7-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Oahu

  1. Day 1: Pearl Harbor National Memorial
    30 minutes (11.5 miles) from Waikiki

    Visit the museum and pay respect to fallen heroes at the site of the 1941 Japanese attack on the United States.

  2. Day 2: Lanikai Beach and Pillbox Hike
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    40 minutes (14.2 miles) from Pearl Harbor

    Spend the morning at one of the most picturesque beaches in Oahu before hiking to the top of a pillbox for a panoramic view of the ocean.

  3. Day 3: Diamond Head State Monument and Waikiki Beach
    20 minutes (7.5 miles) from Lanikai Beach

    Hike up to the top of Diamond Head crater for a stunning view of Waikiki Beach and spend the rest of the day lounging on the sand and soaking up the sun.

  4. Day 4: Kualoa Ranch
    35 minutes (17.6 miles) from Waikiki Beach

    Explore the 4,000-acre working cattle ranch and movie set location of many major Hollywood films like Jurassic Park and Godzilla.

  5. Day 5: North Shore and Shrimp Trucks
    50 minutes (29.6 miles) from Kualoa Ranch

    Drive up to the North Shore for some world-renowned surf spots and try some of the local shrimp trucks for lunch.

  6. Day 6: Manoa Falls Hike and Aloha Swap Meet
    25 minutes (9.8 miles) from the North Shore

    Hike through a lush jungle to a 150-foot waterfall in Manoa Valley before shopping for souvenirs and local crafts at the Aloha Swap Meet.

  7. Day 7: Hanauma Bay and Sea Life Park
    35 minutes (13.6 miles) from Manoa Falls Hike

    Snorkel in an extinct volcano crater at Hanauma Bay before heading to Sea Life Park to see dolphins, penguins, and sea lions up close.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Pearl Harbor National Memorial (2 hours, free)
  • Lanikai Beach and Pillbox Hike (3 hours, free)
  • Diamond Head State Monument and Waikiki Beach (5 hours, $20)
  • Kualoa Ranch (4 hours, $50)
  • North Shore and Shrimp Trucks (6 hours, $30 for lunch)
  • Manoa Falls Hike and Aloha Swap Meet (4 hours, free except for souvenirs)
  • Hanauma Bay and Sea Life Park (5 hours, $30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $130 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider driving to the west side of the island to explore Makaha Beach or taking a sunset catamaran cruise. If you have less time, skip Kualoa Ranch or Manoa Falls Hike and spend more time at the beach or shopping in Waikiki.

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