What should a single woman traveller do in Honolulu?

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Wandering is a great way to find out and try new things. You never know what you can find when you just wander....Show more

Check out the surf stand on the beach and take a lesson. Make sure to go to Duke's Canoe Club for a happy-hour type atmosphere and AWESOME Hula Pie... Moose McGillicuddy's (sp??) is a fun dance spot, and there is LOTS of shopping. Chances are you'll meet people hanging out on the beach. Try to be social as you never know what kinds of fun activities others have going on. You may even get adopted by a cool group. Keep your eyes open (but don't be too trusting and don't leave your $$ on the beach) and you can meet some great people. Don't give people your room # if you can help it. You just never know.

I HIGHLY recommend checking out the North Shore. It is VERY laid back and slow... more like a real vacation than party-town Waikiki. There is a group of homeless people who live on the beach under a canopy of willow trees (very cool) and there is a flock of rogue domestic parrots that often perch there... you can often hear them saying things their former owners taught them... good for stories.

Just in case this isn't obvious, don't buy weed there. I know it's the thing to do in Hawaii, but mainlanders will undoubtedly get ripped off. Good luck, and have fun!!!...Show more

Check out these 2 sites for things to do in Hawaii: http://www.hawaiiactivities.com and http://travel.yahoo.com You can go to the beach in Waikiki. There are usually many people and tourists there. Waikiki is also where all the hotels and tourists are. You can also take those circle the island buses for just $2 one way with a free transfer valid for few hours. Ala Moana Shopping Center is a major shopping mall in Honolulu. It is big and has many shops and stores. The Polynesian Cultural Center is also very popular for tourists. Also, Haunama Bay is pretty popular too and a good place for snorkeling and you can find many beautiful fish when you go snorkeling there. Another great place to visit is Sandy Beach. It has beautiful beaches, nature and landscape. There is also Sea Life Park where you can watch the dolphins and the other animals perform, Hawaii Water Adventures Park (Many water activities), North Shore, Hawaii Kai (A nice area to visit), Pearlridge Shopping Mall (Another big shopping mall in Pearlridge), Kailua (Nice town to visit), Arizona Memorial, Paradise Cove, etc...All of these places mentioned above can be reached by local buses. You can always ask the bus driver if you are lost or need to get to a place or you can also call the bus at 808-8485555 for what buses to take. The bus website is at http://www.thebus.org

You can also check out the 2 local newspapers there at http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com and http://www.starbulletin.com

Hope you enjoy the visit there......Show more

What hotel will you be staying at? Or do you need a recommendation for that too? If so, what is your hotel budget ?

If you want to do the touristy stuff, go to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It is right on the beach. Good restaurants like Benihana can be found there, dinner shows with the fire & hula dancers (which you can take photos with for a small fee) and you are walking distance from just about everything.

You can also rent a car, but make sure you have a GOOD map. As with any city, there are places you probably would not want to go to at night, but the day is fantastic for sightseeing.

You can also sign up for a tour. Check with your hotel front desk. That way you will not be totally alone. Much safer....Show more

Go to the windward side of the of the island. It's beautiful and not as crowded. A lot of the hotels in Waikiki have luau's and some are right on the beach. There is a Hard Rock Cafe there. The international market place is neat and there is a big flea market in Aiea. You have to see the Pearl Harbor memorial. It's really neat. The Ala Moana mall is really nice too and isn't too far from Waikiki.

Have a great time!!! Aloha...Show more