9-Day Itinerary for Island of Oahu

1. Day 1: Pearl Harbor
   15 minutes (10 miles) from Waikiki Beach

   Visit the memorial to the USS Arizona and explore the Pacific Aviation Museum.

2. Day 2: Diamond Head State Park
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   20 minutes (5 miles) from Pearl Harbor

   Hike to the top of the iconic crater for stunning views of Waikiki Beach and Honolulu.

3. Day 3: Polynesian Cultural Center
   1.5 hours (40 miles) from Diamond Head State Park

   Experience the cultures of Polynesia through music, dance, and traditional crafts.

4. Day 4: Kailua Beach Park
   25 minutes (12.5 miles) from Polynesian Cultural Center

   Relax on the white sand and take a swim in the turquoise waters of one of Hawaii's best beaches.

5. Day 5: North Shore
   30 minutes (16 miles) from Kailua Beach Park

   Watch world-famous surfers catch waves at Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach.

6. Day 6: Waimea Valley
   15 minutes (6.5 miles) from North Shore

   Take a guided tour of the beautiful botanical garden, hike to a waterfall, and learn about Hawaiian spiritual beliefs.

7. Day 7: Iolani Palace
   45 minutes (25 miles) from Waimea Valley

   Explore the only royal palace in the United States and learn about Hawaii's monarchy history.

8. Day 8: Lanikai Pillboxes Hike
   30 minutes (7 miles) from Iolani Palace

   Take a moderate hike to old World War II pillbox bunkers to get incredible panoramic views of Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua islands.

9. Day 9: Kualoa Ranch
   45 minutes (15 miles) from Lanikai Pillboxes Hike

   Take a movie tour and explore the filming locations of Jurassic Park, Godzilla, and other famous movies.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Pearl Harbor (3 hours, $75)
• Diamond Head State Park (2 hours, $20)
• Polynesian Cultural Center (6 hours, $120)
• Kailua Beach Park (4 hours, Free)
• North Shore (3 hours, Free)
• Waimea Valley (3 hours, $35)
• Iolani Palace (2 hours, $27)
• Lanikai Pillboxes Hike (2 hours, Free)
• Kualoa Ranch (3 hours, $60)
Total Estimated Costs: $357

Useful Tips

To add a few more activities to your itinerary, consider visiting Hanauma Bay for snorkeling and swimming with giant sea turtles or taking a sunset cruise along Waikiki Beach. If you have less time, consider skipping Kualoa Ranch or Waimea Valley. If you have more time, you can explore more beaches and hikes along the island or take a day trip to another nearby island such as Maui or Kauai.