What to do and see in Ala Moana - Kakaako, Hawaii (HI): The Best Outdoor Activities

November 7, 2021 Nicolette Lion

The mere mention of Hawaii is enough to prompt visions of grass skirts and colorful cocktails with tiny umbrellas. While you will find some kitsch in Honolulu, you’ll also find art museums, bike paths, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Popular Waikiki Beach has soft sands and great surf. For majestic Oahu views scramble to the top of Diamond Head – a 350-acre volcanic crater. Historic structures like Iolani Palace and Ali'iolani Hale are worth a visit on a non-beach day.
Restaurants in Honolulu

1. Rainbow Scuba Hawaii

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5.0 based on 994 reviews

Rainbow Scuba Hawaii

Honolulu's scuba diving price leader featuring quality boat diving charters for beginner first time scuba divers or advanced divers! Scuba certification & instruction. Experience Hawaii shipwrecks and turtle reefs 7 days a week aboard our catamaran. 100% safety record, and Free underwater photos!

2. Sail Oahu

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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Sail Oahu

Sail Oahu, snorkel, swim with turtles, or whale watch, it’s your choice or just relax cruising the Pacific with the wind in your hair, We will customize your stay with us to suit your wishes whether it is for 2 hours or two days, every detail is important to us from food preferences to sun screen, our team will personalize whatever your heart desires to make your stay in Hawaii memorably amazing.

3. Surf HNL

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5.0 based on 273 reviews

Surf HNL

Have ever dreamed of you and your family surfing while on vacation in Hawaii? Get surfing today with our lessons at Surf HNL! We specialize in serving families and guests of Waikiki, and those staying around Oahu. Each of our programs helps you access real open ocean surf. Surf HNL focuses on teaching: at uncrowded beaches, beginner surfers, intermediate surfers, athletes, children, families, and multi-lesson programs. Improve your performance and decrease the risk of injury with our fun and knowledgeable instructors. Advanced reservations are required.

4. Kaimana Divers

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5.0 based on 801 reviews

Kaimana Divers

Unlock the power of the Ocean with a dive excursion with Kaimana Divers. Our daily dives get you out to the best reefs and wrecks Oahu has to offer. We dive ALL sides of Oahu and can organize to get even the most inexperienced divers ready to make incredible memories in only a few short hours. Dive Oahu with our passionate PADI instructors. We have the patience, professionalism and experience to make your day of diving the highlight of your vacation. Call today and see the amazing underwater world tomorrow!

5. Honolulu Scuba Company

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5.0 based on 1,037 reviews

Honolulu Scuba Company

Honolulu Scuba Company is closest dive center to Kewalo Basin Harbor in Honolulu. We provide free transportation to and from Waikiki. Besides daily tours for certified dives and first timer divers, the dive center offers a full range of services: retail scuba equipment and accessories, air and nitrox fills, and full on site service center, rebreather support and training, and a full range of SSI courses that can be organized on either visitor or resident schedules.

6. Living Ocean Scuba

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5.0 based on 1,096 reviews

Living Ocean Scuba

Snorkeling with turtles! Experience a rare opportunity to see our endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles and colorful reef fish up close while snorkeling beside them in the crystal clears waters off of Waikiki. This unforgettable tour is family friendly and good for ages 3 and up! For those who prefer not to get in the water you can even see these gorgeous turtles from the boat. Under the careful guidance of a snorkel guide, discover the vibrant sea life of Turtle Canyons. Above water wildlife sightings may include spinner dolphins, flying fish, and - in winter months - humpback whales. Discover sea life in its natural environment and visit one of Waikiki’s top snorkel sites. Enjoy complimentary refreshments on the 20 minute Waikiki coastline cruise to and from Turtle Canyons.

7. Ala Moana Beach Park

1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96814-4205
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4.5 based on 1,986 reviews

Ala Moana Beach Park

This gentle, protected beach has coarse sand and is ideal for swimming and water play.

Reviewed By okinawa1953 - Honolulu, United States

There are a lot of japanese honeymooners taking photos. The limousines bring from waikiki, and park on the diamond head side of magic island. There is a park and the beach. At the park, locals go for a walk or jog. At the beach, the water is calm because of the seawall, and you can see swimmers and stand-up paddle boarders, also beach goers in the sand.

8. Makani Catamaran

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4.5 based on 3,576 reviews

Makani Catamaran

"Feel the thrill" of exploring the crystal blue, warm Pacific waters on Makani, Hawaii's most luxurious sailing adventure. Enjoy our Fun In The Sun Sail, Hawaii Sunset Sail, or Friday Night Fireworks aboard this luxurious catamaran and see why sailing Waikiki has become so rewarding on Makani. Enjoy the spirit of the ocean and the breathtaking views of the island as the Polynesians did many years ago. Makani, the finest Hawaii catamaran offers a covered cabin seating area, two large, freshwater restrooms, Bose surround sound system, LCD TV, sunbathing net areas, and pilothouse seating. No expense has been spared making Makani the catamaran of choice for the most discriminating customers, including many celebrities. The Captain and crew will attend to your every need. We hope you will make Makani your first choice to "Feel the Thrill" and have an unforgettable Hawaiian ocean experience.

9. Discover Hawaii Tours

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4.5 based on 3,984 reviews

Discover Hawaii Tours

Leave those giant motor coaches to the herd. Savvy travelers join Discover Hawaii Tours on our small-group tours that include the Road to Hana, island sightseeing, eco tours, private tours and much more. Our huge selection of tours and our friendly, professional tour guides create an unforgettable experience of Hawaii that you'll love. We want you to feel at home in our islands, and it's our mission to provide the perfect tour for your Hawaiian vacation. We want you to love our tours so much that you’ll tell your friends! Since 1995, we’ve hand-selected the finest tour guides in the islands. Our guides are experts on Hawaiian history and culture, including Pearl Harbor and ancient Hawaiian folklore. When you choose Discover Hawaii Tours, your tour guide will be as memorable as the breathtaking sights around you. Discover Hawaii Tours is a locally owned and operated company with headquarters in Honolulu.

10. Dive Oahu

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4.5 based on 1,111 reviews

Dive Oahu

Dive Oahu, Inc., offers the best dive experience period. Our New Boat "Anger Management " 46' Newton Dive Special is simply the best Dive Boat on Oahu. Our rental equipment is beyond first class. Dive Oahu offers PADI scuba diving training from the Discover Scuba Diving experience to Master Scuba Diver, and PADI professional-level training at its Five Star Career Development Center (CDC). We never ask for a 5 star review we earn it.

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