Free Things to Do in Waikiki & Honolulu

Oahu has an enormous amount of free entertainment — from world-famous beaches to hiking trails to cultural experiences that cost nothing.

Beaches (All Free)

All Hawaii beaches are public by law. No beach charges admission.

Waikiki Beach — The most famous beach in the Pacific. Walk along the shore, swim in the gentle surf, and watch the sunset behind Diamond Head. Free.

Hollywood, Florida — Beach Vacation from $99

Hollywood sits between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach on South Florida’s Gold Coast. It’s often overlooked in favor of its famous neighbors, but that’s exactly what makes it a smart play — the same Atlantic coastline, much lower prices, and a 2.5-mile oceanfront Broadwalk that’s one of the best beach walks in Florida.

And right now, 4-night stays start at $99 through a flash sale promotion.

Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach runs for 60 miles along the South Carolina coast — what locals call the Grand Strand. It’s one of the most popular beach vacation destinations on the East Coast, drawing 20+ million visitors a year.

The vibe is classic American beach town: boardwalk amusements, seafood buffets, mini golf on every corner, and a surprising amount of world-class golf.

The Beach & Boardwalk

The beach itself is the main attraction — wide, sandy, and swimmable from spring through fall. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk runs about a mile along the oceanfront with amusement rides, shops, and restaurants.

Things to Do in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach sits at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay where it meets the Atlantic Ocean — a city that balances a 3-mile oceanfront boardwalk with quiet maritime forests, a growing arts district, and some of the freshest seafood on the East Coast.

It’s the most populous city in Virginia, but the resort area along Atlantic Avenue feels like a proper beach town — wide sandy beaches, a paved boardwalk buzzing with joggers and cyclists, and oceanfront restaurants where you can watch dolphins cruise by while you eat.

Daytona Beach Area Fun Things To Do

This isn’t a travel writer’s version of Daytona Beach. This is the local’s guide — written by someone who actually lives here.

Daytona Beach is on Florida’s east coast about an hour north of Orlando and an hour south of St. Augustine. It’s famous for three things: the Speedway, the beach you can drive on, and Bike Week. But there’s a lot more going on once you get past the tourist strip.