Are you coming to Hawaii (the state) or Hawaii (the island)?

Hawaii (the state) encompasses 8 major islands and hundreds of smaller islands and atolls with many things to do on most islands.

Hawaii (the island) is one specific island whose main attraction is the active volcano that has been erupting since the 80′s. There are also macadamia nut farms, lots of scenery, and the typical touristy things to do.

Hope that helps you…..good luck and happy travels!

I took my 3 kids last Summer…ages 12,14 and 17. We stayed on Oahu for 10 days at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach Hotel…we all enjoy surfing so we surfed 6 out of the 10 days (if you are not a surfer and need lessons go ask at the Moana Surfrider Hotel Activities Desk for FRITZ…IMHO, the best Surf-Instructor in the Islands)…we had ALOT of Beach and Pool time, but we did take time out for Visiting the Arizona Memorial (we do this EVERY time we come to Hawai’i out of Respect),we shopped up and down Kalakaua Ave as well as at The Ala Moana Shopping Mall (largest out-door mall in the World) we also rented a car for 2 days and cruised over to North Shore…(do this) this is where Pipeline is, Largest Waves anywhere…especially during the Winter. (you don’t want to surf here unless you’re a PRO), check out Hanauma Bay (where Elvis’ movie “Blue Hawaii” was filmed)

Now I will Post my Tried and True list of things to do on Oahu…

ALL of theses activities are pretty self-explanatory…

Things to do on Oahu…(Waikiki)

Surfing
Swimming
Working on your tan
Outrigger Canoeing
Catamaran Sailing
Snorkeling
Shopping
People Watching
Torch Lighting on Waikiki
Eating /Drinking etc…
All Of the Above are within walking distance from your Hotel…

Aside from the normal activities on Waikiki Beach there is..

Hiking Diamond Head
Pearl Harbor Tour
Polynesian Cultural Center
Sea Life Park
Honolulu Zoo
Shark Diving
Waikiki Aquarium
Dolphin Adventure
Hanauma Bay
North Shore
Pineapple Plantation
Flea Market at Aloha Stadium(I believe on Wednesdays)
Ala Moana Shopping Center (Largest Out door Mall in the World)
Scuba Diving
Snuba Diving
Horse Back Riding
Zip Line
Jet Skiing
Para Sailing
Dinner Cruises
Luau
Helicopter Tours( you will be able to see water-falls from the air)
Deep Sea Fishing Charters etc…
There is also a Water Park
Beaches Beaches Beaches
The List Goes on and on…Aloha Enjoy A Hui Ho

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Edit…and DON’T forget to hang at “Dukes”…the VERY best Restaurant/Beach Bar in the WORLD

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Pick up the Oahu Saver book…you can find them everywhere…they have some good deals on Activities! Also download the ‘Trip Advisor’ site I gave above..
The Best way to get around is Public Transportation…Traffic on Oahu is outrageous…so I would only rent a car for a day or two to get to the other side of the Island..North Shore

if you are going to Oahu, there are so many things to do that you may not have time in a week or two weeks to see and do everything. Don’t get caught up in the scam of guided tours, just rent a Jeep and explore for yourself. Things that stand out are : The International marketplace in Waikiki,the flea market on the weekends at Aloha stadium, Pearl Harbor and the U.S.S Arizona , Diamond Head, China man’s hat…Wow, I guess there are too many things to list. OOH yeah, take plenty of sun screen as Hawaii is very close to the equator and the sun will burn you badly even if you think you have a good tan now.

There are so many activities you can do in Hawaii, from day to night, from indoor to outdoor, from top of mountain to the bottom of the ocean.

I would suggest you check on the Hawaii website as stated below for the top activities that you must enjoy.

Check it out and enjoy your trip!

Three Things:

1. Eat Shave Ice

2.See the Volcanoes (BigIsland)

3. Go to the Beaches

Which island(s) and how many days?