Honolulu
Waikiki surf, a volcanic crater in the suburbs and the history of Pearl Harbor.
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To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. The US State Department has more information on visas…
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There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
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Diamond Head needs an advance reservation for out of state visitors, including a parking slot if you drive.
Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial tickets are free but released in a daily batch online. Reserve at 3pm Hawaii time the day before.
TheBus covers the whole island for a flat fare with a daily cap, which is often better value than parking in Waikiki.
Hanauma Bay is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, caps daily numbers and requires an online reservation.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
Arizona Memorial tickets drop at 3pm Hawaii time for the next day. Set an alarm rather than queuing on spec.
Frequently asked questions
Four days covers Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and a full day circling the island.
It is one of the best beginner breaks anywhere, with long slow waves and instructors on the beach.
Yes for the Arizona Memorial boat. The wider visitor centre and museums are walk in and free.
Yes by US standards. Budget 300 USD a day for two people before activities, and use food halls to bring that down.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
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