also, any suggestions on souvenirs that are not so expensive, but good to buy for friends? one friend requested coconut bra (loll dont 'ask ), but i heard they were like 20 bucks...hmm..suggestions are welcome.
we're first doing a 2 1/2 day tour ..but thenthe other days we're free to do whatever..we're planning to go see pearl harbor for a day, go into a submarine, see a magic show for a night...but other than that..i don't know what to do exactly. and don't say hit the beach, b/c we're probably going ot do that every afternoon after sightseeing anyway.
2006-07-02 12:36:14 · 6 answers · asked by DD 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
Diamond Head--hike to the top. The Dole Pineapple factory (also a good place to get souvenirs). You mentioned Pearl Harbor, but that is a must do. One thing you might like is the bus pass--it is very inexpensive, when I was there it was $10 for 4 days. Visit the North side of the island. There is a big hobby show at the stadium where you can get inexpensive gifts.
2006-07-02 12:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We stayed at a rankety place on Waikiki and it rained buckets on us but we still had a mostly good time. Just know that Hanauma Bay is closed on Tuesdays. We didn't know that and we never made it back to see it as that was the only day it was nice enough.
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/oahu/beaches/hanauma_bay_park.htm
If you hike up Diamond Head, make sure you take enough water so you can wash your hands at the top and bottom of the stairs. The rails were rusty and we didn't have enough. It's an awesome view from up there so take enough film and if you have them, binoculars as you might see whales breaching from up there.
Don't plan on going in the water at Waimea Bay but you should stop to watch the surfers. They get some awesome waves up there.
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/oahu/beaches/waimea_bay_beach_park.htm
We got rained out of the Polynesian Cultural Center but you should go do that. And go see the pineapple plantations while you can. In 2 years they plan on stopping production in Hawaii. It costs too much to grow them there. Don't get suckered into buying pineapples there...they cost a fortune.
Take a light jacket or sweater out with you because the weather changes at the drop of a hat. Some of those cheap rain ponchos from WalMart would be perfect. They are small and you can whip them out at a moment's notice. We really needed them and didn't have anything like that along with us. Rains just come and go all day long. Best to be prepared.
You'll have a great time!
2006-07-03 10:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by freaking_morons_ugh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polynesian Culture Center, the North Shore, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, the Queen's Palace in Honolulu, the flea markets in Aloha Stadium, Waikiki beach. Those are the things I enjoyed while I was there.
2006-07-03 18:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by Bored 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbor, eat at Duke's and at Cheeseburger in Paradise, go on the Navatek 1 Sunset buffet Dinner Cruise, go to the Waikiki Beachcomber and see the Blue Hawaii Show!! Go to the Polynesian Cultural Center and stay for their night show "Horizons", walk along Kalakaua Ave, and watch the mimes!! Lively entertainment!!
2006-07-04 16:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by gloria381948 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the swap meet at Aloha Stadium near Pearl Harbor. They always have good bargins. Go to the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) it's really cool. Have lots of fun and take lots of pictures. If you want you can check out www.hawaii.com They have a fantastic message-board. Post your question there and I'm sure you will get answers.
Enjoy and Aloha,
Anna-Marie
2006-07-02 14:54:16 · answer #5 · answered by salsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY RIGHT ALONG WAIKIKI BEACH, GO TO THE PUNCHBOWL AND THE U.S.S. MISSOURI AND TO THE PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL, THEY ARE ALL AWESOME(RESERVATIONS NEEDED). CATAMARAN EVENING SUNSET CRUISE IS AWESOME TOO(GO TO FRONT DESK TO ASK FOR RESERVATIONS FOR THIS EVENT).
ABC HAS EVERYTHING THEY ARE ON EVERY CORNER(CLOSE IF NOT TRUE). PARADISE COVE LUAU (NEED TO RESERVE). I JUST CAME BACK JUNE 9TH FROM HONOLULU AND WAIKIKI. THEY ALSO HAVE POLYNESIAN TOUR WHICH TAKES UP ALL DAY(I MEAN ALLLLLLL DAY) RESERVE THAT TOO.
HAVE FUN ENJOY THE WEATHER AND THE EVENTS.
GO TO FRONT DESK TO SEE WHAT IS OFFERED.
IF YOU ARENT AFRAID OF HEIGHTS GO TO EXTREME PARASAILING GO 1200 FT IN AIR(ATTACHED TO BOAT)
ITS LIKE 75.00(HOTELS OFFER 500 FT. FOR 80.00 SEE THE DIFFERENCE)
HAVE FUN OLAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA
2006-07-03 22:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by sharma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋