Free & Cheap Things to Do in Honolulu, HI

  • The list below includes 252 free or cheap things to do in or near Honolulu, Hawaii, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Beaches, Parks and Specialty Museums.
  • From USS Arizona Memorial to Koko Head Crater Trail Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Honolulu and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mililani, Kaneohe, Kapolei and Pearl City.
  • The list below includes 252 free or cheap things to do in or near Honolulu, Hawaii, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Beaches, Parks and Specialty Museums.
  • From USS Arizona Memorial to Koko Head Crater Trail Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Honolulu and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mililani, Kaneohe, Kapolei and Pearl City.
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0.0 Miles
Custom-built boat enables up to four adventurers at a time to fly high in the air
6.7 Miles
95% 16037 votes
Parks 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818 MoreLess Info
The USS Arizona Memorial has 184 feet in length and is dedicated to all those who died in the attack. Most of the ship's crew, which listed 1,177, was killed. It attracts more than 1 million visitors each year.
12.2 Miles
95% 1440 votes
Hiking Trails 8800 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825 MoreLess Info
While the hike is relatively short, Koko Head Crater Trail Hike takes visitors through a challenging 1,200 foot elevation change. At the top of the crater is a stunning 360 degree view of Oahu and the Pacific, making this trail well worth the effort.
1.1 Miles
95% 2120 votes
Cemeteries 2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813 MoreLess Info
Located in a volcanic crater known as 'The Punchbowl', the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is the resting place for the remains of 25 000 soldiers from WWII, the Korean and Vietnam wars. The cemetery also holds a monument to Hawaiian-born Challenger astronaut Ellison Onizuka.
12.2 Miles
95% 1440 votes
Hiking Trails Koko Head Park Road, Honolulu, HI 96825 MoreLess Info
The Koko Crater Botanical Garden is a managed garden area situated within a natural volcanic crater that emphasizes rare indigenous island plant life. The garden features a self-guided two mile hiking trail that loops through the area.
7.3 Miles
95% 1379 votes
Hiking Trails Near the Hawaii Kai Golf Course on Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, HI MoreLess Info
The terrain of the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail is made of hot and dry slopes, creating a moderate hiking difficulty. The path does offer amazing views of the O'ahu southeastern coast line, which includes the Koko Crater and Koko Head.
2.5 Miles
92% 1276 votes
Beaches Honolulu, HI 96815 MoreLess Info
The Fort DeRussy Beach Park provides swimming, picnic and walking opportunities, with amenities including lifeguards and a snack bar.
4.6 Miles
92% 853 votes
Hiking Trails Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816 MoreLess Info
Diamond Head State Monument is over 475 acres and includes a saucer-shaped crater that was formed about 300,000 years ago. The hike takes 1.5 to 2 hours and includes some steep segments.
4.0 Miles
89% 1973 votes
Waterfalls End of Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 MoreLess Info
A vertical drop measuring 150 feet, the Manoa Falls can easily be reached by following a 2.5 mile-long trail. A small pool is formed at the bottom.
2.1 Miles
87% 546 votes
National & State Parks Round Top Drive, Honolulu, HI MoreLess Info
There are restrooms, picnic facilities, drinking water, and a scenic lookout available at the Puu Ualakaa State Park. It covers a forested area on a cinder cone volcano that is close to downtown Honolulu.
3.9 Miles
91% 810 votes
Parks 3902 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 MoreLess Info
A 300-acre tract of land designated as a public park in 1867, Kapiolani Park, is an ideal place for a family to enjoy all the beauty that Hawaii has to offer. Lush greenery, jogging trails, sports courts, picnic areas and more, make this a great place to visit.
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