10 Essential Hotspots For The Perfect Gay O'ahu Getaway

Being known as the "rainbow state" already affords quite a bit of gay street cred to Hawaii but within its island paradise, only one of its islands can truly take the title of the Gayest Place in Hawaii. A few miles away from the "Big Island" of Hawai`i, the island of O'ahu packs a big queer punch that has made it an essential travel destination for international LGBTQ travelers.

From the thriving metropolitan center of Honolulu to the breezy outskirts, the island has earned its title as "The Gathering Place." We touched down on the island in October during their annual LGBTQ Pride celebration to take in the sights, sounds, and aloha spirit of the most tropical pride celebration in America.

Click through to see our top ten tips for making the most of O'ahu's vibrant locales so you can start planning your perfect gay getaway in the heart of the Rainbow State.