North Shore waves and palm trees overlooking the ocean Road to Hana waterfall surrounded by tropical greenery in Maui Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head volcano in background USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor with American flag

Best 3 Days in Hawaii — Without Adventure

Oahu → Maui

3 days · 2 cities · 4 activities · route optimized by distance

Expect lots of family friendly — kid-friendly activities and interactive experiences. Mostly low-effort and walkable, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 3 must-see landmarks across Oahu and Maui.

Highlights: Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Waikiki Beach, Mama's Fish House, Maui's Best Beaches

Arriving Wed, Jul 1 Change

Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking

4+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 2 cities

Where you'll stay
Hotel in Oahu · From $180/night +1 more
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Trip cost
~$605 total · $202/day
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Top picks
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Waikiki Beach, Maui's Best Beaches
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Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out

Oahu

Oahu 3 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 1 Wed, Jul 1 Full Oahu View on map
Morning USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor with American flag
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial$~4 hrs

Tour the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor visitor center

Open year-round; free timed tickets required — book well in advance 📍 Map
Afternoon Waikiki Beach shoreline with hotels and Diamond Head
Waikiki Beach$~4 hrs

Relax on world-famous Waikiki Beach with shopping and dining

Warm and swimmable year-round; calmest May-Sep 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Oahu

Waikiki / Kailua

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Travelers book: Outrigger Waikiki $220-380/nightPark Shore Waikiki $150-250/nightWaikiki Beachside Hostel $60-100/night
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Oahu → Maui
1h 30m ~$100 Inter-island flight from Honolulu to Kahului (40min)

Maui

Maui 2 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Full Maui View on map
Morning
Maui's Best Beaches$~4 hrs

Relax at world-class beaches — snorkel Kapalua Bay, bodysurf Big Beach, or sunbathe at Wailea.

Year-round. Summer (Apr-Oct) has calmer waters; winter brings bigger surf and whale sightings from shore.
Afternoon
Mama's Fish House$$$~2 hrs

Dine on fresh-caught Hawaiian fish at Maui's most iconic oceanfront restaurant in Paia

$125 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; lunch and dinner service daily. 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Maui

Wailea / Lahaina / Kihei

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Travelers book: Grand Wailea $300-500/nightMaui Ocean Pavilions $180-300/nightPaia Inn Hotel $150-250/night
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Day 3 Fri, Jul 3 Maui
Checkout & Depart

Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Maui!

Where You’ll Stay

Estimated total: $304–$456

Trip Budget Estimate

$605 estimated total per person
$202 per day
Lodging $380
Activities $125
Transport $100

Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.

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