Oʻahu, planned in minutes.
Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay reservations, Pearl Harbor tickets and North Shore surf safety, checked against official sources and kept short.
Booking window for non-residents. $5 per person plus $10 parking, per State Parks.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Reservations open 2 days ahead at 7 a.m. HST, per the city.
Check before you go
Conditions change after storms and high surf. These official pages carry the current status; we link rather than copy so you never read a stale closure.
- State park closuresDiamond Head and other state parks
- Hanauma Bay hours and noticesCity and County of Honolulu
- Surf forecast and high surf warningsNational Weather Service Honolulu
- Beach conditions by shoreHawaiʻi Beach Safety
- Pearl Harbor alertsNational Park Service
Guides for the big decisions
Diamond Head hike: reservations, fees and hours (2026)
Diamond Head reservations for non-residents: book up to 30 days ahead, $5 per person and $10 parking, open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plan the hike.
Read the guide →Hanauma Bay: reservations, hours and fees (2026)
Hanauma Bay is open Wednesday to Sunday. Reservations open 2 days ahead at 7 a.m. HST, walk-in tickets at 6:45 a.m., $25 for non-residents.
Read the guide →Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial: tickets and timing (2026)
USS Arizona Memorial tickets are free with a $1 Recreation.gov fee, released daily at 3 p.m. HST 8 weeks and 1 day ahead. No walk-up tickets; standby only.
Read the guide →North Shore winter surf: how to watch it safely
Winter swells bring big surf to Oʻahu's North Shore. How to check high surf warnings, where lifeguards are, and how to watch safely.
Read the guide →Book the classics
Compare before you book, and confirm what is included.
Snorkel and boat tours
Hanauma Bay is reservation-only; boat snorkel tours leave from the south and west shores.
Founding sponsor spot open for snorkel and boat tours. Your business here
Pearl Harbor tours
A tour can handle transport, but USS Arizona Memorial tickets are still required for everyone.
Founding sponsor spot open for pearl harbor tours. Your business here
North Shore and circle-island tours
See the big-wave beaches and Haleʻiwa without driving the narrow coast road on busy days.
Founding sponsor spot open for north shore and circle-island tours. Your business here
Common questions
Do I need reservations on Oʻahu?
For some places, yes. Diamond Head requires non-resident reservations, Hanauma Bay reservations are strongly recommended, and the USS Arizona Memorial needs a timed ticket for everyone.
When does Hanauma Bay take reservations?
Two days ahead at 7 a.m. HST. The preserve is open Wednesday to Sunday.
How do I get Pearl Harbor tickets?
Reserve USS Arizona Memorial tickets on Recreation.gov. They are free with a $1 per ticket fee and release daily at 3 p.m. HST.
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