A complete guide to planning your trip to Honolulu. Write down the tips and enjoy a lot!
Honolulu is the capital city of the main Hawaiian island, O'ahu. The destination is well known for its beautiful landscapes, cool climate, idyllic beaches, marine exuberance, surfing and flower necklaces, as well as an abundant Polynesian culture and history.
The capital is much sought after by couples in love who want to spend their honeymoon or adventurers who are looking for beautiful waves and perfect beaches to enjoy day and night. See below for all the tips on what to do and where to stay on the island:
What to do in Honolulu
One of the main regions of Honolulu is in Waikiki, where along the beachfront are several luxury hotels and resorts, restaurants and designer stores, being considered one of the most important and trendiest beaches in the capital.
Equally important and famous is the extinct Diamond Head volcano which offers panoramic views of the entire island of O'ahu. There are several tours and attractions that involve you and that are worth a visit.
Other beaches worth visiting are Banzai Pipelina, Waine, Haleiwa, Sunset Beach, Hanauma Bay and Lanikai. In all of them it is possible to practice surfing, as well as just enjoy the day sunbathing in the sun or diving in its turquoise waters. Another activity that happens on the beach every first Friday of the month is the “First Friday” when the night is lit up by several fireworks.
For those who want to spend in the city and buy a variety of souvenirs, we recommend the Aloha Tower Marketplace, a complex of shops and restaurants near the port of Honolulu.
And for those who like to learn more about local history and culture, be sure to visit Iolani Palace, where King Kamehameha lived, who unified all the Hawaiian Islands and served as the home of the last two Hawaiian monarchs.
Also, take the time to visit the Bishop Museum, dedicated to the art, culture and history of the Polynesian people, and the US Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor which traces the history of World War II.
Read all our tips:
- Top Attractions in Honolulu
Where to stay in Honolulu – Our hotel recommendations
It is possible to visit Honolulu throughout the top year as the temperature varies between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, however the hottest months are between May and November.
It is worth mentioning that the coastal region of Waikiki is where the main resorts and luxury hotels on the island are located, but it is also possible to book hostels, inns and cheaper hotels in other neighborhoods of the capital.
Read all our tips:
- Best Hotels and B&Bs in Honolulu
Find the best accommodations in Honolulu on Booking.com
Where to eat in Honolulu – Restaurant Tips
The Hawaiian capital has the majority of North American restaurant and fast food chains in the Waikiki area, such as Hard Rock Cafe, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, etc.
Internet chip in Honolulu
It's getting easier and cheaper to have unlimited internet throughout your trip in Honolulu. Nowadays you can buy an international cell phone chip online while you're still here in España. We always use and love it!
You receive the sim card at your address and then just insert it into your cell phone to reach your destination with unlimited 4G internet working.
Also read more chip tips:
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Want to have unlimited internet throughout your trip?
Compare prices and buy your international travel chip in advance at America Chip.
Honolulu travel insurance
Buying travel insurance for Honolulu it is essential. To have fun and enjoy the best of the country's attractions without worrying, the best thing to do is to buy travel insurance with good medical and hospital coverage. So you can relax to enjoy the destination.
Read all about travel insurance:
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Car rental in Honolulu
Renting a car in Honolulu is a great idea. In addition to optimizing your time a lot, you will be able to enjoy it more without having to depend on public transport.
We really like Rent Cars to find the cars we use on our travels. It is the only one in Spain that compares the best rental companies in the world, but lets you pay in reais, without IOF. In addition, it is also the only one that lets you pay in 12 interest-free installments. It is worth it!
We made a super complete post with tips for car rental in usa. We explain how toll collection works in the country, roads, necessary documentation and much more. It is worth checking!
Haven't rented a car for your trip yet?
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Airline tickets to Hawaii
Looking for a good deal and flight prices? When buying tickets to Hawaii, it is worth taking a look at the website Promo Tickets.
It is quite common to find cheaper and better flight options than on other sites. We always use and is it worth it?
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