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
See the stunning features of Waikiki’s shoreline while enjoying snacks and beverages
6.6 Miles
94% 2455 votes
Specialty Museums 11 Arizona Memorial Drive, Honolulu, HI 96818 MoreLess Info
A member of Pearl Harbor Historic Partners, the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park offers indoor and outdoor exhibits including the World War II Submarine, a Japanese Naval torpedo, and a waterfront memorial to the officers and crewmen lost on destroyed submarines during the War.
0.1 Miles
91% 2605 votes
Palaces 364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 MoreLess Info
The only royal palace in US, the Iolani Palace is a National Historic Landmark included in the National Register of Historic Places.
2.0 Miles
Specialty Museums 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 MoreLess Info
The Bishop Museum's five exhibition halls illustrate Hawaii's history and culture. Admission includes the museum's Science Activity Center, planetarium, library & archives, a live lava pour, and an extensive collection of 18th & 19th Century Hawaiian artworks. Explore via guided tours, interactive activities, c…
2.5 Miles
92% 1371 votes
Military Museums 2131 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the military history of Hawaii from ancient times through the Vietnam War, the US Army Museum is housed in the historic Battery Randolph on the grounds of the Hale Koa Hotel. Self-guided and audio tours available.
11.0 Miles
86% 9824 votes
Snorkeling 7455 Kalaniana'ole Hwy., Honolulu, HI 96825 MoreLess Info
Popular among the snorkeling enthusiasts, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a former volcano crater eroded by the water. It is also popular among the marine wildlife watchers.
2.6 Miles
85% 386 votes
Shopping Districts Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI MoreLess Info
The Waikiki Beach Walk is a strip of area where one can enjoy many activities on the beach, dine at a restaurant, or visit some of the many specialty shops.
7.6 Miles
Located on Ford Island, the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor occupies two hangars and the original control tower that still bears the scars of the first aviation battlefield in the United States. The site also hosts an annual airshow.
1.6 Miles
83% 1558 votes
Malls 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814 MoreLess Info
Ala Moana Center is a shopping destination that includes fine dining, luxury retailers, local souvenir and craft shops and department stores.
3.8 Miles
75% 1093 votes
Bus Tours 3015 Koapaka St. Suite F, Honolulu, HI 96817 MoreLess Info
Scenic, cultural, and historic attractions are put on display with the Waikiki Trolley. Guests simply board the trolley and are taken around the town with the help of a knowledgeable tour guide who tells stories about a variety of major sites.
0.6 Miles
88% 57 votes
Music Venue 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 MoreLess Info
Open to the community, the Waikiki Shell is an outdoor theater that hosts concerts and other performances. The venue has seats and lawn seating for over 8000 people.
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