Oahu/Aulani on July 4th - where to best avoid crowds

[peacefrogdog]

We will be staying at Aulani over July 4th. I anticipate the resort itself will be very crowded.

On July 4th specifically, which tourist-type attractions do you you think will be least busy? I thought perhaps that would be a good day to book a snorkeling tour, or maybe drive up to the North Shore.

 

[corgi_monster]

I’m not sure which attractions won’t be busy, but I can tell you where to avoid:

- Ala Moana shopping center
- Ala Moana beach park and Magic Island
- Tantlis (east side of the mountain)
- Ward area
- Kailua town
- Schofield/Wahiawa area (if they’re still doing a fireworks show) - if you’re driving to the north shore that day be sure to time your drive to avoid the traffic in this area

 

[corrie563]

We were there two years ago on the 4th of July, and it was busy, but managable. Their fireworks were awesome, we had such a great time on the beach that afternoon/night.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

We did a cabana that day in 2016. Ate at Ama Ama and watched the fireworks from our balcony.

 

[peacefrogdog]

Will nearby restaurants in Ko Olina be open on July 4th?