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Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens

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  Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens - located in Kaneohe.  Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens is a great location for when you want to go on a drive and take some pictures of the beautiful scenery. The garden is open seven days a week and opens from 10 AM to 4PM. The landscape of the garden is big and visitors are able to either walk or drive through the area looking at the green scenery. I visited this location two years ago to take my high school graduation photo, and this was a popular destination for many graduates. 

Van Gogh Exhibition

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The Van Gogh Exhibition - Located at the Hawai'i Convention Center in Honolulu, HI.  This exhibition is only available from July 2nd to August 15th, the ticket costs from $18.00-$90.00 depending on the type of ticket you purchase. This exhibition is a virtual reality exhibit of Van Gogh's artworks and his life story, it takes approximately thirty minutes to an hour to go through the exhibit. The first part of the experience begins with Van Gogh's life story and how his artworks became well known. As you read his story visitors are able to learn more in-depth about the type of person he was and how his art was created. The main part of the experience is in a room with "cutting-edge projection technology" presentation of his artworks. 

Kaimana Beach

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 Kaimana Beach - located in central Oahu, near the Kapi'olani park.  Kaimana Beach is one of my favorite beaches in Waikiki. During summer the monk seals come to the shore to bathe in the warm sunlight. To protect the monk seals, parts of the beach are closed off so people don't get close.  The beach is always calm and very family-friendly. You will see families with young children at this beach. I like to go with my family to this beach because I have a baby sister who is only three years old and some beaches in Hawaii can be a bit dangerous for little kids. 

Waimea Bay Beach Park

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 Waimea Bay Beach Park - located on the North Shore of Oahu.  Waimea Bay Beach is one of the most popular destinations amongst locals and tourists. Visitors are able to swim, bodyboard, surf, cliff jump, and snorkel at the beach depending on the season. Cliff jumping is one of the main attractions of this beach, people are able to jump off from a 30-foot rock. The parking at this beach can be a little difficult because of the limited parking spaces. This beach has one of the prettiest views and it is extremely fun to swim. 

Makapu'u Beach Park

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 Makapu'u Beach Park - located on the east side of Oahu.  Makapu'u Beach can be dangerous for non-experienced swimmers and bodyboarders. The seafloor of the beach drops sharply creating a strong shore break. Visitors must enter the water with caution! Although the shore break can be dangerous, the beach is extremely nice and fun to go to with friends. This beach is one of the beaches that my friends and I go to. 

Waimanalo Country Farm

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 Waimanalo Country Farm - located by Waimanalo Beach Park and on the east side of Oahu.  The Waimanalo Country Farm is an amazing place to visit for the spring and fall seasons. My favorite time to visit the farm would be during the spring season when the farm allows its guests to walk and take pictures with the blossomed sunflowers. This location is popular amongst mostly locals and some tourists. This farm is an amazing location to visit if anyone is looking for a place to take nice pictures and see the beautiful sunflowers across the farm. Although when I visited the farm the weather was cloudy, it was still nice to see sunflowers with my family and take nice pictures. 

Maunalua Bay Beach Park

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Maunalua Bay Beach Park - located in the East side of the island of Oahu. This location is easily accessible with a beautiful view of the ocean. When looking out to the ocean during the day time, you will be able to see many people on their boats, paddle board, and jet ski. My favorite time to go is during the sunset, especially during summer the sunsets from this location is very beautiful. My family and I park the car right by the water and watch the sunset.