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Things To Do on Oahu This Winter
Winter is peak season on Oahu, when the island lures visitors who want to celebrate the holidays island-style and avoid the cold temperatures elsewhere in the US. This is also prime surfing season, when the waves get huge and surfers try their luck. Here are our picks for the best ways to experience Oahu in winter.
Go whale watching
Try to spot migrating humpback whales off the coast on a whale-watching excursion.
Visit the North Shore
Watch massive waves roll in—and brave surfers tackle them—on the North Shore.
Learn about the island’s history
Commemorate the anniversary of the infamous December 7 attack at Pearl Harbor.
Get adventurous
Go horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch or soar over beaches, valleys, and waterfalls on an open-door helicopter ride.
Attend a luau
Experience a traditional Hawaiian luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
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