Things to Do in Honolulu with Kids

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Things to Do in Honolulu with Kids

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  • LoAunia J
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Learned and saw alot of interesting info about Pearl Harbor. Very touching and recommend that everyone see it. Seeing the ship was amazing as well.
    Written 27 January 2025
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  • EcoBean
    Kennington, UK320 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a superb experience, and excellent facilities. The Nature Preserve only allows a certain number of people on the beach at the time, so you have to go to their website and purchase tickets online, picking your date and time according to availability. We took a taxi from Waikiki beach which was about US$55 for 4 of us to get to the bay. Once there, you're given an orientation talk to understand the do's and don'ts to preserve the fish and coral reefs, then a short safety talk.

    There are trains taking you up and down the short (but steep) hill down to the bay. They advise (and please listen to them) buying your water/drinks and snacks at the top BEFORE you head down to the bay to save you time and energy. The snacks are limited to toasties and other fast food - so nothing very healthy.

    The bay itself is beautiful and the snorkelling is excellent. Even just a few metres from the shore you'll enjoy seeing fish amongst the rocks. I'd definitely recommend using rubber swim shoes in the water as it gets rocky a bit further out. Beyond the reef the fish get bigger, colourful and more plentiful if you're a confident snorkeler. The waves can be quite strong and there is a current the further out you go.
    Written 10 February 2025
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  • artanis65
    Washington DC, DC42 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    As beaches go, it's OK. It's not as wide as you would think, certainly not compared to the beaches in Southern California or the East Coast of the United States, and when I was there, the beach was very crowded. The water was also cooler than I anticipated. There's a boardwalk that extends along the beach until the resorts take over, there's a decent pier, and there's a partial breakwater that makes the water in one area as smooth as glass and very safe for young children. Further out in the ocean, there's surfers and a few sailboats. Since the area is a tourist magnet, it's expensive to rent umbrellas and chairs and the like. Overall, as long as you can afford it, the vibe is quite good. I liked the fact that there are visitors from everywhere - the continental US, Europe, and from places like Japan and Korea as well. The people watching is fantastic - walk along the Boardwalk toward Diamond Head and you'll see more locals - beautiful girls walking or jogging or heading out with young guys for the day's surfing. I'm not sure what these people do for jobs or to make money, but that's really not the point of Waikiki.

    I also enjoyed watching the sun set into the Pacific; it draws a crowd, and it was a nice treat.
    Written 4 February 2025
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  • Achi H
    Hod Ha Sharon118 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful place. Visited during a rainy day, good to have been able to buy shoes suited for mud and a poncho in the shop before the trail. Hike was lovely despite the pouring rain. Sun came up just when I got back down :-)
    Written 6 February 2025
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  • Sightseer787284
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice walk on paved trail but up, up, up the whole way, very little shade to rest, good view of the ocean and occasional whale spottings, good view of little red-roofed lighthouse on cliff below, parking limited, very busy, and no bathrooms. Did enjoy the walk.
    Written 11 February 2025
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  • WanderingFarmer
    Payson, UT487 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A experience we won't forget. What a a grand old battleship, we spent quite a bit of time wandering down inside. It was amazing to see and get the feel of the crews day to day living space, the offices, the cafeteria etc. Having the time to walk and see it all was what visiting a memorial is all about. We came away awed of the ship and what it did over its lifetime, this is living history you should not miss out on.
    Written 29 January 2025
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  • funnyfarmwest
    Redding, CA55 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had heard of the Bishop Museum and were in the area one afternoon. So, we parked paid for the parking, noticed the sign said parking hours ended at 10 pm. So we walked up to the door. We had no idea the museum closed at 5pm. We walked in and were told there wasn't enough time to tour the museum and they wouldn't sell us a ticket. I guess it was around 4pm when we showed up. I know bad planning on our part, it turned out it was the only opportunity to visit the museum and leave. After we got back to our hotel room my wife called about a refund on the parking fee. She was told that they only give a half hour grace period to request a refund. But they were nice and refunded the parking fee anyway. We were looking forward to the visit while in town mainly because of the artifacts on display and comments made during a circle island tour about what was there to see. (an episode of the Classic 60's Hawaii FIve O might have had some influence too). Nevertheless, we didn't get in. Something to remember next time in town (if it ever happens again).
    Written 2 October 2024
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  • MTM73
    Honolulu, HI3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited Customer Service to renew my Kama’aina Membership. Noah had great customer service skills and was efficient at processing the renewal. Also visited Kona Purveyors, but the line was too long; Food Court, but nothing seemed appealing; Mitsuwa for musubis, and Magnolia for macapuno ice cream. Lots of parking.
    Written 8 February 2025
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  • Stacy R
    Dahlgren, IL214 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Huge market. Not a lot of handmade but tons of tshirts, bags and souvenirs. Be ready to walk a lot. Several food trucks served lunch. $2 per person admission. Several vendors had old yard sale clothing on the ground for sale
    Written 2 February 2025
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  • Ami P
    8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very confusing and long walks through parking lots, poor signage. I am disabled and practically ended up passinig out from walking trying to find exactly where i wanted to gol
    Written 21 January 2025
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  • achan60
    Fort Langley, Canada126 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum is located just inside the the Visitor Center, so you can walk to it before / after touring the USS Missouri or the Air Museum on Ford Island. I decided to do a quick tour before getting on the shuttle to Ford Island because it was early in the day & not crowded. If you are a War historian or just curious, its fun to see how men lived and operated on submarines for 60 day tours during WWII and afterwards. I used the GoCity app, so I had access to multiple museum sites for one price, and in this case it included an audio tour. Just a warning -- the doorways in a sub are small & the stairs are narrow & steep, so this is not an easy trek for those with mobility challenges.
    Written 30 January 2025
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  • M&JR
    Fort Worth, TX1,219 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Army Museum with artifacts, displays, and narratives describing the fort and islands from a military perspective. You can spend and hour, two or more reading the displays. The Museum does an excellent job considering admission is free with donations accepted. Wearing my Air Force Veterans cap, I was stopped and held several conversations with other veterans. Well worth the walk to the museum and literally right on the beach.
    Written 28 January 2025
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  • JFWhite
    Moncton, Canada8,160 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice secluded beach in the city limits. Seems like its clean as well with almost to no waves. Highly recommended if you want a peaceful place to hang out.
    Written 22 December 2024
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  • Darren L
    Queenstown, MD931 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A bit off the beaten track, but known to locals. There are amazing views in 270 degrees well above the valleys and Honolulu. You can see as far as Pearl Harbor.

    Not crowded at all and there are bathrooms.
    Written 19 January 2025
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  • Maetie H
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience! Nick was awesome, very calming and patience with those a bit nervous. Would highly recommend this tour and Nick!
    Written 31 December 2024
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