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• Kalapawai Market

  Kailua, Oahu

  An eclectic local neighborhood staple, the Kalapawai Market (located just off the beach in the bustling coastal town of Kailua) has been serving up snacks, smiles, and other essentials to beach goers, visitors, and locals since 1932. The historic shop is conveniently located at the entrance to the Kailua Beach Park and has a coffee and smoothie bar and deli, in addition to the grocery area which, although fairy small, has a surprisingly large selection of foods, wines, and oth

• Bike Hawaii

  Kaneohe, Oahu

  Bike Hawaii offers hands-on, adrenaline-filled Oahu experiences geared toward adventurers looking to delve deeper than the "surface level" tourist activities on the island. Tours take guests off the beaten path to hidden trails, pristine rainforest, thrilling downhill mountain roads, and the other-worldly landscape of Jurassic Park. AT A GLANCE:Bike Hawaii offers two bike tour options: a relaxed 5-mile ride downhill along a pave

• Makani Kai Helicopter Tour

  Honolulu, Oahu

  To explore the island of Oahu with your feet touching the ground is beautiful and rewarding. But to see it from above is an entirely different and unforgettable experience of epic proportions. Makani Kai helicopter tours take guests on thrilling adventures that offer a unique perspective with sweeping, 360 views of some of the island's most treasured and breathtaking spots including Waimea Bay, the fabled North Shore, Pearl Harbor, the Ko'olau Mountain Range, and the hidden Sacred Fal

• Waikiki Shell

  Waikiki, Oahu

  Set against the stunning backdrop of Diamond Head to one side and Kapiolani Park (fronting Waikiki Beach) to the other, the Waikiki Shell is a unique outdoor concert venue offering excellent acoustics in a comfortable, spacious tropical setting. AT A GLANCE:Located at the end of Waikiki near the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Shell is easy to access and within walking distance of most of the strip's hotels and resorts. The "shell" sh

• Honolulu Museum of Art

  Honolulu, Oahu

  Amidst the hustle of downtown Honolulu there is an oasis of art and culture. The Honolulu Museum of Art provides a great atmosphere to explore Asian, Arabic, European modern and American modern art. A great selection and diversity of styles is represented due to the merging of several collections left to the museum by its generous benefactors. A courtyard caf and separate espresso bar make for good afternoon eats and treats to go with your art exploration. The courtyards between the mai

• Sea Life Park

  Waimanalo, Oahu

  Located just a short drive from Honolulu, Sea Life Park is a paradise within paradise for kids and adults alike. The spacious, colorful park is home to some of the most spectacular sea life species including dolphins, turtles, sharks and tropical fish, sea birds, sea lions, penguins, and more. With a gorgeous location along Oahu's lush windward coast, visitors can enjoy beautiful ocean views right from within the park something that makes this park unique!AT

• USS Arizona Memorial

  Honolulu, Oahu

  This memorial marks the tragic spot where the USS Arizona was sunk during the Pearl Harbor bombing in 1941, and where 1777 of her crewmen lost their lives. Part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, the structure is 184 feet in length and stretches across the middle of the sunken ship. Names of the lives lost in the attack are engraved into its walls. Following the attack on that fateful December 7th, the battleship sunk in nine minutes. Althoug

• Dolphin Quest at the Kahala Resort

  Kahala, Oahu

  If you're a dolphin lover, this unique activity is sure to make your Oahu vacation unforgettable! Guests and visitors to the exquisite Kahala Resort just east of Honolulu can embark on an adventure with Dolphin Quest in the resort's beautiful lagoons and swim, play with, touch, and even kiss these friendly dolphins. The gorgeous ocean-side setting, tranquil waters of the lagoons, and attention of one or more of the resort's dolphins are an experience not to be missed.

• Star of Honolulu Dinner Cruise

  Honolulu, Oahu

  Enjoy the beauty of Honolulu's skyline and sunset on a Star of Honolulu Dinner Cruise, which features a variety of meal options, on-board music and entertainment, and killer views all the way along the coast to Diamondhead. The cruise meal packages range from an all-you-can-eat buffet on one of the lower decks (most affordable) to the 5-star package in the top deck's "Super Nova" room which includes a 7-course French style meal, l

• USS Missouri

  Honolulu, Oahu

  Majestic and awe-inspiring, the USS Missouri is one of the most stunning and high-trafficked sights at Pearl Harbor. Commissioned on June 11, 1944, the USS Missouri is most famous for its role in World War II and particularly in the end of it. On September 2, 1945, representatives sent by Japan boarded the USS Missouri and signed surrender documents on what is now known as the 'Surrender Deck.' With that, World War II was brought to a close. The battleship's life was not nearl