Intro
The day has come where you finally made it to Oahu, Hawaii! This beautiful island has warm, stunning beaches and light blue water that are waiting for you. Whether you stay for a day or five or ten, there are an endless variety of things for you to do. If you’re someone who only has one full day to spend on Oahu then I have got you covered with an itinerary.
Well with me being me, I’m not going to give you just one itinerary. Everyone travels differently and has different ideas on how they want to spend their vacation time. So because of that, I will provide a relaxing, jam-packed, and adventure seeking itinerary so that you may be able to find something that hopefully matches your needs.
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Relaxing One Day Oahu Itinerary
- Spend the day at Waikiki Beach.
- Swim, snorkel or lounge on the beach. You might get lucky and see some sea turtles or Hawaiian monk seals!
Jam-Packed One Day Oahu Itinerary
- Visit Pearl Harbor (If you are looking to visit the USS Arizona Memorial, you will need to reserve tickets in advance)
- Waikiki Beach
- Lanikai Beach
- Kailua Beach Park
Adventure Seeking One Day Oahu Itinerary
- Snorkel with Sea Turtles tour! (Through TripAdvisor)
- This is such a great way to see multiple turtles up close in their natural habitat
- Diamond Head Monument Hike (costs money) OR Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline (completely free)
However you chose to spend your one day in Oahu, I hope these itineraries have given you some ideas of what you can do to make the most of your time there. If you can, make sure to check out my eco-friendly guide to visiting Hawaii. While you should be excited for your amazing trip, we as tourists need to also be very mindful of the impacts that over tourism is having on the islands and what we can do to minimize ours. Also don’t forget to check out my other pages about Oahu to help you make the most of your travel plans!
Additional Information:
Steps to Take for Eco Friendly Travel to Hawaii
