A surfer's mecca and home to the Vans Triple Crown Hawaiian Pro Surfing Championships, the Banzai Pipeline is one of the world's most famous surfing beaches.

Internationally renowned for its excellent surfing, especially during the winter months, Banzai Pipeline is a major destination for thousands of body and board surfers from all over the world.

Located right next to Ehukai Beach Park, Banzai Pipeline, with its gorgeous expanse of white sand, offers great swimming during the spring and summer and world-class surfing in the winter.

What better way to beat the heat than to bring the whole family to this fabulous 29-acre (12-hectare) water park for a day of waterslides, wave pools, and fun in the sun?

Whether you're floating lazily on an inner tube down the river or getting your pulse pounding on a 20-meter (65-foot) free-fall slide, this water park is a great way to have fun and cool off at the same time.

Just outside of Honolulu lies Kahala, a picturesque community where palm trees sway in the breeze and large homes look out over secluded beaches.

If you're looking for the ideal place to spend a serene tropical getaway, consider a trip to Ko Olina, an oasis of luxurious tranquility removed from Hawaii's major tourist sites.

Sitting on a spectacular crescent of white sand, the exceptional 640-acre (259-hectare) Ko Olina Resort offers luxurious accommodations and facilities, and one of Hawaii's best golf courses.

With four man-made lagoons offering pristine white-sand beaches and calm, shallow waters, Ko Olina is the perfect place to bring your family for swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying the sun.

A charming traditional village inhabited by native Hawaiians, Makaha is a gorgeous place best known for its fabulous beach, which is the original home of Hawaii's big-wave surfing championship.

For a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific and the Oahu coastline, put on your walking shoes and set off on a hike up the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail.

If you're feeling energetic on a clear, sunny day, head up the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail. After your ascent you'll be rewarded with a beautiful view of the coastline and the Pacific's azure waters.

From its 65-story-high vantage point, the lookout at the top of the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail boasts a stunning ocean view that you won't soon forget.

The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, a favorite among the East Oahu walks, is a scenic hike up to a lookout point that offers a fabulous view of Oahu's windward coast.

Malaekahana is a gorgeous crescent of white sand that has yet to be discovered by the masses. Offering picnic tables, barbecues, and showers, it's the perfect place to spend a day with your family.

With re-created villages and a variety of exhibits, this museum is a place where visitors can experience the Polynesian culture of Fiji, New Zealand, Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti, Samoa, and the Marquesas.

One of the island's major sacred historic sites, Oahu's largest sacrificial temple sits on a 30-story bluff that offers a spectacular view of Waimea Bay and Oahu's North Coast.

Known worldwide for its intimidating winter waves that can reach heights of 4.5-6 meters (15-20 feet), Sunset Beach is one of the best places on Oahu to watch surfers practice "The Sport of Kings."

A gorgeous stretch of sand offering great summer swimming and world-renowned surfing in the winter, Sunset Beach, a favorite among both locals and tourists, is one of the most popular beaches on Oahu.

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and sunk the USS Arizona on December 7, 1941, an act which launched the United States into World War II. Tourists can now visit the site and learn about that fateful day.

A moving tribute to the lives lost in the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, the Memorial's shrine room is home to a stone monument with the names of the 1,200 victims carved into it.

Opened to the public on January 29, 1999, the USS Missouri Memorial is one of Hawaii's most popular tourist attractions. When you visit, be sure to take advantage of the 1-hour guided tour.

It was on the deck of this famous battleship on September 2, 1945, that the Japanese signed their surrender and ended World War II. The 58,000-ton ship now functions as a fascinating marine museum.

When visiting Oahu, Waimea Falls Park is a mandatory stop. With a range of activities including mountain biking, kayaking, and hiking, this park is the perfect place for a family outing.

Waimea Falls is home to fascinating archaeological sites, a stunning array of tropical flora, and breathtaking scenery like a 5-story waterfall and the 1,800-acre (728-hectare) Elehaha River Valley.