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a surfing canoe, or venture underwater in an
Atlantis Submarine
. For the energetic, get
up early and climb
DiamondHead
. Art lovers should definitely check out the
Honolulu
Academy of Arts
; the
Contemporary Museum
, where you should have lunch; and the
Hawaii State Art Museum
. Shoppers can head to Waikiki for the
Ala Moana Shopping
Center,
the
DFS Galleria,
and the
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center;
bargain hunters
should make the 45-minute drive out to the
WaikelePremiumOutlets.
On your way to the
airport, stop on
MaunakeaStreetinChinatown
and buy a lei from one of the numerous
lei makers to take back as a sweet-smelling memory of your trip.
OAHU IN 2 WEEKS
Two weeks really gives you time to discover Oahu. After you check out the highlights men-
tioned above, visit historic Chinatown, relax on the beaches of the North Shore, take fabulous
hikes, explore the waters surrounding the island, browse the art galleries and museums, go
shopping, relax in spas, or take time to find unique experiences on the island.
DAY 8:
Chinatown
★★★
See a different side of Hawaii by walking the streets of Honolulu's
Chinatown.
Take the
walking tour we recommend. Plan to at least have lunch in this exotic part of Oahu.
DAY 9:
The North Shore
★★★
★★★
Get up early, drive across Oahu, and have breakfast at
Cafe Haleiwa
with the surfers.
Wander across the street to the
ParadiseFoundCafe
to pick up a picnic lunch, then head
out to the beach. Depending on what you want to do and what the weather is like, here are
some choices for a day at the beach: In the summer, when the waves are flat,
WaimeaBeach
Park
is great for swimming, snorkeling, and bodysurfing; in the winter, watch surfers take
on huge 30-foot waves. If you want to go snorkeling or diving,
PupukeaBeachPark
is ex-
cellent. On your way home, return to Haleiwa and stop at the
shrimptrucks
for a cheap
and delicious meal.
