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Oahu is a unique blend of city and country,
American and Polynesian, modern and historic.
The third largest Hawaiian island is home to the
majority of Hawaii's diverse population, a fusion
of east and west cultures rooted in the values
and traditions of the native Hawaiian people.
It's this fundamental contrast between the
ancient and modern that makes discovering
Oahu so enjoyable.
The blue waters of Kailua Beach meet the
metropolitan cityscapes of Honolulu. The historic
architecture of Iolani Palace meets the timeless
memorials of Pearl Harbor. The big city of Waikiki
meets the small town of Haleiwa on the North
Shore. Whether you're hiking atop iconic Leahi
(Diamond Head), enjoying some of Hawaii's best
shopping, or simply unwinding on the sands of the
island's beautiful beaches, you'll find variety at
every turn on Oahu.
O A H U
Pictured: Known as Leahi (brow of the tuna) in
Hawaiian, the crater was named Diamond Head
by 19th century British sailors who thought they
discovered diamonds on the crater's slopes.
These "diamonds" were actually shiny calcite
crystals that had no value.
cameronbrooksphotography.com
