After booking our Alaska cruise, I'm now onto planning a vacation for our 50th state, Hawaii.

We've never been.

I decided on Oahu since DH is most comfortable in cities, and I think my history/war buff DS would LOVE the Pearl Harbor museum. Thinking of doing some beach/pool days, some hiking, maybe a whale watch, good seafood, zoo/aquarium.

Any recommendations of places to stay? Sort of looking for something with a kitchenette cause I hate eating out 3 meals a day (prefer to have breakfast or lunch in room) but confused with all the options.