Romantic Things to Do on Oahu Vacations

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There are a couple reasons for that – it’s close to Waikiki accommodation and Honolulu Hotel Deals, and it’s actually a very good beach in spots! Warm water, some waves but not too turbulent, decent sand, lots of sun, and every imaginable convenience about 2 blocks away!

We always spend at least 1 day at or near Waikiki beach, just to be there, watch the other sun worshippers, and stock up on sunscreen and cheap beach mats! There's usually music and entertainment after dark along the beach front hotels. A couple of gorgeous hotels to just stroll through the breezy lobby are the Royal Hawaiian and Sheraton Moana.

There are some interesting places to eat nearby too. The Shorebird Restaurant & Beach Bar is a great place for a nice romantic evening meal. You cook your own steak on an open flame grille, there’s live Hawaiian music, and you get a beautiful view of Diamond Head and the sun setting over the Pacific! After dinner, you can stroll along the darkened beach, or wander out to the end of the pier for a look at all the lights along the shore.

You can find the ShoreBird Restaurant at the back of the Outrigger Reef Hotel, right on the beach.

Here are some Oahu day trip ideas to find some quieter places away from Waikiki: (and for tips on finding the best deals on entertainment, dining and tours in and around Waikiki, have a look at our Oahu Activities Discounts page)

Ala Moana Beach Park

Then, for a different way home, do what we did - pay $2 and board the pink shopping shuttle (catch them outside beside the covered parking lot). It’s an open-sided trolley wagon that does a circuit from the mall back to all the major Waikiki hotels. In the evening it’s a gorgeous look at the city, with the warm breeze in your hair. An inexpensive Honolulu tour! It tends to be a little less crowded at night too.

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Diamond Head

Hanuama Bay

If snorkelling is on your list of things to do on Oahu, you’ll find Hanuama a nice “snorkel and sand” excursion for the day. You can rent snorkel gear there as well. The water is fairly calm, and the underwater visibility of the coral was quite good! Warning: It gets crowded by noon.

Romantic Tour of Oahu

We started off heading west for a full day circle tour of the island. If the weather is good (and most of the time it is) you can just go from beach to beach - there’s over 130 of them!

And when you find the right one, stop and just relax, maybe do a little swimming, read a good book, or work on your tan.

Along the way you’ll also find:

• The North Shore: world class surfers here with some of the biggest waves in the world!
• Waimea Falls Park: Beautiful secluded waterfalls, although not so secluded if the tourist busloads beat you to it! Cultural shows, cliff diving exhibition, horseback rides and a lot more. A bit on the pricey side ($24).
• Polynesian Cultural Center: A huge pavilion of everything Polynesian. We toured the grounds, had the buffet and watched the impressive evening show. To do this justice (and get your money’s worth!) you do need to spend all day though. Alot of Hawaii vacation packages include a day trip here – it’s one of the most popular things to do on Oahu.
• Pali Lookout: One of the best views in all of Oahu. Open 9-4 daily. Watch out for high winds!

Next time we go: we want to try Kailua Beach. We’ve heard lots of “Oahuites” love it!

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