4-Day Oʻahu Itinerary: How to See Hawaii’s Highlights

If you’ve never been to Oʻahu, Hawaii—it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Honolulu, the North Shore, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head… how do you fit it all in?

This 4-day itinerary is based on the exact one I built for a real client and polished with personal recommendations.

O'ahu Hawaii with the text, "Itinerary Ideas"

🏝️ Day 1: Arrival + Waikiki

  • Check into your hotel (ask me about ones that work best for families!)
  • Walk the beach, grab shave ice, watch the sunset
  • Dinner at Duke’s or Monkeypod

🏛️ Day 2: Pearl Harbor + Downtown

  • Morning visit to Pearl Harbor (reserve tickets in advance!)
  • Explore Iolani Palace or the Bishop Museum
  • Optional: Trolley tour through historic downtown

🌋 Day 3: Diamond Head + East Shore

  • Early hike up Diamond Head
  • Scenic drive to Hanauma Bay or Makapu’u
  • Afternoon swim or relax back in Waikiki

🌊 Day 4: North Shore Adventure

  • Visit the Dole Plantation (briefly)
  • Explore Haleʻiwa town, grab garlic shrimp
  • Sunset at Waimea Bay or Laniakea Beach to spot turtles

🎁 Bonus tip: Want this in a printable? DM me HAWAII 

Ready to plan your Hawaii trip without overwhelm? Schedule your free vacation planning call today or email me at melissa@thesingingsuitcase.com:

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