Surfing rules in Hawaii and you can expect some of the wildest waves and the happiest times here. Check out parks like Sunset Beach, Ehukai Beach, and Pupukea Beach, while you spend your days lazing on the beaches, surfing, swimming and being together.
The windward coast of Oahu is a magnificent location, especially for a long treck for two. If it is privacy you are looking for you will find plenty of it here.
See real, bubbling lava and the steam from a live volcano - the only place in the US to promise you this sight. A long hike is involved, but all the more time to spend together, right? Volcanoes National Parkis a series of rough, wild scenes and an experience by itself.
Lanai is a spectacular location with views that will leave you signing with pleasure and awe. You can hike, ride your bikes or just walk along as you enjoy the feelingon being one with Nature.
"Turtle Beach" is the nickname locals have given to Laniakea Beach, located on Oahu's picturesque North Shore. It is without question the best place in the world to see gigantic marine turtles up close and personal. Make the 35-minute drive from Waikiki and right on cue enormous Hawaiian green turtles will crawl out of the Pacific Ocean to the white sands to greet you.
The dolphin watch cruise departs from the Waianae Boat Harbor, located on the Leeward side of Oahu. The adventure takes place on a 65-foot, 149-passenger twin-hull catamaran, specifically designed for a two-hour Wild Dolphin Watch & Lunch Cruise. The catamaran is equipped with a dining area, bar, restroom, barbecue facility, a wraparound main deck and an upper-level observation deck that provides 360-degree views. In addition to the dolphins, you'll be treated to views of other marine life -- including flying fish, manta rays, false killer whales and endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles.
If you are staying in Waikiki or somewhere else in downtown Honolulu you might consider taking the "Back Roads of Oahu" tour. It circles the island and stops at local farms and plantations where you are allowed to sample a variety of fresh produce, including pineapple, apple bananas, papayas, and macadamia nuts grown right before your eyes. There is a lunch stop included in this tour. It takes place at Kahuku farms where you will dine on ingredients that are picked minutes before your arrival. The tour also explores Waikane Tropical Farm, Helemano Plantation and more.
