Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Haleiwa Alii Beach Park

"The Battleship Missouri Memorial, loacted Pearl Harbor, is a living, working, all-action monument. It provides the chance to discover not only a U.S. naval vessel, but also the personal experiences of crewmembers and other war veterans."

"You can visit the Pearl Harbor Museums, the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri Battleship, Pacific Aviation Museum and plenty more. It was a very moving experience and definitely worth the visit."

"Lanikai Beach is one of the most picturesque best beaches in Oahu and is the ideal spot for solitude. Located on the eastern shoreline, Lanikai Beach has a half-mile stretch of perfect white sand which is accompanied by a few trees for shade but you should probably take an umbrella. Also known as the “heavenly sea” Lanikai Beach is a popular spot for snorkeling, windsurfing and scuba diving."

"You have arrived at our absolute favorite Oahu Instagram spot for beaches!. Without a doubt, Lanikai Beach is the prettiest beach on all of Oahu, and probably all of Hawaii!. The pure white sand meets the most clear, warm water you can imagine, while palm trees sway overhead."

"Instead of Waikiki, head over to the less-crowded Lanikai Beach, which is often ranked one the best beaches in Oahu. The bright white sand beach and endless blue water is definitely a reminder of why many people call Hawaii “paradise.”"

"There is no fee for Kaena Point State Park here, but also no facilities or water along the trail. The park is open during daylight hours. After Kaena Point, the trail continues south along the western coast of the island toward Keawaula Beach, but if you hike this way, you’ll be 50 road miles away from where you left your car, so you’ll have to hike the whole trail in reverse."

"The spectacular views available from Kaena Point are unlike anything else on the island. You’ll see the Waianae coast (south) and Mokuleia (north), in addition to sweeping vistas of the Pacific."

"Pro tip #1: if you’ll be spending 5 days in Oahu, I recommend starting the fifth day with a visit to the Pearl Harbor Museums, followed by either a walking tour of downtown Honolulu (Chinatown, Aloha Tower, Kawaiahao Church, Aliiolani Hale, Iolani Palace, St. Andrew Cathedral and Punchbowl) or a road trip up the more remote west coast of Oahu (Makaha Beach Park and Kaneana [Makua] Cave). Early risers can start with a guided visit to the Honolulu Fish Auction."

"Famous entrepreneur and ice cream enthusiast Walter Lappert opened his first ice cream factory in the quiet town of Hanapepe on Kauai, and his first batch of ice cream made 4,500 gallons, selling out in just two weeks in early 1984. At the company’s peak, that number grew to 18,000 gallons of ice cream a month, with a menu of 125 different flavors. Today, Lappert is survived by his wife, Mary Pratt, who leads the super-premium ice cream shop Lappert’s Honolulu."

"Lappert’s Hawaii offers premium ice cream, signature coffees, and bakery goodies. All products are made fresh daily in small batches using fine local ingredients."

"Sandy Beach Park is a great place to go watch experienced bodysurfers and bodyboarders take on some of the roughest breaks on the island of Oahu. Located on the southeastern coastline, Sandy Beach Park is known as the “the beach with broken necks” and is visited mostly by locals. The powerful currents and steep shorebreaks combined with outcrops of sharp coral as well as a quick drop-off of the ocean bottom, makes this one of the best beaches in Oahu among experienced bodyboarders and bodysurfers."

"The dramatic ridged cliffs of the Koʻolau Range are arrayed in front of you like an Imax screen at Oʻahu’s largest botanical garden. It encompasses 400 acres of trees and flowers from around the world. Plants are arranged in six regionally themed areas accessible by car. Pick up a map at the small visitor center, located at the far end of Luluku Rd, over 1 mile mauka (inland) from the Kamehameha Hwy."

"The literal go-to dish for any potluck or event, chicken katsu is best served with fluffy white rice and Japanese-style curry."

"The gist: Ala Moana Center adds Southeast Asian cuisine to their food courtThe food: A mainstay in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, Laksa is a spicy, fragrant noodle soup with an amazingly creamy curry and coconut milk soup base, is a must if you've never had one before."

"If you want to listen to some music with your family or friends, this is a good place to visit. Situated in the Outrigger Resorts, it has an ambiance of great live music. The place plays Jazz, Blues, and Hawaiian specials and has performances of renowned artists around the world."

"Heralded as Hawaii's best live music venue, this vibrant jazz and dinner club offers two nightly performances featuring world-class talent. With genres ranging from jazz, pop, rock, reggae to traditional Hawaiian, guests are in for a unique dining and entertainment experience."

"Blue Note is a local jazz nightclub at the Outrigger Waikiki hotel. The best jazz music in town can be heard here. If you are not into it perhaps, you can enjoy the stand- up comedy performed by famous comedians in the city."

"If James Bond were to ever hunt down bad guys in Honolulu, this upscale lounge would be his first post-victory stop for a shaken, not stirred martini -- and not just because there’s a drink named after him. No T-shirts and beachwear are allowed at this Waikiki bar, and tiki torches and surfboard décor give way to dim lighting, a dark wood interior, and retro loveseats. Nightly live jazz is the soothing soundtrack to evenings of whispering in your date’s ear over strong cocktails."

"Lewers Lounge, located inside the internationally acclaimed Halekulani Hotel, is a live jazz venue. This classy lounge features dark wood paneling and dim lighting, giving it a romantic feel. The signature drinks list was created by New York cocktail guru Dale DeGroff and includes both old school favorites and creative new faces."