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LOCAL AREA & ACTIVITIES

Do something rewarding. Our favorite activities come with spectacular payoffs well worth the effort. Get a new spin on a personal favorite, or have fun discovering something new.

 

TOP PICKS

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Waikiki Beaches

Waikiki Beaches. There are 9 to be specific, and they are every bit as beautiful in person as they are in the postcards. From Kaimana, to Kuhio and Fort DeRussy, Waikiki’s shoreline is lined with palm trees and satiny white sand.

Waikiki Surfers

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Surf

Always wanted to learn to surf? Here is your chance. Waikiki is teeming with surf schools and spots for surfers of every stage. Beginners should book a lesson with Hans Hedemann Surf School. Seasoned surfers can catch massive waves at Populars (Pops) Beach. For experienced surfers or if you just want to watch others ride the waves, head out to Oahu’s North Shore.

shop

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Shop ’til you drop

Transform your wardrobe when you hit up the stores on Kalakaua Avenue. Browse the endless trendy options, high end designer labels, and luxurious jewelry at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and the International Market Place. Find small boutiques tucked away on the side streets like hidden gems.

family in ocean

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Fun Things to do with Kids on Oahu

Make Oahu your family’s playground. Enjoy the many activities the island has to offer, from exploring the Children’s Discovery Museum, to swimming with dolphins at Sea Life Park. These fun kid-friendly activities may even bring out the kid in you.

Honolulu Zoo

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Honolulu Zoo

Honolulu Zoo spans over 40 acres and is home to hundreds of animals, including native Hawaiian birds like the Hawaiian Goose and Hawaiian Hawk. There are also tropical plants onsite for those looking to get familiar with Hawaiian flora.

hiking

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Hike

Take in different views from various parts of the island. Mix light exercise with sightseeing when you hike Diamond Head trail or Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail, or challenge yourself with an invigorating workout climbing Lanikai Pillboxes or Koko Head Crater.

sunset sail

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Sunset Sail

Treat yourself to a luxurious evening of relaxing with a glass of champagne on a catamaran. Your sailing trip could be a romantic mini-break for two, or an intimate gathering with your closest friends.

waikiki aquarium

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Waikiki Aquarium

Waikiki Aquarium is the habitat of hundreds of Hawaiian marine life where you can learn the characteristics and species of Hawaii’s sea creatures.