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Kualoa Ranch

Lulumahu Falls Trail

Great waterfall hike! 1.6 mile, 695ft elevation gain.

Mānoa Falls Trail

Pretty easy waterfall hike, very established trail, could get a little crowded but beautiful nonetheless! 1.8mi, 577ft elevation. 150 ft waterfall Click link for trail map, guide, and reviews! (Alltrails)

Lanikai Pillbox Trail

One of the best short, steep hikes. Wear good grippy shoes!! 0.7mi , 226ft elevation

Diamond Head Crater Trailhead

This is one of the top tourists hikes in Waikiki, but honestly for good reason. It is a cool hike- views overlooking the city, ocean, and diamond head crater. You do have to make reservations (see link). There's not much shade on this hike so I recommend either early morning or afternoon to avoid heat. __ mile. __ elevation gain.

Waimea Falls

Really popular spot on North Shore. Very touristy, but Waimea valley is very lush and beautiful- wild peacocks, beautiful flowers, and a cool waterfall at the end you can swim in (with a lifejacket and lifeguards haha). It's a paved trail, very family-friendly 1.6mi, 291ft elevation. There is actually a paid shuttle available if you don't want to walk

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

This is a great family-friendly paved trail! It's a steady incline to an overlook of the ocean and lighthouse __ mi. __elevation

Hawaiian Electric Beach Park

Our favorite place to snorkel! There are pipes blowing hot water and there's tons of fish that hang out by the pipes Check link for daily water clarity report (west side)

Hanauma Bay

Great place for beginner/ family-friendly snorkeling! So many fish! Make reservations with the link provided: • Online reservations can be made 2 days in advance starting at 7:00am Hawai‘i Standard Time (HST) • Tickets are on high demand and are very limited. They could sell out as fast as 5 minutes after reservations are available at 7:00AM HST $25.00 entry fee to enter the park Hanauma Bay is open from 6:45am to 4pm. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Sharks Cove

A great place to snorkel on North shore! The left side is family friendly, shallow. Getting in on the right side is deeper- we usually always see turtles! Check link for daily water clarity report (north shore)

Windward Watersports

You can rent kayaks here to kayak out to "the Mokes" the island shown in the photo. This one is the cheapest rental we've found on the east side, they provide straps to strap onto your car. Or there's a place ____ that rents it close to the water

Laniakea Beach

Also called "turtle beach" because the turtle love to hang out here

Puaʻena Point Beach Park

A great beach to hang out on North Shore really close to the main strip. Also usually a ton or turtles!! Depending on the conditions, can also be a great place to snorkel!

Lanikai Beach

Really iconic beach on the east side, Kailua area. Crystal blue waters, white sand with the Mokulua islands in the background. You can find street parking in the neighborhood and then walk through any of the beach access sidewalks.

Dole Plantation

Germaine's Luau

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

The LineUp at Wai Kai

Artificial surf wave- so so fun!! There's a restaurant have a lagoon obstacle course great for families!

Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach

This is a great casual place to eat right on the water. It's in Waikiki by Diamond head side (mountain), in Kapiolani park. Good for burgers, sandwiches, poke, acia bowls, smoothies.

The Sunrise Shack - Twin Fin

Haleʻiwa Bowls

Bold claim, but probably my favorite acai bowl place on the island! I personally like the mana bowl but you can't go wrong!

Paia Fish Market Waikiki

Highly recommend!! Locations in downtown Waikiki and Kailua.

Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

Highly recommend for happy hour 3:30-5:00pm!! It's right on the water, live music, and the best Mai Tais!! Pizzas and appetizers are also half off during happy hour. Make sure to make reservations (see link) because alot of locals love happy hour here too!