If you’re trying to decide on your next travel destination, there are plenty of premium vacation rentals in Hawaii. In particular, the tourist hotspot Waikiki in Honolulu caters to various interests, whether you’re into nature, culture, or history. Explore some of the best attractions below to get ideas for your itinerary.

What Is There to Do Around Waikiki?

1. Hike Diamond Head

Did you know a dormant volcano near Waikiki was once a military base? This crater is now called Diamond Head and is a U.S. State Monument. Hiking to the top isn’t too strenuous, and the panoramic views at the top are well worth the trek. It’s also free, aside from parking.

2. Shop at the Royal Hawaiian Center

If you want to dedicate a day to shopping and dining, head to the Royal Hawaiian Center. It spans three blocks of Waikiki and contains everything from high-end designers to unique local boutiques. It also hosts daily cultural programs like hula dancing. Relax in the beautiful garden and take pictures with the Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop statue in the center courtyard.

3. Visit the Ilikai Hotel  

For pop culture fans, stop by the Ilikai Hotel. You’ll recognize the iconic building from the intro of the television show “Hawaii 5-0.” The original ran from 1968–1980, but the latest remake premiered in 2010. To pay tribute to the original, the reboot also uses the Ilikai Hotel in the intro.

4. Tour Shangri-La

Shangri-La is the name of a beautiful ocean-side estate that belonged to heiress Doris Duke. She valued culture and filled her home with beautiful pieces of artwork, most of which are Islamic, as she fell in love with the style after visiting the Taj Mahal. You can view her vast art collection and maintained gardens by taking a tour with the Honolulu Museum of Art.

If you want to travel to Hawaii, check out the vacation rentals provided by Marina Hawaii Vacations in Honolulu. Having provided visitors with vacation rentals for over 55 years, the team knows how to take care of guests. Their units offer amenities like full kitchens, multilingual staff on property, and swimming pools. To learn more about their condos and accommodations, visit them online or call (808) 946-0716.