What is there to do in Honolulu with an infant?
My husband is going to be working in Honolulu starting in May for 5 months. Me and my 8 month old son will be joining him. We're not sure where in Honolulu his company will be putting us up yet - but I'm curious what there is to do with infants/toddlers in Honolulu. From what I've read it sounds like Honolulu is a very big city with lots of traffic - is parking too bad to venture out into the city everyday? Any insight that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated! I'm just not sure what to do with an 8 month old there. I'm not a great city driver so I'm kind of freaked out about what I have read about the traffic. Also, is it too hot to go for walks with a baby? Are the locals friendly?
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Answer 1 :
Traffic isn't that bad (; It's better than New York or something. I live in Honolulu myself & have an infant cousin that I sometimes babysit. Most of the time we stay home, but here's some fun things to do: • Shop or just CRUUZE at the toy stores (KB Toys, Toys R Us, Thinker Toys, Thinker Tots, etc.). • Playground, park, or field. • Play in the sand at the beach, of course (Ala Moana Beach Park, Kahala Beach, North Shore). • Pools (Manoa Pool). As for the heat, it's not that bad right now. I even wore a jacket today. Right now at 7:00 PM, it's 75˚F, so not bad at all. You can do whatever you can do in another state, plus the beach (; I'm sure you'll find something to entertain the both of you. Good luck!!
Answer 2 :
The bus system here in Honolulu is extensive and from Waikiki you can go many places. It's not too warm right now, but definitely bring baby sunblock--it's still the tropics--and for you as well. Need to drive. There is the beach, of course, and restaurants plus shopping (most of it covered). Just people watching can be fun (along the main street of Waikiki).
Answer 3 :
I like the beach at Fort deRussy (near the Hale Koa hotel). It's very calm and protected so you can take the baby in the water with you if you want. Buy some sand toys at WalMart or an ABC store and the little guy will be entertained for hours! Honolulu also has a zoo and an aquarium. Both are located at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. They're inexpensive to get into and even cheaper if you have a Hawaii ID or driver's license. Since you're going to be there for a while, I would recommend getting an annual pass to both. (I've provided links below.) Aloha!
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