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A great patriotic adventure is to visit Pearl Harbor and tour the Arizona Memorial, the USS Missouri, and the USS Bowfin. You can drive to these adventures on your own, there are shuttle transportation services to these adventures, or tours including transportation are also available. It will cost less than $30 per person for this all day patriotic adventure.

There are no private beaches in the Hawaiian Islands and there are hundreds of miles of beach just on the island of Oahu. Catch some rays, swim in the ocean, or just relax at the beaches on different parts of the island for a unique experience each time.

Golf is available for under $20 a round at the Kahuku Golf Course.

Narrated walking tour of historical downtown Honolulu to view landmarks like Iolani Palace,  the Mission House museum, the King Kamehameha Statue, and other historic landmarks. Many of the buildings still used in the Honolulu Harbor area were constructed by early merchant ship and missionary settlers. The Mission House Museum offers  walking tours for only $25 per adult, $15 per child.

Nature walks and hikes are a fun way to get fresh air and exercise while exploring Hawaii's amazing environments. There are hundreds of easy to access state trails with easy to moderate challenge levels. This is an excellent way to get a unique perspectives of the island and explore the Hawaii you've seen on TV and in magazines. Most trails are free to use or have a nominal usage fee. Popular trails include Diamond Head Summit Trail, Lyon Arboretum Waterfall Trail, Makapuu Light House Trail, Tantalus Trails, Maunawili Falls Trail, Kapena Falls Trail, and the Manoa Falls Trail.

Several restaurants have Hawaiian music nights where they have live Hawaiian music for you to enjoy while you eat. No cover charge.

Kualoa Ranch Movie Tour goes to locations used for TV shows and movies like Magnum P.I., Jurassic Park, Godzilla 2000, Mighty Joe Young, Pearl Harbor, and WindTalkers. The film locations are located in a breathtaking valley with lots of great photo opportunities! The basic guided tour is $19 plus tax per person. 

Queen Emma Summer Palace holds an impressive collection of personal artifacts that belonged to the Hawaiian Royal Family. Admission is $4 for adults, children $4. 

Snorkeling allows you to explore Hawaii's unique marine life. Rentals average about $10 a day. Prescription goggles are available from some rental agents.  

Another great patriotic adventure is the US Army Museum located in Waikiki at Ft. DeRussy, tells the interesting and important roll Hawaii has played in W.W.I, W.W.II, Vietnam War, Korean War, and in keeping the US safe from invasion. There are heart touching stories of heroes from Hawaii who served America in many wars. Admission is free, donations appreciated.

The Hawaiian Railway Society operates train rides on the original OR&L main line. The 13 mile adventure from the Ewa station to Paradise Cove and back takes about 90 minutes. There is also a train museum, a gift shop, and a picnic area. Rides are $10 for adults; $7 for children 2 to 12 and seniors 62 and older; and free for children under 2.

The Waikiki Aquarium and the Honolulu Zoo are both world class living museums. Both at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki and are only a 5 minute walk apart. We recommend going to the Honolulu first in the morning when the animals in the Zoo are most active before it gets too hot. Rates for the Waikiki Aquarium are $9 per adult 18 or older, $4 per youth 13-17, $2 per child 5-12.  Rates for the Honolulu Zoo are $8 ages 13 and over,  $1 ages 6-12.

If you or anyone in your party has a Military ID the Hale Koa Hotel has several ways to help you enjoy yourself and save money. The Military Hotel has a PX located on the premises which is stocked with lots of items, including Hawaii souvenirs and cigarettes, at the cheapest prices available.  They also offer several restaurants and three great evening dinner shows at very reasonable rates. Their luau, Polynesian Revue, and a magic show are fun ways to enjoy your evenings. You do not have to be staying at the hotel to enjoy the Military benefits available, you only require a Military ID to purchase anything at the Hotel, except from the snack bar. 

Renting a car will give you the freedom to explore and get to more remote areas of the island. Driving around the island of Oahu is an all day adventure accounting for lots of stops along the way to enjoy the beautiful scenic views. A car rental averages less than $50 per day including gas.

While exploring the island by car you will encounter roadside fruit stands. These are great places to pick up fresh pineapple, papaya, coconut and other freshly grown island fruits at really great prices. If you want to enjoy the pineapple while you are on the road ask the vendor to slice it up for you. Most vendors will do this for free or just a dollar extra charge. Please note you can not take fresh whole fruits or flowers purchased from the roadside in Hawaii to other states or countries due to agriculture restrictions. The fruit must be cut up to transport them out of Hawaii.

Scooter/Mopeds are amazingly easy to operate and are a fun way to check out Honolulu. You must be at least 18 years old, have a valid drivers license, and $18-$25 a day to rent a moped/scooter. 

The city bus is an inexpensive way to get around  Waikiki and Honolulu destinations like Ala Moana Shopping Center, Aloha Tower, Diamond Head Crater, Historic Downtown Honolulu. Please note you can not bring luggage or large bags on the bus. The fair is $2 per adult, $1 per school aged child. 

Trolley rides are narrated and stops at historic landmarks and popular shopping centers. Rates are about $25 for a one day adult pass, $12 for a one day child pass. There is also a 4 day pass that is about $45 for an adult pass and $18 for a child pass.

PLEASE NOTE: Prices for island activities featured within our site are NOT guaranteed. Since we are not affiliated with any of the activity providers we are not notified if services or prices change. You will need to contact the activity provider directly for a current price quote and for availability information. 

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