I might look at other guidebooks as well, but if I were limited to just one, this would be it. It covers pretty much everything, covers things in detail, and gives honest opinion. If an attraction, restaurant, or hotel sucks, they tell you. The text, maps, and pictures nimbly steer you toward what's worthwhile and away from what's not. They can't cover everything on Oahu, but we'll definitely be carrying this book with us on our upcoming trip.

We purchased Hawaii Revealed last year & it went with us everywhere. When we were planning our next trip to Oahu, we ordered Oahu Revealed before we left so we could read up and decide what we wanted to do before we arrived. The information provided is accurate, and the opinions are right on.

This book is awesome!!! We brought it on our honeymoon to Oahu and found ourselves never leaving our room without it. At first my husband wanted to explore on our own and not have to worry about what other people had to say about different areas but after 2 days - he made absolutely sure we had the book with us wherever we went! This book not only gives excellent recommendations for dining, hotels, activities, etc., it told us about incredible "hidden treasures" we never would have even known about, as they are off the beaten path. Just to name some examples - a little macadamia nut farm near the north shore and the Maunawilli Trail hike and this beautiful rock formation that had the center blown out of it during a storm years ago. Friends of our who didn't have the book couldn't find it because its hidden in a neighborhood. We found it NO PROBLEM! Incredible! I've bought this book for many other couples going to Oahu and they have thanked us Sooo much for it! Buy it! It's worth 10 stars!

We have the other Andrew Doughty Hawaii travel books and this one did not dissapoint us.

For an upcoming trip to Oahu, I recently purchased three guide books. My favorite is Oahu Revealed for the following reasons:

Written it a personable, entertaining style - more like advice from a friend.
Steers you away from sights and activities not worth the time or money.
Contains lots of fold-out maps and color photos.

This book is awesome. I have a list of places to go and restaurants to eat at and the maps are amazing. This book helped me plan for my honeymoon.

I never do reviews, but this book was so helpful that I thought I would pass on the word. If you are looking to lay on the beach in Waikiki and not leave the city then don't bother, but if you want to see the entire island and really enjoy yourself then this is a must have. I had the book open 3-4 times per day, descriptions and instructions were spot on! This book made our trip 100% more enjoyable than it would have been.

We spent a week on the North Shore, and wanted to really get around the whole island. First, the maps were very neccessary, accurate, and helpful. We'd drive around the coast and the book provided information on almost every stop along the way. The book mentions things that you'd have no clue of, especially cultural information (the birthing rocks, the way a chief used to be buried in sea cliffs, etc). Some of the off the beaten track "gems" they mention, like Hidden Beach on the far north west shore, were not all they cracked up to be, but they were adventures. Anyway, a very useful book!

With my trip to Hawaii coming soon, Ohau Revealed helped tremendously in finding accomodations and activities. Would recommend this to anyone going to Hawaii.

Our family just returned from a wonderful trip to Hawaii, and can't say enough good things about this guide. We bought three others as well, and abandoned them not far into the planning process. We covered a lot of territory, and saw things we never would have known about otherwise. We did not encounter any problems (or many,if any, other people) accessing these "hidden" treasures. The directions and maps were exactly right, and we found that we nearly always agreed with the assessment of the sites and the restaurants. (We found beautiful homes at great values via the internet and didn't rely on the book for lodging.) Our advice is to buy this guide, and forget the others.

I have used the Oahu as well as the Kauai books by this author and highly recommend them to anyone traveling in the Hawaiian Islands. He has searched out the information not readily available to tourists and has made it easy for us to use. Very entertaining reading and VERY informative.

This book made our trip to Oahu fantastic. This book really let us utilize our time efficiently and make the most out of our trip. I like how you could follow along in the book as you drive along the coast and identify things to stop and see as you go.

I bought this book for a week trip to Oahu, and it proved to be a very worthwhile purchase. The maps are great for navigating the endlesssly twisty Honolulu roadway system (for example pointing out that the exits marked 'Waikiki' going east on H1 are not the exits you're looking for). Tips about beaches, hiking and restaurants were also useful. The book is easy to flip through and find relevant info, light (I carried it around most of the time i went out) and smallish (fits easily in my medium sized purse but not my small one). It's written in a light hearted but informative manner. I would have given it 5 stars if it had more information about non-chain places to eat (specifically breakfast around Waikiki) and if it had included more information about the bus system.

I used this book along with "Honolulu, Waikiki and O'ahu" (Lonely Planet) on a wonderful trip to Oahu. I particularly liked the full color maps and photos of the beautiful island. The advice was down-to-earth and honest. There were helpful pointers about when to go to Chinatown, where to go and what to skip. The restaurant descriptions were great along with the synopsis of each hotel. They rated our hotel a bit harsh (ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel) but we forgive them!

This book was the ONLY one we used after a few days in Hawaii, simply because it is the best!! Driving directions were flawless, prices accurate, and the special tips were great. We started referring to it as "The Bible", as in, "Well, what does the Bible say, should we go there?" You will get so much more out of your vacation with this book in hand!

I purchased this book for my sister prior to her moving from CA to Oahu AND she loves it!!! Last year I purchased the same book covering the Big Island - I read it from cover to cover before vacationing on the Island and it was like being on a professional guided tour! I highly recommend this read and give all my thanks to the author for the wonderful memories!

Really wonderful book-the best maps--better than maps we got in honolulu--detailed, very very accurate information about everything from waikiki, hanauma bay, what to do, where to stay, luaus, etc. recommended by another friend who had visited a different hawaii island--highly recommend this book.

This is an excellent book. It was recommended by others so of course I checked ebay sellers to search for a copy. The seller delivered as promised and the book was in excellent condition

In preparation to our first trip and one month visit to Waikiki I have basically purchased all Travel Guides on the market.......If I'd had known about Oahu Revealed initially than I wouldn't have wasted my money on the other guides.......very well written and covers everything you need to know....also the Editor is entertaining and funny and the maps and pictures are first rate

This is a great guide - we've been before but wanted to be sure and see some new things - the restaurant reviews were accurate - and helpful - having phone number right at top helped when we wanted to make reservations or check on hours, etc. Great guide - all you need.

I read this book cover to cover. It is so informative and entertaining. The author is obviously familiar with Oahu. I have lived here for six months and through this book I have learned of so many places that I had never even heard of. I love that the book is funny...I didn't expect that. If you are coming to Oahu I recommend you buy this book...sit down with a paper and pen and read the book. Write down the names of all the places that interest you and the page you found it on and you are all set!! Aloha!

This is an awesome book! I have a brother-in-law and also a stepmom who lived in Oahu for a couple years and neither of them knew as many hidden secrets as this book. We were there for a week and did everyting we wanted to do with the help of this book. The place we rented out in Kailua also had this book on the shelf and the owner raved about how it has all the secrets of the island and all the history and legends to go with them. Thanks for making our trip one of the best ever!!!

Was just okay, used the same title book for Maui and was great. Did not agree with most of the things they suggested

I bought three guide books to take with us on our 12 day trip to Oahu. My husband was home from Iraq and we were ready to see as much as we could. I read all the books before we left, but found this one an easier read, well organized, and full of useful tips. For the most part we found every review pretty much on the money. The off the beaten path type hikes was just what we were looking for. I wish they had included more on Koko Crater, because that was a great hike! Because of the way the book was organized by areas, we were able to travel and stop along the way at each thing mentioned in the book. It was nice having a pretty large selection of reviewed restaurants to choose from and my husband kept asking "What would Andrew do?" throughout the trip as I directed us to our next adventure. I wish he had books out for all the other trips we have planned!

The Revealed books are the best. We make sure to take one every time we head to Hawaii. They are thorough and the reviews are right on. The sidenotes, stories and tidbits are a fun, educational read while on vacation too!

We bought this book to help us plan our recent honeymoon to Hawaii. It was an excellent read beforehand but became even more valuable while we were there. It is organized well and provides excellent information for anyone traveling to the islands!

Glossy color photos and writings on every page, super detailed maps and written by a local who live there for a very long time... this is seriously the ONLY Oahu book you need and I bought Four different ones out here on Amazon. All the others ended up staying at the house we rented on the North Shore..this is the only one that ended up on our adventures. BUY THIS BOOK and you will not be sorry. This book is invaluable.

It has many hidden places to see that no other book even talked about. Our July 07 trip was the best and with this amazing reference, yours can be too.

No other even compares. Super detailed, and way..way out of Frommers, Lonely Planet's, Fodders league.

If you go with another book without seeing the amazing Revealed books about Hawaii, then you WILL miss a lot.

I am so happy with this guide. It is very informative and will be very useful on our trip to the islands.

I have been to Oahu several times prior to obtaining this book. I found it to be most helpful, giving you all the places to visit. The description of the beaches, hikes, attractions, etc. is very accurate. This is an excellent book to plan a vacation to your island paradise trip.

We purchased this book because we were quite pleased with the Kauai and Maui books, but weren't as impressed with this book. This may be because our Oahu trip was our first to Hawaii with children, and these books aren't especially tailored to a family vacation. More descriptions of family-friendly events, more restaurant and hotel reviews and less really-off-the-beaten-path sites would have been preferred for our family vacation. However, if you are looking for a book that tells you more about the hidden Oahu, this is probably for you. As with the other books, the author is candid and fair.

By far, one of the best travel series I've read- I wish Wizard publications covered the entire world with their practical, tell-it-like-it-is approach to getting the most out of your time in the islands. The pictures were on par with the DK Eyewitness Guides (my favorite series until I stumbled upon this one!) and the maps were detailed and easy to follow. In addition to the fantastic reviews and recommendations in the book, the website provides additional information that is worth checking out, and that's entirely free! I would insist that any Hawaii traveler consider this Wizard Guide as an essential travel companion.

Oahu Revealed was an excellent source of info for our vacation. We saved a lot of money and avoided some hassles based on the help from this book.
Highly recommended!

Torn and worn out now, this book has all your typical travel advice, really good maps too. However, the in-depth commentary on the sites and activities were excellent!!....Things I did not find in the other two books I purchased. I would reccommend this book to anyone. -Ken

We recently travelled to Hawaii and used this book exclusively. "Oahu Revealed" led us to every destination with detailed directions--the usual and the unusual places. We had the history of the sites, hours and phone numbers and insider suggestions at our fingertips. We might not have found the out of the way turtle basking beach or the small restaurants with local flavor without this book. A MUST for Hawaii travellers.

We went to Oahu a year ago, and never went anywhere without this book. We will be forever grateful to the authors for helping us have the vacation of a lifetime! With this book we were able to avoid most of the tourist traps and find places we otherwise never would have seen. I just sent a copy to my brother who is going to Hawaii next month.

If you want to make the best of your time here, whether it be a week or a few years, this is the greatest reference book ever! Where else will you be told to look for the "no trespassing" sign as a landmark for a cool beach that is actually okay to trespass to get to! Always fun to read and super-informative...definitely recommended. We've lived here for 2 yrs and I still refer to it...enjoy your time in HI!!

I loved the book. I got Frommer's and Fodor's and liked this book better. Tip for Wakiki dining... I wish we had gone to eat at Duke's Canoe Club (in the Outrigger Waikiki) the first day. The prices and quality of drinks and food were the best we experienced. Try the Opah (fish) if they have it available and get it made Duke's style. DELICIOUS! Oh and for appetizer, try the crab mac wontons. We compared every place to Duke's after that and no one stacked up.

I got this book prior to going to Oahu and it was one of the best things I have ever done. Their maps were the most reliable in comparison to all those I had available to use. And believe me you need a good map in the islands as they are often loose about putting up signs and postings. It's ratings on places to snorkel, places to eat, and little tips etc. were right on the mark. I have friends going to Oahu this summer and I insisted that they take the time to get this book and read it to help them really enjoy and get the most out of the island.

This is the best book ever! The recommendations and reviews are right on. We found this book to be an invaluable book during our trip. I would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Oahu.

This is the best guidebook I have found. Landmarks are identified in their relation to mile markers on the road and the maps are easy to follow. The casual writing style is easy to follow and enjoyable.

My husband and I bought this book to help us plan a short trip to Oahu and we're so glad we did. The author's reviews are candid and often funny, making this informative and easy to read at the same time. It helped us plan meals, day trips, and transportation -- it also helped us budget our money well. The only thing we felt this book was missing was a more detailed street map that we could remove from the book and take with us when we went out (so we didn't have to tote around the entire book)...that's the only thing that kept me from giving a 5-star rating.
Overall, I highly recommend this book for those who haven't traveled to Oahu and want details on must-dos for tourists (and also want tips on some local gems).

I have the book on Maui and have used it thoroughly. I didn't think I needed the Oahu book since I was stationed at Pearl Harbor for two years. I thought I knew the island pretty well. Well, not as well as I thought! This book pointed out new places, and certainly updated me with all the places I was familiar with and of course provided the absolutely new things. No one should leave home without it!

This book made planning my Oahu vacation simple. The authors are very thorough and honest. I read the book and planned my whole trip itineary on the 8 hour plane ride using only this book...and the trip was amazing. Would recommend for all Oahu travelers. P.S. Gives excellent driving directions, especially to/from airport.

Outstanding detail. Honest reviews. An excellant guide for planning your vacation.

So far this book seems fabulous! I haven't been on my trip yet but the details they provide are amazing so I'm not anxious at all!

It is a good book. We used only this guide book for our trip on Oahu island.

Nevertheless, we found the maps tedious to work with. For instance, it was very difficult to find the points of interest cited in the text. And this is especially true when Hawaiian places are 20 letters long words written in font size 9 and hidden in the jungle.

If you're going to Oahu, you must get this guide book. It tells you everything you want to know about everything and more. The author keeps you laughing all the way through the book. It's truly enjoyable.

This book was a big help on our trip. We had a lot easier time finding things and figuring out what we wanted to do in our too short time on the island. I would definitely recommend this book and other "Revealed" books to other travelers.

I found this book to be way more helpful than the travel agent we visited. We visited with the agent after I had just skimmed this book, and even then I was telling her a ton of stuff she didn't know. In fact, she didn't share one thing with us that I hadn't already learned from the book. (Maybe she wasn't the greatest travel agent, but I think you get my point.)

If you are handy with a computer, you can use this book to find what you need about where to go and where to stay -- allowing you to bypass a travel agent altogether and book your own trip online. In the process, you will learn a lot of interesting things about the island that will help you enjoy your trip so much more.

Please avoid the "revealed" series - the books and author has no sense of true aloha a'ina, nor does he care about Hawaii, the environment, private property and the true Aloha spirit. The books horrible sense of entitlement is pervasive and the books have already done irreparable damage to sensitive ecosystems in Hawaii. If you truly love Hawaii and all it has to offer, please purchase a different guidebook.