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Itinerary for Oct 26 — Nov 3, 2013

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Type: Hotel

Description: The Waikiki Resort Hotel is very well located in the heart of Waikiki, half a block away from the Kuhio Beach section of world famous Waikiki Beach and in the shadow of iconic Diamond Head. Being near Kuhio Beach is a real plus, as it is the most interesting part of Waikiki Beach because it is wide, sandy, nicely landscaped, and it is home to the beachboy stands which send out surfers and outrigger canoes. The hotel is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapi`olani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, the International Marketplace, King's Village shops, and a multitude of restaurants and other attractions.

Contact info:
2460 Koa Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815 USA
phone: 808-922-4911
web: www.waikikiresort.com

Room amenities: Each guest room is equipped with air conditioning, private balcony, high speed Internet access (plug in available in room, not Wi-Fi, for surcharge of $9.95 plus tax per 24 hour period as of 7/12), hair dryers, ironing boards with irons, refrigerator, shower or shower and 1/2 bath tub, clock radio, color TV with on demand movies and games, and an in-room safe (surcharge) .

Facility amenities: Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and pool deck, sundry and gift shops, self-service laundry, a laundry and dry cleaning service, a 24-hour business center, two restaurants, and a 24-hour bell desk, front desk, Wi-Fi availalbe in lobby (no fee) and hotel security service.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: See rates in comments section
2013 Double/Single Rates: $120.00 + tax for January-March, July-August, & December $110.00 + tax for April-June, September -November

Check in time: 3:00 PM


Day One: Saturday, October 26 - Registration/Welcome & Introductions 
Afternoon: Program registration at the hotel

Dinner: Hotel restaurant

Evening: "Spin-a-Yarn" Introductions with members of the group

Lodging: Waikiki Resort Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner
Type: Hotel

Description: The Waikiki Resort Hotel is very well located in the heart of Waikiki, half a block away from the Kuhio Beach section of world famous Waikiki Beach and in the shadow of iconic Diamond Head. Being near Kuhio Beach is a real plus, as it is the most interesting part of Waikiki Beach because it is wide, sandy, nicely landscaped, and it is home to the beachboy stands which send out surfers and outrigger canoes. The hotel is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapi`olani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, the International Marketplace, King's Village shops, and a multitude of restaurants and other attractions.

Contact info:
2460 Koa Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815 USA
phone: 808-922-4911
web: www.waikikiresort.com

Room amenities: Each guest room is equipped with air conditioning, private balcony, high speed Internet access (plug in available in room, not Wi-Fi, for surcharge of $9.95 plus tax per 24 hour period as of 7/12), hair dryers, ironing boards with irons, refrigerator, shower or shower and 1/2 bath tub, clock radio, color TV with on demand movies and games, and an in-room safe (surcharge) .

Facility amenities: Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and pool deck, sundry and gift shops, self-service laundry, a laundry and dry cleaning service, a 24-hour business center, two restaurants, and a 24-hour bell desk, front desk, Wi-Fi availalbe in lobby (no fee) and hotel security service.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: See rates in comments section
2013 Double/Single Rates: $120.00 + tax for January-March, July-August, & December $110.00 + tax for April-June, September -November

Check in time: 3:00 PM


Day Two: Sunday, October 27 - Orientation/Hawaiian Culture Class/Bishop Museum & Punchbowl/Evening... 
Orientation/Hawaiian Culture Class/Bishop Museum & Punchbowl/Evening Class

Breakfast: Hotel restaurant

Morning: Program orientation and Introductory Hawaiian Culture Class: “Eia Hawai`i, He Moku, He Kanaka” (Here is Hawai`i, an island, a human).

Lunch: At a local area restaurant

Afternoon: Field trip to Bishop Museum and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - Designated the State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Bishop Museum is dedicated to telling the story of Hawaii and its place in the Pacific. Docent-Guided visit of museum, free time to explore on your own, and a live performance of Music and Dance of Hawaii. Next, we visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Puowaina (Punchbowl) Crater.

Dinner: At a local area restaurant

Evening: Class: Stories of Hawaii

Lodging: Waikiki Resort Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Type: Hotel

Description: The Waikiki Resort Hotel is very well located in the heart of Waikiki, half a block away from the Kuhio Beach section of world famous Waikiki Beach and in the shadow of iconic Diamond Head. Being near Kuhio Beach is a real plus, as it is the most interesting part of Waikiki Beach because it is wide, sandy, nicely landscaped, and it is home to the beachboy stands which send out surfers and outrigger canoes. The hotel is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapi`olani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, the International Marketplace, King's Village shops, and a multitude of restaurants and other attractions.

Contact info:
2460 Koa Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815 USA
phone: 808-922-4911
web: www.waikikiresort.com

Room amenities: Each guest room is equipped with air conditioning, private balcony, high speed Internet access (plug in available in room, not Wi-Fi, for surcharge of $9.95 plus tax per 24 hour period as of 7/12), hair dryers, ironing boards with irons, refrigerator, shower or shower and 1/2 bath tub, clock radio, color TV with on demand movies and games, and an in-room safe (surcharge) .

Facility amenities: Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and pool deck, sundry and gift shops, self-service laundry, a laundry and dry cleaning service, a 24-hour business center, two restaurants, and a 24-hour bell desk, front desk, Wi-Fi availalbe in lobby (no fee) and hotel security service.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: See rates in comments section
2013 Double/Single Rates: $120.00 + tax for January-March, July-August, & December $110.00 + tax for April-June, September -November

Check in time: 3:00 PM


Day Three: Monday, October 28 - Queen Emma Summer Palace/Oahu's East End/ Class: Date of Infamy 
Breakfast: Hotel restaurant

Morning: This field trip starts with a stop at Hanaiakamalama (Queen Emma Summer Palace), where the collection includes personal belongings and furnishings of Queen Emma. A scenic bus trip over the historic Nuuanu Pali will take you to Kawainui Marsh, the site of many heiau (ancient temples) and home to a number of endangered birds, fish, and Hawaiian plants.

Lunch: Picnic Lunch at the beach

Afternoon: Field Trip: Oahu's spectacular east end which will take you along a coastal road providing spectacular views of the ocean and the Koolau Mountains - before returning to the hotel.

Dinner: Dinner is on your own to experience the different types of fare Hawaii has to offer.

Evening: Optional Class: "Date of Infamy - December 7, 1945"

Lodging: Waikiki Resort Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Type: Hotel

Description: The Waikiki Resort Hotel is very well located in the heart of Waikiki, half a block away from the Kuhio Beach section of world famous Waikiki Beach and in the shadow of iconic Diamond Head. Being near Kuhio Beach is a real plus, as it is the most interesting part of Waikiki Beach because it is wide, sandy, nicely landscaped, and it is home to the beachboy stands which send out surfers and outrigger canoes. The hotel is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapi`olani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, the International Marketplace, King's Village shops, and a multitude of restaurants and other attractions.

Contact info:
2460 Koa Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815 USA
phone: 808-922-4911
web: www.waikikiresort.com

Room amenities: Each guest room is equipped with air conditioning, private balcony, high speed Internet access (plug in available in room, not Wi-Fi, for surcharge of $9.95 plus tax per 24 hour period as of 7/12), hair dryers, ironing boards with irons, refrigerator, shower or shower and 1/2 bath tub, clock radio, color TV with on demand movies and games, and an in-room safe (surcharge) .

Facility amenities: Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and pool deck, sundry and gift shops, self-service laundry, a laundry and dry cleaning service, a 24-hour business center, two restaurants, and a 24-hour bell desk, front desk, Wi-Fi availalbe in lobby (no fee) and hotel security service.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: See rates in comments section
2013 Double/Single Rates: $120.00 + tax for January-March, July-August, & December $110.00 + tax for April-June, September -November

Check in time: 3:00 PM


Day Four: Tuesday, October 29 - Class: Island Formation/Class: Corals and Coral Reefs/USS Arizona... 
Class: Island Formation/Class: Corals and Coral Reefs/USS Arizona Memorial/Hawaiian Cultural Event

Breakfast: Hotel restaurant

Morning: Learn about how the Hawaiian Islands came to be while attending morning classes: "Island Formation" and "Corals and Coral Reefs".

Lunch: Hotel restaurant

Afternoon: Field Trip to the USS Arizona Memorial National Historic Park - View a historical film in the theater, board the launch for a ride across Pearl Harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial, and explore the museum and book shop.

Dinner: Hotel restaurant

Evening: Enjoy an evening with a local Hawaiian cultural organization, sharing music, crafts and aloha.

Lodging: Waikiki Resort Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Type: Hotel

Description: The Waikiki Resort Hotel is very well located in the heart of Waikiki, half a block away from the Kuhio Beach section of world famous Waikiki Beach and in the shadow of iconic Diamond Head. Being near Kuhio Beach is a real plus, as it is the most interesting part of Waikiki Beach because it is wide, sandy, nicely landscaped, and it is home to the beachboy stands which send out surfers and outrigger canoes. The hotel is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapi`olani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, the International Marketplace, King's Village shops, and a multitude of restaurants and other attractions.

Contact info:
2460 Koa Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815 USA
phone: 808-922-4911
web: www.waikikiresort.com

Room amenities: Each guest room is equipped with air conditioning, private balcony, high speed Internet access (plug in available in room, not Wi-Fi, for surcharge of $9.95 plus tax per 24 hour period as of 7/12), hair dryers, ironing boards with irons, refrigerator, shower or shower and 1/2 bath tub, clock radio, color TV with on demand movies and games, and an in-room safe (surcharge) .

Facility amenities: Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and pool deck, sundry and gift shops, self-service laundry, a laundry and dry cleaning service, a 24-hour business center, two restaurants, and a 24-hour bell desk, front desk, Wi-Fi availalbe in lobby (no fee) and hotel security service.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: See rates in comments section
2013 Double/Single Rates: $120.00 + tax for January-March, July-August, & December $110.00 + tax for April-June, September -November

Check in time: 3:00 PM


Day Five: Wednesday, October 30 - Free Day 
Breakfast: On your own to explore local eateries

Morning: Free day to explore individual interests. You may want to consider a visit to one of many free time suggestions such as: Iolani Palace the official residence of King David Kalakaua (1882-1891) and Queen Lili`uokalani (1891-1893), the last monarchs of Hawaii; The Honolulu Academy of Arts which houses an impressive collection of world art and one of the largest collections of Asian art in the United States; Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve designated as a State Underwater Park and is the first Marine Life Conservation District in the State.

Lunch: On your own to explore local eateries

Afternoon: Free day continues

Dinner: On your own to explore local eateries

Evening: Free evening

Lodging: Waikiki Resort Hotel

Type: Hotel

Description: This kamaaiana (local) property is located on the harbor side of Kaahumanu Avenue in Kahului, Maui and is conveniently located near the airport and program sites. It is a 30 minute drive from several lovely beaches (shuttles available or cars can be rented from airport - hotel has a free shuttle to airport). There is a large shopping mall across the street.

Contact info:
170 Kaahumanu Avenue
Kahului, Maui, HI 96732 USA
phone: 808-877-0051
web: www.mauibeachhotel.net

Room amenities: All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioner, complimentary broadband internet access (no Wi-Fi in rooms), cable TV with Pay-Per-View movies, mini-refrigerator, alarm clock, telephone with voicemail, in- room safe, and iron/ironing boards.

Facility amenities: This full service has a swimming pool and pool deck. As it is located on a “harbor” beach, swimming is not recommended here. The town of Kihei (a 30 minute drive) has several swimming beaches. There is free parking at the hotel, free airport Shuttle (6am to 9pm), free high speed internet, 24-Hour front desk, copy/fax service, computer internet kiosks through Shaka Net located in lobby, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and a coin operated laundry.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: See comment below.
Additional nights are available at the Maui Beach Hotel if your Road Scholar program begins or concludes on Maui. 2013 Road Scholar Rates: Standard $125.00 + taxes Deluxe * $160.00 + taxes * At the Maui Beach Hotel, your program uses deluxe rooms. You may want to consider booking a deluxe room for your post-program stay to avoid having to change rooms. The Maui Beach Hotel also currently provides free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Check out time: 11:00 AM

Day Six: Thursday, October 31 - Fly to Maui/Iao Valley State Park/Class: Hawaii’s Humpback Whale... 
Fly to Maui/Iao Valley State Park/Class: Hawaii’s Humpback Whale Behavior

Breakfast: Hotel restaurant

Morning: Check out of hotel and transfer to airport for a short flight to Maui

Lunch: Picnic lunch in beautiful Kepaniwai Park and Heritage Gardens. The park features structures representative of Hawai`i’s cultural heritage.

Afternoon: Field trip to Iao Valley State Park – Lush green Iao Valley is a sacred site to the Hawaiian people and is the historic location of a fierce battle between Maui warriors and the army of Kamehameha I. We'll discuss the area's natural and cultural history.

Dinner: Hotel restaurant

Evening: Class: Hawaii’s Humpback Whale Behavior

Lodging: Maui Beach Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Type: Hotel

Description: This kamaaiana (local) property is located on the harbor side of Kaahumanu Avenue in Kahului, Maui and is conveniently located near the airport and program sites. It is a 30 minute drive from several lovely beaches (shuttles available or cars can be rented from airport - hotel has a free shuttle to airport). There is a large shopping mall across the street.

Contact info:
170 Kaahumanu Avenue
Kahului, Maui, HI 96732 USA
phone: 808-877-0051
web: www.mauibeachhotel.net

Room amenities: All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioner, complimentary broadband internet access (no Wi-Fi in rooms), cable TV with Pay-Per-View movies, mini-refrigerator, alarm clock, telephone with voicemail, in- room safe, and iron/ironing boards.

Facility amenities: This full service has a swimming pool and pool deck. As it is located on a “harbor” beach, swimming is not recommended here. The town of Kihei (a 30 minute drive) has several swimming beaches. There is free parking at the hotel, free airport Shuttle (6am to 9pm), free high speed internet, 24-Hour front desk, copy/fax service, computer internet kiosks through Shaka Net located in lobby, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and a coin operated laundry.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: See comment below.
Additional nights are available at the Maui Beach Hotel if your Road Scholar program begins or concludes on Maui. 2013 Road Scholar Rates: Standard $125.00 + taxes Deluxe * $160.00 + taxes * At the Maui Beach Hotel, your program uses deluxe rooms. You may want to consider booking a deluxe room for your post-program stay to avoid having to change rooms. The Maui Beach Hotel also currently provides free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Check out time: 11:00 AM

Day Seven: Friday, November 01 - Class: A Changing Maui/Lahaina/Historic Walking Tour 
Breakfast: Hotel restaurant

Morning: Class: A Changing Maui After class, the group departs for a trip to Lahaina.

Lunch: Explore Lahaina's restaurants on your own

Afternoon: Free time to explore Lahaina. Suggested activity: Lahaina Walking Tour (tickets provided) – self-guided walk through historic Lahaina. Learn about the colorful past of this old whaling town and its history as the first capital of Hawai`i as you visit sites on the Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s walking tour of cultural and historic sites.

Dinner: Hotel restaurant

Evening: Free Evening

Lodging: Maui Beach Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Type: Hotel

Description: This kamaaiana (local) property is located on the harbor side of Kaahumanu Avenue in Kahului, Maui and is conveniently located near the airport and program sites. It is a 30 minute drive from several lovely beaches (shuttles available or cars can be rented from airport - hotel has a free shuttle to airport). There is a large shopping mall across the street.

Contact info:
170 Kaahumanu Avenue
Kahului, Maui, HI 96732 USA
phone: 808-877-0051
web: www.mauibeachhotel.net

Room amenities: All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioner, complimentary broadband internet access (no Wi-Fi in rooms), cable TV with Pay-Per-View movies, mini-refrigerator, alarm clock, telephone with voicemail, in- room safe, and iron/ironing boards.

Facility amenities: This full service has a swimming pool and pool deck. As it is located on a “harbor” beach, swimming is not recommended here. The town of Kihei (a 30 minute drive) has several swimming beaches. There is free parking at the hotel, free airport Shuttle (6am to 9pm), free high speed internet, 24-Hour front desk, copy/fax service, computer internet kiosks through Shaka Net located in lobby, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and a coin operated laundry.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: See comment below.
Additional nights are available at the Maui Beach Hotel if your Road Scholar program begins or concludes on Maui. 2013 Road Scholar Rates: Standard $125.00 + taxes Deluxe * $160.00 + taxes * At the Maui Beach Hotel, your program uses deluxe rooms. You may want to consider booking a deluxe room for your post-program stay to avoid having to change rooms. The Maui Beach Hotel also currently provides free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Check out time: 11:00 AM

Day Eight: Saturday, November 02 - Maui Ocean Center/Hawaiian Lei Making/Aloha (Farewell) Dinner/Aloha... 
Maui Ocean Center/Hawaiian Lei Making/Aloha (Farewell) Dinner/Aloha Program

Breakfast: Hotel restaurant

Morning: Field trip : Maui Ocean Center - This state-of-the-art marine park is dedicated to fostering understanding, wonder and respect for Hawaii’s marine life. Its collections include spectacular live coral displays (the largest collection in the nation), elusive garden eels, majestic lionfish, the colorful Hawaiian wrasse, green sea turtles, sharks, rays and more.

Lunch: At the Maui Ocean Center restaurant

Afternoon: Have a lesson in Hawaiian Lei making where you will learn how to string your very own fresh flower lei to wear to dinner and your Aloha Program.

Dinner: Hotel restaurant

Evening: Aloha (Farewell) Program

Lodging: Maui Beach Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Nine: Sunday, November 03 - Program End/Departure 
Breakfast: At the hotel restaurant

Morning: Hotel check out and independent departures before noon

Meals Included: Breakfast


Free Time Opportunities


Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
Hawaii Visitors and Convention BureauComprehensive listing of events and activities for the state. Contains much information about local events and activities. Searchable by dates, activity, etc. - To find information on the island's events and activities, click on the island in the map at the top of the home page. Or, you may call 1-800-Go-Hawaii.
For additional information, visit: www.gohawaii.com
Ulalena – Maui TheatreUlalena is a fabulously unique theatrical experience staged at Maui Theatre in historic Lahaina Town. An original presentation which has been acclaimed by critics as masterful, exhilarating and surprising. Ulalena tells the story of Hawaii through visual expression, song, acrobatics and dance. 878 Front Street, Lahaina, Maui Toll Free Tel: (877) 661 6655 or (808) 661 6655 Doors open daily at 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday Prices start at $48.00
For additional information, visit: www.ulalena.com
Bailey House MuseumBuilt in 1833, the Bailey House is now a museum showcasing Hawaiian culture, artifacts, paintings, and furnishings from nineteenth-century Maui. Located in historic Wailuku Maui, built on the site of the Royal compound of Kahekili, last ruling chief of Maui, the house served as the Mission station for the Wailuku Female Seminary for Girls until 1847, then occupied by Edward Bailey and his family until 1888. 2375A Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793 Tel: (808) 244-3326 Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Closed Sunday & Major Holidays Admission: Adult $5, Senior $4
For additional information, visit: www.mauimuseum.org/
Hale Kahiko MuseumHale Kahiko (ancient house) is a replica of a portion of a Kauhale (Hawaiian village). Join a free guided tour & take a " walk through history" or stroll through on your own using a free map. As you enter the village you will see three hale, each was built for a specific function, such as eating, sleeping or craft making. Lahaina Center 900 Front Street Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Tel: 808-667-9216 Open: 9 am to 6 pm daily. Free guided tours from 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays. Admission: Free
Submarine TourExplore the majestic coastal waters off Lahaina and see a beautiful reef panorama without even getting wet! Take a ride in a passenger submarine that will dive up to 100 feet where the marine environment, including tropical fish, sea turtles, sharks, reefs, sunken ships, and other underwater artifacts will be seen (as the animals are in their natural habitat, what you will see varies from trip to trip). Atlantis Submarines Maui 658 Front Street, Suite 175 Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761 Tel: (800) 548-6262 Price: Adults starting from $75.00
For additional information, visit: www.atlantissubmarines.org
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Hawaii Visitors and Convention BureauComprehensive listing of events and activities for the state. Contains much information about local events and activities. Searchable by dates, activity, etc. - To find information on the island's events and activities, click on the island in the map at the top of the home page. Or, you may call 1-800-Go-Hawaii.
For additional information, visit: www.gohawaii.com
Waikiki AquariumThe Waikiki Aquarium, founded in 1904, is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States. A part of the University of Hawaii since 1919, the Aquarium is located next to a living reef on the Waikiki shoreline. Our exhibits, programs, and research focus on the aquatic life of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific. The Waikiki Aquarium has been designated as the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center for the Pacific Island Region of the Coastal America Partnership. Located near Kapiolani Park, on the southern shoreline of the island of Oahu. 2777 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu, HI 96815 Tel: 808-923-9741 Hours: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm daily Admission: Adult (18+) - $9; Seniors, Students, Locals, Military - $6
For additional information, visit: www.waquarium.org
The Honolulu Academy of ArtsThe only general fine arts museum in Hawaii, the Honolulu Academy of Arts encompasses 32 galleries surrounding six courtyard gardens. The academy is designed as an elegant amalgamation of the various cultures from East and West that have made Hawaii their home. The museum houses an impressive collection of world art and one of the largest collections of Asian art in the United States. The Academy also conducts tours of Shangri La, Doris Duke's architecturally significant Honolulu estate. 900 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-1495 Pre-recorded Information; (808) 532-8701 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission: Adults $7.00; Seniors $4.00
For additional information, visit: www.honoluluacademy.org/cmshaa/academy/index.aspx
Hanauma BayHanauma Bay Nature Preserve is one of the most spectacular natural resources in Hawaii and is dedicated to safeguarding the fragile marine life in the Bay. It is one of the more popular recreational swimming, snorkeling and picnicking areas on Oahu. The bay itself is legally designated as a State Underwater Park and is the first Marine Life Conservation District in the State 7455 Kalanianaole Highway. Pre-recorded Information: (808) 396-4229. Open daily from 6:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. except on Tuesdays. Admission Price - $5.00 per person. $1.00 per car to park.
For additional information, visit: www.honolulu.gov/parks/facility/hanaumabay/welcome.htm

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