Exploring the Island
Snorkeling - Hanauma Bay
This is our #1 recommendation for you to experience. INCREDIBLE Snorkeling. $25 /person entry fee. Snorkel rentals and small lockers available. The bay is a great place for "winter" snorkeling as it does not get the same dangerous waves that the north shore does this time of year. Either make a reservation or show up as soon as they open to get a walk in ticket. We recommend bringing food as snorkeling can wear you out and the food vendor there is expensive. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Snorkeling - Turtle Canyon
There are many tour groups that will take you on a boat to this location. It is just an area in the ocean that turtles frequent. If you want to guarantee seeing a turtle while you are here, booking a Turtle Canyon tour would be a great way to do that.
Ohana Surf Project
Want to actually stand on a surfboard? Booking a lesson with this company was a great experience. It is a 10 minute walk from the hotel options we mentioned.
Saturday Morning Kaka'ako Farmers Market
Saturdays 8-12pm. A great farmers market with a lot of local vendors. There is food, coffee, fruits/veggies and tons of knick knacks. A great way to start a Saturday! To navigate to the parking lot plug in the following address to your maps: 172 Ahui St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Hiking
Be Safe! Trails here are BREATHTAKING, but not as well maintained as the mainland. Expect to get muddy and bring a bag so that you can be hands free, it will be needed more often than you think. Many trails have ropes to help you get up and down safely. If it starts raining heavily, turn around. We will add some trail recommendations as we get closer to November. Please feel free to message us questions on trails we have been on!
Bishop Museum
Interested in learning more about Hawaiian history and culture? Visit this awesome museum to learn more about this beautiful place.
Hula Lessons
Tuesdays 11:30 -12:30, ages 10+ This free event is hosted at the Royal Hawaiian Center, a 10 minute walk from the hotels. Hula is the art of Hawaiian dance. Come learn basic hand gestures and footwork as you learn to use your body to tell story.
Kualoa Ranch
Want to see where Jurrasic Park was filmed? This place offers many options to explore via ATV tours, zipling etc. If you did not get a rental car Kualoa does offer some options for Wakiki Hotel pick up. See their site for more details.
Restaurant Recommendations
We will be adding a google maps list with some recommendations very soon. Check back closer to November for some insights!
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice
Our favorite shave ice place has a Wakiki location! We highly recommend checking out this frozen treat shop. Just a 5 minute walk to the hotels.