Diamond Head - Though there are no diamonds on Diamond Head, its beautiful views more than make up for its lack of precious stones. Over 750 feet in height, this extinct volcano once served as a military fortification overlooking the city. - Monasarrat Avenue at 18th Avenue. Admission: $1.
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Honolulu Zoo - Though by no means the largest in the US, the Honolulu Zoo is certainly one of the nicest. This sprawling zoo stretches for forty acres and includes a seven and one-half acre African safari. - 151 Kapahula Avenue. Admission: $6.
Pleasant Hawaiian (formerly "Kodak") Hula Show - This famed Hula show has been in operation since 1937 and to this day, continues to offer some of the most colorful Hula shows around. - 2805 Monsarrat Avenue
Waikiki Aquarium - This aquarium features over 300 different species and varieties of marine life, and recently, $3 million was used to add on a new Hawaii reef habitat. - 2777 Kalakaua Avenue. Admission: $7.
Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium - Constructed in 1927 in memory of those killed in the first world war, the Natatorium has recently undergone extensive renovation work. - 2777 Kalakaua Avenue.