4 days on Oahu

Four days, four sides of the island: Honolulu and Waikiki first, then the Windward Side, the North Shore and a history-and-west day. Reserve Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and the USS Arizona Memorial before you go.

Day 1

1. 6:30 AM

   Diamond Head State Monument Hike · Easy-moderate

   Your reserved time slot. Go at opening for cooler air.

   Official info
2. 9:30 AM

   Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Snorkel

   Reserve 2 days ahead; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Watch the reef video first.

   Official info
3. 1:30 PM

   Leonard's malasadas Bakery

   Hot Portuguese doughnuts on Kapahulu Avenue.

4. 5:45 PM

   Waikiki and the Duke statue Sunset

   Sunset on Waikiki Beach. Friday fireworks are usually at 7:45 pm.

Day 2

1. 6:15 AM

   Lanikai Pillbox (Kaiwa Ridge) Hike · Moderate

   Sunrise over the Mokes. Park in Kailua and walk.

2. 8:30 AM

   Kailua cafes and poke counters Breakfast

   Breakfast in Kailua town.

3. 10:00 AM

   Kailua Beach Beach

   Swim, or kayak toward the Mokes.

4. 1:30 PM

   Kualoa Ranch Tour

   An ATV, horseback or movie-sites tour (book ahead).

   Official info

Day 3

1. 9:00 AM

   Haleiwa town Town

   Coffee and surf shops.

2. 10:30 AM

   Waimea Bay Beach

   Swim in summer, watch the big waves in winter.

3. 12:00 PM

   Laniakea turtles Wildlife

   Stay at least 10 feet away.

4. 1:00 PM

   Garlic shrimp trucks Lunch

   Kahuku and Haleiwa trucks.

5. 5:30 PM

   Pipeline and Sunset Beach Sunset

   Sunset at Sunset Beach.

Day 4

1. 8:00 AM

   Pearl Harbor National Memorial History

   Your USS Arizona Memorial program time. No bags allowed.

   Official info
2. 1:30 PM

   Ko Olina lagoons Beach

   Calm lagoon swim.

3. 5:45 PM

   Sunset sails and luau Sunset

   West Side sunset, or a luau.

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