- City, State<\/strong>: Honolulu, Hawaii<\/li>
- Currency<\/strong>: US Dollar<\/li>
- Visa Requirements:<\/strong> None for US Citizens.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How Did We\nGet To Honolulu With Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We flew to Honolulu with kids on United Airlines from California. We had airlines miles that we had been accumulating for some time so it was perfect. United sent out an email about a sale for 36,000 miles round trip and I purchased the flights immediately. We flew from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nWant to find out how to get the best flight deals? Click and below to find out how:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n
- How To Plan A Trip To Anywhere In The World<\/a><\/em><\/li>
- Best Websites To Find Cheap Flights & Error Fares<\/em><\/a> <\/li>
- How To Save Money On Flights<\/em><\/a><\/li>
- Tips On How To Make Travel Affordable For Familie<\/em>s<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Another way to get to Honolulu<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Because Oahu is an island, the only other way to get there is by cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nLooking for travel with kids tips? Read more below:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n
- Best Travel Gear For Kids<\/em><\/a><\/li>
- How To Travel With Kids Internationally Alone<\/em><\/a><\/li>
- Top Must Have Items When Traveling With Kids<\/em><\/a><\/li>
- Everything You Need To Know About Traveling With A Car Seat<\/em><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
When Did We\nGo To Honolulu With Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We traveled to Honolulu with kids in the first week of September.\nThe weather was warm, and it rained a few times for a little bit during our\ntrip, but not long enough to put a damper on our day. We spent a total of 7\ndays there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Best time\nto visit city: <\/strong>The best time to visit Honolulu is anytime from April to June, as\nwell as from September up until mid-December. The reason is why is because it is\nthe most affordable time to do so. Also the weather in Honolulu is always warm\nand nice, so you can\u2019t go wrong whatever month you decide to visit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Getting Around Honolulu With Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oahu is a big island, so we rented a car to get around<\/a>. We rented a car from Alamo Car Rental which is located at the Honolulu Airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are other ways to get around Honolulu:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can get around Honolulu with kids by using Uber, but do note that this can get expensive. If you plan to stay around Waikiki Beach Only then you can walk and take Uber around. But if you plan to venture out, get a rental car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki Honolulu With Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village<\/a> which is located in Waikiki. This hotel was amazing \u2013 great breakfast and also located on such beautiful grounds. The hotel has several pools, as well as water slides that the kids especially enjoyed. This hotel is beachfront<\/a> so you can walk right to the beach. This hotel also has a lagoon on the side which is perfect for young kids. You can rent kayaks and paddleboards and other things to ride around the lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere are other kid friendly hotels in Honolulu: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Ala Moana Hotel<\/a><\/li>
- Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa<\/a><\/li>
- Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko’Olina<\/a><\/li>
- Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations<\/a><\/li>
- Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What Did\nWe Do In Honolulu With Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are so many things to do in Honolulu with kids. We purchased\nthe 5-Day\nGo Oahu Card<\/a> because there were so many things on there to do and it\noffered a good discount. We purchased a total of four 5-Day Go Oahu Cards, 2\nadults and 2 kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Things we did with the 5-Day Go Oahu Card<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Ka Moana Luau<\/strong> \u2013 this was so fun and very interactive. The kids go to make their own lei, get their face painted and play the ukulele. We purchased our outfits<\/a> (my husbands<\/a>, mine<\/a>, my sons<\/a>, my daughters<\/a>) from Amazon and wore that when we went there.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Polynesian Cultural Center<\/strong> \u2013 we learned about Hawaiian culture, went on a board ride and visited the different villages. Each village had a show about their culture. This was very educational for the kids.<\/li>
- Pearl Harbor<\/strong> \u2013 we did all the below on one day as they are all located in the same place. The Pearl Harbor tour was very emotional as we all learned so much about the bombing and everything that happened there.
- USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour at Pearl Harbor <\/li>
- USS Bowfin Submarine at Pearl Harbor <\/li>
- Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor <\/li>
- Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Rainforest, Waterfalls, and Movie Sites Hike <\/strong>
- Movie Sites Hike<\/strong> \u2013 Jurassic Park: we took a tour of the park were Jurassic Park was filmed, and Jumanji. This is a two hour with different photo stops along the way. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Waterfalls<\/strong> \u2013 Manoa Falls Trail: this is about a 2 mile walk to the waterfall. This is a narrow and muddy walk especially after a rainy day. Make sure to wear the right shoes<\/a> to hike this trail. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Secret Island Beach at Kualoa Ranch <\/strong>\u2013 this is a secret island that is only accessible by boat. We spent about three hours here and were able to ride kayaks and paddle boards. There are no restaurants or any food available on the island, so make sure you pack food, snacks and water because your kids will get hungry.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther things that we did in Honolulu with kids: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Below are the other things that we did that were not covered on the 5-Day Go Oahu Card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Waimea Valley Waterfalls<\/strong> \u2013 we wanted to visit a waterfall so we were excited to find out that his hike and waterfall was kid friendly. The water is cold, so keep that in mind. There are life jackets<\/a> available to use free of charge.<\/li>
- Honolulu Children\u2019s Museum \u2013 <\/strong>the kids had so much fun playing here. It\u2019s a great indoor activity especially from all the outdoor things we did.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Turtle Bay<\/strong> \u2013 your kids will love seeing the turtles in the water.<\/li>
- Dole Plantation <\/strong>\u2013 the train ride here was a lot of fun. We ate lots of pineapple treats here. If you love pineapple, then you\u2019ll love the Dole Plantation. Our favorite was pineapple ice cream.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Disney Aulani Character Breakfast <\/strong>\u2013 we enjoyed a yummy character breakfast here. There\u2019s also a lady called \u201cAuntie\u201d who goes around and entertains the kids as well as the Disney characters who come around and go from table to table. Make sure to call and make an appointment as it fills up pretty quickly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEating At Restaurants In Honolulu With Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are so many amazing restaurants in Honolulu and the food is so fresh and so good. We tried several kid friendly restaurants. Below is a list of the places we ate at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Tiki Bar & Grill<\/li>
- Goofy Caf\u00e9 & Dine<\/li>
- Thai Food Express<\/li>
- Uncle Bobo\u2019s<\/li>
- Pounders Restaurant<\/li>
- Duke’s Waikiki<\/li>
- Liliha Bakery<\/li>
- Helena\u2019s Hawaiian Food<\/li>
- Heavenly Island Lifestyle<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tips For\nVisiting Honolulu With Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Get a\nrental car<\/strong> \u2013 There is so much to see on the island of Oahu and you\u2019ll need a\ncar to get around. <\/li>
- Download\nYelp<\/strong> \u2013 Yelp is great for food reviews, and Yelp sometimes offers\ncoupons for a free drinks or desert.<\/li>
- Pack snacks<\/strong> \u2013 When you\nstep out to explore the island, pack snacks. Eating in Oahu can get very\nexpensive so keep that in mind.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Honolulu With Kids Trip Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Airfare \u2013 36,000 United miles each<\/li>
- Hotel & Rental Car \/ Gas \u2013 About $2200<\/li>
- 5-Day Go Oahu Card \u2013 $304.30\/Adult and $237.15\/Child. Our son\u2019s homeschool program covered one Adult and Child pass, so we only paid for one for a total of $541.45.<\/li>
- Other activities (Children\u2019s museum, Disney Aulani Breakfast etc) – $300<\/li>
- Meals \u2013 $600<\/li>
- Total Cost of Trip = $3,600 (approximately)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAmabel is a wife and a mother of two, Ethan<\/a> & Avery<\/a>. She owns her own hair care line Nundae Hair & Skin<\/a> as well as a clothing line Aveebelle Designs<\/a>. When she’s not busy running her business, she loves exploring the world with her family.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Tips & Tricks For Booking An Affordable Family Vacation<\/strong><\/li>
- Flights<\/strong>
- Search for the cheapest flights using Skyscanner<\/a><\/li>
- Make sure to download the Free Skyscanner App<\/a> which also has super deals!<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Accommodation<\/strong>
- Book hotels on TripAdvisor<\/a>, HotelsCombined<\/a>, Booking<\/a> or Hotels<\/a><\/li>
- Book vacation homes on HomeAway<\/a> or VRBO<\/a><\/li>
- Book very cheap all-inclusive resorts on BookVIP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Activities \/ Excursions<\/strong>
- Schedule using Viator<\/a>, Get Your Guide<\/a> or TripAdvisor Attractions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Rental Cars<\/strong>
- Book vacation homes on HomeAway<\/a> or VRBO<\/a><\/li>
- Make sure to download the Free Skyscanner App<\/a> which also has super deals!<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Flights<\/strong>
- Tips & Tricks For Booking An Affordable Family Vacation<\/strong><\/li>
- Download\nYelp<\/strong> \u2013 Yelp is great for food reviews, and Yelp sometimes offers\ncoupons for a free drinks or desert.<\/li>
- Get a\nrental car<\/strong> \u2013 There is so much to see on the island of Oahu and you\u2019ll need a\ncar to get around. <\/li>
- Dole Plantation <\/strong>\u2013 the train ride here was a lot of fun. We ate lots of pineapple treats here. If you love pineapple, then you\u2019ll love the Dole Plantation. Our favorite was pineapple ice cream.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Honolulu Children\u2019s Museum \u2013 <\/strong>the kids had so much fun playing here. It\u2019s a great indoor activity especially from all the outdoor things we did.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Waimea Valley Waterfalls<\/strong> \u2013 we wanted to visit a waterfall so we were excited to find out that his hike and waterfall was kid friendly. The water is cold, so keep that in mind. There are life jackets<\/a> available to use free of charge.<\/li>
- Secret Island Beach at Kualoa Ranch <\/strong>\u2013 this is a secret island that is only accessible by boat. We spent about three hours here and were able to ride kayaks and paddle boards. There are no restaurants or any food available on the island, so make sure you pack food, snacks and water because your kids will get hungry.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Waterfalls<\/strong> \u2013 Manoa Falls Trail: this is about a 2 mile walk to the waterfall. This is a narrow and muddy walk especially after a rainy day. Make sure to wear the right shoes<\/a> to hike this trail. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Movie Sites Hike<\/strong> \u2013 Jurassic Park: we took a tour of the park were Jurassic Park was filmed, and Jumanji. This is a two hour with different photo stops along the way. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Rainforest, Waterfalls, and Movie Sites Hike <\/strong>
- Pearl Harbor<\/strong> \u2013 we did all the below on one day as they are all located in the same place. The Pearl Harbor tour was very emotional as we all learned so much about the bombing and everything that happened there.
- Polynesian Cultural Center<\/strong> \u2013 we learned about Hawaiian culture, went on a board ride and visited the different villages. Each village had a show about their culture. This was very educational for the kids.<\/li>
- Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa<\/a><\/li>
- Ala Moana Hotel<\/a><\/li>
- How To Travel With Kids Internationally Alone<\/em><\/a><\/li>
- Best Websites To Find Cheap Flights & Error Fares<\/em><\/a> <\/li>
- Currency<\/strong>: US Dollar<\/li>