Epic 1-Day Family Adventure in Hawaii

Day 1: Family Fun Adventure

Honolulu, Hawaii

8:00AM

Breakfast at Leonard's Bakery

Kick off your Hawaiian adventure with a delicious breakfast at Leonard's Bakery, famous for its must-try malasadas.
From your hotel, it's a short 10-minute drive to Leonard's Bakery in Kapahulu.
USD10, 1 hour

9:30AM

Diamond Head State Monument Hike

After breakfast, embark on a family hike at Diamond Head, where you'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean once you reach the summit.
It's a 20-minute drive to the entrance of Diamond Head State Monument.
USD5 per vehicle, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Ono Seafood

Enjoy a tasty poke bowl at Ono Seafood, known for its fresh and flavorful offerings that will delight your appetite after the hike.
A quick 15-minute drive from Diamond Head will take you to Ono Seafood.
USD15, 1 hour

1:30PM

Waikiki Beach Activities

Spend the afternoon soaking up the sun and splashing in the waves at the iconic Waikiki Beach, where you can also rent paddleboards or take a surf lesson.
Just a 10-minute drive from the lunch spot to Waikiki Beach.
USD40 for rentals or lessons, 3 hours

4:30PM

Iolani Palace Tour

Take a cultural immersion moment with a guided tour of Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, and learn about Hawaii’s rich history.
A short 10-minute drive will lead you to Iolani Palace.
USD20 per adult, children under 12 are free, 1.5 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Helena's Hawaiian Food

End your day with a delicious traditional Hawaiian dinner at Helena's Hawaiian Food, known for dishes such as kalua pork and lomi lomi salmon.
From Iolani Palace, it is a quick 10-minute drive to Helena's.
USD25, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Evening Stroll on the Beach

Finish your adventure with a serene evening stroll along Waikiki Beach as the sun sets, creating a perfect end to your day.
A short walk from Helena's Hawaiian Food will take you back to Waikiki Beach.
Free, 1 hour
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