7-Day Hawaii Itinerary: Oahu + Big Island Adventure

For my first trip to Hawaii, I planned a 4-night Big Island + 3-night Oahu road trip—packed with stunning views but still left me craving more! Here’s the breakdown: 🌋 Big Island (Days 1-4) D1: Flew into Honolulu (HNL) → connected to Kona (KOA). Stayed at an Airbnb, dined at a seaside restaurant in Kona (sunset views!). D2: Greenwell Farm Coffee Tour: Free walk-in tour of Kona coffee farms. Kua Bay Beach: Small but gorgeous. Missed Waipio Valley (next time!). D3: Carlsmith Beach Park: Spotted a huge sea turtle! Volcanoes National Park: Family-friendly lava fields (~2 hrs). Pohoiki Bay Hot Spring: Hidden geothermal pools. D4: Green Sand Beach: Took a local shuttle from the parking lot. Southernmost Point in the U.S.: Quiet + epic ocean views. Two Steps: Snorkeling hotspot (bring your own gear—tons of fish!). 🏝 Oahu (Days 5-7) D5: Flew back to Honolulu, explored the east coast: Halona Blowhole Makapuʻu Lookout Lanikai Beach (powder sand!) Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout (windy but scenic). D6: Koko Crater Railway Trail: Favorite spot! Steep hike but 360° island views. Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden: Jurassic vibes. Byodo-In Temple: Peaceful (but touristy). D7: North Shore drive: Saw turtles at Laniakea Beach. Tantalus Lookout: Accidental find with Honolulu panoramas. Diamond Head Trail: Easy hike (book parking ahead or Uber). 💡 Tips Rent a car for both islands (shuttles are limited). Big Island = adventure (volcanoes, snorkeling). Oahu = beaches + hikes (prioritize Koko Crater!). #HawaiiTravel #BigIsland #Oahu #RoadTrip #Snorkeling