- 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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Custom-built boat enables up to four adventurers at a time to fly high in the air
6.7 Miles
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
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8800 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825
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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
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2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813
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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
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
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Near the Hawaii Kai Golf Course on Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, HI
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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
The Fort DeRussy Beach Park provides swimming, picnic and walking opportunities, with amenities including lifeguards and a snack bar.
4.6 Miles
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
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
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
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.