#BUCKETLISTJUNKIE
I have spent an unimaginable amount of time scouting out the far corners of this island. Although Oahu is only roughly 44 miles (71 km) long and 30 miles (48 km) across with a shoreline of about 227 miles (365 km), this volcanic island is home to some of the most prestine of landscapes. This little island has allowed me to climb heights of over 756 m (2,480 ft) and dive down to see some incredible sea-life. I was blessed to give birth to my first child on Oahu and also to spend her first two and a half years exploring and learning the hawaiian culture. Traveling these countless miles to find the most interesting and beautiful backdrops for Lifesong Photography & Designs, in addition to experiencing some of its culture has been a huge enjoyment.
I originally created a Google Docs spreadsheet, but realized that provided little to no help when trying to quickly decide where you may want to visit! I thought a blog might be the best!
There are three ways you can see the Oahu Bucket List: (1) read through the list below (click on the links to get to the images), (2) click HERE to see the full #bucketlistjunkie blog or (3) visit the Google Doc Excel Sheet HERE (a more comprehensive list including restaurants).
I have split it into five groups: hiking peaks, chasing waterfalls, water activities, places and other adventures. I am working to update each link below with recent images from my Oahu touring, so CHECK BACK SOON! I will also be adding restaurants & cafés!
HIKING PEAKS
Ehukai pillboxes (Sunset Pillboxes)
Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail: Dragon’s Nostrils and Tidepools
Hanauma Bay Rock Bridge
Hauula Loop Trail
Ka’ala Peak (Pu’u o Mahuka Heiau)
Ka’au Crater
Kahana Valley’s Nakoa Valley
Kaunala Loop Trail
Kealia Trail
Koko Head: Stairs, Arch & Koko Head Rim Trail
Lanipo Trail
Makiki Valley
Manoa Cliffs trail to Pu’u O’hia
Olomana 3 Peaks Hike
Omega Station Hike
Peacock Flats
Pu’u Mana Mana
Pu’u Pia
Stairway to Heaven (Puʻukeahiakahoe)
The Kaniakapupu Ruins–CLOSED
Tripler Ridge Trail
Waianae (Pu‘u‘ohulu Kai aka Pink) Pillboxes
CHASING WATERFALLS
Laie Falls
Malaekahana Falls
Waimea Falls Hike
Waimano Loop Trail: Cardiac Hill, The Tunnels and The Falls
WATER ACTIVITIES
Barber’s Point
Diamond Head Beach Park
Dillingham Beach (Mokuleia Beach Park)
Electric Beach (Kahe Point)
Honolulu Duck Boat
Kayaking to the Moke Islands
Ka’wela (Turtle Bay Beach)
Ko Olina Lagoons
Kualoa Regional Park
Laie Trampoline
Laniakea Beach
Lanikai Beach
Makaha Beach
Makapu’u Beach Park
Nanakuli (Mermaid Beach)
Sunset Beach
Waikiki Beach
Waimanalo Beach
Waimea Bay
Whale Watching (Star of Honolulu Whale Tours)
PLACES
Aloha Tower
Banzai Pipeline
Bishop Museum
Brewseum
Coconut Island
Diamond Head Lighthouse
Dog the Bounty Hunters House
Ford Island Memorials*
Halona Blowhole
Honolulu Downtown
Ho’omalunia Park Botanical Garden (View of Ko’olau Mountains)
Int’l Mktplace
Iolani Place
Kaka’ako
Kaneohe Marine Base*
Kaniakapupu Ruins (Summer Place Ruins)
Kunia Regional Signals Intelligence Center
La’ie Point
Mac Nut Farm (Tropical Farms)
Natatorium WWI Memorial
Old Bottles and Antiques
Pacific Aviation Museum
Pali Lookout
Peggy’s Picks
Punchbowl National Cemetary and Sacrific Rock
Spitting Cave of Portlock
USS Arizona Park
USS Missouri
OTHER ADVENTURES
Bishop Museum
Byodo-in temple
Camp at Ahupua’a O Kahana State Park
Chef’s Luau
Children’s Discovery Center (Honolulu) Museum
Christmas Tower Lighting with Santa on Hickam*
Coral Crater Free Fall
Dole Plantation + Helemano Plantation
Doris Dukes Shangri La Honolulu Museum
Ewa Train on Sundays
Fireworks Downtown Waikiki
Hangers in Ford Island
Hawaii Army Museum (Fort Derussy)
Hawaii Nature Center – Honolulu Museum
Hawaii’s Plantation Village Museum
Hawaiian Railroad Society Museum
Heiau Ancient Temple-CLOSED
Iolani Palace/King Kamehameha Statue
itrampoline
Jurassic Park Tour
Kualoa Ranch
Manoa Chocolate Factory Tour
North Shore Soap Factory Museum
Oceanarium
Oeno Winemaking (for Happy Hour)
Old sugar mill
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor on Historic Ford Island
Paradise Cove Luau
Polynesian Cultural Center
Queen Emma’s Summer Palace Museum
Run Ala Moana Park
Run Kakaako Waterfront Park
Dolphins from power plant
Skydiving over N Shore
Trolly Ride
Tropic Lighting Museum
Ulupo Heiau
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Valley of the temples
Wahiawa Botanical Gardens
Waikiki Aquarium
WW2 Red Light District tour
Chinatown Frist Friday & Pictures of bricks
Harbor Tour
* some or all areas require base (DoD) access
RESTAURANTS
Aloha Wow Wow Lemonade
Bee & Tea Boba Café
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
This is perfect! I need this so badly, and I know a few folks that would enjoy it! Totally sharing!
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Mahalo! I am so happy to hear that! I will keep updating, so tell them to bookmark it and check back!
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I’m definitely stealing this for myself and love how organized it is!
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Good! I hope you find some good use for it!!
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