Honolulu Zoo

The Honolulu Zoo is located right in downtown Waikiki and is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.  General Admission is $14 for adults and $6 for kids 3-12 years old.  Kids 2 and under are free.  There are also Kama'aina and U.S. Military rates available.  Parking is $1 per hour in their lot, or free at Kapiolani Park right across the street.  Kapiolani Park is where we park when we go to the main strip in Waikiki.  It is so close to the zoo.  Seriously, park there.  Don't pay for the zoo's parking.  The Honolulu Zoo has some fun animals, some of my favorites to see were the endemic animals such as the Nene Goose.  We had a good time there, but it is not really a must-see on your trip to Oahu.  I feel like the Hogle Zoo back in Utah was just as good (and less run down.)

 

Diamond Head Hike

Hiking Diamond Head is a great experience.  The Diamond Head hike is open from 6am to 6pm every day and costs $5 per car or $1 per person if you walk in.  It consists of a somewhat rocky dirt path for the first part, then continues through what used to be military installations closer to the top. The views from the top are incredible, overlooking Kokohead, the ocean, and Waikiki.  I would definitely recommend this hike.  It isn't that hard or too long but gives you a good workout and is lots of fun.

Pow Wow Hawaii

Pow Wow Hawaii is a contemporary art movement that brings artists from all over the world to Honolulu, where they paint amazing murals on buildings all over downtown.  This year was the fourth time this event has taken place.  I love how many of the artists incorporated Hawaiian culture into their art.  If you want to learn more about it or see a map of where you can find the murals, visit their website here: http://powwowhawaii.com/.