There are a thousand lists of things to do in Oahu online. Most are written by people who've never been. This one isn't — we live in Honolulu, and when family flew in to visit for the first time, we planned the whole week ourselves with one goal: show them the real Oahu, not the tourist-trap version. They didn't come all this way to eat the same food they have on the mainland — they came for Hawaiian food, Hawaiian experiences, the stuff you can only get here.
So here's the complete guide, laid out as the exact 7-day itinerary we did, day by day — the best things to do in Oahu, where to eat, the free stuff worth your time, and the handful of experiences genuinely worth booking. We'll tell you honestly which parts to book, which to skip, and what surprised even us.
A quick note: we live here and we've done all of this more than once. When we say something's worth it, it's because we've actually done it.
Every spot below was personally visited and paid for by me. My review policy
| 📍 Location | Oahu, Hawaii — based in Waikiki, day trips to the North Shore & Kailua |
| 💰 Price Range | Free beaches & sunsets + 4 experiences worth booking (surf, kayak, Circle Island, Diamond Head) |
| 🍽️ Must Order | Circle Island Tour early in the trip; Waikiki surf lesson; Kailua kayak to the Mokes; Diamond Head at sunrise |
| ⏱️ Wait | Book the Circle Island tour, surf lesson, kayak & Diamond Head ahead — the good slots and reservations sell out |
| 👥 Best For | First-time visitors, families, 5–7 day trips |
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Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran
4.94.9 out of 5· 2,351 bookedAfter happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move — drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.
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Chief's Luau Admission
4.74.7 out of 5· 3,077 bookedThe eating doesn't stop at dinner — a real luau is the one Waikiki night out worth booking ahead. Kalua pig, fire knife, the whole thing.
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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion
4.74.7 out of 5· 156 bookedEarn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.
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Honolulu: Off The Beaten Path Food Tour
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Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience
4.54.5 out of 5· 840 bookedBest single day on Oahu if you've got wheels-envy: turtles, the North Shore shrimp trucks, the lookouts — all in one guided loop.
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Day 1 — First taste of local food & sunset at Magic Island
Family landed early afternoon and we got them settled in Waikiki to rest off the flight. By mid-afternoon everyone was hungry and ready for their first real Hawaiian meal — so we went straight for the thing every first-timer should try: local plate lunch.
We headed to Zippy's (Makiki). If you've never had it, this is the move — Zippy's is a Hawaii institution, and the loco moco is the dish to order: rice, a burger patty, egg, all under brown gravy. There's usually a short wait, but the food comes out fast once you're seated.
After eating, we walked over to Ala Moana, stopped at Honolulu Cookie Company for the free testers, then walked out to Magic Island on the seaside — about ten minutes away. This is where we watched our first sunset. If you do one free thing your first night, make it this: the ocean going gold, no ticket, no booking — just go.
Loco moco at Zippy's is dinner. Don't over-plan the first night — jet lag is real, and a good plate lunch plus a sunset is the perfect soft landing.
Day 2 — The Circle Island Tour (and every stop it covers)
This was the anchor of the whole week, and we'd tell any first-timer to book it early in their stay — because it shows you the entire island in one day, so you know what you want to come back to. The Oahu Circle Island tour is the single best-value day on the island: one guided loop hits five of Oahu's most-searched attractions at once.
Our guide made the day. He talked the whole way, told us the history of everything, ran little trivia games — it turned a long day on a bus into genuinely fun. And a small thing that matters more than you'd think: the bus was air-conditioned. After swimming, that AC is everything.
What the tour hit, in order: the Diamond Head lookout, Halona Blowhole, the Amelia Earhart memorial, a drive through Kahala, the macadamia nut farm, shrimp on the North Shore, a North Shore beach for about 90 minutes of swimming, the turtles and the Chinaman's Hat (Mokoliʻi) viewpoint, and finally Dole Plantation. Below, here's each stop — whether it's worth your time, and how to see it.
Two real tips from doing it: (1) Go early in your trip — it's the perfect overview. (2) Bring a change of clothes or a layer — you'll swim, you'll be wet, and that AC on the ride back gets cold. Bring some cash too; a few food stops are cash-only.
The exact tour we did, and the one we send every first-timer on: one day, the whole island — turtles, North Shore, Diamond Head, Dole — with a guide who handles all the driving and parking. Air-conditioned bus, hotel pickup near Waikiki.
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Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience
Best single day on Oahu if you've got wheels-envy: turtles, the North Shore shrimp trucks, the lookouts — all in one guided loop.
Diamond Head Lookout — the first stop, and the classic Oahu view
The tour's first stop is the Diamond Head lookout on the coastal side — the pull-off that gives you that postcard shot of the crater dropping into the ocean, with surfers and Waikiki behind you. It's a quick photo stop, not the hike (that's a separate morning — see Day 6), but it's the classic first look at Oahu's most famous landmark.
If the crater lookout hooks you — and it will — the actual Diamond Head summit hike is the one attraction on this list you should also do on its own. It's cheap, iconic, and the 360° view from the top beats the roadside lookout. We cover the full hike, the reservation system and a guided shuttle option in Day 6 below.
The lookout is free and takes five minutes. The summit hike is the real thing — reserve it ahead and go before noon. Full details in the Day 6 section.
Halona Blowhole — is it worth the stop?
A few minutes past Hanauma Bay, the Halona Blowhole is a lava tube that shoots seawater 20–30 feet into the air when the swell hits it right. Honest answer to the question everyone asks: yes, it's worth the five-minute stop — especially on a bigger-surf day, when the blowhole actually performs. On a flat day it's more of a gentle spurt, but the lookout itself is stunning either way.
Right below the parking lot is Halona Cove (the 'From Here to Eternity' beach), a tiny hidden cove that's worth the short scramble down if you have time. Stay behind the railings at the blowhole — the rocks are slippery and the ocean here is no joke.
Never climb down to the blowhole itself — people have been swept in. Watch it from the railed lookout. It's a scenic photo stop, not a swimming spot.
Chinaman's Hat (Mokoliʻi) & Kualoa — the Jurassic Park coast
On the windward side, the tour pulls over for Chinaman's Hat — officially Mokoliʻi, the little cone-shaped island just offshore that really does look like a straw hat. It's one of the most photographed spots on Oahu, and the viewpoint from Kualoa Regional Park is the classic angle.
Right here is Kualoa Ranch, the 4,000-acre valley where Jurassic Park, Kong: Skull Island, Lost and dozens of other films were shot. The Circle Island bus drives past it, but if you're a movie fan — or traveling with kids — the Kualoa movie-sites tour is the fun way to actually get into that valley and stand where the raptors ran.
At low tide, strong swimmers sometimes wade/swim out toward Mokoliʻi, but currents are serious — most people just take the photo from shore, which is honestly the best view anyway.
The Chinaman's Hat viewpoint at Kualoa Regional Park is free. To actually explore the Jurassic Park valley behind it, the Kualoa Ranch movie-sites tour is the add-on — great for families and film fans.
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Oahu: Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites and Ranch Tour
Right below Chinaman's Hat is Kualoa Ranch — where Jurassic Park, Kong and Lost were filmed. The movie-sites tour is the fun way to see the valley the Circle Island bus only drives past.
North Shore turtles (Laniakea) — where to see honu in the wild
One of the highlights for the whole family: the green sea turtles (honu) that haul out on the North Shore. The classic spot is Laniakea Beach ('Turtle Beach') near Haleiwa, where turtles regularly rest on the sand just feet from the shoreline — volunteers rope off a respectful distance so you can watch up close.
It's completely free and one of the most memorable stops on the loop. If turtles are the thing you most want to see, you can also snorkel with them straight out of Waikiki — see the turtle snorkel add-on below.
Stay at least 10 feet from any honu — they're a protected species and it's illegal to touch or crowd them. Watch, photograph, don't approach.
Dole Plantation & the macadamia farm — the last stop
The loop usually finishes inland at the Dole Plantation, the old pineapple estate that's now part attraction, part gift shop. The big draws are the Pineapple Garden Maze (one of the world's largest), the train ride through the plantation, and — the real reason to stop — a Dole Whip, the legendary pineapple soft-serve. It's touristy, but the Dole Whip earns it.
Many Circle Island tours also stop at a macadamia nut farm along the way for free samples and Kona coffee tastings. Both are quick, easy stops that work well as the wind-down before the drive back to Waikiki.
That's the full loop — five of Oahu's most-searched attractions in one guided day. If any single one grabs you, that's your cue to build a return day around it.
Skip the paid maze if you're short on time, but do get the Dole Whip — it's the one thing everyone remembers. The macadamia farm samples are free.
Day 3 — Waikiki, local food, Duke's & Friday-night fireworks
We spent the day in Waikiki the way you actually should: slowly. We walked the beach, grabbed matcha, picked up a pair of Olukai slippers (the Hawaiian brand — worth it), and took the classic photo on the beach with Diamond Head in the background near the Sheraton.
For dinner, timing is everything: we went to Duke's close to 5 PM. Here's the local knowledge — the ground-floor beachfront area is run by the hotel during the day, but after 4 PM they clear it and set up chairs with live music. Go around then and you get the music and the sunset. The Duke's burger is a big portion (around $21–25); we shared ribs and fish tacos across the table.
Then we caught the Friday-night fireworks. The Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks go off around 7:45 PM every Friday — about five minutes, free, and the whole area packs in to watch. Best views are on the Hilton Hawaiian Village side.
Time Waikiki around Duke's after 4 PM (music + sunset), and if your trip hits a Friday, end the night with the free Hilton fireworks at 7:45. You can also watch them from a sunset boat if you'd rather be on the water.
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Waikiki: 2 hours - Friday Night Fireworks Catamaran Cruise
The Hilton fireworks are free from the beach — but watching them from a catamaran off Waikiki, drink in hand and Diamond Head behind you, is the upgrade. Perfect Friday night.
Day 4 — Learn to surf in Waikiki
This was the day we actually got in the water to surf — and if you've ever wanted to learn, Waikiki is the place to do it, because the summer waves on the south shore are gentle and beginner-friendly.
We booked a lesson with an instructor, and it was worth every dollar — they even had a drone pilot capture video of us surfing. We paddled out near the end of Waikiki and surfed for almost two hours. Afterward we grabbed spam musubi at Musubi Cafe Iyasume, a Waikiki staple.
A note on Oahu's waves so you book the right season: in summer, the south shore (Waikiki) has the good beginner waves and the North Shore goes flat. In winter (roughly November–April), it flips — the North Shore gets the famous huge waves (Pipeline, Sunset, Waimea) that are for experts only. So: summer = learn in Waikiki; winter = watch the pros up north.
Book the surf lesson for the morning (calmer water, cooler), then you've got the whole day free. A real instructor gets beginners standing up faster than you'd think — and some sessions include video.
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Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki
My wife and I did this — Waikiki's gentle summer waves are THE place to stand up your first time. A real instructor gets you riding fast; some sessions even film it.
Day 5 — Swap Meet + Kailua Beach & kayaking (the best beach day)
This was our big beach day, and it starts with a detour worth making: the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, a big flea market ($2 per person, bring cash) — souvenirs up front, produce in the middle, vintage stuff in the back rows.
Then we headed to Kailua, and this is where the day really opens up. We'll say it plainly: we prefer Kailua Beach a thousand times over Waikiki. We started at Foodland Kailua for poke and coffee from Morning Brew (the Kailua one is the best on the island), then walked to the beach.
Kailua is a long, white-sand beach with calm, clear water — no rocks, gentle waves, perfect for swimming and kayaking. From here you can kayak to the Mokulua islands (about 30 minutes) or the closer Flat Island — the water is unreal. We watched people kite-surfing, swam, and grabbed a big-portion meal at Paia Fish Market before heading back. Kailua is the day that makes people fall in love with Oahu.
Hit the swap meet in the morning (cash only), then Kailua for the afternoon. Kailua's water is the best on the island, and kayaking out to the Mokes is the way to see it — beaches you can't reach any other way.
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands
Kailua's water is the best on the island, and paddling out to the Mokes is the only way to really see it — beaches you can't reach any other way. Guides handle the kayaks and the route.
Day 6 — Diamond Head hike + a night out, local style
We booked Diamond Head online the night before (you have to reserve now), and got there early. This matters: Diamond Head gets hot after 11 AM–noon, so aim to be on the trail by 7–8 AM.
It's not a hard hike, but there are stairs and some steps. At the top you get the whole sweep of Waikiki and the coastline — it's beautiful, the ticket is cheap, and it's why basically everyone who comes to Oahu does it.
Afterward we got brunch-style food and mimosas at Liliha Bakery in Ala Moana. That evening we had dinner at Hula Grill in Waikiki — it sits above Duke's, so it's the more upscale option with a genuinely beautiful elevated view; we watched the sunset right from the balcony. Honest take, because that's the whole point of this site: the view, the sunset and the tomahawk steak were excellent, but not everything landed, and dinner for the group ran around $700. Come for the view and a great steak — if you want the same setting for less, Duke's downstairs is the better-value call.
Reserve Diamond Head online ahead (it's required) and go before noon to beat the heat. Guided versions include the shuttle and reservation ticket if you'd rather not drive or deal with the booking system.
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Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion
Earn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.
Day 7 — Departure (one last bowl of ramen)
Last day. We drove the family to the airport for their flight home — and on the way, we made one final stop for a hot bowl of ramen. A bowl of ramen before a long flight is the right way to close out a Hawaii trip. And that was the week.
Build in time for one last real meal near the airport. A solid bowl of ramen is a great send-off.
Add-on: Snorkel with sea turtles
If you've got an extra half-day and want more water time, this is the one we'd add. Boats leave right from Waikiki and sail out to Turtle Canyon, where you can snorkel with honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) in clear water — no car, no long drive, and you're back in time for lunch on the beach.
It pairs perfectly with a slow Waikiki day: snorkel in the morning, beach and food in the afternoon. Seeing turtles in the wild is one of those moments the whole family talks about after.
Book a morning slot — the water's calmest and clearest early, and you'll have the rest of the day free.
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Waikiki: 2-hour Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Adventure
Sail straight out of Waikiki to Turtle Canyon and swim with honu in clear water. Half a day, no car needed, and you're back for lunch on the beach.
Alternative: A dedicated North Shore day
The Circle Island tour gives you the whole island in a day, but if the North Shore is what you came for — the waterfalls, the turtles at Laniakea, Haleiwa town, the legendary surf beaches — a dedicated North Shore day trip goes deeper than the loop can.
This is a great swap for surf-and-nature travelers: instead of racing around the entire island, you spend real time at Waimea Valley's waterfall, the North Shore beaches, and the food trucks. It's one of the highest-rated day trips on Oahu for a reason.
Pick this over the full Circle Island tour if you'd rather go deep on the North Shore than see a bit of everything. In winter, this is also where the world-class surf is.
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Oahu: North Shore Tour with Waimea Waterfall
If you'd rather go deep on the North Shore than circle the whole island: Waimea Valley waterfall, the beaches, Haleiwa town, turtles. One of the highest-rated day trips on Oahu.
The splurge: See Oahu from the air
If you want to book one big-ticket experience, make it this. A 60-minute helicopter tour takes you over the entire island — the Pali cliffs, hidden waterfalls, the North Shore coastline, and valleys you simply can't reach any other way. Doors-off if you're feeling brave.
It's not cheap, but every person we know who's done it says the same thing: it was the most memorable hour of the whole trip. If it's a special occasion — anniversary, big birthday, once-in-a-lifetime family trip — this is the one to splurge on.
Book a morning flight for the clearest air and best light, and bring a phone strap or GoPro mount if you want video without dropping anything from the doors-off seat.
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Oahu: 60 Min Royal Crown Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On
The splurge that's actually worth it: 60 minutes over the whole island — the Pali, waterfalls, the North Shore, places you can't reach any other way. Doors-off if you're brave.
Free things to do in Oahu (that we actually did)
You don't need to spend money to have some of the best moments on the island. The free things to do in Oahu carried our whole week — here are the ones worth your time:
Sunset at Magic Island — the best free sunset in Honolulu, ten minutes from Ala Moana. We did this our first night and it set the tone for the trip.
Kailua Beach — genuinely the most beautiful beach on the island, and it costs nothing. White sand, calm clear water, and far better than Waikiki.
Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks — every Friday night around 7:45 PM, about five minutes, completely free. Best views along the beach from the Hilton side.
The Waikiki beach walk & Diamond Head photo — you can walk the whole Waikiki beachfront, hotel to hotel, and get the classic Diamond Head photo for free.
Watching the surfers — in winter, the North Shore (Pipeline, Sunset, Waimea) puts on a free show that's genuinely world-class. Just watch from the sand — those waves are for experts only.
The pattern: pair the free stuff with the paid experiences. A free sunset after a booked tour, a free beach day between activity days. That rhythm is what made the week feel full without feeling expensive.
The honest summary: what to book, what's free, what to skip
After planning this whole week for people we actually care about, here's the real advice.
Worth booking (the experiences that made the trip): the Circle Island Tour (do it early, see the whole island in a day); a surf lesson in Waikiki (gentle summer waves, unforgettable); the Kailua kayak to the Mokulua islands (the best water on the island); and Diamond Head (cheap, iconic, reserve ahead).
Free and unmissable: sunset at Magic Island, Kailua Beach itself, and the Hilton fireworks on Friday nights.
The one rule that made the week work: don't try to cram it all into one area or one day. Spread it out — a tour day, a beach day, a Waikiki day, a hike day. Oahu is small (everything's within about 20–25 minutes), so you can see a lot without rushing, if you plan the rhythm. Steal this week, adjust it to your dates, and book the experiences that matter — they're the difference between seeing Oahu and actually experiencing it.
Pro Tips for Your Oahu Trip
1. Do the Circle Island tour early
It shows you the whole island in one day, so the rest of your trip you know exactly where you want to go back to. Book it for day 2 or 3.
2. Learn to surf in summer, not winter
Summer means gentle beginner waves on the Waikiki south shore. In winter the North Shore gets the giant expert-only waves and Waikiki calms down — so book the season that matches the wave you want.
3. Reserve Diamond Head and go before noon
Reservations are required now, and the trail gets hot after 11 AM. Be on it by 7–8 AM, or book a guided shuttle version that handles the ticket.
4. Bring cash for the swap meet & farmers markets
The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet ($2 entry) and the Kailua farmers market are cash-friendly. Some Circle Island food stops are cash-only too.
5. Time Duke's after 4 PM
The beachfront area clears at 4 PM and they set up live music — go then for music plus sunset. On a Friday, walk over for the free 7:45 PM Hilton fireworks after.
6. Pack a layer for the tour bus
After swimming, the air-conditioned tour bus gets cold on the ride back. A dry shirt or light layer makes the long day much better.
Oahu Things-to-Do FAQ
What are the best things to do in Oahu for first-timers?
Our top four to book are the Circle Island Tour (the whole island in a day), a Waikiki surf lesson, kayaking to the Mokulua islands from Kailua, and hiking Diamond Head. Pair them with free days: Magic Island sunset, Kailua Beach, and the Friday Hilton fireworks.
What free things to do are there in Oahu?
Sunset at Magic Island, Kailua Beach, the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks every Friday around 7:45 PM, the Waikiki beach walk with the classic Diamond Head photo, and — in winter — watching the pros surf the North Shore from the sand.
How many days do you need in Oahu?
Five to seven days is ideal. This itinerary is a full 7-day week, but you can compress it: the Circle Island tour, a surf lesson, a Kailua beach day and Diamond Head are the core, and you can slot the free days around them.
Should I do the Circle Island tour or drive myself?
If it's your first trip, take the guided tour early on — a guide handles the driving, parking and history, the bus is air-conditioned, and it shows you the entire island so you know where to return. Once you've seen it, self-driving the spots you loved is easy since everything is within about 20–25 minutes.
When is the best time to learn to surf in Waikiki?
Summer. The Waikiki south shore has gentle, beginner-friendly waves in summer while the North Shore goes flat. In winter it reverses — the North Shore gets huge expert-only waves and Waikiki calms down. Book a morning lesson for the calmest water.
Is Kailua Beach better than Waikiki?
For swimming and kayaking, we think so — Kailua is a long white-sand beach with calm, clear water, no rocks, and it's free. It's also the launch point to kayak out to the Mokulua islands. Waikiki wins for walkability, dining and nightlife; Kailua wins for the actual beach day.
What attractions does the Oahu Circle Island tour cover?
In one guided loop it hits the Diamond Head lookout, the Halona Blowhole, the Chinaman's Hat (Mokoliʻi) viewpoint by Kualoa, the North Shore turtle beach at Laniakea, and Dole Plantation — plus a macadamia nut farm and a North Shore beach stop. It's five of Oahu's most-searched attractions in a single day.
Is the Halona Blowhole worth visiting?
Yes, for a quick stop — it shoots seawater 20–30 feet up when the swell is right, and the coastal lookout is stunning even on a flat day. Below it is Halona Cove, the 'From Here to Eternity' beach. Stay behind the railings; the rocks are slippery and dangerous.
What is Chinaman's Hat and can you visit it?
Chinaman's Hat — officially Mokoliʻi — is the small cone-shaped island off the windward coast by Kualoa Regional Park. The free viewpoint from the park is the classic photo. Right behind it is Kualoa Ranch, the Jurassic Park / Kong / Lost filming valley, which you can tour on a movie-sites tour.
Where can you see sea turtles on Oahu?
The most reliable spot is Laniakea Beach ('Turtle Beach') near Haleiwa on the North Shore, where green sea turtles (honu) rest on the sand — it's free and volunteers keep a respectful distance roped off. You can also snorkel with turtles on a Turtle Canyon tour straight out of Waikiki. Always stay at least 10 feet away — honu are protected.
Is Dole Plantation worth it?
It's touristy, but the Dole Whip (pineapple soft-serve) is genuinely worth the stop, and the Pineapple Garden Maze is one of the world's largest if you have time. Most Circle Island tours finish here, so it's an easy wind-down before the drive back to Waikiki.
The Move
This is the real week we gave our family, and it's the one we'd give you: a tour day, a beach day, a Waikiki day and a hike day, with free sunsets and fireworks stitched between them. Book the four experiences that matter — the Circle Island tour, a Waikiki surf lesson, the Kailua kayak, and Diamond Head — and let the free stuff carry the rest.
That balance is what turns a trip into the kind of week people talk about for years. Book the experiences early, pace the days, and let Oahu do the rest.
Book the Circle Island tour for early in your trip, add a Waikiki surf lesson and a Kailua kayak to the Mokes, reserve Diamond Head before noon — then fill the gaps with free sunsets at Magic Island and the Friday Hilton fireworks.
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