Head west to KAPOLEI for family- friendly entertainment. There are plenty of options to keep keiki (children) entertained that don’t involve on-demand movies or a third round of shave ice. From education to adrenaline-fidlled activities, THE SECOND CITY OF O‘AHU has it covered. Have some lively, calorie-burning fun at CORAL CRATER ADVENTURE PARK. Work up a sweat at the park’s Adventure Tower Climbing Wall, or get off the ground at a 50-foot giant pendulum swing. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, try the Aerial Challenge Course. There you’ll be met with 18 challenge elements that will have you climbing, swinging and jumping around. Visit coralcrater.com.
COOL DOWN AT A WATER PARK — Sandy beaches and hotel pools are fun, but for a real thrill, head to WET ‘N’ WILD HAWAI‘I for a splashing good time. (See item No. 100 and visit wetnwildhawaii.com.)
A second option is to check out the new waterfront recreation and lifestyle venue WAI KAI in ‘Ewa Beach — just a 35-minute drive from Honolulu. The site features the state’s fidrst deep- water standing wave, and is perfect for both experienced and inexperienced surfers. To learn more, visit waikai.com.
SHOP AND EAT — The open-air shopping complex KA MAKANA ALI‘I opened in October 2016 with a lengthy list of retail stores and eateries that’s got everyone excited to make a shopping detour there. Located less than 10 miles from Ko ‘Olina, Ka Makana Ali‘i houses a Macy’s, Forever 21, Foot Locker, Sunglass Hut, Victoria’s Secret, California Pizza Kitchen, ‘Ōlino (a luxury movie theater) and much more. MY CAFÉ 808-200-5737 WET ‘N’ WILD HAWAII 808-674-9283 PHO TO: C OUR TES Y POL YNESIAN CUL TUR AL CENTER | L OCA TION: POL YNESIAN CUL TUR AL CENTER HAVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN 63 FO O D, F U N &