Best time to visit Honolulu, HI
17 THINGS TO DO IN HONOLULU, HI (MAY 18 - MAY 27)
Lahaina Noon
An interesting solar position can be observed in various locations
Beach Season
A time to enjoy the most exotic beaches of Hawaii!
Laniakea or Turtle Beach
A day on the beach with turtles—this is a perfect retreat Hawaiian style
Spring and Autumn Surf Season
Spring season in Hawaii is a good time to enjoy waves and master your surfing skills
Diving with Sharks
An extreme Hawaii experience and a great photo opportunity
Luau Party
A trip to Hawaii isn't complete without a traditional Hawaiian party
Scuba Diving
Explore picturesque lagoons, tunnels, reefs, and underwater canyons as well as the stunning marine life of the Hawaiian Islands
Snorkeling
Hawaii is one of the best destinations on Earth for snorkeling. The underwater life here is simply fantastic
Plumeria Blossom
Plumeria flowers have become a symbol of Hawaii. Don't miss their beautiful bloom season
Lychee
Try this sweet and juicy fruit with a short harvesting season
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
If you've ever longed for a tropical paradise, Hanauma Bay is the place of your dreams
Pineapple
A delicious fruit that grows in many backyards in Hawaii
Sailing and Cruising
Be prepared for some wave turbulence when cruising the Pacific
Kukaniloko Birthing Stones
A Hawaiian Stonehenge on Oahu island
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing
Hawaii is one of the few places in the world where you can still catch a 50 kg yellowfin tuna
Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
A real Mecca for kitesurfers and windsurfers where surfing is a way of life
Surinam Cherry
It doesn't look like a cherry at all, but the sour taste is somewhat close to one
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Billabong Pipe Masters
One of the most stunning and dangerous surfing competitions
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii
A touching Buddhist custom attracts thousands of participants in Honolulu
Aloha Festivals
A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit
Chinese New Year
A street party in Honolulu with lots of great food, fun activities, and amazing fireworks
Kamehameha Day
Time to commemorate the birth of the legendary king who united the Hawaiian islands
Moloka'i Hoe
A popular and authentic Polynesian sport of canoe racing with hundreds of teams participating
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
Hawaii's top surfing competition for the best surfers in the world. A spectacular show for visitors!
Memorial Day Weekend
Flower shower, floating lanterns, and other events to commemorate fallen heroes
Winter Surf Season
Hawaii is a surfer's paradise, especially in winter when it becomes a dynamic global surfing hot spot
Cherry Blossom
Japanese brought the cherry trees to Hawaii along with hanami tradition
Whale Watching
A spectacular and moving show of whales with their babies cresting and breaching around your boat
Great Pumpkin Festival
Don't miss this event if you want to feel the real American Halloween atmosphere
Moanalua Valley Trail to Haiku Stairs
This staircase has nothing in common with a Japanese poetry genre
Okinawan Festival
The largest ethnical event on the archipelago
Pearl Harbor Day
The historical site of Pearl Harbor on Oahu Island, where the US was attacked by Japanese forces in 1941, has a lot to offer visitors
Birdwatching
Hawaii is home to a number of rare birds and a great number of seabirds
Apple Bananas
Forget your supermarket bananas. Taste Hawaiian apple bananas for the first time
4th of July
Fireworks and celebrations all over Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island
Ohi'a'ai or Mountain Apples
Try these exotic Hawaiian fruits which are absolutely delicious
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
Wash the scrumptious Hawaiian dishes down with some fine vibrant wine
May Day (Lei Day)
Lei is not just an accessory. This element of Hawaiian culture even has its own holiday
Ginger Bread Village
A lovely Christmas tradition in a tropical paradise
50th State Fair
An unusual state fair with plenty of local character
Mango
There are over 60 varieties of mango in Hawaii
Soursop
This strange looking fruit is great for smoothies
Honolulu Marathon
26.2 Miles in Paradise—this marathon has to be remembered
Halloween
Don't miss out on fun fall activities when you are in Hawaii
Avocado
Even though avocado is not native to Hawaii, it's widely used in modern Hawaiian cuisine
Rambutan
A colourful and hairy fruit very popular in Hawaii
