Ala Moana

Ala Moana Beach

Great swimming and SUP beach with calm waters and a man made lagoon (Magic Island). Just west of Waikiki but way less crowded. Large grassy areas and lots of restrooms.

Haleiwa

Banzai Pipeline

One of the most famous (and dangerous) surf destinations in the world. Home to the biggest surf competition in the world. Best place to watch skilled surfers.

Diamond Head

Fire Dance With Master Neira

Learn to fire dance on the beach from an internationally known Fire Master.

Near Waikiki

Ka'au Crater Trail

Jaw dropping views. Hike through a jungle, up the side of a waterfall, and along a crater’s ridge. 3 waterfalls. A locals hike that’s not at all crowded. Takes about 5-6 hrs.

Kaneohe

Kaneohe Sandbar

One of the most beautiful places in Hawaii but still under the radar. It’s like a beach in the middle of the ocean. Magical place to swim and snorkel with turtles.

Honolulu

Koko Crater Trail

Hike 1048 steps up a dormant volcano. The steps are old railroad ties from WW2. Breathtaking views of Hanauma Bay and the eastern coast from the bunker at the top.

Kaka'ako

MORI by Art + Flea

The brick and mortar store for Art + Flea. A curated shop full of handmade art, clothing, jewelry, stationery, homegoods and more — all made locally.

Honolulu

Moanalua Valley Ridge Trail

The legal way to see the Haiku Stairs (aka the Stairway to Heaven). Ridge hike with insane valley views. About 10+ miles roundtrip.

North Shore

North Shore Surf Girls

Specialize in beginner lessons for kids and adults. They say that 99.9% of students stand up in their first lesson. Teachers are professional surfers.

Waianae

Pink Pillbox

Known for its pink pillbox overlooking the shoreline. Short but steep with incredible views. Popular, but less crowded than other hikes. Aka Pu’u O Hulu or Ma’ili Pillbox.

Ala Moana

Siren's Bath

A secret find that most would walk right past. Hard to find if you don’t know where to look, but so obvious if you do. A one of a kind photo op if you time it right.

Waikiki

Waikiki Sunset Helicopter Tour

Fly from Waikiki to the North Shore and back. Choice of “doors on” or “doors off.” Breathtaking views of Oahu’s most iconic places. Watch the sunset over the Pacific.

Honolulu

Art + Flea

Local, urban market that pops up once a month. Everything has to be handmade or vintage. Local art, fashion, music, and food trucks.

Diamond Head

Diamond Head

Sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Honolulu from the top of a dormant volcano. One of the most popular hikes in Hawaii and very close to Waikiki.

Waialua

Honolulu Soaring

Soar over the North Shore in an engine-less glider plane. One of the most unique ways to see the island. They also offer specialty “hands-on” or aerobatic flights.

Kaka'ako

Kaka'ako

Known for its colorful street art. It’s like a public art gallery with huge murals around every corner. Up and coming Honolulu neighborhood with great food and shops.

Kailua

Kayak and Snorkel to the Mokulua Islands

Kayak to the Mokes, where you’ll snorkel in a coral reef and visit Queen’s Bath. A good chance you’ll see turtles too.

Waikiki

Kūhiō Beach

On the south end of Waikiki Beach. A 40 ft sea wall blocks the waves, making the water calm for swimming and kids. Free hula show and torch lighting some evenings.

Manoa

Manoa Falls

Rainforest hike that winds through tropical plants, bamboo and huge palms. Takes you to a 150-foot waterfall. Just 20 min from Waikiki. Good for hikers of all levels.

Near Waianae

Mākua Beach

Most tourists don’t know it even exists. See dolphins, turtles, and schools of fish. A bit of a trek to get there, but crystal clear water looks like a postcard.

North Shore

North Shore Tree Swing

A large wooden tree swing that most people can’t find. Hidden on a beach as you drive up the Windward Coast toward the North Shore. Here’s how you get there...

Kaka'ako

Pow! Wow! Hawaii

Street artists from around the world converge to paint murals throughout Kaka’ako, right before your eyes. Daily events, concerts, block parties, and workshops.

Waialua

Skydive Hawaii

Tandem jumps at the world’s most beautiful dropzone — blue ocean waters, rainforest, and white sand beaches. Jumps from 12,000, 14,000 or 20,000 ft.

Waimanalo

Waimanalo Bay Beach Park

As beautiful as Lanikai and Kailua Beaches, without the crowds. About 5 miles of white sand beach and turquoise waters. Good conditions for swimming and bodyboarding.

Waialua

Aweoweo Beach Park

A little known North Shore beach with its own turtle cleaning station. No crowds — mostly just families and locals.

Haleiwa

Explore a Tropical Fruit Farm

See what it’s like to run an 8-acre tropical fruit farm. Ends with a picnic — taste the tropical fruits that are in season as well as macadamia nuts and coconuts.

Diamond Head

KCC Farmers' Market

Local coffee, tropical fruit, mac nuts, honey, and chocolate along with plate lunches, mochi, and local restaurant pop ups. Right across the street from Diamond Head.

Kaka'ako

Kaka'ako Farmers Market

Everything is locally made or grown. Great prepared food finds, plus handcrafted jewelry, local art, coffee, and fruits and vegetables. Less crowded than KCC.

Hawaii Kai

Keiki & Plow

Kids and parents love this family-run, organic farm. Play in the dirt, harvest your own produce, and collect eggs from the chicken coops.

Kailua

Lanikai Pillbox

Lanikai Pillbox is a short hike with an insane view of turquoise water and the Mokulua Islands. One of the prettiest places to watch the sunrise in Oahu.

Nanakuli

Mermaid Caves

A secret underwater grotto, hidden below a hollowed out lava rock. Enchanting but can be dangerous — don’t go alone or at high tide. Read on for more safety tips.

Ala Moana

Night SUP Yoga

Slow and calm sunset yoga class on a standup paddle board. The ocean is lit up in blue, green, purple, red from lights under the boards. They’ll take photos for you.

Waikiki

Paddleboard Waikiki With Rescue Dogs

Hop on a SUP with a pup (see what we did there?). Paddleboard through calm waters with rescue dogs hopping from board to board. They’ll take photos of you too.

Haleiwa

Shark Cage Dive

Hop in a cage surrounded by sharks. Water visibility is so good that you might even see them swim up from the deep.

Haleiwa

Sunset SUP With Photos and Turtles

Stand-up paddleboard along the Anahulu River as the sun is setting and Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are heading back up the river. Beginners welcome.