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Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii

Hawaii is one of the dreamiest destinations in the world, and it’s the perfect place to celebrate your birthday. There’s A LOT to do and see when you’re in paradise, so I created a list of the top things to do for your birthday in Hawaii.

101 Things To Do in Hawaii

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 best things to do for your birthday in Hawaii!

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Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii
Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii
Things To Do for Your Birthday 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 and room to store and transport your belongings.

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.

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Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii

Oahu

Hike the Diamond Head Summit Trail

Do a food and cocktail tour

See a luau

Visit the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden

Do a UTV raptor tour at Kualoa Ranch

Go ziplining at Kualoa Ranch

Get shave ice at Matsumoto’s Shave Ice

Eat at Maui Brewing

Spend some time at Halona Beach Cove

Sail and snorkel along the coast

Eat at The Hideout

Stay at one of the best hotels on Oahu

Go outrigger canoe surfing

Go surfing or take a surf lesson

See the Byodo-In Temple

Hike to Manoa Falls

Try paddleboard yoga

Enjoy the views at Pali Lookout

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Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii
Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii
Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii
Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii

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

Go snorkeling or diving

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 along the Nā Pali Coast

Visit Kōkeʻe State Park

Do a helicopter tour

See seals and turtles on Poipu Beach

Shop at Warehouse 3540

Eat at Red Salt at Koa Kea

Visit the Kilauea Lighthouse

Stay at one of these incredible Airbnbs

Eat at one of the food trucks in Po’ipu

Go surfing or take a surf lesson

Enjoy the views at Hanalei Valley Lookout

Go tubing in the sugar plantation canals

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Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii
Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii
Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii

Maui

Stay at the Hana-Maui Resort

Drive The Road To Hāna

Sail along the coast on a catamaran

Swim at Hanawi Falls

Snorkel at the Molokini Crater

See the views at the Wailua Valley State Wayside overlook

Stay at the Andaz Maui

Spend a few hours exploring Wai’anapanapa State Park

Hike the Pīpīwai Trail

Have a beach day

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

Drive to the summit of Haleakalā National Park

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Things To Do for Your Birthday in Hawaii

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

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

Hike through the Pu’u Loa petroglyph field

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) from east to west

Go parasailing

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What would you add to this list of things to do for your birthday in Hawaii? Share with us in the comments!

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • How can I spend my birthday in Hawaii?

    The Top Activities To Celebrate Your Birthday in Hawaii:

    1. Hike the Diamond Head Summit Trail

    2. Go ziplining at Kualoa Ranch

    3. Visit the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden

    4. See a luau

    5. Sail along the Nā Pali Coast

    6. Do the scenic drive through Waimea Canyon State Park

    7. Visit Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

    8. Go surfing or take a surf lesson

    9. Snorkel or dive

    10. Do a no-doors helicopter tour

  • Where can I get free stuff on my birthday in Hawaii?

    Some restaurants will give you a free appetizer or dessert on your birthday, and some hotels will give you a complimentary gift, perk, or discount for your birthday.

  • How much money do you need per day in Hawaii?

    The average price of a one-week trip to Hawaii is around $2000 for a solo traveler, $3000 for a couple, and $4500 for a family of four.

  • What activities can I do for my birthday?

    The Best Birthday Activities in Hawaii:

    1. Hike the Diamond Head Summit Trail

    2. Go ziplining at Kualoa Ranch

    3. Visit the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden

    4. See a luau

    5. Sail along the Nā Pali Coast

    6. Do the scenic drive through Waimea Canyon State Park

    7. Visit Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

    8. Go surfing or take a surf lesson

    9. Snorkel or dive

    10. Do a no-doors helicopter tour

  • What is the number one attraction in Hawaii?

    Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are the most-visited places in Hawaii.

  • Is Hawaii expensive?

    Yes. Hawaii is a relatively expensive destination. You can save some money by doing free activities, cooking your own meals, traveling on weekdays, and visiting during the shoulder months.

  • What is the most beautiful part of Hawaii?

    All four of the major Hawaiian islands – Oahu, Kauai, Big Island, and Maui – are stunning! I couldn’t choose the pretties because they all have unique and breathtaking landscapes.

  • When should I go to Hawaii?

    Hawaii is made up of micro-climates, so the weather varies significantly from island to island and from one side of an island to the other. The year-round warm weather (rarely going below the mid-70s or above the mid-80s) means Hawaii is a great destination any time of the year. So Hawaii doesn’t have an off-season.

    April – September is the most popular time to visit Hawaii because these are the warmest and driest months. The ocean is calmer, giving you access to more water activities with better sailing conditions. Be prepared to pay the highest prices during these months. The islands will also be crowded, so book accommodation, tours, and rental cars in advance.

    The weather in Hawaii is marginally cooler from October – March, and these are the wettest months of the year. Pro Tip: the islands’ west coasts are significantly drier than their east coasts.

    October – March is whale-watching season, and the crowds and prices will be lower (though not significantly). These months have some of the largest swells of the year, so surfers will swarm the beaches.

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This list of things to do for your birthday in Hawaii is not a sponsored post, and the thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Some of the links in this list of things to do for your birthday in Hawaii are affiliate links, and, at no cost to you, I may earn a small commission from this list of things to do for your birthday in Hawaii.

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