MR HNL What to do in HNL
Dec 5, 2014, 7:26 pm
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Personally, if I was given 5 hours, I think I would just cab to Waikiki Beach, rent a paddle board for a half hour or something, then lay on the beach or take one of the catamaran cruises, grab some food, and then head back to HNL. Diamond Head isn't too far away if you want to hike instead of paddle board / surf. I don't think you have enough time to venture too far away, going out to Hanauma Bay for snorkeling would be pushing it.
Dec 5, 2014, 7:28 pm
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Depends on the time of day. If it's mid/late morning, then by all means, cab over to Waikiki. Should be fine.
In the afternoon, don't take the risk. Traffic on the H1 can be horrible eastbound AND westbound. You will be stressing out the entire time that you won't make it back to the airport in time to clear TSA and catch your flight.
In the afternoon, don't take the risk. Traffic on the H1 can be horrible eastbound AND westbound. You will be stressing out the entire time that you won't make it back to the airport in time to clear TSA and catch your flight.
Dec 5, 2014, 10:59 pm
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Traffic going to and from HNL starting in the afternoon is bad and not sure if it is worth the risk.
Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial is pretty close to HNL. As is the Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium which is right next to Pearl Harbor. Big flea market. Those are doable in several hours. Swap meet is only open Sunday, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
It really depends what time of day you arrive and what day.
Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial is pretty close to HNL. As is the Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium which is right next to Pearl Harbor. Big flea market. Those are doable in several hours. Swap meet is only open Sunday, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
It really depends what time of day you arrive and what day.
Dec 6, 2014, 10:04 am
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Pearl closes at 5pm and the boats to the Arizona only go til 3pm. You can take theBus #19 or #20 to the Ala Moana Shopping Center or to the next two stops in Waikiki. There are fireworks at Hilton Hawaiian Village Fri nights at 7:45p, but that would be a stretch. However, you should be able to catch a nice sunset on the beach a little before 6p
Here are the bus schedules.
http://www.thebus.org/route/HTMLvers...9_12012013.htm
http://www.thebus.org/route/HTMLvers...0_12012013.htm
Here are the bus schedules.
http://www.thebus.org/route/HTMLvers...9_12012013.htm
http://www.thebus.org/route/HTMLvers...0_12012013.htm
Dec 8, 2014, 10:43 pm
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Even if you can't make it onto the boats at Pearl Harbor to see the USS Arizona, still worth it to go for an hour and hop on the submarine tour, for example.
I would do a little food tour. First stop if you're a seafood fan: Alicia's Market at 267 Mokauea St - not far at all from HNL IIRC. Incredible variety of Poke in an old school Chinese market. Get the poke with rice bowl - you won't be disappointed!
I would do a little food tour. First stop if you're a seafood fan: Alicia's Market at 267 Mokauea St - not far at all from HNL IIRC. Incredible variety of Poke in an old school Chinese market. Get the poke with rice bowl - you won't be disappointed!
Dec 10, 2014, 11:58 am
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Even if you can't make it onto the boats at Pearl Harbor to see the USS Arizona, still worth it to go for an hour and hop on the submarine tour, for example.
I would do a little food tour. First stop if you're a seafood fan: Alicia's Market at 267 Mokauea St - not far at all from HNL IIRC. Incredible variety of Poke in an old school Chinese market. Get the poke with rice bowl - you won't be disappointed!
I would do a little food tour. First stop if you're a seafood fan: Alicia's Market at 267 Mokauea St - not far at all from HNL IIRC. Incredible variety of Poke in an old school Chinese market. Get the poke with rice bowl - you won't be disappointed!