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THE FAMILY GUIDE

Little explorers. Island-sized wonder.

A small collection of parks, animals and underwater discoveries.

Choose a few stops on the same island. These are alternatives across Hawaii, not a single-day inter-island itinerary. Confirm opening hours, reservations and current access before leaving.

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HONOLULU/OʻAHU · FAMILYGeneral admission $12 · discounted rates available

Waikīkī Aquarium

Get a closer look at Pacific marine life in a compact aquarium beside the ocean.

Daily admission 9am–4:30pm · closes 5pm
Honolulu Zoo — official source imageAn island discovery

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HONOLULU/OʻAHU · FAMILYPaid admission · check current age and resident rates

Honolulu Zoo

Spend an unhurried family outing with wildlife exhibits and tropical grounds at the edge of Waikīkī.

Daily 10am–4pm · last entry 3pm
Kapiʻolani Regional Park — official source imageAn island discovery

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HONOLULU/OʻAHU · OUTDOORSFree public access · parking and rentals may cost extra

Kapiʻolani Regional Park

Find a little breathing room on the lawns below Diamond Head, just beyond busy Waikīkī.

Plan your visit · check current hours
Byodo-In Temple — official source imageAn island discovery

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HONOLULU/OʻAHU · ARTSAdults $10 · seniors $8 · ages 2–12 $6 · parking extra

Byodo-In Temple

Slow down among temple architecture, ponds and the dramatic Koʻolau backdrop.

8:30am–4:30pm · last entry 4:15pm
The Sun display at the video sphere.On the calendar

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HONOLULU/OʻAHU · FAMILY$5 · ages 0–2 on a lap free · members free with reservation

T. REX: Extended Cut

A dinosaur documentary and a live introduction to the night sky.

November 22 · December 6 & 27 · 5:30pm & 7pm
Chamberlain House, Mission Houses Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii, on National Register of Historic PlacesOn the calendar

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HONOLULU/OʻAHU · FAMILYFree admission

Mission Houses Ohana Day

A family day of history, activities and discovery downtown.

November 7, 2026 · 10am–3pm
Sunset over KapoleiOn the calendar

Archival Kapolei sunset · holiday lights not pictured

HONOLULU/OʻAHU · FAMILYFree entry · food and purchases extra

Kapolei City Lights

West Oahu glows with holiday lights and a community celebration.

November 28–January 3 · opening party November 28, 5–9pm

Updated October 27, 2026. Check dates and prices before making plans.

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