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Celebrate the Holidays Year-round

What better way to remember your vacation than a Hawaiian Christmas ornament? At the Waikiki Christmas Store, you can find ornaments like surfing Santas, hula girls, Hawaiian reindeer, sea turtles and many more tropical designs. Create memories by getting your cherished ornament customized with your family name and the year you visited the Islands. You… Continue »

Spend a Day at the Zoo

Spend a Day at the Zoo

The Honolulu Zoo, in the heart of Waikiki, is an award-winning urban jungle inhabited by more than 1,200 mammals, birds and reptiles. The latest addition to the menagerie is a six-member, all-male meerkat clan. The tiny, bug-eyed Kalahari Desert mammals, who belong to the mongoose family, are housed in the zoo’s renovated meerkat exhibit. Last… Continue »

Visit Teddy Bear World

Visit Teddy Bear World

The teddy bear was born in America. The story goes that while on a bear hunt, President Theodore Roosevelt hadn’t landed himself a bear so, his companions tied a bear cub to a tree, giving him a chance at some quarry. Roosevelt declined to shoot the bear and a legend was born. Toy stuffed bears… Continue »

Catch a Legendary Waikiki Act

Get ready to be entertained by the kings of Waikiki entertainment. The Society of Seven (SOS), has been headlining its show at the Outrigger Main Showroom since 1969. This Hawai‘i band pours all of its talent and energy into its revue that’s filled with singing, dancing, comedy skits and hilarious impersonations. Don’t be fooled by… Continue »

Get Some Ink

Polynesians have been decorating their bodies with tattoos for hundreds of years. Traditionally, tattoos were considered not only an art form but also thought to guard a person’s health and spiritual well-being. Some Polynesians became famous for their tattoos when they were recruited by explorers who took them to London and placed them on exhibition…. Continue »

Get a Laugh

If you could use a good laugh—and who couldn’t?—find a seat at the Hawai‘i Comedy Theater in the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Celebrating their third anniversaries in Waikiki are a couple of comedy shows that explore the lighter side of Hawai‘i. Comedy Polynesia explores the lighter side of Polynesia and is produced by Hawaiian comedian… Continue »

Time Travel

Pacific Swing Hawaii transports you to the 1940s when big bands, swing and crowded dance cards ruled the club scene. Host Nathan Osmond carries on his famous family’s tradition of entertaining audiences with a show that is filled with nostalgia, comedy and of course, lots of music. The evening starts with a gourmet buffet dinner… Continue »

Wheels for All Occasions

Getting from one place to another on O‘ahu can be its own kind of adventure. O‘ahu’s vehicle rental companies can provide wheels to match any fantasy. Left your motorcycle at home? No problem. If you’re the kind of person who’s not happy unless you’re stuck to the seat of a Harley, all you have to… Continue »

VIP Ride

Take a ride on a super-charged luxury boat and remember what it’s like to totally indulge yourself. Slicing through the waves with an experienced captain at the helm, you can relax on big white cushions or stretch out on the padded sundeck. When you’re in the mood for special treatment, give Captain Tiger a call…. Continue »

Find the Irish in Waikiki

Honolulu has several Irish bars that boast beers, music, dancing and festive company. Irish Rose Saloon, located at 478 Ena Road in Waikiki and O’Toole’s, at 902 Nu‘uanu Street in downtown Honolulu, feature rock ‘n’ roll on most nights and Irish bands on occasion. Kelley O‘Neil’s, at 311 Lewers Street in Waikiki, is a lively… Continue »