Highly recommend seeing these places if you're looking to add sights and excursions to your itinerary
The first spot we stopped at after hopping off the plane, asbolutely stunning here!
Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
We did this night 1 and had so much fun!! The crew was a blast and made the evening so enjoyable!!
Ke Kai Catamaran
Every Friday night in Waikiki, they have a firework show in front of our resort (the Hilton) make sure to get there at least 30 mins before the show to get a good spot and cute (but maybe busy) sunset pics. The show lasted no longer than 5 minutes, a...
Fireworks in Waikiki, Oahu
Walked to Downtown Waikiki after the firework show to experience night life on a Friday night. It was full of people and the vibes were high!
Waikiki Shopping Plaza
Coordinates: 21.59712° N, 158.09946° W
On the side of the highway, so keep an eye out for it! We pulled off on the side of the road to take pics
Haleiwa North Shore Sign (Must-Stop Landmark on Oahu!)
Lots of people coming throughout the day, not necessarily something you MUST see, but still a nice place to explore. A little eerie you enter through a cemetery though.. lol
Byodo-In Temple
Beaches
All the beaches we went to while in Oahu
Beautifu, gorgeous beach. Get there early to ensure a spot!
Lanikai Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
More private beach that gives you the same views as Lanikai Beach
CASH BEACH - Updated November 2025 - 30 Photos
Very tourist, but it was right outside of our hotel. So much to see and do within walking distance
Waikiki Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
Such a fun spot to snorkle and see different fish. If you're lucky enough you might see some turtles!!
Laniakea Beach (Turtle Beach)
Food
Food spots we ate at and recommend!
Great shaved ice with yummy ice cream on the bottom! Such a fun reward after swimming in the ocean all morning/afternoon. Get this after visiting Lanikai/Cash beach!
Island Snow Hawaii
Cute hole in the wall we found walking in downtown Waikiki
ISLAND SWIRL - Updated November 2025 - 11 Reviews - 2463 Kuhio Ave, ...
HANDS DOWN, the best hole in the wall with the BEST hospitality, service, ambiance, literally… ALL THE ABOVE!!! Add this place to your stay!! Get there right when they open (15 mins before) to get your name on the list, they get busy fast!
My mouth is watering just thinking about these shrimp. The garlic, butter shrimp is to die for!
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
The best malasadas I've ever tried. Get 6 just for yourself!!
Leonard's Bakery
Beautiful place for an intimate dinner with romantic ambiance. Serving sizes were great and drinks were strong!
Duke's Waikiki
ANY McDonald's breakfast in Hawaii is a must have, if you see one… GOOOO!
McDonald's
Hotel + Travel
Yes, yes, yes, absolutely yes!
The location of this resort was so convenient to everything. We were able to walk to so many places and/or take short, inexpensive ubers to downtown Waikiki
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort - Hilton Official Site
Utilized Costco and their travel deals! We got our car rental through Costco and it was the most pain free, easiest form of travel we've ever done! We walked right up, signed, and got our car. Same with our hotel, we had our own Costco travel line (t...
