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Things to do in Oahu: Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, beaches and tours

198 tours and activities give you choices from a Waikiki base. Compare the price of the option you'll book. The USS Arizona Memorial program is free; reservations cost $1. Eight beach guides and today's buoy readings help you choose a shore.

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198 tours and activities in 16 lists · 6 places · 8 beaches · updated October 30, 2026

Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head behind it
Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head

Tours and activities

Top Oahu tours and activities by category

Across 16 lists, 198 tours and activities start from $35 per adult. Each list compares what's included and where you'll meet for the option you choose.

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Pearl Harbor tours 14 tours · from $94.03 per adult · arizona Memorial · Missouri admission options Hanauma Bay and snorkeling 14 tours · from $39.99 per adult · Turtle Canyon · guided snorkel boats Circle island tours 14 tours · from $75 per person · Dole and Haleiwa · routes around Oahu Kualoa Ranch and adventure parks 14 tours · from $62.77 per adult · movie sites · UTV and jungle tours North Shore tours 9 tours · from $134 per adult · Waimea Falls · North Shore ziplines Luaus 9 luaus · from $99 per adult · dinner and shows · Waimea Valley Sunset cruises and catamaran sails 14 cruises · from $46 per adult · Sunset sails · glass bottom boats Surf lessons 14 lessons · from $51.54 per person for 3 or more · Waikiki lessons · group or private Whale watching and dolphin tours 14 tours · from $49.95 per adult · whale boats · dolphin watching and snorkeling Shark cage diving 12 tours · from $130.89 per adult · cage dives · swims outside the cage Helicopter tours and skydiving 10 tours · from $269 per person in a group of 2 · doors on or off · private flights Hiking tours 13 tours · from $35 per adult · Diamond Head shuttles · Manoa Falls walks

More lists: Food, history and culture tours · Kayak, paddleboard and Kaneohe sandbar tours · Water sports: parasailing and scuba · Airport transfers

16 lists use the same review bar. Starting prices in U.S. dollars ·

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Mokolii, the islet off Kualoa on the windward coastCoach trip Two routes

Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour

The 6.5-hour route takes you to Dole Plantation and Haleiwa. The full circle route lasts 9 hours and includes a stop at Byodo-In Temple. Both include Waikiki pickup and snacks.

6.5 hours to 9 hours hotel pickup Around Oahu · by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events
★★★★★ 5.0 (19,875 reviews)

Selected Waikiki stops · lunch costs extra · Dole train and maze tickets extra · full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure

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from $100 per adult
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A green sea turtle, honu, over the reefGuided snorkel Gear included

Waikiki Turtle Canyon Guided Snorkel: Turtle Guarantee

The Turtle Canyon trip lasts 2 hours with snorkel guides in the water. Gear is included. If your group sees no turtles in the water, you can return free within 12 months when space is available.

2 hours meet at the start Waikiki coast · by Living Ocean Tours
★★★★★ 4.8 (5,041 reviews)

Ages 3+ · no hotel pickup · you need basic swimming skills · full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure

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from $89 per person
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The USS Arizona Memorial over the sunken battleshipPearl Harbor Missouri included

Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

The 7-hour trip includes Battleship Missouri admission and pickup from selected Waikiki locations. You'll also visit Pearl Harbor's free exhibits. The planned USS Arizona Memorial boat trip can be canceled for weather.

7 hours hotel pickup Pearl Harbor · by E Noa Tours
★★★★★ 4.9 (6,405 reviews)

Selected Waikiki pickup points · no meeting at Pearl Harbor · lunch extra · full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure

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from $149.74 per adult
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Top experiences

Top experiences in Oahu: Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and Kualoa Ranch

Hanauma Bay reservations open two days ahead at 7 a.m. HST. USS Arizona Memorial seats open 56 days ahead at 3 p.m. HST. Means: set your reserved visits first and leave room for a beach day.

The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

A day at Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor National Memorial · 14 tours in the Pearl Harbor list

The USS Arizona Memorial program is free; reserving a seat costs $1. The Missouri and independent museums charge admission; the visitor center exhibits are free. A coach tour with Waikiki pickup starts from $94.03 per adult. The option with Missouri admission starts from $149 per adult.

Backpacks and purses stay outside. You can pay for storage by the entrance. A standby place doesn't guarantee a seat on the boat.

Sea and weather, Friday

  • North Shore waves: 6.2 ft at the buoy at Waimea Bay, 6:56 a.m. HST
  • South shore waves: 3.6 ft at the buoy off Pearl Harbor, 7 a.m. HST
  • Airport: 76 °F (24 °C) · northeast wind 14 mph · sunset 5:56 p.m. HST
Wave heights: NOAA buoys 51201 and 51211 · weather report: HNL, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport · October 30

Pearl Harbor prices by visit

  • On your own: USS Arizona Memorial program free program · $1 reservation on recreation.gov · 45 minutes · parking $7 $1
  • Arizona Memorial and Honolulu by coach per adult · 5 hours · Waikiki pickup included from $94.03
  • Arizona Memorial and Missouri per adult · 6 to 7 hours with travel · Missouri admission included from $149
  • Pearl Harbor with E Noa per adult · 7 hours · Missouri admission and Waikiki pickup included from $149.74
Starting prices for the listed options ·
from $94.03 per adult for the coach · $1 to reserve your own memorial visit
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Pearl Harbor entry and reservations

Hanauma Bay, the reef inside the crater

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

East Oahu · preserve entry and reservations

Non-residents ages 13+ pay $25 for entry plus a 2.35 percent online fee. Reservations open two days ahead at 7 a.m. HST. Entry runs Wednesday through Sunday from 6:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The beach clears at 3:30 p.m.; you must leave by 4 p.m. The reservation doesn't hold a parking space.

Today: 76 °F (24 °C) at HNL at 6 a.m. HST; wind 14 mph from the northeast.

$25 non-residents ages 13+ · children 12 and under free · parking $3, cash only
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The Kualoa valley under the Koolau cliffs

Kualoa Ranch

Windward coast · 14 tours in the Kualoa list

The 90-minute movie sites bus visits Jurassic Park filming locations and starts from $62.77 per adult. A 2-hour UTV drive starts from $162.25 per adult. Both tours meet at the ranch, where you'll need to check in 45 minutes early.

These bookings aren't refundable. UTV bookings need at least 2 guests, with passengers aged 5 or older. The driver must be 21 or older with a valid license.

Today: some rain possible

from $62.77 per adult for the movie sites bus · UTV from $162.25 per adult
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Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua islets
Lanikai Beach Kailua, windward side · no public parking lot or lifeguard

Places to visit

Top places to visit in Oahu

Waikiki is on the south shore; Kualoa Ranch is on the windward side. The North Shore needs a different plan when winter swells rule out a swim. Choose your beach around the conditions on the day.

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    Best beaches in Oahu Eight beaches give you options from Waikiki to the North Shore. Choose a guarded beach; tower hours are 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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    Pearl Harbor The USS Arizona Memorial reservation costs $1; entry to the visitor center is free. The Battleship Missouri needs a separate ticket.
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    Hanauma Bay Entry reservations open two days ahead at 7 a.m. HST. You'll watch the required video before heading down to the beach.
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    Diamond Head Non-resident entry costs $5; children 3 and under are free. You'll need a reservation and another $10 per car to park.
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    North Shore Winter waves can reach 30 feet or more; you shouldn't plan on swimming. Sharks Cove is generally calmer from May through October.
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    Kualoa Ranch The movie sites bus starts from $62.77 per adult for a 90-minute tour. You'll meet at the ranch; hotel pickup isn't included.
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    Lanikai and Kailua Kailua Beach Park has lifeguards from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Lanikai has no public lot or lifeguard.
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    Oahu surf and sea today The Waimea Bay buoy reads 5.9 feet; the buoy off Pearl Harbor reads 2.6 feet. Those heights don't show how waves break at the beach.
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Good to know

People also ask

  • Do you need a reservation for Pearl Harbor?

    You don't need one for the visitor center. Reserve the USS Arizona Memorial program 56 days ahead at 3 p.m. HST for $1. More seats open the day before at 3 p.m. HST. Tour options start from $94.03 per adult; compare what's included on the Pearl Harbor list.

  • How much does Hanauma Bay cost?

    $25 for non-residents ages 13+; children 12 and under enter free. Online payments add 2.35 percent. Non-resident parking costs $3, paid in cash at the gate. Limited walk-in tickets are available from 6:45 a.m. if you don't have a reservation.

  • When is whale watching season in Oahu?

    Humpback season generally runs from November through May, with the peak from January through March. You'll find whale watching and dolphin tours from $49.95 per adult. The Makapuu trail is another place to watch from shore.

  • How long does it take to hike Diamond Head?

    Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for the summit trail. It climbs 560 feet on steep paths and stairs that aren't accessible to wheelchairs. Non-residents must reserve entry and parking before arrival.