The best things to do in Honolulu

13 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Glow Putt Mini Golf

Entertainment

Glow Putt Mini Golf is Hawaii’s original glow-in-the-dark mini course, entertaining locals for 20+ years, with a new Waikiki spot and an…

2424 Kalākaua Ave · ✓ checked Jul 30

“Glow Putt Mini Golf is Hawaii’s original glow-in-the-dark mini course, entertaining locals for 20+ years, with a new Waikiki spot and an arcade. Rally the crew or make it a low-pressure date, sink putts under the glow, then brag all week.”

From the Honolulu newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Hawaii Prince Golf Club

Entertainment

Golf course with 27 holes over 3 9-hole courses, a practice facility, and a pro shop.

91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd (Ewa Beach)

“Golf course with 27 holes over 3 9-hole courses, a practice facility, and a pro shop.”

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Keiki Kingdom

Entertainment

Indoor play center featuring a ball pit, sandbox and other fun attractions.

1460 S Beretania St.

“Indoor play center featuring a ball pit, sandbox and other fun attractions.”

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Glow Putt Mini Golf

Entertainment

Laid-back, AC-equipped option for 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf fun, plus gifts at the end.

46-056 Kamehameha Hwy Spc G4 (Kaneohe)

“Laid-back, AC-equipped option for 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf fun, plus gifts at the end.”

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Oahu Country Club

Entertainment

Private country club amid green surrounds offering an 18-hole course, a pool and dining.

150 Country Club Rd

“Private country club amid green surrounds offering an 18-hole course, a pool and dining.”

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Honolulu Country Club

Entertainment

Arnold Palmer & Francis Duane designed the championship golf course at this private members' club.

1690 Ala Puumalu St

“Arnold Palmer & Francis Duane designed the championship golf course at this private members' club.”

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Waikele Country Club

Entertainment

Palm-studded golf course overlooking Pearl Harbor, plus a white-tablecloth Pan-Asian restaurant.

94-200 Paioa Pl (Waipahu)

“Palm-studded golf course overlooking Pearl Harbor, plus a white-tablecloth Pan-Asian restaurant.”

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Jungle Fun Island

Entertainment

Children's amusement chain featuring arcade games, a prize gallery & birthday celebrations.

1450 Ala Moana Blvd #1218

“Children's amusement chain featuring arcade games, a prize gallery & birthday celebrations.”

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Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Entertainment

Par-72 18-hole golf course & a 45,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse in a verdant tropical setting.

770 Auloa Rd (Kailua)

“-ft. clubhouse in a verdant tropical setting.”

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Movie Museum

Entertainment

Center for all things cinema offers 3,000 vintage films for rent plus screenings in a tiny theater.

3566 Harding Ave Conference Room

“Center for all things cinema offers 3,000 vintage films for rent plus screenings in a tiny theater.”

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Bay View Mini-Putt and Zipline

Entertainment

Outdoor mini-golf center with 2 tropical 18-hole courses, plus a 400-ft. zip line & snack bars.

45-285 Kaneohe Bay Dr (Kaneohe)

“Outdoor mini-golf center with 2 tropical 18-hole courses, plus a 400-ft. zip line & snack bars.”

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Waiʻalae Country Club

Entertainment

Venerable golf course with an ocean view and 18 holes, plus dining, tennis courts and pools.

4997 Kahala Ave

“Venerable golf course with an ocean view and 18 holes, plus dining, tennis courts and pools.”

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Tropics Mini Golf

Entertainment

Outdoor, 18-hole miniature golf course in a jungle setting, including a BBQ eatery.

98-1101 Moanalua Rd (Aiea)

“Outdoor, 18-hole miniature golf course in a jungle setting, including a BBQ eatery.”

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