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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Enjoy a guided tour of this interactive marine center, with more than 20,000 gallons’ worth of salt-water aquariums and hands-on exhibits
12.5 Miles
89% 44 votes
Parks 94-801 Kamehameha Highway, Waipahu, HI 96797 MoreLess Info
Located on 269 acres, the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park includes facilities for softball, soccer, baseball and tennis. The park features open fields, walking trails, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and an archery range.
12.6 Miles
87% 30 votes
History Museums Highway 470, Mile Marker 4, Kualapuu, HI 96757 MoreLess Info
Nestled in beautiful Kualapuu, the Molokai Museum & Cultural Center is an information clearinghouse, welcome center and museum. A small admission fee gives visitors access to the entire center, which is a particular boon for indecisive tourists who need help deciding what to do on their trip.
12.6 Miles
93% 2833 votes
Other Entertainment 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795 MoreLess Info
Operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, Chief's Luau at Sealife Park is only a short distance from Waikiki. The luau takes place in a private area called Makapu'u Meadows and features great food, fire spinning, traditional dancing and much more.
12.6 Miles
94% 64 votes
Parks 41-095 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, HI 96795 MoreLess Info
Located along the ocean, Makapu'u Beach Park features strong waves and can be used for fishing, surfing and swimming. The park offers picnic areas with barbecue grills, showers, restroom facilities and an on-duty lifeguard.
12.6 Miles
72% 53 votes
Recreation Centers 91-3257 Kualakai Parkway, Ewa Beach, HI 96706 MoreLess Info
A 200,000 square foot facility, The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii is a large scale community center that offers a wide array of amenities. It features a lap pool, a health and wellness center, various fitness facilities, and other attractions.
12.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Sea Life Park, Waimanalo, HI 96795 MoreLess Info
With Chiefs Luau at Sea Life Park, visitors can experience a taste of Hawaiian culture by attending an authentic luau. The event offers Hawaiian cuisine, Polynesian dancing, comedians, knife dancers, and more.
12.7 Miles
96% 189 votes
Beaches 41-095 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795 MoreLess Info
Hawaii's best body-surfing destination is Makapu'u Beach, located at the extreme eastern side of Oahu. Lifeguards are available. Other amenities include showers, flush bathrooms, picnic nooks, pay phones and metal cookout stations.
13.0 Miles
91% 11 votes
Hiking Trails 41-150 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, HI 96795 MoreLess Info
A challenging but rewarding hike that takes several hours to complete from end to end, the steep, scenic Makapu'u Tom Tom Trail offers magnificent vistas to intrepid hikers. At trail's end, hikers can look out over all of Waimanalo.
13.0 Miles
50% 8 votes
Dog Park 4285 Independence Road, Kapolei, HI 96707 MoreLess Info
Kalaeloa Dog Park is separated into three sections: the big dog area, small dog area, and the agility training area. The large and small dog areas have benches and water fountains and the layout is reflective of a baseball dugout.
13.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Beaches Makapuu Lighthouse Road, Waimanalo, HI 96795 MoreLess Info
Located at the end of Makapu'u Point Lighthouse trail, Alan Davis provides visitors with a cliff jumping spot. The rocky cliff has a wooden plank extended from it that visitors can jump a few feet down into the ocean from.
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