Be sure to visit the Kualoa Ranch to immerse yourself in a luscious green nature preserve. The ranch offers a variety of tours and activities, from horseback riding and ATV tours to zip-lining. The tropical fruit in Hawaii is to die for. For an explosion of pineapple, add the Dole Plantation to your Oahu bucket list. One of the most popular family attractions on the island, the plantation receives more than one million visitors every year. As the Travel Channel points out, this is the only real palace to exist in the United States.
A tour of the palace will show you the state dining room where royal feasts were held as well as the private chambers of the royal family and the imprisonment room where Queen Liluokalani was confined. While not as relaxing as lounging by the beach, Pearl Harbor is a great place to include on your itinerary for the purposes of education and paying respect to the fallen.
Thinking about heading to Hawaii? Also, I know different people like to vacation different ways so while a lot of things on this list you can do on your own nothing is more fun than renting a car and taking off exploring! But of course, I only recommend my absolute favorites to you. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Hulaland possible. Take surf lessons in Waikiki. Surfing has a long and rich history in Hawaii and Waikiki was the birthplace of it all.
Dozens of surf schools line the beaches of Waikiki, where ideal beginner surf conditions can be found nearly every day. I recommend booking lessons with Waikiki Beach Services. Their legendary Waikiki Beachboys have been welcoming visitors to Waikiki since ! Snorkel at Hanauma Bay. From the top you can walk or take a tram down to the bottom where there are shower, bathroom, and locker facilities. Located on the windward side of the island near Kailua town, this postcard worthy beach is accessed by beach paths between spectacular beach homes.
The remoteness and laid back vibe of this area will make you feel a world away from bustling Waikiki. Stretch your travel budget by enjoying a stroll through this free-admission botanical park with tropical trees from around the world. The visitor center offers free trail maps that help guests identify plants native to Hawaii.
Get one dusted with cinnamon sugar or li hing sugar: made with the plum powder that locals love. Is a visit to Hawaii really complete without a trip to a coffee farm? Samples are often available and once you find your favorite you can order a go-cup at the onsite espresso bar.
Ride the waves on the home turf of Duke Kahanamoku, aka the Godfather of Surfing. Faith Surf School will aim to get you on your feet by the end of the session.
The aloha shirt gets a modern update at Roberta Oaks, where East Coast prep meets the uniform of the islands, which is reimagined in tailored cuts, cuffed sleeves and fresh prints.
Depending on the season, you might find magenta-hued dragonfruit, juicy lychees or custardy soursops at the Kakaako Farmers Market. In addition to exotic fruits and fresh vegetables, vendors at the market offer ready-to-eat items like salmon belly laulau the fish is wrapped in taro leaves, then steamed. This market is less crowded and touristy than the other Saturday farmers market at Kapiolani Community College, but still offers plenty of opportunity for delicious discovery.
Few would associate Hawaii with Islamic art, but that would be reckoning without the obsessions of tobacco heiress Doris Duke. Her former Oahu home features striking interiors brought back or commissioned from her travels. The mansion, built in , is now open to the public: marvel at intricate tiles from Iran, custom marblework from India, and painted wood ceilings inspired by Morocco, all on an oceanfront property in view of Diamond Head.
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Located in the heart of Honolulu you'll find many of Hawaii's most historic buildings including the 'Iolani Palace, home to Hawaii's last monarchs. It is the only royal palace on U. All of historic Honolulu is within an easy walking distance of downtown parking at the equally famous Aloha Tower. Still, it's an area that far too many visitors never take the opportunity to see. An easy hour-long drive from Waikiki will bring you to lovely Haleiwa town where the North Shore begins.
From there you can drive in an eastward direction around the North Shore. Oahu's North Shore is home to the top world-class surfers in the world when the winter waves reach their majestic heights. Be sure to stop at the Banzai Pipeline where you can see surfers make their way through the middle of a wave. While the name of the museum is officially the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, the museum was established by her husband Charles Bishop to whom Bernice had left her personal property upon her death in , fulfilling their dream of preserving Hawaii's cultural heritage.
Bishop Museum is the largest museum in the state of Hawaii and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific. The museum houses the world's most extensive collection of Polynesian cultural and scientific artifacts. Throughout its history, the museum's commitment has been the gathering and the dissemination of information on Hawaii and the Pacific. One of Oahu's most rewarding hikes is the 2. The hike to the point is mostly uphill and takes about an hour each way.
If you take the hike, do it early in the day when the sun will be behind the cliff face as you climb. It is also an excellent spot for whale watching from December through May.
A visit to the USS Arizona Memorial is a solemn and sobering experience, even for those who were not alive when the attack occurred. You are standing over a grave site where 1, men lost their lives. Diamond Head looms large over the Waikiki. Named Le'ahi by Hawaiians, it received its more well-known name in the late s when British seamen saw calcite crystals sparkling in the sunshine and thought they had found diamonds.
A hike to the top of Diamond Head takes about an hour over a well-worn path. The trail up, for the most part, is not too steep.
There are handrails along the entire 1. There are also benches to sit on if you want a break. It's also a popular route with trail runners. The summit offers a spectacular degree view of Oahu and is a must-visit for photography enthusiasts.
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