Weekend Getaway on Oahu with Kids
Honolulu is the capitol of Hawaii and the only major city in all the islands. While there are nice beaches on the North Shore, most of the action on Oahu is in Honolulu. There is a variety of fun things to do in Honolulu, besides of course, going to the beach. There is historic Pearl Harbor, the interesting Honolulu Zoo, the thrilling Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, and the extensive Ala Moana Shopping Center.
Nick's is known for their marvelous fresh seafood, exceptional service, and wonderful ambiance. They also have an excellent wine selection. Be sure to check out the beautiful mural by local Maui artist, Jim Kingwell.
My daughter went here on a field trip and really enjoyed it. She liked seeing the USS Missouri, the sister ship of the one her grandfather served on, and was fascinated by the War Memorial, and seeing the names of all the people who had lost their lives in the attack.
My husband once spotted a giraffe while driving along the highway.
This is a fantastic place to take the kids for a day. Since the weather is almost always warm in Honolulu, you can enjoy the water park any time of year. There all kinds of great water slides, a wave machine, and the requisite delicious-- mostly unhealthy-- food. The Tornado is great for older kids.
This is a fun zoo to visit, right in downtown Honolulu, near Waikiki Beach. My husband once spotted a giraffe while driving along the highway. There are also some rare animals, such as the Sumatran tiger, Gharials, and the Hawaiian Nene.
Ala Moana is an amazing four-story mall. If you're coming from the mainland, you may not be so impressed, but if you've been living on one of the "outer islands" and you are shopping center-deprived, you will be thrilled with Ala Moana. It has every department store and boutique you've been missing, and plenty of fun restaurants to ... More >
Ala Moana is an amazing four-story mall. If you're coming from the mainland, you may not be so impressed, but if you've been living on one of the "outer islands" and you are shopping center-deprived, you will be thrilled with Ala Moana. It has every department store and boutique you've been missing, and plenty of fun restaurants to choose from when you need to rest your feet.
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