What not to miss on the island of Oahu?

Oahu's must-do list starts with Pearl Harbor — reserve tickets at least two weeks ahead as it frequently sells out. A luau is next: Chief's Luau ($130–220) is consistently rated the best on the island for food and cultural performance. The North Shore demands a full day: Waimea Bay, Haleiwa town, and the Banzai Pipeline in winter draw the world's best surfers. Hanauma Bay offers excellent snorkeling inside a protected volcanic crater — arrive early, as entry is capped. Kualoa Ranch in Windward Oahu is a scenic valley famous as a filming location for Jurassic Park, offering ATV, horseback, and film site tours from $50–150. A helicopter tour ties it all together from above.