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    • Diamond Head - Honolulu

      • 1. Diamond Head

      • The 360-degree view from atop Diamond Head Crater is worth the 560-foot ascent and should not be missed....

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    • Powerline Trail - Honolulu
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    • Upper Waiakoa Trail - Honolulu
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    • Nounou-West Trail - Honolulu

      • 5. Nounou-West Trail

      • Located within the Nounou Forest Reserve (Sleeping Giant) this 1.5 mile difficult trail is routed through forests planted in the 1930`s and is quite steep.
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    • Koaie Canyon Trail - Honolulu

      • 6. Koaie Canyon Trail

      • Located within the Waimea Cayon Area, access to this 3 mile trail is via the Kukui Trail. The trail takes you on a route along the south side of Koaie Canyon, with good scenery and swimming holes.
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    • Kukui Trail - Honolulu

      • 7. Kukui Trail

      • Located within the Waimea Cayon Area this 2.4 mile difficult trail is a scenic hike which decends down the west side of Waimea Canyon.
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    • Waimea Canyon Trail - Honolulu

      • 8. Waimea Canyon Trail

      • This trail is located within the Waimea Canyon Area this 11.5 mile moderate difficulty trail leads to the town of Waimea. This trail fords the Waimea River several times.
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    • Lahaina Pali Trail - Honolulu
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  • Thanks to the clear, sea life-filled waters of the Pacific that lap the island's shores (and the tropical climate), Honolulu is the perfect place to learn different water activities, or make good use of the ones you're already experienced in.

    First and foremost in Honolulu is surfing, for which the island of Oahu has become famous. Independent instructors, private companies, and the nicer hotels each have their unique teaching styles. For complete beginners, don't be intimidated by pictures or video you've seen of the monster waves off Oahu's coasts - you'll most likely be taken to the gentler waters off of Waikiki, where there's little risk of injury but waves just big enough to learn on.

    To the east of the city and at several other places within a reasonable driving distance, there are reefs and coves that make perfect spots for snorkeling. Some are quite calm and sheltered, providing an excellent spot for a snorkeling adventure with children. Or, to get further out and down to see what deeper waters have to offer, SCUBA diving might be a better bet. There are outfits that give lessons and that take out small dive groups of every experience level. Surf n Sea is a staple on the North shore landscape, built in 1921 and housing the premiere surf shop since 1965, Surf n Sea has it all. Surf gear and apparel for most ocean activities, not to mention tours, lessons, sales and rentals, plus plenty of souvenirs.

    For on-land exploration, an excellent way to get around and explore Honolulu (or the rest of the island for that matter!) is on a bicycle or moped. Easily rentable at several shops, this is an easy way to see more of the city or the whole island without the hassle of arranging a driver or renting a car.

    Another obvious on-land excursion is to go for a hike, such as up the Diamond Head State Monument, which is easily visible on the southeastern end of the City. The hike to the peak is a fairly easy one, and the panoramic views of the city and sea from the top are definitely worth the walk.

    Visit Honolulu's most famous site, Pearl Harbor. The tragic occurrences and subsequent world-changing events associated with this naval base make it a crucial part of American history and heritage. While the harbor is quite large, the Visitor's Center and Arizona Memorial are the hubs of tourism. There are so many things to do, Honolulu might just overwhelm you.

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