What are the "must see" attractions around Honolulu?
What are the "must see" attractions around Honolulu?
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dnb

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3,330 posts

273 months

Thursday 4th July 2013
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I have a few days in Honolulu surrounding a business trip. Is there anything I really ought to see? Currently thinking that lounging on the beach would be good for a day, then some kind of Pearl Harbour tour. This still leaves a day to find something to do... Any ideas?

Gareth1974

3,488 posts

170 months

Thursday 4th July 2013
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Snorkelling at Hanauma Bay is good, though you have to get there early as the car park is small and they close off the access road when it's filled - you can get a bus there though.
Walking the trail to Manoa Falls is good too, though quite humid - Barack Obama's favourite walk allegedly.

I'd recommend Roy's restaurant on Wakiki Beach for a meal.

Pearl Harbour is excellent, though make sure you take your passport/I.D. - I didn't and got turned away, and had to go back the next day instead!

adsvx220

705 posts

214 months

Saturday 6th July 2013
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You could take a walk up diamond head for a great view of Honolulu. Doesn't take too long and the view is well worth it.

Roy's restaurant is a great suggestion!!

Adam

Wicker Man

867 posts

274 months

Monday 8th July 2013
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Yep, Snorkelling at Hanauma Bay - hop on the bus, and the Pearl harbour museum is well worth a visit.
If you find yourself on the Big Island at all, then the Volcano National park is a must plus a helicopter flight over the active vent on Mauna Loa.

dnb

Original Poster:

3,330 posts

273 months

Tuesday 9th July 2013
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Thanks all. I've looked up Roy's and will be going. smile
Unfortunately I won't have time to get to the big island this time, but will be doing as much as I can in Honolulu.

bad company

21,920 posts

297 months

Wednesday 10th July 2013
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For me it has to be Pearl Harbour. Interesting and very moving.