- Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon on Friday for Fireworks
- Hike Makapupu Point
- Hike Diamond Head
- Kailua Beach & Lanikai Beach - my favorite beaches! so beautiful and near eachother. Kailua is longer stretch, easier for parking. Lanikai is worth it though to figure out parking and go to. We usually do Lanikai first, then move over to Kailua in afternoon.
- North Shore + Shrimps!
- Happy Hour @ Sheraton Waikiki (cute outdoor area on a deck with view of ocean for drinks/pupus)
- Waimanalo/Bellows Field beach
- Malaekahana State Park (North Shore)
- Waimea Falls (Nyelporth Shore)
- Sunset Beach (North Shore) - Great for sunset, watch the surfers
- Hanauma Bay (snorkeling) http://www.yelp.com/biz/hanauma-bay-nature-preserve-park-honolulu
- Turtle Beach/Bay - Park at Turtle bay resort, rent a cabana when you get there, enjoy all day long. You may see turtles or seals.
- Dole Pineapple Plantation - Good for the kiddos
- Brunch at Kahala Hotel (brunch & dolphins!) - book ahead
- Banzai Pipeline - Surfer watching
- Mokule'ia Beach Park - Get off at the Papailoa Road stop on Kamehameha Highway. Make a left onto Papailoa Road and walk about five minutes to the public access point for the "Lost" beach.
- Byodo-In Temple - Beautiful temple
MUST EAT
- Iyasume's Musubi - Must do for musubis! Go here in the morning, grab a bunch to take to beach.
- Matsumoto Shaved Ice - make sure to get with ice cream and azuki beans! https://matsumotoshaveice.com/
- Hakone (fresh sashimi) http://www.yelp.com/biz/hakone-restaurant-honolulu
- Duke's (happy hour drinks) http://www.yelp.com/biz/rainbow-drive-in-honolulu
- Diamond Head Market & Grill (Scones and fried rice after hiking Diamond head)
- Modo Hawaii Waikiki
- Opal Thai (North Shore) - SO good! SO worth heading north for! Call ahead and make a reservation. Let the owner decide your meal :-) http://www.yelp.com/biz/opal-thai-food-haleiwa
- The Pig and the Lady (viet food!) https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pig-and-the-lady-honolulu-4
- Haupia Pie and Chocolate Haupia Pie @ Ted's Bakery https://www.tedsbakery.com/bakery/
- Malasadas @ Leonards https://www.leonardshawaii.com/home/
ALSO RECOMMENDED
- Hula Grill (above Dukes - great for breakfast) http://www.yelp.com/biz/hula-grill-waikiki-honolulu-2
- Banzai Burger @ Kuhio Ave Food Hall (good lunch spot, lots of other food options in there too)
- Marukame Udon http://www.yelp.com/biz/marukame-udon-honolulu
- Coco ichiban (curry house)
- Sasabune (deliciously expensive sushi)
- Sansei sushi (go for late night happy hour) http://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-sasabune-honolulu
- Rainbow drive-in (cheap hawaiian eats)
- Ailana Shave Ice (shaved ice in Waikiki) http://www.yelp.com/biz/ailana-shave-ice-honolulu-4
- Waiola Shave Ice (shaved ice) http://www.yelp.com/biz/waiola-shave-ice-honolulu
- Roy's (yum! but a chain)
- Alan Wong's (fancy dinner)
- Keo's by Keoni (go for breakfast!)
- Doraku Sushi (yummy sushi, located in central Waikiki shopping mall)
- Lappert's ice cream
- Giovanni's (my fav + you can go next door for grilled corn) http://www.yelp.com/biz/giovannis-shrimp-truck-kahuku
- Macky's http://www.yelp.com/biz/mackys-sweet-shrimp-truck-haleiwa
- Fumi's http://www.yelp.com/biz/fumis-kahuku-shrimp-kahuku
- Moana Surfrider The Banyan Courtyard (beautiful spot for lunch or drinks), Open til midnight, Entertainment 6-9pm (hola dancers at 6!) The Beach Bar, Open til midnight, food ends 10pm
- Hilton Hawaiian Village Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon @ 7:45pm on FRIDAY for Fireworks! Hotel also has penguins!