Things To Do In Honolulu
Whether your idea of the perfect beach day means soaking up some rays or scuba diving with the exotic marine life, you can have it in Honolulu. Waikiki Beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, catamarans, and outrigger canoes. It’s also a great spot for beginner surfers and bodyboarders. To find a more secluded spot, head downtown to Ala Moana Park, surrounded by trees and grass, and perfect for a calm swim.
History buffs will enjoy visiting Pearl Harbor and exploring sites like the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri Memorial. You can also visit the massive Bishop Museum, which houses a large collection of Hawaiian artifacts. Families on a Honolulu vacation can also check out the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium.
For breathtaking vistas, hike up Diamond Head, an ancient volcanic crater overlooking Waikiki. On the way up, you’ll find a World War II-era bunker and some steep staircases for a somewhat challenging climb. See the city by cycling along Honolulu’s many streets and bike paths. Scuba divers should head to Eastern Honolulu’s Hanauma Bay, which is set in the crater of an extinct volcano and now opens to the sea and is filled with a coral reef.
