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10 Days in Honolulu: A Tropical Adventure

Brunu C.

Brunu C.

13 Nov 2023

Join me on a 10-day journey to Honolulu, where we'll explore historic sites, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the sun on beautiful beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable tropical adventure!

Trip to Honolulu

Day 1
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$124

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$ 6

USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Historical artifacts from WWII & an exhibit on naval ships presented in this wartime submarine.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
4 - 5 min

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Forty Niner Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
3 - 4 min

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Boston's Pizza Aiea
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 2
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$137

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$ 12

Arizona Memorial
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Storied battleship, site of the official Japanese surrender in WWII, hosting exhibits, tours & more.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$75
11 - 14 min

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Leonard's Bakery
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Boston's Pizza Aiea
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
31 - 38 min

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Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
400 acres of tropical plants along with a man-made freshwater lake, hiking trails & camping.
No time set
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Free
Day 3
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$135

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$ 6

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
WWII-focused museum presenting historical aircraft, exhibits & even a simulated flight experience.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
23 - 28 min

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Aliʻiolani Hale
Home to the State Supreme Court, this historic building has a courtyard with a famed gold statue.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Café Julia Hawaii
In the heart of Honolulu’s dining scene, Café Julia Hawaii is your destination for delicious food and a warm atmosphere. Located at the YWCA Laniakea Center in downtown Honolulu, HI, this restaurant holds a special place in the city’s world of dining and catering...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Baker Dudes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 4
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$62

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$ 12

Diamond Head Lighthouse
Beachside lookout run by the US Coast Guard & used as a finish marker for yacht races.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Kūhiō Beach Hula Show
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Katsumidori sushi Tokyo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
13 - 20 min

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Magic Island
Artificial peninsula offering a beach area, grassy spaces, sunset views & a yearly fireworks show.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Goma Tei Ramen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5
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$176

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$ 12

Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
Heiress Doris Duke's dramatic estate serves as a gallery for her acclaimed Islamic art collection.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
11 - 14 min

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Diamond Head State Monument
A trail leads visitors to the summit of this volcanic tuff cone & former fort with panoramic views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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South Shore Grill
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
1 - 2 min

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Cafe Morey’s Diamond Head
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 6
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$88

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$ 6

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Historic burial site honoring the veterans of 4 wars & with striking views set in a volcanic crater.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Washington Place
Built in 1847, this mansion has been the home of Hawaii's rulers, starting with Queen Lili'uokalani.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Fort Street Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
1 - 2 min

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Proof Public House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 7
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$93

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$ 6

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi
Center with Japanese history & traditional culture exhibits, martial arts, teahouse & gift store.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
Complex with restored homes & workplaces of 19th-century Christian missionaries & a visitor center.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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La Cucina Ristorante Italiano
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$34
5 - 8 min

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Sabai Club
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 8
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$157

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$ 18

Iolani Palace
Opulent 19th-century home of Hawaii’s last monarchs operating as a museum with tours & exhibits.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$69
21 - 26 min

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Chao Phya Thai
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
9 - 11 min

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Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
Historic site marking a 1795 battle, featuring sweeping coastal cliff & mountain peak views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
15 - 18 min

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Deluxe Pastry Shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Day 9
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$139

Bishop Museum
A planetarium, & a museum showcasing exhibits on Hawaiian & other Pacific Island cultures.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63
8 - 12 min

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Helena's Hawaiian Food
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42
2 - 3 min

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Mitsuba Delicatessen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 10
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$101

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$ 18

Halona Blow Hole
Geysers of seawater shoot as high as 30 feet through this lava tube in a scenic cove.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Halona Beach Cove
Small, scenic cove surrounded by jagged cliffs features a sandy beach & sweeping views at sunrise.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Liliha Bakery
Liliha Bakery and Coffee Shop is a full-service bakery and diner that has built a loyal following since it opened its doors in 1950.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
6 - 8 min

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Queen Emma Summer Palace
Once the summer palace for Queen Emma & family, this 19th-century home is now a museum with tours.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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Royal Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $1306 In total

Activities & Food:$1210
Transport:$96