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Oahu Island Explorer 7D

Welcome to paradise! Today is all about shaking off the jet lag and getting your toes in the sand at Waikiki.

7days
17stops
DAY01

Daniel K. Inouye Internationa… → Waikiki Beach

Overnight in Waikiki Beach
  1. 14:00
    Daniel K. Inouye International Airport· start
  3. 16:30
    Waikiki Beach· overnight
First Bites
  • Duke's Waikiki · Classic beachfront spot. Get the Hula Pie, it's legendary.
  • Musubi Cafe Iyasume · Cheap, fast, and the best Spam Musubi you'll ever have.
Day 1 Budget
Uber/Shuttle
$40
Dinner
$60
DAY02

Diamond Head State Monument → Kaimuki District

Overnight in Kaimuki District
  1. 07:00
    Diamond Head State Monument· start
  3. 10:00
    Leonard's Bakery
  5. 13:00
    Kaimuki District· overnight
Local Favorites
  • Leonard's Bakery · Hot Malasadas. Get the original sugar or haupia filled.
  • Ono Seafood · No-frills poke that locals swear by. Spicy Ahi is the move.
Daily Spend
Car Rental
$80
Park Entry
$5
DAY03

Lanikai Pillbox Hike → Kailua Town

Overnight in Kailua Town
  1. 08:00
    Lanikai Pillbox Hike· start
  3. 11:00
    Lanikai Beach
  5. 15:00
    Kailua Town· overnight
Kailua Eats
  • Kalapawai Market · Grab deli sandwiches for a beach picnic. Very local vibe.
  • Over Easy · Best brunch in Kailua. Try the potato skins.
Budget
Gas
$15
Lunch
$30
DAY04

Laniakea Beach → Sunset Beach

Overnight in Sunset Beach
  1. 10:00
    Laniakea Beach· start
  3. 13:00
    Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
  5. 17:00
    Sunset Beach· overnight
North Shore Fuel
  • Giovanni's Shrimp Truck · The Scampi is world-famous. Don't mind the long line.
  • Matsumoto Shave Ice · Classic North Shore treat. Get it with condensed milk.
Today's Budget
Shrimp Lunch
$25
Snacks
$15
DAY05

Pearl Harbor National Memorial → Tantalus Lookout

Overnight in Tantalus Lookout
  1. 08:00
    Pearl Harbor National Memorial· start
  3. 15:00
    Tantalus Lookout· overnight
Comfort Food
  • Side Street Inn · Huge portions of local comfort food. The pork chops are fire.
  • Liliha Bakery · Famous for Coco Puffs. A Honolulu institution.
Daily Costs
Pearl Harbor
$1
Dinner
$50
DAY06

Manoa Falls → Kaka'ako Murals

Overnight in Kaka'ako Murals
  1. 09:00
    Manoa Falls· start
  3. 12:30
    Helena's Hawaiian Food
  5. 15:00
    Kaka'ako Murals· overnight
Authentic Eats
  • Helena's Hawaiian Food · James Beard award winner. Kalua pig and pipikaula are musts.
  • Waiola Shave Ice · Super fine ice. Try the azuki bean at the bottom.
Budget
Manoa Parking
$7
Lunch
$35
DAY07

Ala Moana Center → Daniel K. Inouye Internationa…

  1. 10:00
    Ala Moana Center· start
  3. 14:00
    Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Final Meal
  • Marukame Udon · Fresh noodles made in front of you. Cheap and delicious.
Last Day Spend
Souvenirs
$50
Heads Up
  • Book Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor early
  • Bring reef-safe sunscreen
  • Rental cars are essential for North Shore