Hawaii is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. There’s A LOT to do and see when you’re in paradise with your significant other, so I created a list of the top romantic things to do in Hawaii.

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I’ve grouped these activities by island so you can plan an epic Hawaii itinerary, whether you’re going to one island or all four.

Here are the most romantic things to do in Hawaii!

Know Before You Go

A car is essential on all four of the main Hawaiian Islands – Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Renting cars saves you money because rideshares and hired drivers are expensive. Plus, a rental car gives you flexibility over your itinerary, room to store and transport your belongings, and privacy.

I drove all over the Hawaiian Islands, but I only had to fill up my tank once on each island because the islands are so small.

Oahu

Hike the Diamond Head Summit Trail

Do a food and drink tour

See a luau

Visit the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden

Do a UTV raptor tour at Kualoa Ranch

Go ziplining at Kualoa Ranch

Go on a scenic drive along the North Shore that includes stops at Kahuku Point, Ehukai Beach (where the Banzai Pipeline is), and Waimea Bay Beach Park

Spend some time at Halona Beach Cove

Sail and snorkel along the coast

Spend some time at Waikiki Beach

Stay at one of the most romantic hotels on Oahu

Go outrigger canoe surfing

See the Byodo-In Temple

Hike to Manoa Falls

Try paddleboard yoga

Enjoy the views at Pali Lookout

Eat at Maui Brewing

Kauai

Visit the Wailua Falls Overlook

Hike a portion of the Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail

Do the scenic drive through Waimea Canyon State Park

Visit the Opaeka‘a Falls Overlook

Eat at Keoki’s Paradise

Visit Secret Falls – you have to paddle 3 miles (round-trip) and hike 2.5 miles (round trip) in the mud through the jungle and over several stream crossings

Sail on a catamaran along the Nā Pali Coast and go snorkeling or diving

Visit Kōkeʻe State Park

Do a helicopter tour

See seals and turtles on Poipu Beach

Stay at one of these incredible Airbnbs

Visit the Kilauea Lighthouse

Go surfing or take a surf lesson

Enjoy the views at Hanalei Valley Lookout

Hike the Canyon Trail to Waipo‘o Falls 

Go tubing in the sugar plantation canals

Maui

Stay at the Hana-Maui Resort

Swim at Hanawi Falls

See a luau

Sail to Molokini Crater, snorkel or dive, and see the sunset

See the views at the Wailua Valley State Wayside overlook

Drive The Road To Hāna

Stay at the Andaz Maui

Explore Wai’anapanapa State Park

Drive to the summit of Haleakalā National Park

Do a helicopter tour (my favorite is a no-doors helicopter ride that includes the island of Molokai)

Eat at Hāna Harvest

Do a wine tasting at Ulupalakua Ranch and Vineyards

Eat at Hāna Ranch Restaurant

Whale-watch

Spot sea turtles at Maluaka Beach

Horseback ride through the pineapple plantation at Ironwood Ranch

Watch the sunset at Makena Cove

Hike the Pīpīwai Trail

The Big Island of Hawai’i

See Rainbow Falls

Do a sunset and stargazing tour

Swim with manta rays

See a luau

Eat at Pineapple’s Island Fresh Cuisine

Go sailing and snorkeling or diving

Eat at The Rim at Volcano House

Hike to Akaka Falls

Spend some time at Hapuna Beach

Marvel at the views from the Waipi’o Valley Lookout

Visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Stay at one of the best hotels on the Big Island

Go outrigger canoe surfing

Walk through the Thurston Lava Tube

Do a helicopter tour

Go surfing or take a surf lesson

See lava glow at night – you’ll need to check with park rangers for where to view lava

Drive the scenic route along the Mamalahoa Highway (Hwy. 19)

Go parasailing

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