Best Islands to Visit near Oahu

"This perfect 7 days in Hawaii itinerary will allow you to see the main highlights and attractions of two beautiful Hawaiian islands: O’ahu and The Big Island. Are you ready to get hit with a dose of wanderlust inspiration?"

"You can either spend the first two days on the island of Oahu or arrive directly to Maui, from where you can catch an inter-island flight to the following leg in the journey."

"Manana Island, also named Rabbit island, is located ten miles off the Maine shoreline. It is referred to as Rabbit Island mainly for its rabbit's head-like structure and because Jonh Adams Cummins introduced rabbits in the Waimānalo farm. However, the massive destruction they caused to the ecosystem resulted in their eradication."

"From here, you have a great view of the islet Manana Island, also known as Rabbit Island, and Kaohikaipu Island, which is the flatter of the two islets. If your time and interests permit, you might want to take the 1.4 mile (one-way) Makapuu Lighthouse Trail for great views of the lighthouse."

"From here, you have a great view of the islet Manana Island, also known as Rabbit Island, and Kaohikaipu Island, which is the flatter of the two islets. If your time and interests permit, you might want to take the 1.4 mile (one-way) Makapuu Lighthouse Trail for great views of the lighthouse."

"Popoia Island, or Flat Island as referred to, functioned as a fishing center in ancient times. But now, this iconic island located about a quarter-mile off the Kailua coast is a state bird sanctuary and breeding grounds for wedge-tailed shearwaters. The island is breezy and beautiful."

"Continuing on Highway 83, make a stop at Kualoa Beach Park for a beautiful view of Mokoli’i, which is also known as Chinaman’s Hat. < Potential add on: Kualoa Ranch offers activities including horseback riding, ATV tour, zipline tour, ancient fishpond and garden tour and a movie site tour. You could easily spend an entire day here taking their tours. The movie site tour may be of particular interest for fans of LOST, Hawaii Five-0, 50 First Dates and Jurassic Park."

"The Hideout is my favorite rooftop bar in Waikiki, an urban oasis with a hipster vibe hidden in The Laylow Hotel. The breakfast food is yummy, especially the Townside Breakfast Sandwich, and the bacon-adorned Hideout Bloody Mary is tops!. The nightly entertainment sets this place apart with Hawaii’s finest live music and DJs."

"Whether you want something sweet or savory, Marion Crepes inside Shirokiya at Ala Moana Center has plenty of delicious options to choose from. I tried the Strawberry & Banana Chocolate Sundae, and it was terrific. They also have Acai sorbet and fruits on the menu."

"Northwestern Chinese-style hand-pulled noodles are new at Honolulu farmers markets this month courtesy of Andrew Pressler, whose interest in Asian cuisines predates his stints as sous chef at The Pig & The Lady, his own Indo-Malaya pop-up dinners and Grondin French Latin Kitchen. Pressler makes each noodle bowl to order—including Malay curry pork, Sichuan beef and cumin lamb noodles — and you can customize your spice level. SEE ALSO: Find Fresh, Spicy, Hand-Pulled Noodle Bowls at These O‘ahu Farmers Markets"