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Expert Tips for Honolulu Attractions
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Kailua Town: "Start the day off with breakfast at Crepes No Ka 'Oi."
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Santa Paddles in to the Outrigger Waikiki Resort: "Get there early to watch Santa and his helpers paddle to shore."
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12 Days of Christmas at the Polynesian Cultural Center: "Give yourself plenty of time to get to Laie, it's an hour drive from Waikiki."
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Diamond Head State Monument
In the 19th century, British sailors mistook crystals in the soil of this extinct volcanic crater for diamonds, thus the now internally known name, Diamond...
Kailua Town
There's a reason why President Obama and the first family vacation in Kailua each winter. Kailua is a small, but lively town on Oahu's windward side....
Paradise Cove Luau
Whether it's your first time to Oahu, or your fifth visit, Hawaii luau are always fun. For an Oahu luau right by the ocean, visit Paradise Cove Luau on the...
Polynesian Cultural Center
Driving to the North Shore of Oahu, you can't miss the Polynesian Cultural Center once you hit the tranquil town of Laie. After all, it's 42-acres. You...
'Iolani Palace
The nearly 140-year-old Iolani Palace served five Hawaiian kings. The palace also had electricity and telephones installed several years before the White...
North Shore
Regardless of where you're staying during your Oahu getaway–but especially if you've booked a hotel in the bustling Waikiki–plan a day trip to island's...
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
At Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, in East Oahu, you can swim up close to Hawaii's state fish: the humuhumunukunukuapuaa, or the reef trigger fish. The...
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
December 7, 1941 is a day America, but particularly Hawaii, will never forget. Learn about that infamous day and help honor the men and women who served in...
Bishop Museum
Want to take a deep dive in Hawaii's rich history, culture and traditions? Then a visit to the Bishop Museum is a must do. It's an authentic education of...
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About Honolulu, HI Attractions
Having fun in and around Honolulu isn't just about beach time, sun and sand. Honolulu attractions are as diverse as the cultures and people on the island and although you should always have a bathing suit with you, you may find yourself on a stargazing tour or floating inches from the smiling face of a shark. If that isn't your type of thing, perhaps flying through the air on a jet pack is, or something more mellow like a comedy show or sunset cruise.
The good news isn't just that there's a broad spectrum of things to do that range from beautiful to mind boggling, but that we're here to guide visitors to the island to the best of the best attractions around Honolulu. From exquisite beaches to night time dives to historical adventures, Honolulu has it all. So grab the bathing suit or the shark capturing camera and be ready to experience the best of Honolulu's attractions.
About Jade Eckardt
Raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, Jade has traveled the world and doesn't intend to stop, yet the Hawaiian Islands are still her favorite place. She spent seven years living on Oahu and exploring the island. A regular visitor to Kauai, Jade recently authored a full-length Kauai guide book. She is a writer and photographer, whose work has been published in numerous... Read More
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