Oahu Bucket List
Mahalo for staying with us at The Imperial Hawaii Resort!
To help you get the most out of your visit, we’ve put together an Oahu Bucket List featuring the island’s top attractions, hidden gems, and must-try activities. Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or relaxation, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Discover how to receive a $299 BONUS WEEK with our Imperial Hawaii Vacation Club and save on your next vacation.
Click on each activity in the list to explore more details and access direct links to official websites.
Learn to play Ukulele at The Imperial Hawaii Resort- News & Events in Honolulu, Hawaii | Imperial Hawaii Resort
Attend a luau- visit our Imperial booking site and click LUAU under the categories for different choices: Imperial Excursons – View Page
Learn Hula at The Imperial Hawaii Resort- News & Events in Honolulu, Hawaii | Imperial Hawaii Resort
Visit the Waikiki Aquarium- Waikīkī Aquarium
Make a fresh flower lei- News & Events in Honolulu, Hawaii | Imperial Hawaii Resort
Visit the Honolulu Zoo- Honolulu Zoo: Hawaii Indigenous Species | Best Family Experience
Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail- Division of State Parks | Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
Drive an ATV through Jurassic Park- Imperial Excursions – View Page
Horseback ride with an ocean view- Oahu Horseback Tours | Ride Into the Beauty of Oahu
Attend a parade in Waikiki- visit Aloha Festivals or Oahu Events Calendar: Shows, Exhibits, Festivals & More | Go Hawaii
Try shave ice a block from the Imperial- Lahaina Shave Ice | Shaved Ice Shop in Honolulu, HI or try a North Shore Popular Location Matsumoto Shave Ice
Visit the Dole Plantation- Dole Plantation|Hawaii’s Complete Pineapple Experience
Hike the Diamond Head- gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondhead
Go to the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden- Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden | Department of Parks and Recreation
See the Halona Blowhole- https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pmdp6YAGMXHJgzij9
Go on a catamaran or sunset cruise – visit our Imperial booking site and click CATAMARAN under the categories for different choices:-Imperial Excursons – View Page
Go to Polynesian Cultural Center- Polynesian Cultural Center Website
Tour Pearl Harbor National Memorial- Pearl Harbor National Memorial Tours, Pearl Harbor National Memorial – Recreation.gov
Hike Manoa Falls- https://hawaiitrails.ehawaii.gov/trails/#/trail/mnoa-falls-trail/225 Watch a video about this hike here: A walk in Manoa Falls
Take surf lessons at Ty Gurney Surf School- Ty Gurney Surf School – Surf Lessons in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii (Receive 15% discount when you ask for the Imperial Discount)
Watch a free Hula Show on the beach in Waikiki- Kuhio Beach Hula Show | Go Hawaii
Swim with sharks- Imperial Excursions- view page for shark cage diving
Sail on an authentic, double-hulled Polynesian canoe! Enjoy an immersive cultural and educational experience – visit our Imperial booking site and type CANOE under keywords –Imperial Excursons – View Page