Most if not everyone would like to go to Hawaii but not everyone knows where to start unfortunately 😢 So I’ve put together a few of the TOP must do’s, must see’s here!
Top 5 Hotels
- Halekulani Hotel
- Four Seasons Resort at Ko Olina
- The Kahala Hotel & Resort
- Aulani – Disney Resort & Spa
- Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Top 5 Hiking Trails
- Mānoa Falls Trail
- Koko Crater Railway Trailhead
- Ka’au Crater Trail
- Ehukai Pillbox Hike
- Diamond Head Crater
Top Beaches
- Lanikai Beach
- Makapu’u Beach
- Pūpūkea kea Beach Park
- Sharks Cove
- Laniakea Beach (you can see sea turtles here)
- Turtle Bay Beach
Top Vegan/Vegetarian Eats
** I haven’t tried any of these! If you have please comment below**
Must Eats
- Leonard’s Bakery (Malasadas)
- Zippys
- Rainbow Drive-In
- Liliha Bakery (Cocoa Puffs)
- Hokulani Bake Shop
- Ani’s
- Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck North Shore
- North Shore Tacos (taco truck)
- Anna Millers (open 24 hrs best pie)
Shopping
- Ala Moana
* Expensive but lots of shops! IF you go on the weekend there may be a hula show at center stage *
2. Aloha Swap Meet (Aloha Stadium)
* This is where you buy ALL your souvenirs .. Open Sat, Sun & Wed from 8-3 there is a parking fee so bring cash*
Must Do’s
– Matsumoto’s Shaved Ice (Haleiwa)
– Dole Plantation
– Arizona Memorial (Arrive EARLY tickets sell out)
– Pali Lookout (off the Like Like Highway)
– Bishop Museum
– Valley of the Temples (Free)
– Iolani Palace
Now everyone wants to go to a Luau and there are TONs on the island and some are better than others! My recommendation is…
Aulani- A Disney Resort & Spa
It is a little expensive but totally worth it!! I took my mom when I was home a few years ago and she loved it.
Snorkeling
– Hanauma Bay – $7.50 pp fee Go early for parking… The preserve is open 6 am till 7 pm and closed on Tuesdays
– Sharks Cove parking is limited
I hope some of this information helps you on your trip to the island 😊 There is a lot more!! If you are looking to go to the islands contact me and I will help you plan your island getaway 🌴
Windy
Travel Planner