18 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN HONOLULU, HAWAII FOR FIRST TIMERS

Despite there being so many things to do in Honolulu, not many people stick around for too long, and use it as a pit stop rather than a destination to be explored.

It’s time to change that. Honolulu is a beautiful, sunny beach vacation destination, but it also boasts a vibrant arts scene, unique culture, excellent shopping and world-class nightlife.

Only in Honolulu will you be able to swim at an idyllic beach, visit the only royal palace in the U.S., have your pick of dim sum, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai or Hawaiian food for lunch, and in the evening, go salsa dancing, clubbing, or listen to live jazz — all in one day.

Hike Diamond Head Crater

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Learn to hula

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Go for a swim at Lanikai Beach

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Try the local cuisine

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Take a day trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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