Things to do in Oahu
Lodging: If you have a military friend, ask if he can reserve a few beach cottages in Waimanalo or Waianae. Waikiki, if you are unto the touristy day and night life. Haleiwa have some nice beach houses you can rent. Places to visit: Honolulu: Pearl Harbor Memorial Punchbowl Memorial - for the history buff Pali lookout The Palace West Side Snorkel (Powerplant) Aulani Disney Hotel Luau: Paradise Cove (Shuttles from hotels available) East Side Hanauma Bay Hike Trail: Choked North Shore Dole Pineapple / MAZE (morning trip) Giovanni Shrimp Truck, Kahuku (do this for lunch) Malaekahana Beach Park, cross the ocean to Bird Sanctuary Sharks Cove Laniakea Beach - Green Sea Turtles (almost guaranteed, park across the street) Snack: Matsumoto Shave Ice Dinner: Haleiwa Joes, Dinner On a separate time: Polynesian Cultural Center (afternoon, evening trip)