Things To Do
Diamond Head State Monument
Diamond Head sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater. This hike requires reservations. Reservations can be made online on the linked Hawai'i Division of State Parks website.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hanauma Bay was designated the state’s first Marine Life Conservation District in 1967. Great for those who love snorkeling. Snorkel equipment can be rented on site. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. $25 entry fee. Hours are 6:45am to 4pm. Tickets may be purchased up to two days in advance starting 7am HST.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Tickets are required. Tickets to USS Arizona Memorial are included with each scheduled tour ticket. Tickets for USS Arizona Memorial are sold separately if you choose a self guided tour ticket. We recommend to book your tickets for Pearl Harbor a couple weeks in advance.
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
Food truck cluster nestled in a historic surf town on the North Shore.
Kualoa Ranch
Established in 1850, Kualoa is a 4,000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch, as well as a popular visitor attraction and filming location on the windward coast. Kualoa Ranch offers various tours including UTV Raptor tours, zipline tours, and movie site & ranch tours. These can be booked on their website. We recommend booking these tickets a couple weeks in advance.
Maunawili Falls Hike
You can reach Maunawili Falls via the official Maunawili Demonstration Trail from the Pali Highway lookout (Hwy 61)
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
The Makapu‘u Point trail, within Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, offers outstanding views of O‘ahu’s southeastern coastline, including Koko Head and Koko Crater.