Top Travel Destinations in Honolulu: Best 7 Days Honolulu Itinerary

Day 1

Kualoa Ranch

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 47.95 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

Kualoa is a traditional ranch run by a local family in Oahu, Hawaii. The ranch is scenic and diverse in terrain with its precipitous cliffs, billowing seas, luscious tropical rain forests, sprawling valleys, pristine white sand beaches, leafy promontories, to name a few. The ranch comprises two major sections, with Kaʻaʻawa Valley, in the north, where many movies and TV shows have been filmed, and in the south

Reviews from Real Guests:

SUNIL AIDASANI: Its an amazing place where you can live your own Jurassic park story with all those moments which made u excited while watching this epic movie series

Trip.com User: ocean voyage was boring, but ATV and jungle expedition were so much fun!overall a worth it experience.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Kualoa Ranch, Paradise Bay Resort nearby is the best place to stay.

Paradise Bay Resort

Located on Kaneohe Bay, the Paradise Bay Resort offers views of the Koolau Mountain Range an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. A complimentary daily deluxe breakfast is offered. Each room and suite is furnished with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, seating area and an electronics docking station. All accommodations have a kitchen or kitchenette that includes a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee machine, and kitchenware. Suites have a private lanai patio. Free yoga and meditation classes are offered. A floating sun lounge is featured, as well as barbecue facilities are available to guests. Free WiFi, kayak rentals, and snorkel equipment are included in the resort fee. Guest laundry services are also available. An Aloha Nights Buffet Dinner is offered on Monday and Wednesday. Other activities include Pau Hana Friday's Dinner & Fireknife Show, a Saturday Sandbar Boat Excursion & Reef Snorkel Adventure, a Fire Dance Show, private boat charters, guided eco-tours and on call spa services. The largest barrier reef in the Hawaiian archipelago is located off Kaneohe Bay. Kaneohe city centre is 6 miles away and Kualoa Ranch is 4 miles away. Kailua Beach Park is 12 miles and Honolulu International Airport is 18 miles away from Paradise Bay Resort. Hawaii Pacific University - Windward Campus is 15 minutes' drive away.

Day 2 | Morning

Valley of the Temples

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,9:00am-3:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 3 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Hidden deep on the Windward Coast, in the lush valleys of the Kolaw Mountains, the Valley of the Temples is the resting place of many Hawaiians. People of different sects are buried here, and the famous Byodo-in Temple is also located here, which is modeled after a 900-year-old temple in Kyoto, Japan. The cemetery of the temple has a perfectly symmetrical structure, representing the classic Japanese architectural style of the Heian period, and the vermilion wall, a symbol of wealth, is particularly beautiful against the verdant cliffs of the mountains. The 9-foot-tall Buddha statue is located in the main hall of the temple, covered in gold leaf, and its position is just right to welcome the first rays of sunlight in the morning. Outside the courtyard, wild peacocks take a leisurely stroll by the carp pond, and the unique garden symbolizes the blissful pure land of Amitabha Buddha. You can ring the sacred bell before entering the temple, and the deep and low sound of the bell echoes in the Buddhist temple.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Hanauma Bay nearby is the top choice before you leave Valley of the Temples and hit the road.

Hanauma Bay

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,7:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 12 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Hawaii Kai,Honolulu, HI

Hanauma Bay is a natural bay at Diamond Head. Its shallow water and calm seas make it a perfect spot for snorkeling and swimming. One may watch a video footage upon arriving at Hanauma Bay, which introduces how the bay was formed and its ecological environment. After the film, one may head downhill and make for the locker room to change into swimming suits. The beach boasts delicate sand and clear water. One may either play on the beach or go swimming and snorkeling under water. The further into the sea, the more natural coral reeves and colorful species of fish there are.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Hanauma Bay is one of the places I enjoy every time I visit Hawaii. (For the reference, it's a place where entrance fees and shuttle fees are paid. If you don't like the fee, Waikiki Beach is good, so there are many big and small beaches there or Oahu, so you can go there. ) If you are with a child, it is a good place to go. The water is also shallow and not dangerous beach, take the beach towels, chairs, parasols. Of course, you have to park and walk a little. It's good to pay for the shuttle. It's hard to walk with a young child. Hanauma Bay can go to the beach after watching the video for environmental protection. It's about five minutes away from the garbage and not feeding the sea creatures. After enjoying the beach, there's a shower on the way out. You can wash the sand out there ~ ^^ If you haven't been there, visit it once! (There are many pretty pictures, but I didn't get them to protect the portraits of many people, such as foreigners who don't know. ㅎㅎ)

Trip.com User: It's so unfortunate that I couldn't snorkel. Even if you look far, the water is very clean as the representative picture.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is the best places.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is situated on the island of Honolulu in Hawaii, near Waikiki Beach.

Available room options include Garden and Scenic View Rooms, offering guests great views of Hawaii from the hotel's location right on the beach. Designed in Kahala Chic style, the rooms offer modern convenience with traditional style. Large LCD TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, plush Egyptian cotton bedding and even a Kahala ducky are among the amenities that had Conde Nast Traveler declare the rooms in the Kahala Hotel & Resort "the best rooms in the USA." No doubt the views and location helped, too.

Guests can taste local cuisine in Hoku's, which is a signature restaurant for contemporary island cuisine, or sip cocktails while taking in the ocean breeze at the appropriately named Seaside Grill.

Business travelers will appreciate a fully-equipped business center.

Beside the hotel, guests can see dolphins and other sea animals in the Kahala Hotel & Resort's private lagoon. A swimming pool and secluded white sand beach are great places for guests to leave behind daily trifles and indulge in this great experience. A spa center is also available for guests to get pampered.

Day 3 | Morning

Iolani Palace

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 27 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 364 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA

The Iolani Palace, the official residence of the monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawaii, is now a museum offering guided tours and exhibits.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Dole Plantation nearby is the top choice before you leave Iolani Palace and hit the road.

Dole Plantation

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 7.25 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786, USA

The Dole Pineapple Plantation in Hawaii is a 150-year-old plantation and the largest pineapple plantation in Hawaii. Today, Dole almost monopolizes pineapples and pineapple juice in the entire United States, and the pineapples it produces can be found in supermarkets in almost every city in the United States. There are 3 ways to visit the plantation, sightseeing train, tropical botanical garden and plantation labyrinth. The 3 tours are charged separately. You can enter from different entrances, and you can also buy joint tickets. There is also one of the largest outdoor plant mazes in the world, certified by Guinness. Before entering the labyrinth, get a small card, one side of the card is the labyrinth map, and the back is 8 squares with stamps. After entering the labyrinth, follow the map to find 8 places with seals, and if you collect all the seals, you will be successful. After walking through the maze, if you are interested in tropical botanical gardens, you may wish to visit. There are many tropical plants here, and there are signs introducing plants. There are also many interesting and funny photo cards, you can take pictures and take photos. Then, of course, to the shop in the plantation, where you can eat delicious ice cream. The ice cream here is very unique. No water is added in the ice cream making process. All pineapples are used. You can try it.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Dole Plantation, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach nearby is the best place to stay.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

Perfectly positioned at the gateway to Waikiki and fronted by Luxury Row shopping, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach offers stylishly-appointed studios along with residential accommodations and penthouses, all of which provide unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean. Resort amenities include an elevated infinity pool above Waikiki with private cabanas and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, which offers customized treatments that highlight traditions from different cultures. BLT Market, the resort’s signature restaurant, offers modern, American-inspired cuisine from Executive Chef Johan Svensson for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu changes daily and is influenced by the best of the season’s bounty sourced from the local purveyors and Hawaii growers that supply Honolulu’s freshest farmers’ markets. This September, guests can also look forward to Dean & DeLuca, one of the world’s most beloved and iconic gourmet markets with more than 25 locations around the globe, debuting its first Hawaii location at the resort. The acclaimed Sushi Sho is also opening its first location outside of Japan at the resort, led by Keiji Nakazawa, Tokyo’s most influential sushi chef, famed for his mastery of the techniques of the ancient Edo sushi masters. Waikiki International Marketplace Shopping Center is 200 metres from The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki, while Waikiki Beach Area is 300 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Honolulu Airport, 11 km away.

Day 4 | Morning

Honolulu Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 19 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-4096

The Honolulu Zoo is a zoo in the United States built on land donated by the king, located in Queen Kapiolani Park in Honolulu. You can also learn the corresponding animal protection knowledge here, so it is worth a visit. The zoo has specially set up a "Children's Garden", which specially provides some docile animals such as lambs, chickens, small stallions, etc. for children to touch and play. The zoo also has dedicated strollers for parents to rent.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Polynesian Cultural Center nearby is the top choice before you leave Honolulu Zoo and hit the road.

Polynesian Cultural Center

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,12:45am-8:45pm

Ticket Price: 64.95 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762, USA

The Polynesian Cultural Center is a non-profit organization established to preserve valuable Polynesian culture. The cultural center includes folk performances by the Aboriginal people of seven villages. The dinner here is a Luau dinner with royal treatment. While enjoying authentic Hawaiian food, enjoy a unique Live show specially performed for the royal family. After the dinner, the performance of "Song of Life" by the Pacific Theater of the Cultural Center was very exciting. From the process of a boy's growth, love and war, it showed the characteristics of Polynesian civilization. Especially the hula dance near the end, the fire knife dance is wonderful.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore in advance, because all the tourists head to Polynesian Cultural Center love staying at it.

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore

The new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. At the center of it all is The Bistro, your destination for a great breakfast, or drinks and dinner during the evening. You'll also enjoy inviting, flexible spaces where you can work or relax, free Wi-Fi throughout and easy access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via our GoBoard technology. Plus, our well-equipped fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool will help you stay refreshed and energized. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, your stay at Courtyard is sure to be more comfortable, more productive and more enjoyable than ever before!

Day 5 | Morning

Missouri Battleship Memorial

Opening Hours: 7:00-16:00 June 1st - August 31st Summer Memorial Hall is open daily from 8:00-17:00, the last bus into Missouri is 15:00, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year 1 Closed on the 1st of January

Ticket Price: 29 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 63 Cowpens Street, Honolulu, HI 96818

On September 2, 1945, the signing ceremony of Japan's unconditional surrender, which marked the end of World War II, was held on the main deck of the USS Missouri moored in Tokyo Bay. The USS Missouri is world famous for this. The USS Missouri was the fourth Iowa-class battleship built by the U.S. Navy. Its sister ships include USS Iowa, USS New Jersey and USS Wisconsin. Although the USS Missouri was numbered BB-63 and was slightly larger than the USS Wisconsin, she was built later by the United States. This legendary battleship participated in countless wars, including the World War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf War, no damage at all. Now, the USS Missouri serves as a museum ship, moored next to Ford Island in Pearl Harbor for tourists from all over the world.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: worthy to visit to know WWII history

Day 5 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Missouri Battleship Memorial, Atlantis Submarines next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Atlantis Submarines

Opening Hours: Submarine operating hours: 7 games a day, 9:00-16:00, every hour. If it is not due to weather, it is open all year round. Tour time: The journey takes about 90 minutes, including the time from the pier to the submarine area by speedboat. The submarine tour time is about 1 hour.

Ticket Price: 130 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 252 Paoa Pl, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

The waters that are directly off Waikiki are infamous for being crowded and unfriendly to many of Hawaii's most vibrant tropical fish. However, if you get past the surfers and tourists you can start to see some really interesting sea life. There is perhaps no better way to enjoy this than by getting down in the water aboard an Atlantis Submarine. They offer a number of excursions, which provide some really great views into Waikiki's warm tropical waters. They also have sunset tours, dinner tours, and premium tours, all of which see to the needs of your individual party. For an in depth view of Waikiki, head on over to the Hilton Hawaiian Village and enjoy one of these unique tours.

Day 5 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Jet Luxury @ the Trump Waikiki in advance, because all the tourists head to Atlantis Submarines love staying at it.

Jet Luxury @ the Trump Waikiki

Property Location With a stay at Jet Luxury @ The Trump Waikiki in Honolulu (Waikiki), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium. This 5-star hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of Hawaii at Manoa and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Diamond Head. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Amenities Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Dining Satisfy your appetite at Wai olu Ocean View Lounge, a restaurant which features a bar and an ocean view. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and express check-in.

Day 6 | Morning

Bishop Museum

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Thanksgiving and Christmas Closed)

Ticket Price: 24.95 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA

This Museum is one of the oldest buildings in the United States. Charles Reed Bishop founded the Bishop Museum back in 1889 to honor the memory of the Kamehameha family, whose lineage died with his wife. Today the manicured grounds host a variety of interesting exhibits. There is a planetarium, an interactive natural history exhibit, an expansive ancient Hawaiian history collection, and a Hawaii sports museum tucked in the back. Additionally, they have an animatronic dinosaur exhibit here that is will impress both the young and old. They have a fully stocked gift shop and a snack bar if you are hungry. This museum is made up of several buildings set on a beautiful plot of land, making exploring this facility both scenic and informative.

Day 6 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Bishop Museum, you can head to Sea Life Park Hawaii, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Sea Life Park Hawaii

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Sun,10:00am-3:00pm

Ticket Price: 39.99 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: 41-202 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo Beach, HI 96795, USA

Hawaii Sea Life Park is located in Dinosaur Bay on Oahu Island, Hawaii. It is not only a marine park, but also an important bird sanctuary in Hawaii and a well-known aquarium. It opened in 1964. It is popular with tourists for its diverse animal shows and entertainment. There are more than 2,000 marine creatures in the Hawaii Sea Life Park, including indoor aquariums and open-air venues built by the sea. There are not only all kinds of strange fish and tropical shallow coral reefs, but also endangered Hawaiian monk seals and Green turtles, you can also admire stupid penguins. The marine life park is divided into six parts, namely Hawaii Atoll Aquarium, Hawaii Ocean Theater, Penguin Habitat, Dolphin Bay Show, Bird Sanctuary, Hawaiian Monk Seal Habitat, among which there are small frigate birds living in the bird sanctuary. , boobies, seagulls, albatrosses, etc., most of them come here because of injuries. One of the major features of the Hawaii Sea Life Park is that tourists can swim with dolphins and sea lions, watch wonderful performances of dolphins, penguins, and sea lions, swim in the aquarium and feed sea turtles, which can shorten the distance between tourists and marine life, cultivate emotion. Hawaii's Sea Life Park is a must-see attraction for tourists. Sea Life Hawaii Park creates a unique experience for visitors that brings together elements of entertainment, education and interaction. For many visitors, swimming with dolphins, dolphin queues and sea lions at Sea Life Hawaii Park is their dream. At Sea Life Hawaii Park, visitors can explore a range of marine life and learn about their habits.

Day 6 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Sea Life Park Hawaii? Real Select at The Ritz Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach is one of your top choices.

Real Select at The Ritz Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

Property Location With a stay at Real Select Vacations at Waikiki in Honolulu (Waikiki), you'll be minutes from Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center. This spa resort is close to University of Hawaii at Manoa and Diamond Head. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Amenities Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Dining Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Day 7 | Morning

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00-17:00, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day are closed.

Ticket Price: 25 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 319 Lexington Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA

The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor was founded in 1959 to develop an aviation museum in Hawaii. It was ultimately formed in 1983 inside the Honolulu International Airport. The Aviation museum is located on the Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The museum's hangars depict damage from the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Ranked eighth in the world, this aviation museum is home to several planes from World War II. It also features some planes from World War 1. Prominent among the hangers is Hanger 37 which covers 42,000 square feet of area. A visual delight for world war buffs and aviation lovers, the museum features extensive aircraft collection. It also has a gift shop selling aircraft memorabilia and a restoration shop. Visitors are provided a 12 minutes long video introduction which explains the history of Pearl Harbor along with documentary footage of the 1941 attacks on the harbor by Japan.

Day 7 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: The Byodo-In Temple.

The Byodo-In Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

Located in the verdant valley of the Kolaw Mountains, the Valley of the Temples is the resting place of many Hawaiians. The Byodo-In Japanese Buddhist Temple is the main attraction of the Valley of the Temples. Byodo-In translates as "Byodo-In". The Buddhist temple was built in 1968, mainly to commemorate the centenary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii on the island. The style of the temple is to imitate the Buddhist temple in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The entire Buddhist temple has no nails from top to bottom, and the design is perfect. From the wavy design of the gravel to the small bridge above the fish pond, it reflects the designer's intentions.

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