Bonnie Best's Picks:
Activities & Attractions –
Honolulu, HI – Waikiki Beach
Activities
- Shopping
- Oahu is a shopper’s paradise, offering a diversity of new stores, local favorites and great finds so you can fulfill any wish list!
- Helicopter tours
- View Paradise from above! Enjoy an afternoon flight and see the sights
- Makani Kai Helicopters
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
- Paradise Helicopters
- North Shore
- Take a drive to North Shore to check out the beautiful beaches and test out your surfing skills!!
- The northern region of Oahu is a destination in itself, offering a wide variety of natural wonders and resort activities. The more rural North Shore features peaceful beaches, surfing, horseback riding tours through the Forest and great dining!
- Get some lessons from the pros and learn to surf! Hans Hedemann Surfing Lessons
Attractions
- Hawaii’s Polynesian Cultural Center
- Located about one hour's scenic drive from Waikiki, is the top paid Hawaii attraction for a reason. Featuring seven native villages give the rare chance to participate in the daily adventures of Hawaiian and other South Pacific cultures. Enjoy an authentic Hawaiian lu’au and the world’s largest Polynesian night show!
- Join your fellow ED-MEDIA attendees and guests on Friday night at the PCC for the IMAX Coral Reef Adventure, Luau, and Horizons Night Show!! See ED-MEDIA Social Events for more details!
- Honolulu Zoo
- 151 Kapahulu Ave Hon Hi 96815
- (808) 971-7171
- 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Located short walking distance from Moana Surfrider Hotel largest zoo in the state and right by the world famous Waikiki Beach.
- Waikiki Aquarium
- 2777 Kalakaua Ave Ho Hi 96815
- (808) 923-9741
- 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Built in 1904 this is the third-oldest public aquarium in the United States. Presents more that 420 species aquatic animals and plants.
- Diamond Head
- (808) 587/0300
- Hiking trail approximately 0.75mile / one way. Recommend to ware walking shoes and have drinking water.
- USS Arizona Memorial / Pearl Harbor
- 1 Arizona Memorial Place Hon Hi 96819
- (808) 422-2771
- Hours for Memorial: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM *first come first serve basis will close once run out ticket
- Hours of Visitor Center: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hanauma Bay
- (808) 396-4229
- 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (closed on Tuesday)
- Snorkel Beach. One of the most spectacular natural resources in Hawaii.
- Dole Plantation
- (808) 621-8408
- 64-1550 Kam Hwy Waialua Hi 96791
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- This is also the home of the world's largest maze as officially recognized in the 1998 Guinness Book of World Records.
- Byodo-in Temple (Valley of Temples)
- 47-200 Kahekili Hwy Kaheohe Hi, 96744
- (808) 239-8811
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- This is a stunning replica of the famous Byodo In Temple of equality in Kyoto Japan. On the grounds are a lake & Japanese gardens.
- Kualoa Ranch
- 49-560 Kam Hwy
- (808) 237 7321
- Ranch offers many activities such as ATVs, target shooting, helicopter rides and a ranch and movie set tour.
- Academy of Arts
- 900 S. Beretania St Hon Hi, 96814
- (808) 532 8703
- The Academy of Arts has an extensive collection of Asian and Western Art.
- Bishop Museum
- 1525 Bernice Street, Hon, Hi 96817
- (808) 847 3511
- All about Hawaii, largest collections of Polynesian cultural and scientific attractions.
- The Nuuanu Pali Lookout
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (weather Permitting)
- 1795 that King Kamehameha and his warriors defeated the O'ahu armies by sending them over these steep cliffs and claiming his victory and uniting the Hawaiian Islands. Remove hats due to the gusty winds.
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