Everybody knows Hawaii offers endless sunshine, beautiful weather, and spectacular scenery but there's something else Hawaii is known for -- water activities for all skill levels, enjoyed by residents and visitors year round.
Although the ocean surrounding Oahu may be ideal for more extreme water adventures such as surfing, there is plenty to do that does not involve massive waves and a serious adrenaline rush.
After all, Hawaii is a place to relax and the best place to do that is on the water.
Fishing - Fishing takes on a whole new meaning when you're fishing with a Hawaiian backdrop.
When you stay in Oahu, you can try out deep sea fishing for its own unique adrenaline rush.
Visitors can choose between five different fishing charter companies that are trained in deep sea Hawaiian fishing.
Rent one of these charters for yourself, you and your friends, or your whole family.
Everything you need will be provided by the charter company to provide the best fishing experience possible.
Be sure to bring a backpack with sunscreen, water and some snacks to enjoy the whole day on the water.
Snorkeling - Snorkeling is even more amazing in the waters that surround Oahu.
Everything appears crystal clear in the clean, blue-green waters off the Hawaiian Islands.
Plus, the amazing marine life can keep you snorkeling for hours on end.
Visitors to Ko Olina in Oahu don't even have to leave the island to take snorkeling lessons.
What better place for your first snorkeling adventure than Oahu...
beauty above and below the Hawaiian waters? Sailing - There is nothing quite as relaxing as sailing along the open ocean waters.
The scenery doesn't get more beautiful nor does the water get much calmer than along the Island of Oahu.
Choose from catamarans to larger sailboats, depending on what you'd like to experience.
Staying in Ko Olina, you can have all of your sailing preparations made for you without traveling very far.
Whale Watching - Finally, a trip to the ocean can never be complete without a whale watching adventure.
The Ko Olina Marina can set you up with one of many different whale watching excursions.
And there's a good chance you'll see more than whales in the spectacular waters that surround Oahu -- be on the lookout for dolphins, sea turtles and the rare Hawaiian monk seal as well.
Hawaii is beautiful but it is fun too if you enjoy all that there is to do there.
These activities are a good place to start, but be sure to look for other things to do too.