Things to Do on Oʻahu

Tours, activities and experiences on Oʻahu, curated by locals.

• Pearl Harbor Tour — Half-day Pearl Harbor + Arizona Memorial tour. Popular wedding-week activity for guests + military couples.
• Diamond Head Sunrise Hike — Pre-dawn hike up Diamond Head crater for the famous Honolulu sunrise. 1.5 hours. Reservation required (out-of-state).
• Paradise Cove Lūʻau (Ko Olina) — Most-traditional Oʻahu luau. Cultural performance + buffet. Welcome dinner alternative for wedding parties.
• Polynesian Cultural Center — Full-day cultural experience covering 6 Polynesian island nations. North Shore. Great group activity.
• North Shore Circle Island Tour — Full-day circle tour: Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, blowhole, Waimea Bay, Polynesian Cultural Center, Dole Plantation.
• Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel — Catamaran sail + snorkel off Waikiki. Great wedding-party group activity.

Beaches worth visiting

• Waikiki Beach (Honolulu) — Waikiki (permit required)
• Magic Island (Ala Moana) — Honolulu (permit required)
• Kailua Beach Park — Windward (permit required)
• Lanikai Beach — Windward (permit required)
• Waimanalo Beach — Windward (permit required)
• Sunset Beach (North Shore) — North Shore (permit required)
• Waimea Bay Beach Park (North Shore) — North Shore (permit required)
• Makaha Shore (Leeward, west side) — Leeward (permit required)
• Diamond Head area beaches — East Oahu (permit required)
• Kahala beach (East Oʻahu) — East Oahu (permit required)
• Hanauma Bay — East Oahu (permit required)