Hawaii 7-Day Itinerary: Oahu + Big Island Adventure!

🏝️Fresh back from paradise! This detailed 7-day, 6-night guide covers Oahu and Big Island – perfect for experiencing the best of Hawaii without the stress. Let's go! ✈️ 🗓️ Day 1: Arrival + Pearl Harbor + Waikīkī ✈️ Morning: Fly Sydney → Honolulu Noon: Pearl Harbor – Arizona Memorial (free, book ahead!) Afternoon: Waikīkī Beach stroll + Ala Moana Center shopping Dinner: Island Vintage Coffee (acai bowls & taro bagels!) Late Night: Jollibee Filipino chicken (surprisingly good!) Stay: Waikīkī hotel 🗓️ Day 2: Oahu North Shore Road Trip Rental Car: Day rental to save on parking Stop 1: Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden (photo spot = entrance!) 🍍 Stop 2: Dole Plantation (pineapple whip = must!) 🦕 Stop 3: Kualoa Ranch – Jungle Expedition Tour (book in advance!) 🌅 Stop 4: Tantalus Lookout – FREE epic sunset views 🐜 Tip: Bug spray – ranch has mosquitoes! 🗓️ Day 3: South Shore + Outlets + Stargazing 🌊 Morning: Coastal drive – Lānaʻi Lookout → Halona Blowhole → Sandy Beach → Makapuʻu Lookout 🍛 Lunch: Kailua area (local gems!) 🛍️ Afternoon: Waikele Premium Outlets (CK & Tommy = great deals!) Evening: Kaʻena Point stargazing (no Mauna Kea? Perfect alternative!) 🗓️ Day 4: Dolphins & Romantic Dinner 🐬 Morning: Indigo Ocean Hawai'i dolphin swim (hotel pickup included) 🏝️ Afternoon: Kāhala Beach (Jennie's spot – limited Hello Kitty merch 😢) Dinner: Hau Tree (book 2 weeks ahead for best tables!) 📸 Vibe: Oceanfront romance + amazing photos 💡 Pro Tips 🚗 Rent by the day in Oahu – cheaper than paying for parking Book early – tours sell out weeks ahead Reef-safe sunscreen – protect the ocean! Stargazing – Kaʻena Point = easy & spectacular Big Island Preview (Next Post!) Volcanoes National Park at night 🌋 Mauna Kea sunset above the clouds Black & green sand beaches 🖤💚 Manta ray night snorkeling 🦇 This itinerary mixes must-see spots with unique local experiences – because Hawaii should be savored, not rushed! #US #Hawaii #Honolulu