Feedback on 9 day itinerary for first time visit with a 5 year old
I'll be traveling to Oahu for the first time next week with my husband and our 5-year-old son. We want to experience a good mixture of city with good dining options/nature (all that lush jungly feel). But my son gets pretty tired with lots of car travel. How does this itinerary look? We'll be staying in Sheraton Waikiki. Anything that we should leave out/something that is missing? Also, any tips for foods places when you just want to grab something quick but tasty in Waikiki would be welcome. Thanks!
Day 1 – arrival at 11 am
- check-in to Sheraton Waikiki hotel
- lunch at House Without A Key
- Grab some malasadas at Penny’s Waikiki Malasadas
- Optional (if energy remains): Waikiki Aquarium
Day 2
- lunch at The Pig and The Lady
- Bishop’s museum
- relax by the pool & explore Waikiki
Day 3
- Byodo-In Temple
- Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden
Day 4
- Manua Banana Bread stand
- Brief stop at Laniakea beach to see if we can spot turtles
- Kahuku Farms tour
- Lunch at Kahuku Farms café
- Waimea Valley and waterfalls
- Ted’s bakery
- Evening in Hale’iwa – shrimp truck & shave ice
Day 5 (July 4)
- pool/beach time
- dinner at natuRe Waikiki
- watch fireworks
Day 6
- Kailua Beach
Day 7
- Lyon Arboretum
- Manoa Falls Hike
Day 8
- experience Nutridge Luau
Day 9
- fly home early morning
Posted Jun 23, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC