10 TOP Things to Do in Hawaii (2025 Activity Guide)

Hawaii showing views, landscape views and general coastal views

Waikiki Beach showing general coastal views, night scenes and a coastal town

Most popular experiences in Hawaii

Tours & day trips

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Jungle Expedition Tour at Kualoa Ranch

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Adventure & outdoor

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Jungle Expedition Tour at Kualoa Ranch

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Wildlife & nature

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Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Bumper Tube Adventures

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Private & custom tours

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Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show

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What to do in Hawaii

Popular places to visit

Waikiki Beach

4/5(37 reviews)

Bring your shorts or bikini and your shades along and surf, swim or just relax under a shady palm tree, while you let the Aloha spirit wash over you.

Ala Moana Center

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Kaanapali Beach

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Once named America’s Best Beach, West Maui’s signature resort is a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat.

Pearl Harbor

Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.

Aloha Tower which includes a city and skyline

Honolulu Harbor

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Royal Hawaiian Center

4.5/5(15 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Royal Hawaiian Center, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

5/5(10 reviews)

Witness the awesome power of earth’s volcanic forces and learn how this phenomenon has shaped Hawaiian culture.

Wailea Beach

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Make friends with the local marine life at this popular beach resort where luxury comes as standard.

Turtle Bay Beach

3/5(1 review)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Turtle Bay Beach, a popular beach in Kawela Bay.

Areas of Hawaii

Waikiki

4.5/5(105 area reviews)

Located on the south shore of Honolulu, this neighborhood is known internationally for its great surfing and beautiful beaches.

Maluaka Beach featuring landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

Wailea

5/5(1 area review)

Indulge in Hawai’i’s high life with a stay in this beautiful coastal area known for its luxury accommodation and secluded beaches.

Poipu

4/5(1 area review)

Hawaii’s “sunny side of paradise” balances adventure with relaxation, offering world-class waves and outdoor activities amid a serene tropical setting.

Ala Moana

If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden showing tropical scenes and a park

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Honl's Beach.

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