destinations, Wiamea Bay is also home to beautiful botanical gardens up the valley View fullsize The H3 cuts through Hawaii's rugged landscape View fullsize The dramatic, Mt. Olomana View fullsize The best way to take in Oahu's breathtaking views, from a door's off helicopter View fullsize 3 Chinook helicopters prepped and ready at an Army Airbase View fullsize Makapu'u trails provide excellent views and allow visitors to visit old WWII bunkers, scattered among the hillsides View fullsize A visitor takes in the view as the sun sets over Ala Wai Harbor View fullsize One of the most breathtaking rituals, the Lantern Ceremony held on Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach View fullsize Shadows of a Hawaiian ridgeline in B&W