Oahu
- The main island - the one with Honolulu, Waikiki, Don Ho,
Pearl Harbor, and the fictitious "Hawaii Five O"
(which never really existed) . Known to the ancient Hawaiians
as "The Gathering Place", Oahu is truly one of the
most beautiful Islands in the world.
Honolulu is the State Capitol as well as the county seat.
Total area is 594 sq. miles - 44 miles long and 30 miles wide
and 112 miles of coastline. Oahu is also the most populated
Hawaiian Island with over 950,000 residents. The highest point
is Kaala Peak with an elevation of 4,003 ft above sea-level.
Driving Times
from Waikiki:
Arizona Memorial - 30 minutes
Downtown Honolulu - 15 minutes
Hanauma Bay - 30 minutes
Airport - 35 minutes
Sea Life Park - 40 minutes
Polynesian Cultural Center - 75 minutes
Waimea Falls Park - 65 minutes
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