Story Ideas

Visitors can enjoy a tropical paradise that is enriched by Hawaiʻi’s cultures; one that is contemporary and cosmopolitan but still steeped in tradition. The global and the local come together through urban pleasures and outdoor beauty on one vibrant island, Oʻahu.

Relive significant moments from the Hawaiian Kingdom and U.S. history at sites like ʻIolani Palace and Pearl Harbor. The history of Hawaiʻi’s Kingdom and global events inspire the future and connect families. 

Discover Oʻahu through the lens of culture, environment, and communities, and learn to mālama (take care). Understand the successes of traditional Hawaiian land divisions known as ahupuaʻa, cultural values and social connections as you engage in sustainable practices with the ʻāina (land) and communities. 

Couples fall in love over and over again with memories made from the many surprising "Town & Country" experiences on Oʻahu. It's the perfect island destination to celebrate with loved ones, whether tying the knot at a destination wedding or celebrating a milestone anniversary. Oʻahu makes romance stress-free, easy and exciting.

On Oʻahu, cultures come alive from the Native Hawaiian culture and from the diverse ethnicities that have contributed to modern Hawaiʻi. Oʻahu’s many cultures enrich the place and the people of the island, and visitors come to discover its unique mana (power) and spirit of aloha. The mix of ethnicities can be experienced in restaurants, museums, shops, attractions, festivals, and events.

Born on the shores of Oʻahu, discover the journey of this popular pastime once reserved only for Hawaiian royalty. Learn about the history of surfing and the Oʻahu figures behind its growing popularity.