Best of HONOLULU 2024: Entertainment & Leisure on O‘ahu

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Best Tour for Locals and Visitors

It took 50 years of caring for plumeria before Jim Little decided to open his 20-acre Hale‘iwa farm to the public last summer. Since then, the response has been overwhelming. Named USA Today’s Best New Attraction in America earlier this year, Little Plumeria Farms appeals to locals and visitors alike. “It’s crazy and is beyond what we dreamed of when we started our farm tours last year,” says Clark Little, famed surf photographer, Jim’s son and co-manager of the farm. From April to October, the family of Littles (including Clark’s son, Dane) gives tours to anyone who wants to learn more about their rare hybrids and pick pua in the fragrant groves situated on high ground with a sprawling view of the North Shore. Expect to come away with dozens of flowers. Not sure what to do with them? Click here for the best place to learn to make lei. —KV

Meet at Tsue’s Farm, 62-400 Joseph P. Leong Highway, Hale‘iwa, (808) 367-4119, littleplumeriafarms.com, @littleplumeriafarms

Best Place to Pet Animals

If you get excited about petting zoos, you’ll want to check out Nalo Keiki Paniolo and its mobile menagerie of farm animals, including goats, sheep, mini horses, rabbits and tortoises. For an even more interactive experience, head to its Waimānalo ranch for Paniolo Play Day (every third Friday) to meet more animals, like alpacas and donkeys, and even feed some of them. Plus, keiki can enjoy pony rides for $5. There’s also shave ice and popcorn for sale. —AL

41-632 Mokulama St., Waimānalo, (808) 291-6778, nalokeikipaniolo.com, @nalo.keiki.paniolo

Best New Obstacle Course

The scariest part of an obstacle course is falling, but at Wai Kai AquaVenture, at least you’re falling into a warm lagoon. And you will get wet—you have to swim a short distance from the dock, then climb up the side of the inflatable course before the fun begins. Use a rope to scale a wall and then cannonball into the water 10 feet below. Swing from monkey bars, sprint across floating steps and try not to suck in salt water when you snort with laughter. There’s a separate area for kids ages 4 to 6, but the main course is open to folks 7 and up. Expect plenty of kids, teens and adults (some on the older side!) roaming and playing for hours. —KV

The LineUp at Wai Kai, 91-1621 Keone‘ula Blvd., ‘Ewa Beach, (808) 515-7873, atthelineup.com, @waikailineup