Weekend (2 Days) · in Honolulu
A Honolulu Weekend: Waikiki, Pearl Harbor & the Royal City
A weekend lets you combine Honolulu's beach life with its history. Day one covers Diamond Head and Waikiki. Day two visits Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace and downtown, and ends in Chinatown. It suits first-time visitors who want the essentials without rushing.
Day 01
Diamond Head & Waikiki
A crater hike, the beach and sunset in Waikiki.
Morning
Diamond Head State Monument
Hike to the summit on an early reserved slot for views over Waikiki and the coast.
Late Morning
Kapahulu Avenue
Stop at Leonard's Bakery for warm malasadas on the way back.
Lunch
Waikiki
Have fresh udon at Marukame Udon or a plate lunch at Rainbow Drive-In.
Afternoon
Waikiki Beach
Take a surf lesson or an outrigger canoe ride, then swim at Kuhio Beach.
Late Afternoon
Duke Kahanamoku statue & Royal Hawaiian
See the Duke statue, then walk to the Royal Hawaiian for a mai tai.
Evening
House Without a Key
Watch the sunset with Hawaiian music and hula, booked in advance for dinner.
Day 02
Pearl Harbor & Downtown Honolulu
World War II history and the royal heart of the city.
Morning
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial with a reserved ticket and explore the museums.
Late Morning
Battleship Missouri
Walk the decks where Japan's surrender was signed in 1945.
Lunch
Kakaako
Have Hawaiian food at Highway Inn.
Afternoon
Iolani Palace
Tour the only royal palace on American soil.
Late Afternoon
King Kamehameha statue & State Capitol
See the statue, the Capitol and Kawaiahao Church nearby.
Evening
Chinatown
Have dinner at Giovedi and explore Chinatown's bars.