Wondering What To Do On A Hawaii Vacation? Part I Of Iv: The Island Of Oahu

no more. Check out this See-All Activity Itinerary2. Head down H1 East to Haunama Bay to take in
for the island of Oahu, in Hawaii, from Hawaiione of the most popular snorkeling spots in all of
budget travel specialist, GLAD Travel. DesignedHawaii ($ for parking). Special tip: one night a
for the budget, student, and adventure traveler,week they have a night snorkel here where you
this is an aggressive itinerary for a first time visitcan rent dive lights $ and see the underwater
to Oahu. The energetic and time-deprived travelernight life.
can do this in 3 days but it is highly recommended3. Continue driving east to check out Sandy Beach
to add a day or three to each of the daysand the offshore islands.
mentioned here. Since this is designed for the4. End your day basking on or grilling dinner on
budget and adventure-oriented traveler, activitiesbeautiful Lanikai Beach or Kailua Beach. The
that require money are noted with "$".adventuous may want to try windsurfing or
Oahu, Hawaii See-All Itinerary:kayaking $ at these popular spots.
Day 1:Stay: Vacation rental or B&B in Kaneohe or
1. Start your visit heading up H1 west (fitting in aKawela.
tour of Pearl Harbor $ if that floats your boat).Day 3:
2. Enjoy the rural west coast as you drive from1. Enjoy driving up the windward coast Hwy #83
H1 west, to #93, to #930. Soak in the sun onand taking in the waterfall-plenty Koolau Mountain
many of the beautiful beaches including the localRange on the left and the ocean-side
favorite Makaha and the vast, quiet YokohamaKamehameha Hwy.
Beach.2. For a spurge, stop at the one of the shrimp
3. Park at Yokohama and take in a short butshacks along the highway for lunch $ (most are in
beautiful and rewarding 2 hour hike (round trip)Kahuku).
from Yokohama Beach to Kaena Point. Whales,3. Take in Sunset Beach, home of the famous
dolphins, sea lions, albatross, mongoose, and blowPipeline surf break, and Shark's Cove (great for
holes are among a few of the sights on this trailsnorkeling and shore diving but ONLY in good
to the Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve. Thisconditions, mainly in summer).
hike is very easy but can be hot and sunny so4. Choose to spend your time on any of the
make sure to bring plenty of drinking water.North Shore's beautiful beaches or take a tourist
4. Enjoy the sunset anywhere along the westtour of Waimea Valley Audubon Center $ (cliff
coast on your drive to Waikiki.diving and Hawaiian history).
Stay: Stay the night in a budget hotel or hostel in5. Don't forget to save some time to enjoy the
Waikiki. Enjoy Waikiki's restaurants and night life $laid back surf town of Haleiwa. Here you can
and save money by taking advantage of theshop, find cheap eats, and of course enjoy some
many happy hours.shave ice $.
Day 2:Stay: Vacation rental or B&B in Kawela or Haleiwa.
1. Head east to the Diamond Head crater, not farAlternative: Fly out late tonight or stay in Honolulu
from the end of Waikiki. Hike this popular, butor Waikiki if you have an early morning flight.
nice, trail for 1-2 hours ($ for parking).