Things To Do

Kualoa Ranch

Also our wedding venue. Kualoa Ranch has lots of activities, such as ATV tours, horseback riding tours, e-bike tours, Jurassic park adventure tour, movie tour, zipline, etc.

Lanikai Beach

Awesome beach with the famous view of the twin islands in the background. Water is very calm and the sand is the softest on the island.

Keiki Beach

Beautiful long beach with plenty of room to grab your own space without feeling crowded. Great sunsets and views of surfers.

Yokohama Bay

Yinan's favorite beach on Oahu. Super solid west side beach. It's huge and it's never crowded, although the current can be quite strong here. Don't leave your valuables in the car here.

Makapuʻu Tide Pools

Yinan's favorite Oahu activity! You can hike to the end to see the lighthouse, or take a detour down to the tidepools for an awesome experience.

Lanikai Pillbox

Classic Kailua hike, pretty short and steep in some areas. Unbeatable views of twin islands.

Crouching Lion Trailhead (Puʻu Manamana)

North shore hike with awesome views. Can be a bit of a scramble and not recommended after it rains. Totally worth it if you go on a clear day though!

Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail

Closest waterfall to Waikiki, also the most crowded. Still very pretty though!

Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)

Makua cave hike. A bit of a scramble up at first, but you get awesome views on west side from the top.

Waimea Falls

The only other legal waterfall hike that I can think of.

Sharks Cove

Great place to snorkel. Located in the North Shore, so make a day trip out of it. I've seen turtles every time I've snorkeled here!

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Another great place to go snorkeling. Pretty touristy but there is a lot of marine life there.

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Byodo-In Temple

Japanese style temple in Kaneohe.

Polynesian Cultural Center

Go here to learn more about Hawaiian and Polynesian culture.

Waiahole Poi Factory

Go here for the best Hawaiian food on the island.

Tanioka's Seafoods & Catering

Best poke on island, lines can be super long though so go early.

Liliha Bakery Waikiki

Known for their cream puffs.

Maguro Brothers Hawaii Waikiki

Poke slaps

Tonkatsu Tamafuji

Best tonkatsu restaurant

Koko Head Cafe

Great brunch spot.

Leonard's Bakery

Known for their malasadas.

Musubi Cafe Iyasume Lanai

They have many locations, and this is just one of them. So many varieties of musubi, all delicious!

DECK. at Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel

Solid restaurant for lunch or dinner located in Waikiki. Awesome views of Diamond head from the deck.

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli

Awesome place for dinner in Kailua.