East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour
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Is East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour worth booking?
East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour is a 11-hour experience in Oahu, United States, from $20 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (6)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $20 per person
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
What you get
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! "Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours."
What's included
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
What you'll see and do
Kapiolani Park
One of the first stops along the Shaka Guide South Shore Tour!
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Diamond Head State Monument
One of the popular stops on the tour... We visit the Diamond Head Lookout and Diamond Head Crater!
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Koko Crater Arch Trail
Visit the Koko Head scenic lookout and see one of the inactive volcanoe's of Oahu.
120 minutes here
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Take a swim at one of the most well-known snorkeling locations on the entire island - Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve!
Pass by without stopping
Halona Blowhole
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.
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Eternity Beach
A nice little beach hidden right beside the unique Halona Blowhole!
15 minutes here
Sandy Beach Park
Sandy Beach Park is notoriously known for it's powerful shore breaks and fine sand that gets into everything!
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Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
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!
60 minutes here
Waimanalo Beach
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.
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Kailua Beach Park
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?!
25 minutes here
Lanikai Beach
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!
60 minutes here
Ulupo Heiau State Monument
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.
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Nu’uanu Pali
Just north of Honolulu, the Nuuanu Pali Lookout offers breathtaking views of the Windward Side of Oahu.
15 minutes here
Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Visit this 400-acre botanical gardens that features plant species from all over the world.
45 minutes here
Judd Trail
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.
60 minutes here
Nu’uanu Pali
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.
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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!
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Oahu
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Shaka Guide Apps
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nope. Do not recommend
Very pedantic. Irritating voice and treated like we are in 6th grade. Couldn’t ‘t get it to sync map with car’s navigation system and no response on help chat. Gave up after first few miles. Do not recommend.
Response from the operator: Aloha Susan! We're truly bummed to hear that your experience with our guide didn't quite hit the mark and felt a bit too much like a lecture. Our goal is always to share the knowledge in a way that feels friendly and engaging, and it sounds like we missed that for you. We truly apologize for the oversight and the lack of support. That's definitely not the smooth, helpful journey we want for anyone. Because this tour was purchased through Viator, you can request help or a refund directly through your Viator ticket. If you’d like assistance understanding how the tour works or want us to take a closer look at what went wrong, you’re also welcome to email us at aloha@shakaguide.com and we’ll do our best to help. Mahalo, Shaka Guide Support
via Viator
This audio tour is worth it! 5 stars
This self guided audio tour was fantastic. Do not hesitate. Buy this and do it. Our favorite part was the stories the narrator told along the way
Response from the operator: So happy to hear you had an amazing time on your Shaka Guide tour. Hope to see you all again on more Shaka Guide adventures. 🤙😍🤙
via Tripadvisor
Beach experience was amazing every place we went in Oahu.
We stayed a few blocks away from Waikiki Beach. It was a fantastic trip. Visit a Notanical garden with a 3 mile s hike to falls to swim as base of falls grandchildren had a blast. Then we staed for thier dinner luau and show. Great experience for all. We visit the lagoon in front of Hilton Hawii Village. Perfect cam sanding place for grandchildren to practice thier snorkeling and see fish. They could rent paddle boats and stand up boards and more. Places to eat close by was very affordable I did not expect food to ber reasonable there. The Inernational Market Place had a low of good places to eat there and surrounging area. We stayed 14 days nad wish we could have stayed antoher 14.
Response from the operator: We're glad to hear that you find our app useful and easy to use. Our team is constantly working to improve the app, and we appreciate your support.
via Tripadvisor
Great info
We had some operator errors 🤣 and had some grief getting it to play on our rental car, but what we did manage was great.
via Tripadvisor
Great tour!!
This was an EXCELLENT audio tour. The narration was entertaining and informative and the directions were spot on. One word of caution, be sure to find out the hours of any place you want to visit, as some close earlier than would be expected (ie: you can’t drive to the summit of Diamond Head after 4 pm). Otherwise, this was the best of both worlds because you could enjoy the island at your own pace, but had the knowledge of an experienced guide at the same time.
Response from the operator: Mahalo for your review! Don't forget to tell all your friends about it and follow us on social media @shakaguide to share your Shaka Guide experience 🤙😍🤙
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Oahu.
How much does East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Oahu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Oahu is not rushed.
Is East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Oahu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Oahu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Oahu and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does East Oahu Shoreline Self Guided Audio Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Oahu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Oahu?
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On Outty we rank every Oahu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour, Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling, Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Oahu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Oahu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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