The best things to do in Honolulu

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Bayview Golf Course

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Whether you’re sneaking out after work or dialing in wedges on the weekend, Bayview Golf Course is a par 60, 18-hole spot in Kaneohe with a…

45-285 Kaneohe Bay Dr (Kaneohe)

Whether you’re sneaking out after work or dialing in wedges on the weekend, Bayview Golf Course is a par 60, 18-hole spot in Kaneohe with a solid driving range, mini putt and zipline, plus club rentals and low-pressure vibes that make practice actually fun.

From the Kaneohe newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Bayview Driving Range is the easy go-to when your irons are moody and the weather refuses to chill, offering all-weather practicing…

45-285 Kaneohe Bay Dr (Kaneohe)

Bayview Driving Range is the easy go-to when your irons are moody and the weather refuses to chill, offering all-weather practicing conditions and plenty of room to groove. Warm up there, then check out the par 60 course known for sharpening the short game, plus mini putt and a zipline when the crew wants in.

From the Kaneohe newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Glow Putt Mini Golf

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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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Whether you're sneaking in a quick par-3 loop before pau hana or mixing and matching three interchangeable nines, Hawaii Prince Golf Club…

91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd (Ewa Beach)

Whether you're sneaking in a quick par-3 loop before pau hana or mixing and matching three interchangeable nines, Hawaii Prince Golf Club serves up views of the Waianae Mountains, lakes, and white sand bunkers on an Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay design.

From the Pearl City newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Glow Putt Mini Golf

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Glow Putt Mini Golf is Hawaii’s original glow-in-the-dark mini course, entertaining families for 20+ years, and its brand-new Waikiki spot…

2424 Kalākaua Ave

Glow Putt Mini Golf is Hawaii’s original glow-in-the-dark mini course, entertaining families for 20+ years, and its brand-new Waikiki spot adds an arcade to the mix. Easy weeknight pick for locals, whether you’re corralling keiki, dodging the heat, or lining up a low-stress date.

From the Honolulu newsletter, September 2, 2026

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Keiki Kingdom

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Keiki Kingdom is Hawaii's biggest indoor playground, with a multi-level play structure, ball pits, a sandbox, slides, climbing walls, go…

1460 S Beretania St.

Keiki Kingdom is Hawaii's biggest indoor playground, with a multi-level play structure, ball pits, a sandbox, slides, climbing walls, go karts, a foam cannon, and a nicely gated toddler zone so little ones can explore.

From the Honolulu newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Glow Putt Mini Golf

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Glow Putt Mini Golf keeps it chill with 18 glow-in-the-dark holes, AC blasting, and a laid-back vibe that’s perfect for keiki, date night,…

46-056 Kamehameha Hwy Spc G4 (Kaneohe)

Glow Putt Mini Golf keeps it chill with 18 glow-in-the-dark holes, AC blasting, and a laid-back vibe that’s perfect for keiki, date night, or your competitive aunt. Hawaii’s original glow course has been entertaining locals for 20+ years, and yes, there are gifts at the end.

From the Kaneohe newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Oahu Country Club

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Nu'uanu's misty greens calling? Oahu Country Club is a member-only haven with an 18 that runs through verdant hillsides and fast greens,…

150 Country Club Rd

Nu'uanu's misty greens calling? Oahu Country Club is a member-only haven with an 18 that runs through verdant hillsides and fast greens, plus Honolulu skyline and Pacific views for days, perfect for sneaking in a few holes after work and remembering why you live here.

From the Honolulu newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Honolulu Country Club pairs an Arnold Palmer designed course with a close knit club community, so you can sneak in a midweek round just…

1690 Ala Puumalu St

Honolulu Country Club pairs an Arnold Palmer designed course with a close knit club community, so you can sneak in a midweek round just minutes from town and actually hear the birds. Thinking about membership? Golf, dining, and genuine connection await...

From the Honolulu newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Waikele Country Club serves up a Ted Robinson design with bunkers, ponds and waterfalls plus those Pearl Harbor to Diamond Head sightlines…

94-200 Paioa Pl (Waipahu)

Waikele Country Club serves up a Ted Robinson design with bunkers, ponds and waterfalls plus those Pearl Harbor to Diamond Head sightlines that make a push cart feel like a victory lap. Play a round, then reward yourself at the restaurant’s Continental and Pacific-Asian menu, because kama‘āina deserve both.

From the Pearl City newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Jungle Fun Island

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When the keiki are climbing the walls, Jungle Fun Island delivers with bright arcade games, music, and a prize gallery that somehow makes…

1450 Ala Moana Blvd #1218

When the keiki are climbing the walls, Jungle Fun Island delivers with bright arcade games, music, and a prize gallery that somehow makes plastic rings feel like treasure. Solid spot for birthday parties or spontaneous after-school bribes, and yes, adults end up playing too.

From the Honolulu newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Royal Hawaiian Golf Club sneaks you into Maunawili Valley’s lush, dramatic corridors between Mount Olomana and the Ko'olau, a par-72,…

770 Auloa Rd (Kailua)

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club sneaks you into Maunawili Valley’s lush, dramatic corridors between Mount Olomana and the Ko'olau, a par-72, 18-hole challenge first co-designed by Peter and Perry Dye then refreshed by Greg Norman. Scenic, tough, and very local... it’s the backyard adventure your irons secretly want.

From the Kailua newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Movie Museum

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Movie Museum keeps it intimate with thoughtfully curated indie, foreign, classic and contemporary screenings in a Kaimuki micro-theater…

3566 Harding Ave Conference Room

Movie Museum keeps it intimate with thoughtfully curated indie, foreign, classic and contemporary screenings in a Kaimuki micro-theater that feels like your friend’s best living room.

From the Honolulu newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Earth Day Hawaii Mural is one of Wyland’s Whaling Walls, a sweeping public art piece that turns our skyline into a love letter to marine…

1909 Ala Wai Blvd

Earth Day Hawaii Mural is one of Wyland’s Whaling Walls, a sweeping public art piece that turns our skyline into a love letter to marine life and a nudge toward water stewardship. It’s a quick dose of inspiration between errands, and a neat reminder we all live downstream.

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When you need an easy win with the keiki, Bay View Mini-Putt and Zipline brings two 18-hole courses, Pali and Likelike, and a 400-foot…

45-285 Kaneohe Bay Dr (Kaneohe)

When you need an easy win with the keiki, Bay View Mini-Putt and Zipline brings two 18-hole courses, Pali and Likelike, and a 400-foot side-by-side zipline launching from a banyan tree with Ko‘olau and Kaneohe Bay views. Combo options keep it simple, and yes, there’s dairy-free ube.

From the Kaneohe newsletter, September 15, 2026

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This week, if you’re a member or can snag a guest spot, Waialae Country Club is the Seth Raynor classic locals brag about, a 1927 design…

4997 Kahala Ave

This week, if you’re a member or can snag a guest spot, Waialae Country Club is the Seth Raynor classic locals brag about, a 1927 design kept at PGA Tour caliber that makes every round feel big. Afterward, the private club’s social and recreational scene keeps the day rolling.

From the Honolulu newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Tropics Mini Golf

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Take a quick break from the same old and loop Tropics Mini Golf into the week. It’s an 18-hole, jungle-style course that’s equal parts fun…

98-1101 Moanalua Rd (Aiea)

Take a quick break from the same old and loop Tropics Mini Golf into the week. It’s an 18-hole, jungle-style course that’s equal parts fun and mildly competitive, followed by legit Texas BBQ cooked low and slow... plate lunches with brisket, pulled pork, pork belly, even their own brisket/pork sausage.

From the Pearl City newsletter, August 29, 2026

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