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33 Best Things to Do in Honolulu (+ Oahu Day Trips)

Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii on Oahu, boasts stunning beaches like Waikiki, vibrant nightlife, and rich history at Pearl Harbor. It's a cultural hub with diverse cuisine and beautiful landscapes, perfect for relaxation and exploration.

All Things To Do

Free
watch-the-halona-blowhole-erupt

Watch the Halona Blowhole erupt

#33 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

8483 HI-72
Less than 1 hour
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Free to explore; fees vary by vendor
shop-at-ala-moana-center

Shop at Ala Moana Center

#32 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

1450 Ala Moana Blvd.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
eat-a-dole-whip-at-the-dole-plantation

Eat a Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation

#31 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy
2 hours to Half Day
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$21 for adults; $13 for kids 3-12
visit-the-honolulu-zoo

Visit the Honolulu Zoo

#30 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

151 Kapahulu Ave
1 to 2 hours
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$25 per person ages 8 and older
marvel-at-the-beauty-of-shangri-la

Marvel at the beauty of Shangri La

#29 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

4055 Papu Circle
1 to 2 hours
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Free
take-the-kids-to-fort-derussy-beach-park

Take the kids to Fort DeRussy Beach Park

#28 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

Fort DeRussy Beach
1 to 2 hours
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$7 for adults 13-64; $4 for children 2-12
zen-out-at-the-byodo-in-temple

Zen out at the Byodo-In Temple

#27 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

47-200 Kahekili Hwy
1 to 2 hours
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$23.99 for adults; $13.99 for kids 4-12
tour-the-pacific-fleet-submarine-museum

Tour the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum

#26 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

11 Arizona Memorial Drive
1 to 2 hours
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$25 for adults; free for kids 18 and younger
explore-the-honolulu-museum-of-art

Explore the Honolulu Museum of Art

#25 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

900 S. Beretania St.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
roam-the-ho-omaluhia-botanical-garden

Roam the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden

#24 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

45-680 Luluku Rd
1 to 2 hours
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Free
take-a-hike-at-lyon-arboretum

Take a hike at Lyon Arboretum

#23 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

3860 Manoa Rd
1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by company
learn-to-hang-10-with-ohana-surf-project

Learn to hang 10 with Ohana Surf Project

#22 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

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1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by tour
see-movie-filming-locations-at-kualoa-ranch

See movie filming locations at Kualoa Ranch

#21 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

49-560 Kamehameha Hwy
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
slow-down-at-kap-lolani-regional-park

Slow down at Kap'lolani Regional Park

#20 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

3840 Paki Ave
1 to 2 hours
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$25 for adults; $14 for children 4-12
explore-the-waimea-valley

Explore the Waimea Valley

#19 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

59-864 Kamehameha Hwy
1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by company
go-snorkeling-at-shark-s-cove

Go snorkeling at Shark's Cove

#18 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

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2 hours to Half Day
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$124.95 for adults; $62.48 for children 4-11
visit-the-polynesian-cultural-center

Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center

#17 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

55-370 Kamehameha Hwy
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
try-windsports-at-kailua-beach

Try windsports at Kailua Beach

#16 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

526 Kawailoa Rd.
2 hours to Half Day
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Prices vary by car rental/tour
drive-along-the-north-shore

Drive along the North Shore

#15 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

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2 hours to Half Day
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Prices vary by tour
take-a-tour-of-iolani-palace

Take a tour of 'Iolani Palace

#14 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

364 S. King St.
1 to 2 hours
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Free; $5 parking fee
see-otherworldly-scenery-at-manoa-falls

See otherworldly scenery at Manoa Falls

#13 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

End of Manoa Road
1 to 2 hours
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$38.95 for adults; $30.95 for kids 4-17
learn-about-hawaiian-history-at-the-bishop-museum

Learn about Hawaiian history at the Bishop Museum

#12 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

1525 Bernice St.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
visit-the-national-memorial-cemetery-of-the-pacific

Visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

#11 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

2177 Puowaina Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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sunset-hula-and-mai-tais-at-house-without-a-key

Sunset, hula and mai tais at House Without A Key

#10 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

2199 Kalia Road
1 to 2 hours
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Free
escape-some-of-the-crowds-at-lanikai-beach

Escape (some of) the crowds at Lanikai Beach

#9 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

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2 hours to Half Day
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drink-a-shirley-temple-at-the-royal-hawaiian

Drink a Shirley Temple at The Royal Hawaiian

#8 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

2259 Kalakaua Ave.
Less than 1 hour
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Free
hike-the-koko-crater-trail-at-sunrise

Hike the Koko Crater Trail at sunrise

#7 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

7602-7604 Koko Head Park Road
1 to 2 hours
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Free
explore-the-makapu-u-point-lighthouse-trail

Explore the Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail

#6 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

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2 hours to Half Day
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$37.99 for adults; $18.99 for kids 4-12
visit-the-mighty-mo-battleship-missouri-memorial

Visit the "Mighty Mo" Battleship Missouri Memorial

#5 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

63 Cowpens St.
1 to 2 hours
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$25 per adult; $3 to park
snorkel-at-hanauma-bay-nature-preserve

Snorkel at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

#4 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

7455 Kalanianaole Hwy
2 hours to Half Day
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$5 per person; $10 to park
hike-to-the-summit-of-diamond-head-state-monument

Hike to the summit of Diamond Head State Monument

#3 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

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1 to 2 hours
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Free; audio tours cost $10 for adults; $7 for kids ages 3-12
honor-history-at-the-pearl-harbor-national-memorial

Honor history at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial

#2 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

1 Arizona Memorial Place
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
relax-on-world-renowned-waikiki-beach

Relax on world-renowned Waikiki Beach

#1 in Best Things To Do in Honolulu - Oahu

Kalakaua Blvd
2 hours to Half Day
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