1. family and parenting
2. children

Places To Go, Things To Do
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Expand your child’s experience. Try something new this summer.
MUSEUMS
The Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St.
847-3511
www.bishopmuseum.org
Children’s Discovery Center
111 Ohe St.
524-5437, Fax 524-5400
www.discoverycenterhawaii.org
Spalding House, Honolulu
Museum of Art
2411 Makiki Heights Drive
526-0232
www.tcmhi.org
Hawaii State Art Museum
Capital District Building, 250
South Hotel Street
586-0300
Times: 9am-5pm; Closed Tues. and Christmas Day
Cost: Kamaaina & active military rates: $12.95 adults ($19.95 reg.), $8.95 children 4-12 years
($14.95 reg.), & $10.95 seniors ($16.95 reg.), Free for children under 3 w/accompanying adult.
Includes museum and planetarium classes, Hawaiian crafts and special “hands-on” exhibits.
Free Parking available.
Times: T-F 9am-1pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm Closed Mon.
Cost: $10 General Admission (all ages); $8 Kamaaina (all ages); $6 Senior Citizens (Ages
62+); Free (Children under 1 years old) and members
An interactive discovering center for all ages! No strollers please. Free Parking available.
Times: T-Sat 10am - 430pm, Sun 1pm-5pm ,Closed Mon.& Holidays
Cost: $10 Adults; Members and under 17 free. Includes admission to Honolulu Museum of
Art same day. Free to the public every 3rd Sun. from 11am-5pm, every first Wed., & July 31st
for Kamaaina.
Bag Check: Bags larger than 15" diag. are checked in at the front desk upon entrance.
Times: T-S 10am-4pm, First Friday of the month 6pm-9pm; Closed Sun, Mon. & Holidays
Cost: Free
Three wonderful galleries to observe and explore. All items larger than 11”x15” must be
checked-in and held at the security desk.
sfca.hawaii.gov
SEE THE ANIMALS
Hawaii Living Art Marine
Center
3239 Ualena St. #100,
841-8080
Times: view their monthly calendar on-line
Cost: Costs vary, Kamaaina rates available
A family attraction providing “hands-on” and interactive learning of our underwater world.
Reservations required at least 48 hours prior to visit.
www.livingartmarinecenter.com
Hawaiian Humane Society
2700 Waialae Ave, 356-2200
www.hawaiihumane.org
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave.
971-7171
www.honoluluzoo.org
Sea Life Park
41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy
259-2500
sealifeparkhawaii.com
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua Avenue
923-9741
www.waikikiaquarium.org
Times: M-F 11am–7pm; S-Su 10am-4pm; Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s
Cost: Free
Great place for families interested in adoption or foster care. Educational classes also provided.
Times: 9am-4:30pm Daily except Christmas; Keiki Zoo 9am-4pm
Cost: $8 residents 13yrs & over; $4 children 3-12; $14 non-residents 13yrs & over; $6 children
3-12 yrs. (accomp.by adult 18 yrs. & older); Free for children 3 yrs. & under (accomp.by adult
18 yrs. & older
Times: 9:30am-5pm 7 days a week
Cost: Kamaaina $19.99 adults ($29.99 reg.), $14.99 children 3-12 years ($19.99 reg.), free for
children 2 yrs. & under, Military rates available at the base. Parking $5/day
Playground area for the kids; Interact with dolphins & other activities additional cost
Times: 9am-4:30pm Daily, Special hours 9am-2:30pm ( Thanksgiving) and 11am-4:30pm
(New Years Day), Closed on Christmas Day and Honolulu Marathon
Cost: $12 13-64 yrs., $8 Kamaaina 13-64 yrs., $5 4-12 yrs., Free 3 yrs. & under $5 Seniors (65
yrs +)
Exhibits, programs and research focus on the aquatic life of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific
ACTIVITIES
Pali Lanes
120 Hekili Street
261-0828
Bay View Mini-Putt and
Zipline
45-285 Kaneohe Bay Drive
247-6464
bayviewminiputt.com
(updated prior to 4/24/15)
Times: Mon./Thur./Fri. 4pm-11pm, Tues. 9am-11pm., Wed. 10am-11pm, Fri. 10am-1am, Sat.
9am-1am, Sun. 11am-11pm *Times subject to change for Summer
Cost: $3.50 Adults, $2.75 under 19 or over 55 years, $4 Everyone Daily after 5pm, Sun. before
5pm $3.50, Military $2.50, Shoes are $2
Cosmic bowling and bumpers are available
Mini-Putt: M-T Closed, W/Th 10am-6pm;F/Sat/Sun. 10am-9pm ; Zipline: M-T Closed,
Wed.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Open Hoidays
Cost: Kamaaina: 18 holes-$12 age 6+, $6 age 3-6;
3 Zipline $25 age 6+
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GARDENS
Public swim times: M-F 1:30pm – 5pm Sat. 1pm-5pm Sun.& Holidays Closed *Times subject to
change for Summer
Cost: pool Free; there may be small fees for some classes
Classes for children & adults, playgrounds, field, tennis courts, swimming pool, and skate park. **Hair
from shoulder-length or longer should be tied up in a rubber band.**
Our Neighborhood Park/Playground includes Ahuimanu Community Park, 239-6594,
Kaneohe Community & Senior Center 233-7317, Heeia Neighborhood Park 233-7335, Kapunahala Neighborhood Park 233-7316,
Kahaluu Community Park 239-8726, Kaneohe Community Park 233-7330, Kaneohe Beach Park 768-3003,
Puohala Community Park 233-7317.
Kaneohe District Park
45-660 Keaahala Rd.
233-7312 office,
233-7311 pool
Byodo-In Japanese Temple
47-200 Kahekili Hwy.
239-8811
www.byodo-in.com
Times: 9am-5pm Daily
Cost: $3 adults: $1 children 3-12 years: $2 for seniors
Japanese Temple, gardens, koi ponds (you can buy food special food to feed the fish)
Times: 9am-4pm 7 days a week, Cost: Free; closed 12/25 and 1/1
Walking paths, plants, campgrounds, equestrian trail, & occasional classes. Tropical plant
nature walks every Sat. (10am) & Sun. (1pm), reservations for walks. Camping on Fri, Sat, and
Sun. Fishing on Sat & Sun, 10am-2pm. (catch and release)
Hoomaluhia Botanical
Garden
End of Luluku Rd.
233-7323
SOME FAVORITE BEACHES
Ala Moana Beach Park
Hanauma Bay
396-4229 (Recorded Info. Line)
Coconut Island
Hawaii Institute of Marine
Biology 236-7443
Nice for picnicking, swimming, walking/jogging, watching the sunset
Times: 6am-6pm; Closed Tues., Christmas, & New Years; Summer (April-Sept): 6am-7pm
Cost: $1/vehicle, $7.50/non-residents 13yrs & older, FREE/residents w/valid ID &
children 12yrs & under
Times: 9am or 10am Weekdays, 10am or 2pm on Family Sunday (Every third Sunday)
FREE on Family Sunday (Donation of $6 suggested). Reservations are required, visit website
for more information.
Coconutislandnews.blogspot.com
Other favorite beaches include Kailua Beach, Kualoa Beach Park, & Waimanalo Beach Park
VISIT A HEIAU, WITH RESPECT
Puu 0 Mahuka Heiau, Sunset Beach, off Pupukea Homestead Road and
Ulupo Heiau, Kailua (turn into Windward YMCA, Pali Hwy.)
TAKE A HIKE
Maunawili, Pali Highway, Kailua-bound side, by Olomana lookout
Waahila State Park, St. Louis Heights
VISIT YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Storytelling & special events; check with the library about special events
SHOPPING CENTERS CAN BE FUN PLACES TO VISIT
Besides loads of shops, kids enjoy the extra exhibits that can be found at various shopping centers. Also, a great place to go
walking in weatherproof comfort.
GO WALKING
Walk for family fitness & recreation--favorite places in Kaneohe include Windward Community College,
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Hawaiian Memorial Park, & Windward Mall.
CAMPING…
Department of Parks and Recreation Camping Information
Camping permits are required and are issued at the Parks Permits Section on the ground floor of the Frank F. Fasi Municipal
Building, 650 South King Street, or at any Satellite City Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You can also visit online at https://camping.honolulu.gov to do application online.
The Parks Permits Section office is closed on weekends and holidays.
Hours of operation at Satellite City Halls vary by location.
www1.honolulu.gov/parks/camping.htm
Favorite camping sites include Bellows Field Beach Park, Hauula Beach Park, Hoomaluhia, Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, Keaau
Beach Park, Kokololio Beach Park, Kalaeloa Beach Park, Kualoa Regional Park, Lualualei Beach Park #1, Maili Beach
Park, Nanakuli Beach Park, Swanzy Beach Park, Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, & Waimanalo Beach Park.
Compiled by:
(updated prior to 4/24/15)
Contact us at 235-7747 or [email protected] for more
information.