Honolulu · With kids
Honolulu with kids: things to do
| Place | Ages | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Zoo | Child ages 3-12; ages 0-2 free | Listed kids' price: $13. |
| Bishop Museum | Youth ages 4-17; under 4 free | No kids' price stated on the source page. |
| Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve | 12 and under free | Listed kids' price: free ($0). |
| Pearl Harbor National Memorial | Children of all ages | Listed kids' price: free ($0). |
Honolulu's highs stay between 27 and 31.5 C all year. Families can snorkel at Hanauma Bay (free for kids 12 and under), or hike a crater with young children on a 1.6-mile round trip. Plan around reservations: Hanauma Bay is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and Diamond Head needs advance bookings for non-residents.
The notes below on Honolulu are drawn from the linked operator, transit and climate pages, opened on 18 October 2026. Prices that could not be confirmed on the source page are left out.
What to do, and what it costs for kids
[Waikiki Aquarium](https://www.waikikiaquarium.org/visit/buy-tickets/). Small aquarium with Hawaiian reef animals.
[Honolulu Zoo](https://www.honoluluzoo.org/visit/buy-tickets/). City zoo. Adults (13+) pay $10 on the ticket page; it lists a lower rate for Hawaii ID holders. Age band: Child ages 3-12; ages 0-2 free. Listed kids' price: $13.
[Bishop Museum](https://www.bishopmuseum.org/visit/tickets/). Museum with a planetarium; planetarium tickets are $3 onsite with admission. Youth ticket prices vary by booking type and date. Age band: Youth ages 4-17; under 4 free.
[Diamond Head State Monument (Leahi)](https://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/diamond-head-state-monument). Summit trail is about 0.8 mile one way (1.6 miles round trip) with about 560 feet of gain; allow 1.5 to 2 hours. The last tenth of a mile is steep stairs and the trail is not ADA accessible. Non-residents need advance reservations; parking is $10 per vehicle.
[Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve](https://hanaumabaystatepark.com/frequently-asked-questions/). Snorkeling bay. Kids 12 and under are free; standard entry is $25 plus parking. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, reservations required, and the park opens at 6:45 a.m. Age band: 12 and under free. Listed kids' price: free ($0).
[Pearl Harbor National Memorial](https://www.nps.gov/perl/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm). No entrance fee to the grounds and museums, but the USS Arizona Memorial program needs a reservation ($1 booking fee) and each child needs their own ticket. Bags larger than a small wallet are not allowed, and strollers are limited to the pre-boarding area at the Park Theater. A Junior Ranger program is available. Age band: Children of all ages. Listed kids' price: free ($0).
Fares, strollers and the airport run
Child fares. TheBus and Skyline: one child 5 and under rides free with a fare-paying rider if not occupying a seat. Ages 6-17 pay the youth fare with a Youth HOLO card ($1.75 cash fare on the 2026 system map).
Airport. Route 20 (eastbound) runs from the airport via Kalihi, downtown, Civic Center and Ala Moana to Waikiki. The airport's page also lists the W Line on the same corridor.
Transit sources: thebus.org, airports.hawaii.gov.
Monthly highs and lows
| Month | Average high | Average low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9 C | 19.3 C |
| February | 27 C | 19.5 C |
| March | 27.3 C | 20.1 C |
| April | 28.4 C | 21.1 C |
| May | 29.3 C | 22 C |
| June | 30.5 C | 23.2 C |
| July | 31.2 C | 23.9 C |
| August | 31.5 C | 24.2 C |
| September | 31.3 C | 23.8 C |
| October | 30.5 C | 23.3 C |
| November | 29 C | 22.1 C |
| December | 27.7 C | 20.7 C |
Best months: April, which is not as hot as summer nor as rainy as winter, with a high of about 28 C.
Source: climatestotravel.com (1991-2020).
Stay-area notes
Waikiki. Waikiki Aquarium is there, and Route 20 buses end in Waikiki after leaving the airport.
Kids' costs at a glance
Listed as free for kids on the source page: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve; Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
Kids' prices that the pages state, lowest first: Honolulu Zoo at $13.
Adult and resident prices, extra-fee exhibits and promotions are in the sight notes above where the source gave them; confirm the date-specific price on the operator page before you buy.
Age rules by attraction
- Honolulu Zoo: Child ages 3-12; ages 0-2 free
- Bishop Museum: Youth ages 4-17; under 4 free
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve: 12 and under free
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial: Children of all ages
No age band or kids' price was stated for: Waikiki Aquarium; Diamond Head State Monument (Leahi). Check the operator page for those before you plan the day around them.
What the weather table says about dates
On the monthly table, the warmest average high is 31.5 C in August and the coolest is 26.9 C in January. The spread between the two is 4.6 C, which is the number to weigh when you choose dates. The source's pick, repeated from above: April, which is not as hot as summer nor as rainy as winter, with a high of about 28 C.
Questions
What do toddlers get free in Honolulu?
Children under 4 are free at Bishop Museum, ages 0-2 are free at the zoo, and one child 5 and under rides TheBus free if not taking a seat.
Where can a family save money in Honolulu?
Hanauma Bay is free for children 12 and under (reservation required), Pearl Harbor's grounds and museums have no entrance fee.
What can we do on a rainy day?
Bishop Museum and its planetarium and Waikiki Aquarium are indoor options. Winter is the rainier season, according to Climates to Travel.
Is Diamond Head hike suitable for kids?
It's 1.6 miles round trip with 560 feet of gain and a steep staircase at the end, and the official page recommends 1.5 to 2 hours. It is not ADA accessible, so strollers are impractical.
When is the best time to visit Honolulu with children?
Climates to Travel suggests April. Even then highs average 28.4 C, and every month is between 27 and 31.5 C.
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Sources
- Waikiki Aquarium: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
Waikiki Aquarium: Small aquarium with Hawaiian reef animals.
- Honolulu Zoo: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
Honolulu Zoo: City zoo. Adults (13+) pay $10 on the ticket page; it lists a lower rate for Hawaii ID holders. Age band: Child ages 3-12; ages 0-2 free. Listed kids' price: $13.
- Bishop Museum: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
Bishop Museum: Museum with a planetarium; planetarium tickets are $3 onsite with admission. Youth ticket prices vary by booking type and date. Age band: Youth ages 4-17; under 4 free.
- Diamond Head State Monument (Leahi): official site (checked 18 October 2026)
Diamond Head State Monument (Leahi): Summit trail is about 0.8 mile one way (1.6 miles round trip) with about 560 feet of gain; allow 1.5 to 2 hours. The last tenth of a mile is steep stairs and the trail is not ADA accessible. Non-residents need advance reservations; parking is $10 per vehicle.
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve: Snorkeling bay. Kids 12 and under are free; standard entry is $25 plus parking. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, reservations required, and the park opens at 6:45 a.m. Age band: 12 and under free. Listed kids' price: free ($0).
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial: official site (checked 18 October 2026)
Pearl Harbor National Memorial: No entrance fee to the grounds and museums, but the USS Arizona Memorial program needs a reservation ($1 booking fee) and each child needs their own ticket. Bags larger than a small wallet are not allowed, and strollers are limited to the pre-boarding area at the Park Theater. A Junior Ranger program is available. Age band: Children of all ages. Listed kids' price: free ($0).
- Honolulu transit: fares and airport (checked 18 October 2026)
TheBus and Skyline: one child 5 and under rides free with a fare-paying rider if not occupying a seat. Ages 6-17 pay the youth fare with a Youth HOLO card ($1.75 cash fare on the 2026 system map). Route 20 (eastbound) runs from the airport via Kalihi, downtown, Civic Center and Ala Moana to Waikiki. The airport's page also lists the W Line on the same corridor.
- Climates to Travel: monthly climate (checked 18 October 2026)
Best months for Honolulu: April, which is not as hot as summer nor as rainy as winter, with a high of about 28 C.