Sun & Summit Destinations
Waikiki and Oahu in Five Days
Surf lessons in Waikiki, Diamond Head at sunrise, Pearl Harbor and the North Shore's big-wave beaches.
- Best time
- April to June and September to October for fewer crowds
- Getting there
- Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) is about 25 minutes from Waikiki
- Getting around
- Walk and use TheBus in Waikiki; rent a car for a day or two for the rest of the island
- Stay
- 5–7 nights
Waikiki
Take a surf lesson on Waikiki's gentle waves, watch the sunset from the beach and walk Kalakaua Avenue. Kapiolani Park and the Honolulu Zoo are at the Diamond Head end of the beach.
Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor
Hike Diamond Head early for the view over Waikiki; entry and parking require a reservation. Spend a morning at Pearl Harbor National Memorial; reserve free USS Arizona Memorial tickets ahead.
Around the island
- Hanauma Bay for snorkeling (reservations required, closed some days)
- The North Shore: Haleiwa town, shrimp trucks and Waimea Bay
- Kailua and Lanikai beaches on the windward side
- Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie
Where to stay
These resorts are in very different spots. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend the trip.
Club Wyndham Royal Garden at WaikikiA quiet garden resort on the Ala Wai side of Waikiki, a few blocks from the beach.Resort guideClub Wyndham Waikiki Marina Resort at the IlikaiSuites in the Ilikai complex at the Ewa end of Waikiki, by the yacht harbor and the beach.Resort guideClub Wyndham at Waikiki Beach WalkIn the heart of Waikiki on Lewers Street, steps from the beach, shops and restaurants.Resort guide
Stay at Club Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk
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