Waikiki 210 FORT DERUSSY Outside of the Hale Koa Hotel resort area, Fort DeRussy offers a full day of fun, with 72 acres of beachfront property – including Waikiki’s largest and widest beach. Park in the lot across from the hotel or the smaller lot near Saratoga Road. Military and DOD receive special pricing with valid ID. Then enjoy a day at the beach, park or onsite museum. Open to the public, the state beach fronting Fort DeRussy is known as one of Waikiki’s finest. Rent a beach chair, standup paddle board, surfboard, kayak, snorkeling gear, boogieboard and other ocean recreation “toys” from the Dive Oahu. Looking for refreshments? Look no further than Koa Oasis. Want to partake in beachside athletics? Two beach volleyball courts, pickleball and racquetball courts are located on Fort DeRussy. Reservations are not required, and military and DOD patrons receive preferred use privileges. The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii is also located on the Fort DeRussy installation. Free admission (donations appreciated) leads to extra ordinary exhibits bringing Army history to life. Fort DeRussy also houses the Fort DeRussy Army Chapel, with a welcoming Protestant service on Sunday. Also, onsite is the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, U.S. Department of Defense institute supporting the U.S. Pacific Command. DIAMOND HEAD AND KAPIOLANI PARK On the opposite side of Waikiki from Fort DeRussy lies the iconic Diamond Head Crater . Known as “Leahi” in the Hawaiian language, this site offers one of the best views of Oahu and beyond for hikers heading to the top of the crater. Park at Diamond Head State Monument (no charge for those with a Hawaii ID) and get ready for a family-friendly hike. Bring water for the heat, a hat for the sun and comfortable shoes for the paved path with stairs. Online reservations are required for non-Hawaii residents. After a hike up Diamond Head, venture down for some more activities in Kapiolani Park. This large gathering place is also home to festivals and fairs held almost weekly. Both metered and non-metered parking can be found on both sides of the park. Enjoy tennis courts, workout equipment, many open fields and an abundance of restroom facilities. Walk across the street to take a dip in the pristine Waikiki waters. Bordering Kapiolani Park are a pair of places for animal lovers. The Honolulu Zoo homes elephants, tigers, lions and more! Enjoy a morning or afternoon at this wellmaintained zoo with a variety of animals. Oceanfront across Kalakaua Avenue, the Waikiki Aquarium features a variety of One of many bronze markers on the Waikiki Historic Trail. Credit: HTA/Tor Johnson 2 3
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