Ala Moana Young People's Hula Show—A delightful display of young talent every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on the Lanai Stage at Ala Moana Center. (Free.) Waikiki Beach—Take off your shoes and walk the entire beach from one end to the other. It's all yours whether or not you're staying in a surfside hotel. Help paddle an outrigger canoe in through the surf, take a surfing lesson, snorkel, swim or sun. Or just sit and watch the world go by. International Market Place—Open air market with 80 different shops vying for your dollar, but you don't need money to enjoy the hubbub. Watch tapa-pounding and shell-lei making in the morning and portrait painters and cartoonists in the evening. Go ahead and gorge yourself with one of Farrell's unforgettable ice cream concoctions. (One specialty is so huge it takes several waiters to get it to the table.) Porpoise Feeding—Kahala Hilton lagoon. (Daily, 10:30—12:30—2:30.) The Zoo—Kapiolani Park. The most visited attraction on Oahu. Tropical birds, monkeys, giraffes and an arkload of other animals. (Open 9-5, free) Paki Park—Behind the zoo. Kids can participate in a program of sports, hulas, arts and crafts. The 6 to 13 year-olds meet from 3 to 5:30 and the teenagers from 6:30 to 9:30. Call first. 737-0097. Kodak Free Hula Show—In Kapiolani Park next to the Waikiki Shell. Authentic hulas, poi-pounding and palm tree climbing. A bonanza for photographers of any age. Tues., Wed., Thurs. at 10 a.m. Skateboard Park—Aala Park between King and Beretania Streets. Need signed parental permission slip. Hanauma Bay—This idyllic tropical beach is a public park, just perfect for snorkeling, swimming and picnicking. Sealife Park—One of the world's finest marine exhibits. Watch the scuba diver hand feed giant turtles, sting rays and even the menacing moray eels in the Hawaiian Reef Tank. See the spinning dolphins and whales do their acrobatics and feed fish to the sea lions. (10-5 except Monday, fee unless you're under 7) Paradise Park—You'll be amazed at these exotic birds from the Amazon that can add and subtract, raise flags and ride bicycles. Kids can hold them or have them perch on a shoulder for photographs. Delightful jungle setting. (fee) Manoa Falls—A one mile hike at the end of Manoa Road behind Paradise Park. Fresh water swimming and picnicking. (Free). Pearl Harbor—One visit to the sunken battleship Arizona with more than 1000 entombed sailors is worth a thousand history lessons in the real meaning of war. (No bathing suits, barefeet or kids under 6.) Pacific Submarine Museum—At the submarine base, Pearl Harbor. A chance for kids to see and touch the insides of American and foreign subs. (Free, but stop for a pass at Nimitz Gate. Wed.-Sun. 9:30-5.) Pineapple Cannery—650 Iwilei Road. Worthwhile just to see the machinery that can turn 3.5 million unpeeled pineapples into cans in one day. On top of that, the juice is free. (8:30-3, Mon.-Fri. in season, call 536-3411) Glider watching—Daily at Dillingham airstrip. Rides in a three seater sailplane for a fee. Kahuku Sugar Mill—A multi-media presentation depicting life at the mill and excellent guided tours explaining the sugar cane industry. The museum and complex of shops and eateries take a back seat to Wili Wili, the Disney-type character who enthralls the little ones with his antics. (10-4:30, fee for tour) Large hotels have special youth programs featuring recreational and craft activities. Youngsters are taught everything from the hula, hat-weaving and coconut crafts to the Hawaiian alphabet song. Also, there are snorkeling-swimming excursions to Hanauma Bay, trips to the zoo, Sea Life Park, etc. Ask your social director for information. Sand Sculpture |