Originally Posted by
anabolism
I think it comes down to what the couple like and want to do. Quiet and intimate would be my choice, but not everyone's.
Totally agree. If you read OP's post, he says they're spending three nights of their honeymoon in Waikiki. I take that to mean there will be other nights spent elsewhere.
If I can spend a week on Oahu, I split my time between the craziness of Waikiki and the total chill of the North Shore. I really enjoy both. Among other things, in Waikiki you can enjoy some of the best Japanese food in the world outside of Japan (Marukame! Marukame! Marukame!).