Aloha Tower observation deck
The Aloha Tower has greeted ships into Honolulu Harbor since 1926. Take the elevator to the free observation deck (or photograph the tower from below) and take a group photo with the tower or harbour view in the background.
Checkpoint: Aloha Tower
Walk west to the Aloha Tower at Pier 9 on the Honolulu Harbor.
Checkpoint: Diamond Head
Drive or rideshare east to the Diamond Head State Monument and check in at the trailhead.
Checkpoint: Iolani Palace
Rideshare to downtown Honolulu and check in at Iolani Palace on King Street.
Checkpoint: Waikiki Beach
Navigate to Waikiki Beach and check in at the Duke Kahanamoku statue near the Royal Hawaiian.
Diamond Head summit shot
The summit of Diamond Head (Lēahi) gives you the postcard view: the Waikiki coast, the crater behind you, the Pacific on every side. Hike to the top and take a group photo with Waikiki spread out below.
Duke Kahanamoku statue pose
Duke Kahanamoku is the father of modern surfing and the patron of Waikiki. Find the bronze statue draped in leis on the beach and take a group photo with the team matching his outstretched-arm pose.
Honolulu finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Honolulu spot (Waikiki at sunset, Diamond Head in golden light, the Aloha Tower at dusk) and take an amazing closing group photo. Mahalo!
Honolulu kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a classic Honolulu backdrop (a palm against blue sky, a hibiscus flower, Diamond Head in the distance) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot. Lei optional but encouraged.
Hula or banyan tree shot
Find a banyan tree (Waikiki and downtown both have famous ones) or catch a hula performance at Kuhio Beach Park. Take a group photo with the team gathered under the banyan canopy or watching the dance.
Iolani Palace facade portrait
Iolani Palace is the only royal palace on American soil, completed under King Kalākaua. Find the front facade, line the team up and take a group photo with the palace behind you.
Kamehameha statue salute
Across King Street from Iolani Palace stands the golden Kamehameha I statue, draped in leis. Take a group photo where the team salutes the king in his outstretched-arm pose.
Local Honoluluan tip
Convince a local Honolulu resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip. Bonus points if they say "shaka".
Plate lunch or poke bowl
Order a Hawaiian classic (a plate lunch with kalua pork, a poke bowl, garlic shrimp from Giovanni's) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.
Shave ice toast
Hawaiian shave ice is fluffier than American snowcones and drenched in tropical syrups. Find a shop (Matsumoto in Haleiwa is famous, but any Honolulu shop works), order a rainbow cup each and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.
Trivia: Hawaii statehood
Hawaii became the 50th US state in what year?
Trivia: Pearl Harbor attack
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the US into World War II occurred on December 7 of what year?
Waikiki surfer shot
Waikiki is one of the world's most famous longboard breaks. Find the surfers in the shallow water (or a board on the beach) and take a group photo with the surfers behind you, Diamond Head on the horizon if possible.