About this experience
Oahu's eastern shoreline is dotted with pristine beaches, volcanic craters and scenic hikes. On Shaka Guide's East Oahu Shoreline Drive, you'll get to experience every bit of it, on your own terms -- visit the spots you want and skips the ones you don't. This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to seven beaches, three hikes, a 400-acre botanical garden and more!
Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Oahu with over 1.5K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store.
WHY SHAKA GUIDE:
✅ Tours never expire.
✅ Tour work offline. No data needed.
✅ Reliable GPS directions.
✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price.
✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you.
✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please.
✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui.
✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!
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At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–12 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Offline map of the entire island and turn-by-turn audio navigation
- Purchase never expires
- Interesting stories and history and the freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations
Not included
- Meals
- Private Transportation
Itinerary and highlights
One of the first stops along the Shaka Guide South Shore Tour!
One of the popular stops on the tour... We visit the Diamond Head Lookout and Diamond Head Crater!
Visit the Koko Head scenic lookout and see one of the inactive volcanoe's of Oahu.
Take a swim at one of the most well-known snorkeling locations on the entire island - Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve!
The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawai'i's natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions.
A nice little beach hidden right beside the unique Halona Blowhole!
Sandy Beach Park is notoriously known for it's powerful shore breaks and fine sand that gets into everything!
Choose to visit the Makapu'u Viewpoint - featuring an incredible coastal view of East Oahu - or hike up to the popular Makapu'u Lighthouse trail. If you visit during winter months - you might be lucky enough to see humpback whales out in the distance!
Waimanalo Beach Park on Oahu is a great place for a long beach stroll or a picnic. The 3-mile beach is backed by ironwood trees that provide plenty of shade.
Kailua Beach Park is rated as one of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu! It's seriously the full package... Soft white sand, towering ironwood trees, and crystal clear turquoise waters! What else could you ask for?!
Much like Kailua Beach - Lanikai Beach is famously known for it's turquoise blue waters, soft white sand, and picturesque islands out in the distance. No better way to spend the day!
Ulupō Heiau on the eastern edge of Kawai Nui Marsh in Kailua, Hawaiʻi, is an ancient site associated in legend with the menehune, but later with high chiefs of Oʻahu, such as Kakuhihewa in the 15th century and Kualiʻi in the late 17th century.
Just north of Honolulu, the Nuuanu Pali Lookout offers breathtaking views of the Windward Side of Oahu.
Visit this 400-acre botanical gardens that features plant species from all over the world.
Judd Trail is a 1.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Urban Honolulu, Hawaii that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.
On your way home, stop at the Pali Lookout. You’ll see the spot where King Kamehameha fought to seize the island of O'ahu to form one united Hawai'i.
If you’re looking to hike one more time before your drive home for the day, head to the Judd Trail.
This one-mile path runs parallel to the Old Pali Road, a small stretch of the original roadway that connected Honolulu to O'ahu’s east side.
You’ll walk through lush jungle passing streams and a small waterfall along the way.
Once you reach the end of the trail you’ll come across a swimming hole — feel free to jump in!
This hike is family-friendly, but you’ll have to cross a stream to get to the waterfall, and it can get muddy and slippery if it’s been raining.
After you’ve finished hiking we’ll guide you back to Waikiki with stories and music along the drive.
Once you get back to the city, head to Waikiki Beach to watch the sunset. It’s the perfect way to end the day!
When you’re in Hawai'i, we ask that you act respectfully toward the locals, land, and wildlife.
Please pick up your trash; never touch any marine life, plants, or other animals; and avoid spots that are unsafe.
Hawaii’s natural resources are precious. It’s up to all of us to help preserve these resources.
If you want to do everything on the tour —
hike every trail
visit every beach
explore Ho’omaluhia
snorkel at Hanauma Bay, and stop at every point
— you should expect to spend about 10-12 hours.
You’ll also want to depart Waikiki around 6 a.m. to cover everything before Ho’omaluhia closes at 4:00 p.m.
It will be a long day, but you’ll get an in-depth look at Oahu’s Eastern Shore!
Meeting and pickup information
- Waikiki is about 20–30 minutes from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Take H-1 East toward Honolulu, then follow signs for Waikiki. You can also arrive by rideshare, taxi, shuttle, or TheBus. Parking is available at most hotels and nearby garages.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Shaka Guide Apps
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour begins and ends in Waikiki and travels counterclockwise only.
- Diamond Head online reservations are required can be made up to 30 days in advance.
- Hanauma Bay is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The bay is open Wednesday-Sunday from 6:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. with the last entry at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early to find parking.
- Hanauma Bay requires advance reservations. You can make a reservation up to two days in advance here. Limited walk-in tickets are available at 6:45 a.m. but sell out quickly.
- Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden is free. The garden closes at 4 p.m.
- Waves can get rough in winter (November-April). When in doubt ask a lifeguard.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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