🌺 Oahu Travel Guide | Must-Visit Spots & Beaches in Honolulu 🏝️

🌸 Top Attractions 1️⃣ Pearl Harbor ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visited the Memorial + USS Missouri Battleship — the latter was more immersive! 🚢 Spent 3+ hours — plan ahead! Close early. Tip: Prioritize USS Missouri if short on time! 2️⃣ Byodo-In Temple ⭐⭐⭐ $5 entry — great for photos! 📸 Small temple (10-min walk) + nearby Zhang Xueliang & Zhao Yidi burial site. 3️⃣ Dole Plantation ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Train ride 🚂 > Maze/Garden (too hot ☀️) Don’t miss: Black Hello Kitty + pineapple ice cream! 🍍🍦 4️⃣ Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden ⭐ Spread out, mediocre views — only a small lake 🥱 Better for hikers → else skip for Kualoa Ranch! 5️⃣ Kualoa Ranch ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jungle Expedition Tour 🌴 — shady, scenic (mountains + ocean!) Small group = great experience! 6️⃣ Polynesian Cultural Center ⭐⭐ Basic ticket = cultural shows 💃 Buffet = bad 😵 / Night show = similar to daytime Verdict: Basic ticket only! 🌊 Beach Comparison 🏖️ South Shore: Waikiki Beach: Crowded — good for sunset walks 🌅 (parking = nightmare) Kahala Beach: Jennie’s spot! Clean, quiet, limited-edition Kitty 🐱✅ 🏖️ North Shore: Shark’s Cove: Rocky + great snorkeling 🐠 Turtle Bay: Turtle sightings = luck-based 🐢🎲 Sunset Beach: Chill vibes — facilities available 🏄♀️ 🏖️ East Shore: Lanikai Beach: Milky sand + turquoise water 💙 — but NO facilities/toilets 🚫 Kailua Beach: Same beauty + full facilities → BEST CHOICE! 👍 #Hawaii #Oahu #TravelGuide #BeachLife #SunsetVibes #Honolulu 🌴📸