Haunama Bay and other Honolulu, HI Things to Do Tips

Best snorkling beach in the state.Fish every where,and they swim right up to the people diving in the bay.
Stop by the nature center to learn more about the conservation efforts to save the bay.Arrive
early to avoid heat and crowds.Admission fee $3.00
Closed every Tuesday.

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Other Contact: Park opens at 6 am. Arrive early

Diamond Head is unique for it's geology,natural
landscape,military history and scenic views.
It was declared a National Natural Landmark in
1968.Today, more than a million people visit the
crater each year.Most visitors hike the historic
.8 mile(1.3km) trail to the summit to enjoy the
spectacular views of Waikiki.

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Beautiful and rugged coastline along the eatern part of Oahu

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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet (flee Market)
Best and cheapest place to buy gifts and souveniers.
Aloha shirts,mumu's,shell leis,t-shirts etc. Same
things you see in Waikiki but cheaper.
Admission $.50 (cents)

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Directions: Aloha Stadium
Very closet to the Arizona Memorial. Many people stop at both attractions in the same day.

Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show (Kodak Hula Show)
One of the very few things FREE in Honolulu.It is about a 1 hour show with old Hawaiian music and dance.
A tradition for over 60 years.

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Address: Waikiki Shell-east endof Waikiki
Other Contact: The famous Kodak Hula show may s

Operated by the National Park Service.
Pearl Harbor Visitors Center
Open daily 7:30-5:00pm
From the visitor center you can visit the gift shop,the Arizona Memorial,the USS Missouri and the USS Bowfin.
Arizona Memorial-film and shuttle is free of charge.

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Other Contact: Note:As of 9-11, the National Pa

Visitor center is open daily 7:30 to 5:00pm.Last program and shuttle to the memorial is 3:00pm.No reservations are taken.All tours to the memorial are free of charge and issued on a first come first served basis.Person must be there to in person to obtain tickets. Arrive early before the tour buses,to avoid standing in line for 1-2 hours.
USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship's 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on Dec.7,1941
The 184 ft. long memorial structure spands the mid portion of the sunken battleship.According to its architect, the sag in the middle represents initial defeat at Pearl Harbor, but stands strong, vigorous, and victorious at both ends.Overtones of sadness(black) have been ommited to create the overal effect of serinity; and it allows individuals to comtemplate one's intermost feelings.
There are 21 openings in the center viewing area of the memorial. 7 openings in the front, 7 openings in the rear and 7 openings in the ceiling represents a 21 gun salute to all military personnel killed in the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941.

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A great place to shop, browse and eat.There are many shops,galleries,lei stands and excellent restaurants.
Great place to buy souveniers such as t-shirts,shells or plastic leis nick nacks etc.You will find many of the same items for sale in Waikiki, but at a much higher price.

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Oahu Market located in the heart of Chinatown,
has been in operation for many generations. Even
with the invention of refrigerators, freezers and
microwave, the old tradition of having everying fresh
continues.Whether it is cooking your own meals or buying food already cooked, It Must Be FRESH - fish, vegtables, pork, chicken,beef and sashimi (raw fish).
Arrive early and feel the excitement and interaction between merchants and customers.

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Built in 1882, Iolani Palace was the official residence of King Kalakaua and Queen Liiokalani; Hawaii's last two monarchs. For 76 years after the overthrow of the monarchy, Iolani Palace was used as a government building and capital building during the Republic, the Territory and eventually Statehood years. In 1969,the palace was vacated and restoration of the building has been ongoing to this day. More than 10,000 artifacts of the monarchy period were sold at auction, about 4,000 artifacts have been recovered.
There is a 45 minute tour of the Palace, and there is an admission fee. I highly recommend the tour. You will be saddened and moved by the experience. Every thing about the Hawaiian people, its past, present and future is some how connected to this magnificent building.

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Address: Downtown, Honolulu