Oahu - August 8, 2023: Disney Aulani tropical hotel surrounded by palm trees.
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Aulani, A Disney Resort

Top choice in Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu


The daily activity list at Aulani is mind-boggling. Tone up at beach-body boot camp, take a Hawaiian craft class or hula the day away. All the while, the little ones will be listening to Hawaiian tales at the free Aunty’s House kids' club and the older kids will be off on a treasure hunt or enjoying fun food at the teen spa.

In the evening you can attend a free Hawaiian dance and music revue, or listen to island music in a lounge, as the teens and tweens karaoke. That’s not to mention the stingray interactive experience, character meet-and-greets, the water-park-like pools – and oh, yeah, the beach. You might even appreciate that the Hawaii-inspired, casually luxe rooms are uncharacteristically understated (no giant Mickeys here). Note that most are reserved for Disney time-share patrons. Extra charges abound: a pool cabana costs over $300 a day.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu attractions

1. Ko Olina Lagoons

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At a rocky point that’s popular with snorkelers and anglers. There are great coastal views, as well as water, picnic tables and restrooms. This is the end…

3. Hawaiian Electric Beach Park

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This spot is sometimes called Tracks Beach Park, because this is where the weekend beach train once ran before WWII. The sandy strip has shores that are…

4. Nanakuli Beach Park

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This beach park lines the south end of Nanakuli in a broad, sandy stretch that offers swimming, snorkeling and diving during the summer. In winter, high…

6. Hawaiian Railway

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7. Maʻili Beach Park

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8. Hawaii's Plantation Village

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