Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial. Stand at the site where the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II unfolded and pay tribute aboard the iconic USS Arizona Memorial. One of the most visited historic sites in the entire United States.
Turtle Canyon Snorkeling. Glide over Waikiki's famous Turtle Canyon coral reef to swim alongside Hawaiian green sea turtles and tropical fish in crystal-clear Pacific waters. Multiple operators offer 100% turtle-sighting guarantees.
Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Sail. Watch the sky turn orange and pink over Diamond Head from the deck of a classic catamaran as it cruises the Honolulu coastline. Many boats include complimentary drinks and live Hawaiian music.
Circle Island Tour. A full-day loop of Oʻahu takes in Diamond Head, the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, Halona Blowhole, Dole Plantation, and legendary North Shore surf beaches all in one sweep. The best single-day orientation to the island.
Polynesian Cultural Center Luau. Six authentic Pacific-island villages, hands-on cultural activities, a traditional Hawaiian feast, and the spectacular HĀ: Breath of Life evening show make this North Shore attraction a bucket-list evening.
North Shore Zipline Adventure. Eight dual ziplines ranging up to half a mile long soar over a working agricultural farm on Oʻahu's famous North Shore, offering panoramic ocean and mountain views unlike anything else on the island.
Diamond Head Crater Hike. The 1.6-mile trail to the summit of the iconic volcanic tuff cone rewards hikers with sweeping 360° views of Waikiki, Honolulu, and the Pacific Ocean. Shuttle and ticket packages make access effortless.
North Shore & Haleiwa Town. The legendary 7-Mile Miracle surf coast stretches from Sunset Beach past Banzai Pipeline to the charming surf town of Haleiwa, offering shave ice, local art galleries, and the world's best big-wave watching in winter.
Doors-Off Helicopter Tour. A 45–60 minute circle-island flight gives an unmatched aerial perspective of Diamond Head, the Ko'olau Mountains, Sacred Falls, Hanauma Bay, and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
Shark Cage Diving off Haleiwa. Three miles off the North Shore, Galapagos and Sandbar sharks glide past your cage in the open Pacific — no diving experience required. Several operators offer cage-free encounters guided by marine biologists.