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Art

• Honolulu Zoo Art on the Wall. Honolulu Zoo Fence, Monsarrat Avenue. Paintings by local artists on view 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. About 1.6 miles from Hilton Hawaiian Village

Beaches

Kuhio Beach San Souci Queen's Beach
Take a surf lesson from one of the many "beach boy" kiosks along the beach
Take a ride in an outrigger canoe from one of the kiosks along the beach
Take a catamaran ride from one of the kiosks along the beach

Honolulu Zoo (1.3 miles)

Located on the corner of Kalakaua Avenue and Kapahulu Avenue across the street from the beach. Parking adjacent the Zoo (entrance from Kapahulu Ave.) is available at .25/hour but be prepared to go early for available parking spaces if driving to this destination. On hot days it is nicer to visit the Zoo in the morning. You can even pick up a bento before heading down or eat at the food stand where there is a nice play area for children. If you have kids with you, remember to stop by in back of the food stand area where there is a brand new Children's zoo. Don't forget to visit the Sumatran tiger babies! Cubs recently born in the latter part of 2008. !

Waikiki Aquarium (1.6 mi.)

Third oldest aquarium in the US, its been a part of the University of Hawai'i since 1919. Contains over 2,500 organisms including a shark tank, the endangered Monk seal and sea jellies. The website has directions and hours. Their version of a virtual tour is basically a series of web pages on the highlights of the aquarium but a good place to get an overview. Lots of events for children Sea Stars (1-3 yrs) or the Small Fry (3-5 yrs) as well as a "Exploring the Reef at Night" for 5yrs and up.

Waikiki Historic Trail (1.7 mi to the start at Kapi'olani Park)

The trail officially begins at Kapi'olani Park at the east end of Waikiki and ends at the Lagoon at the Hilton Hawai'ian Resort. The website has a virtual tour that takes you through all 23 markers. The markers are in the shape of a surfboard and contain stories and pictures about each site. You can also download a text and map about the original 21 marked sites.

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