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Diamond Head State Monument
Diamond Head Road and 18th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

Take a 1.4-mile round-trip hike to see the southwestern coastline from the top of the extinct volcano's crater. This 360 degree panoramic view is spectacular and definitely worth seeing! Be sure to bring a flashlight and water.

Phone: +1.808.587.0285 (State Parks)
Hours: 6am-6pm daily

Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Come and see over 2,500 marine animals indigenous to Hawaii and the tropical Pacific in the third oldest public aquarium in the United States. Designated as the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center for the Pacific Island Region.

Phone: +1.808.923.9741
Email: wayne@waquarium.org
Hours: 9am-5pm daily; closed Christmas

Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave (corner of Kalakaua Ave. and Kapahulu Ave. in Kapiolani Park)
Honolulu, HI 96815-4013

Featuring the Karibuni Reserve, the South American Aviary, the tropical forest, and much more!

Phone: +1.808.971.7171
Email: hozoo@aol.com
Hours: 9am-4:30pm daily; exits close at 5:30pm; closed Christmas and New Year's Day

Honolulu Horse & Carriage
Lewers St and Kalakaua Ave (At Don Ho), Honolulu, HI 96815

Take a ride through romantic Waikiki in the evening in a horse-drawn carriage. Enjoy the look of the waters in the moonlight as you are taking on a drive through the torch-lit main street in Waikiki. The rides are about 20 minutes each and you can name the place to be dropped off at (within Waikiki on their routes).

Phone: +1.808.924.7895
Email: hnlhorse@aol.com
Hours: 6pm-11pm daily

Atlantis Submarines
2005 Kalia Road (Hilton Hawaiian Village), Honolulu, HI 96815-1917

Take an excursion 150 feet below the surface in a 100-foot passenger submarine. Special ports make for excellent viewing of the sea life and coral.

Phone: +1.808.973.9811 or +1.800.548.6262
Email: contact-waikiki@GoAtlantis.com
Hours: 8am-7pm daily (reservations)

St. Augustine Church 130 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-3642

Visit the church nestled in, yet standing out, among the high rises and condos in busy Waikiki and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere inside. Established in 1854, the church has full-length glass windows inside of a majestic interior.

Phone: +1.808.923.7024
Hours: 7am-5pm daily

Aqua Zone 2255 Kalakaua Avenue (Sheraton Waikiki Hotel), Honolulu, HI 96815

Want to try scuba diving in a safe environment with an instructor? The Sheraton Waikiki Hotel offers scuba diving classes in the hotel pool for first timers. If experienced, they will also take you diving out in the ocean and take you to see the sea caves, sunken ships, and even a World War II fighter plane. Other activities would be skiing, Jet Ski, parasailing, charter fishing, snorkeling and surfing.

Phone: +1.808.366.7573
Email: aquazonehawaii@aol.com
Hours: 7am-7pm daily

Oahu Nature Tours Multiple Locations (Mailing: P.O. Box 8059, Honolulu, HI 96830)

Take an eco-excursion with professional nature guides who will share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna. There are many different tours to choose from, some of which are the Diamond Head Crater Adventures, Honolulu's Hidden Waterfalls, Mountain Rainforest Adventures, Valley of the Rainbows Adventure, and more.

Phone: +1.800.861.6018 or +1.808.924.2473
Email: natureguide@oahunaturetours.com
Hours: 24-hours daily (reservations only and tour times may vary)

Clark's Divemaster Tours 3125 Charles St, Honolulu, HI 96816-1416

Clark's Divemaster Tours will take you to different diving courses whether you are experienced divers or novices. Offered here are instructors who will guide you through the first dive, five different PADI certifications, and specialty courses.

Phone: +1.808.923.5595 or +1.808.351.3483
Email: bobclark@divewaikiki.com
Hours: 7am-7pm Monday - Saturday and 8am-6pm Sundays