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Waimea Valley Trail
Waimea Bay Haleiwa, Oahu

Length: 2 miles
Elevation: 250 ft
Parking: Free
Est. Time: 1 hour

Open Tuesday through Sunday 9 am to 4 pm
Entrance Fee: $20/adult $12/child (non-residents), $10/adult $6/child for residents & military. Children under 4 are FREE.
EVERY WEDNESDAY is KEIKI DAY: Kama’aina (Hawaii resident) and military children 0-12 years old enter for free!
waimeavalley.net

Waimano Falls
Manoa, Round Top Forest Reserve

Length: 3 miles
Elevation: 800 ft
Parking: Limited street parking, expect to walk through residential area
Est. Time: 2-3 hours

This hike is easy for the most part, but there are a couple sections on the way back that are VERY steep and muddy. However it is completely worth it after relaxing at the crystal clear pools at the bottom of the trail for awhile before heading back.

Manoa Falls Trail
Manoa, Round Top Forest Reserve

Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation: 630 ft
Parking: Yes, $5 per vehicle
Est. Time: 1 hour

The trailhead is a short drive from downtown Honolulu and can be accessed at the end of Manoa Road. Visitors might also be interested in the nearby Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Garden which preserves endangered Hawaiian plant species.

Makiki Valley Loop Trail
Makiki, Round Top Forest Reserve

Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation: 800 ft
Parking: Yes, in the first parking lot located near 2131 Makiki Heights Drive (just past Hawaii Nature Center)
Est. Time: 1.5 hours
Dogs welcome, leash required

Muddy hike that is doable for the whole family.

Makapu’u Point Lighthouse
Waimanalo

Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation: 500 ft
Parking: Yes
Est. Time: 1.5 hours

Most of this hike is on a paved road with a steady incline to the top. The best time of year to go is during whale season, from November to May, because there’s a really good chance you’ll see humpbacks from the top!

Koko Crater Botanical Garden
Koko Crater Regional Park 7491 Kokonani St. Honolulu, HI 96825

Length: 1.7 miles
Elevation: 340 ft
Parking: Yes
Est. Time: 1 hour

This one is more of a stroll than a hike. Take your time, enjoy the scenery, and take lots of pictures! Remember to bring water, on most days it can be very dry and hot.
honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/honolulu-botanical-gardens/182-site-dpr-cat/572-koko-crater-botanical-garden.html

Lulumahu Falls
Pali Highway, 4459 HI-61, Honolulu, HI 96817

Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation: 930 ft
Parking: Yes, $3 reservation required
Est. Time: 2-3 hours

Visitors must make reservations before visiting this site. For more information please visit:
trails.ehawaii.gov/camping/welcome.html;jsessionid=D387A201A9648DC75FD090DA9979DBCE.app4

Kaiwa Ridge / Lanikai Pillbox Trail
Lanikai Beach Kailua, Oahu

Length: 1.7 miles
Elevation: 630 ft
Parking: Trailhead is in a residential neighborhood where parking is very difficult.
Est. Time: 1 hour

It is best to find parking near Kailua Beach and walk (~0.5 miles) through the neighborhood to the trail, but please be respectful and mindful of the nearby residents.
Start this hike before sunrise for some of the best views in Hawaii. If you’re doing this one anytime after sunrise, wear sunscreen because there isn’t much shade.

Kaena Point Trail
Kaena Point State Park Waialua, Oahu

Length: 5.5 miles
Elevation: 440 ft
Parking: Small parking lot open sunrise to sunset. Approximately half mile walk on the beach to the trailhead from street parking
Est. Time: 2 to 3 hours

As of March 2021, the road leading to the trailhead is closed so parking can be difficult. It is a long drive up to the very northwestern tip of the island, but it’s worth it if you have the time.

Diamond Head Summit Trail
Diamond Head State Monument

Length: 1.8 miles
Elevation: 450 ft
Cost: $5 for non-Hawaii Residents, Free for children under 3 and Hawaii Residents
Parking: Yes, $10 per vehicle, Free for Hawaii Residents
Est. Time: 1.5 to 2 hours

The last entrance to hike the trail is at 4:00 pm. The gates are locked at 6:00 pm daily and all visitors must be out of the park by this time.
dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/diamond-head-state-monument/

Aiea Loop Trail
Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area

Length: 5 miles
Elevation: 1,300 ft
Parking: Yes
Est. Time: 3 hours

The elevation gain is very slow, making this hike mostly long and flat. It can be really muddy after a good rain, so wear shoes that are comfortable but easy to clean.

Wet 'n Wild Hawai'i

Website
(808) 674-9283

Wet’n’Wild Hawaii is Oahu’s top 10 most visited family attraction on the island and voted Best of Honolulu Magazine’s “Best Family Attraction”. It is also the home of the famous Chief’s Luau. Located in Kapolei, Oahu’s “Second City”, the park features more than 25 exhilarating attractions. Nestled on 29-acres in lush tropical landscaping and natural cliffs, you will find a different adventure in each corner ideal for families and thrill seekers alike. Kama’aina rates and seasonal passes are available on their website.
Follow their Instagram for news about events and discounts!
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Hours change daily.

Waikiki Aquarium

Website
(808) 923-9741

Open on March 19, 1904, the Waikiki Aquarium is the second-oldest public aquarium in the United States. Opening with 35 tanks and 400 marine organisms, it was proclaimed as having the finest collection of fishes in the world. Today, their mission is still to inspire and promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Pacific marine life.
Check out their events page to find out when they’re hosting events like beach clean-ups and painting classes. And don’t forget to check out the gift shop before you leave!
Located at 2777 Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki.

Open 9 am to 4:30 pm 7 days a week.

Sea Life Park

Website
(808) 259-2500

Sea Life Park is where the heart meets the sea. As Hawaii’s #1 Marine Park, it’s small enough to enjoy by foot, yet diverse enough to provide a day of unique experiences. Whether you’re seeking a hands-on encounter, or you prefer to enjoy the excitement from a distance, Sea Life Park will delight you. Just 30 minutes away from Waikiki, visit this magical place to see and interact with dolphins, sea lions, rays, sharks, birds, native fish, and more. With a focus on education and conservation, their interactive programs offer thrilling once in a lifetime up close encounters. With tremendous views of the Makapu’u Coastline and Rabbit Island, Sea Life Park is the perfect location for a company or family picnic, a luau, concert, wedding or party! Attractions like Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Lions to sitting in on a Dolphin Show or Sea Lion Show, Feeding the Sea Turtles or Diving with Rays, no other park gets you this close to the fascinating creatures that inhabit our seas!

Razor Sports

Website
Razor Drift: (808) 670-2727
Razor Games: (808) 670-2731
Party Reservations: (808) 388-8844

The WORLD FAMOUS drifting experience has made its way to Hawaii! Drive and drift forward, backward, sideways, diagonally, and everything in between! Indoor electric drifting carts that let you completely control your drifts, spins, and corners. These crazy carts are powered by a patented drift system that will leave every driver with a smile on their face. Fun for all ages.
Also, check out their new Razor Games glowing nerf arena, open on weekends! Located at Ka Makana Ali’i Shopping Center.

Kualoa Ranch

Website
(808) 237-7321

A great Hawaiian adventure awaits you at legendary Kualoa Ranch, established in ancient Hawaii as a pu’uhonua – a sanctuary and place of refuge. Today, guests experience the essence of Hawaii as they journey through the beauty and tranquility of this 4000 acre Hawaiian paradise while on tours and activities through some of the sites made famous by the many Hollywood movies and television shows filmed on the property. Horseback and ATV are a perfect way to explore the working cattle ranch and farm preserved and managed by the sixth generation kama’aina family who acquired the land in 1850 from the reigning King Kamehameha III. The popular movie site and ranch tour takes visitors to breathtaking Ka’a’awa Valley while the jungle expedition explores the mountain trails of Hakipu’u. The fishpond and garden tour and ocean voyage travels through the gardens of Moli’i, home of the ancient Hawaiian fishpond, to Secret Island and onto beautiful Kaneohe Bay. Secret Island offers an escape to a private beach where guests can relax or enjoy kayaks, canoes, beach volleyball and more.

Ice Palace

OPENING SOON!

Click here to check their website for updates!

Honolulu Zoo

Website
(808) 971-7171

The Honolulu Zoo is unique in that it is the only zoo in the United States to be established by grants made by a sovereign monarch.

In 1914, the City of Honolulu assumed responsibility for Kapi`olani Park and Ben Hollinger, the first Park Director for Kapi`olani Park, began collecting animals “for the children of Hawai`i.” His collection began with a monkey, bear and an African elephant. In 1947, 42.5 acres within Kapi`olani Park, was designated as the Honolulu Zoo. A Master Plan in 1984, was developed for a Tropical Zoological Garden. All exhibits were organized into three tropical ecological zones: the African Savanna, Asian and American Tropical Forests, and Pacific Islands.

There are approximately 900 different animals from the tropics that now reside at the Honolulu Zoo. Komodo Dragons, orangutans, elephants, primates, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and a variety of African animals can be viewed in their specially-designed habitats daily.

PARKING:

The Zoo parking lot entrance is on Kapahulu Avenue

Parking fee: $1.50 an hour/4 hour max at one time

Machine accepts credit cards

Parking administered by ProPark, Inc.

Gunstock Ranch

Website
(808) 341-3995

Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku features an authentic Hawaiian experience far from the large crowds and up close with the natural beauty of the region. Guests will enjoy private horseback riding, off-road tours, and tree planting.

If you’re looking for the best way to capture the feeling of exploring Hawaii’s countryside, you’re in the right place. These local tour guides offer an hour and a half horseback riding journey through one of Oahu’s hidden treasures. You can look forward to traveling through shady forest trails; trekking across open pastures; and spotting grazing cattle, soaring island birds, and families of wild pigs.

Do you feel like giving back to this breathtaking landscape? Speak to staff members about their special horseback riding tour that ends with planting a tree in their legacy forest. These unique eco-tours are part of a reforestation effort in partnership with the Hawaii Legacy Reforestation Initiative. You and your party will feel honored to make a difference in the preservation of Oahu’s North Shore.

Gunstock Ranch’s off-road tours give guests something they can’t experience during the horseback riding tours. These fun adventures allow you to see a wide range of animals in their natural habitat and a chance to sample tropical fruit when in season. Knowledgeable guides will narrate the tour and show you favorite spots like the Hidden Cave, WWII historical sites, and filming locations for TV. Additionally, clients can enjoy exclusive packages for private events.

Dole Plantation

Website
(808) 621-8408

Hawaii’s Complete Pineapple Experience and home to the World’s Largest Maze, Pineapple Express Train and the Plantation Gardens.

Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions and welcomes more than 1 million visitors a year.

Dole Plantation provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze. Also popular are informational displays and presentations, as well as our plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including the world-famous DoleWhip®. And, before you leave you can purchase fresh pineapple to take home.

Coral Crater Adventure Park

Website
(808) 626-5773

Home of Oahu’s tallest climbing wall, they’ll have you, your family, and friends experiencing one epic adrenaline rush after another.

Coral Crater Adventure Park is a 35 acre outdoor recreation area with 6 Ziplines, Aerial Adventure Tower, Climbing Walls, King Swing, Freefall, Side-by-Side ATVs, and Electric Mountain Bikes. With a large picnic area, fire pit, and imu, Coral Crater Adventure Park is perfect for parties and events.

Feel the thrills of riding a zipline almost 30 mph, hop on an ATV to learn to drive on a berm, conquer a 50 foot climbing wall, freefall from a tower, and prove you are a ninja warrior. There is something for everyone.

Bayview Mini-Putt & Zipline

Website
(808) 247-6464

Bay View Mini-Putt and Zipline features two 18-hole miniature golf courses: The hilly Pali Course and the deceptively-challenging Likelike Course. Each course can be played individually or combined for a reduced price. BVMP&Z also features a 400 foot long zipline that begins in a suspended launch platform in a banyan tree and spans over the Likelike Course. The zipline is a dual-track system that allows two riders to soar side-by-side simultaneously at speeds up to 25 mph while admiring views of the Ko’olau Mountains and Kaneohe Bay.

Interested in throwing a party? They have 2 outdoor party areas available for any special occasion such as birthdays, retreats, reunions, graduations, showers, etc.

How about larger events or fundraisers? Rent the Likelike Course for 75 or more guests or rent out the entire facility for a novel private event or fundraiser.

Don’t forget to try their diary-free, vegan Ube ice cream!