Kama‘āina Deals: Activities, Attractions and More Fun for Locals
Looking for ways to save in this economy? Here are some of our favorite kama‘āina deals on activities, attractions, classes and experiences.
Activities • Attractions • Classes • Experiences
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ACTIVITIES
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Breakout Waikīkī
Gather up to eight people for your team and choose from six family-friendly escape room experiences. Get 10% off when you book online using code KAHANAMOKU.
Waikīkī Beach Walk, 227 Lewers St. #112, Waikīkī, breakoutwaikiki.com, @breakoutwaikiki
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Cat Café Moff
Kama‘āina get 10% off the $23 30-minute ticket or the $28 60-minute ticket; both include a drink.
Multiple locations, moff-usa.com, @catcafemoffwaikiki, @catcafemoff.alamoanacenter, @catcafemoff.pearlridgecenter
SEE ALSO: We Tried It: Cat Café MOFF
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Hawaiian Humane Society ‘Ilio Explorers
In the mood for puppy love and supporting a good cause? The Hawaiian Humane Society allows people to take shelter dogs out for field trips. Kama‘āina can book a day trip for $50, while nonresidents pay $150.
Hawaiian Humane Society campus in Mō‘ili‘ili or Ho‘opili, hawaiianhumane.org, @hawaiianhumane
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Wai Kai
Sign up for a LineUp Local membership in person by presenting your Hawai‘i ID and receive discounts when you book activities, including $5 off on the AquaVenture obstacle course and all-day paddle passes.
91-1621 Keoneula Blvd., ‘Ewa Beach, waikai.com, @waikailineup
SEE ALSO: We Tried It: Wai Kai Lagoon and Surf Park in ‘Ewa Beach
ATTRACTIONS
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Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana
With 30% off for kama‘āina, the entry-level price for the Hawaiian-inspired Cirque show is $48 plus taxes and fees. Until Aug. 1, each adult ticket also comes with either a free keiki ticket or free popcorn on Friday nights.
Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel, 2300 Kālākaua Ave., Waikīkī, cirquedusoleil.com, @cirquedusoleil.auana
SEE ALSO: Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana Is a Thrilling, World-Class Spectacle
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Bishop Museum
For kama‘āina, the ticket prices are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for kūpuna 65+ and $20.95 for keiki (ages 4–17)—compared to $38.95 general admission for nonresidents—providing access to the signature galleries, limited-time special exhibitions and onsite events.
1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, bishopmuseum.org, @bishopmuseum
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Honolulu Museum of Art
Kama‘āina admission is $15 ($10 off general admission), and keiki get in free. Plus, every third Sunday of the month is Community Day, offering free admission to kama‘āina along with two art activities. The museum also hosts Family Sunday four times a year, welcoming kama‘āina in for free for the day to enjoy art-making, performances, demos and more. The next one will be held on July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
900 S Beretania St., Makiki, honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum
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Honolulu Zoo
Kama‘āina pay $10 for adults and $6 for keiki (ages 3–12), versus $21 general admission.
151 Kapahulu Ave., Waikīkī, honoluluzoo.org, @thehonoluluzoo
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Kualoa Ranch
Kama‘āina enjoy 15% off when booking Kualoa Ranch tours. The discount will be refunded after you present your Hawai‘i ID at check-in and can be applied to up to four people.
49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe, kualoa.com, @kualoaranch
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Little Plumeria Farms
A guided tour ticket is $37 for kama‘āina adults and $21 for keiki (13 and under), saving 20%. Tours are held through October.
62 Kawailoa Drive, Hale‘iwa, littleplumeriafarms.com, @littleplumeriafarms
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Kama‘āina discounts are only offered in person at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The Passport to Pearl Harbor, which gives you access to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Battleship Missouri Memorial and Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, is $72.99 for kama‘āina instead of $99.99 ($39.99 for keiki).
1 Arizona Memorial Place, Pearl Harbor, pearlharborhistoricsites.org, @pearlharbornps
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Sea Life Park
Kama‘āina save up to 50% on general admission: $29.99 for adults and $24.99 for keiki (ages 4–12). Children 3 and under are free. You must show your Hawai‘i ID at check-in.
41-202 Kalanianaʻole Highway, Waimanalo Beach, sealifeparkhawaii.com, @sealifepark
Waikīkī Aquarium
Kama‘āina enjoy $8 admission instead of $12. Purchase tickets upon arrival.
2777 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, waikikiaquarium.org, @waikikiaquarium
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Waimea Valley
Kama‘āina admission is $10 for adults, $8 for kūpuna and students, $6 for keiki (ages 6–12). A group of 10 can also snag $8 entry. A kama‘āina annual pass is available for $40, and the whole ‘ohana can take advantage of the family pass for $80 ( two adults and up to six keiki).
Additionally, Waimea Valley offers free and discounted days throughout the year. Resident keiki are welcome to visit free of charge every Wednesday. On La ‘Ohana Day every month, local families can enjoy a 50% discount on regular admission. And don’t miss out on free kama‘āina admission on King Kamehameha Day (June 11), Queen Lili‘uokalani’s birthday (Sept. 2) and other Hawaiian holidays.
Waimea Valley Road, Hale‘iwa, waimeavalley.net, @waimeavalleyoahu
CLASSES
Body Balance Hawai‘i – Ala Moana
Text “FREE” to (808) 542-9597 to receive 3 free trial classes, which include BodyCycle, Pilates, BodyCore Microformer, HIIT, BodyBarre, Yoga and more. This offer is valid for new Body Balance members and O‘ahu residents only.
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #1235, Ala Moana, bodybalancehi.com, @bodybalancehawaii
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Gem Studio Jewelry-Making Workshop
Show your Hawai‘i ID to get 10% off the jewelry-making workshop, which is only offered at the International Market Place location.
International Market Place Level 1, 2330 Kalākaua Ave., gemstudio.com, @the.gemstudio
SEE ALSO: We Tried It: Gem Studio Jewelry-Making Workshop
Still & Moving Center
Get 10% off select Hawaiian cultural workshops for private groups: Intro to Hula, Oli, ‘Ōlelo and Lomilomi.
1024 Queen St., Kaka‘ako, stillandmovingcenter.com, @stillandmovingcenter
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EXPERIENCES
The Adventure Boat
Use promo code KAMA23 when booking online for 20% off any tour and a free GoPro Rental. Your footage will be uploaded and sent to you after your trip. You will be asked to show your Hawai‘i ID at the boat. Offer expires Dec. 31, 2025.
1651 Ala Moana Blvd., Waikīkī, theadventureboat.com, @theadventureboat
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Atlantis Adventures Submarine Tours
Kama‘āina get a special rate of $99 for an adult ticket, plus one free keiki (age 12 and under) per paying adult.
150 Paoa Place, Waikīkī, atlantisadventures.com, @atlantishawaii
Cocolomi Massage
Save 20% on all services except for dry massage.
Ala Moana and Waikīkī locations, cocolomi-hawaii.com, @cocolomi_hawaii_en
Drybar at International Market Place
Save $10 on a blowout at IMP’s Drybar.
International Market Place, Level 1 Mauka, 2330 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, drybarshops.com, @drybarshops_hawaii
Hawaiian Airlines
Save 15% on Hawaiian Airlines flights with Huaka‘i by Hawaiian membership for kama‘āina. Other perks include one free checked bag on neighbor island flights as well as 10% off one neighbor island flight every quarter (applies to one guest).
hawaiianairlines.com, @hawaiianairlines
Moana Lani Spa
Get 15% off of all spa treatments and retail merchandise.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikīkī Beach, 2365 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, moanalanispa.com, @moanalanispa
My Hawai‘i Spa and Lounge
Get 10% off on body massages when you show your Hawai‘i ID.
Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr. Kona Tower #434, Ala Moana, my-hawaii-spa.com, @myhawaiispa
Nā Ho‘ōla Spa
Get 15% off spa treatments and complimentary valet parking.
5th floor of Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa, 2424 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, hyatt.com, @nahoola_spa
Royal Kaila Spa
Get 10% off massages, facials and body wraps.
Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, spa-royalkaila.com, @royalkaila_spa
Spa Ka La‘i
Get 15% off any regular-priced service when you show your Hawai‘i ID.
Ka La‘i Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, 223 Saratoga Road, Waikīkī, hilton.com, @spa.kalai
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
