Jun 10th, 2008
5 Most Romantic Things to Do in Hawaii
Many people go to Hawaii to celebrate romance. Hawaii is a great place to get married, honeymoon, and celebrate a wedding anniversary. So if you have any of those events coming up or you’re looking for ways to rekindle the flame with your partner, here are some top ideas for romantic things to do in Hawaii.
1. Take in a beautiful sunset.
There’s really nothing much more romantic than sitting beside each other to watch the sun sink into the ocean. Make watching sunset even more memorable with a sunset cruise/sail or a picnic at a beach. Some hotels can prepare a picnic basket for you. Alternatively, it’s easy to pick up picnic supplies at one of the local grocery stores. Make sure you don’t just pack up and leave as soon as the sun is down. Watch for the amazing colors of the sky after sunset for an even more memorable sunset.
If you are on Maui, consider going to Haleakala to watch sunrise. There’s something very special and romantic about watching sunrise on Haleakala when you are snuggling up to your sweetheart under a blanket.
2. Take a helicopter ride to discover the islands from the air.
If you ever watch those “searching for love” reality shows like The Bachelor, you’ll notice at some point along the show, a couple will go on a helicopter tour. There’s a buzz that you get from seeing the beautiful islands from a different perspective. When you get to share a helicopter tour with your sweetie, it makes it even more special. Be sure to read and follow these Hawaii helicopter tour tips.
3. Arrange for an ocean side couples massage.
Imagine the bliss of side by side massages on a beach while you listen to the waves crash on the shore. Ah! Make sure you read my Hawaiian spa advice before you book your massage.
4. Go horseback riding.
There are some fantastic places to go horseback riding in Hawaii - in rainforests, rolling hills, valleys, and beaches.
5. Go stargazing.
On a moonless night, Hawaii’s skies sparkle with an incredible array of stars. To stargaze, you can either find a secluded spot with limited surrounding light or take a guided tour.
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I hope you’ll use these suggestions to make your Hawaiian vacation, honeymoon or anniversary even more special. For you folks who are also romantics at heart, what other suggestions would you add? Please share them in the comments and please keep them G-rated. 
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11 Responses to “5 Most Romantic Things to Do in Hawaii”
Great list Sheila. Nothing beats walking along the beach and then plopping down to enjoy the sunset at random. On Kauai, we walked along Poipu beach until we reached a hotel (Marriott? I forget) that had an outdoor patio with live music. We sat and watched the sunset, listening to live music, and enjoyed every minute.
Hi Jim - ah…that sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing that!
You know I almost listed having appetizers (pupus) while listening to live Hawaiian music in a hotel lanai.
Until going to Hawaii, I had no idea that pupu platters, in chinese restaurants, had a Hawaiian origin…
…and they taste a whole lot better than the sound of the name implies.
@Sheila - that might be the crappiest comment evah!
@Andy - oh stop it, king of potty jokes.
wow that was horrible
Sometimes Hawaii is painfully romantic.
I lived in Waikiki when I first moved to Hawaii. It was the loneliest time in my life because I was alone and the place is so romantic. Couples on romantic vacations are everywhere. Same with the Tiki torches, etc… I would walk down to the beach by myself at sunset sometimes for a swim after work and get very depressed because I felt like I was the only person on the beach who wasn’t celebrating some sort of romantic occasion. Of course all that changed when I met my wife.
After all these years, the romantic atmosphere in Waikiki hasn’t diminished at all. Walking down the beach with my wife at sunset is just as magical as it ever was.
Hey Dave - I’ve never thought that Waikiki could be such a lonely place, but that makes total sense. I’m glad you have your sweetie to share such a beautiful place with now.
Ah, and don’t get me started with tiki torches by the beach at night.
What makes them so unbelievably romantic? I love them!
I’m all for a combo of #1 and #5, both made for West Maui. Have a nice dinner right along the beach and enjoy the sunset as you sip a cool tropical drink and share a slice of Hula Pie. Then, follow it up with a nighttime stroll under the stars on the beach and try to see who can spot the most shooting stars.
No Ka ‘Oi, for sure.
Hi Kris - and the best news of all is that combos #1 and #5 are on the value menu.
Sounds like we’re all on the same page. Hawaii ROCKS for romance!