How to Find Gay-Friendly Activities in Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii is a beach lover's paradise. It is renowned for luxurious beach resorts and a variety of ocean activities ranging from scuba diving and snorkeling to swimming with the dolphins and surfing. Whether you're lucky enough to live in Hawaii or are planning an island getaway, here are some tips for finding gay-friendly activities in Honolulu.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access

Instructions

1. Most outdoor activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, water sports and other such activities are usually gay-friendly.

2. Visit some gay-specific travel guides and Web sites to get more information about the lodging facilities in the city. Check out the links below in the Resources section for ideas.

3. Pick up local newspapers and magazines if you are already a Honolulu resident or if you have access to these materials. Usually periodicals contain sections that provide information specific to the LGBT community.

4. Visit personal blogs and Web sites of local Hawaiians. They can provide valuable recommendations about the best gay-friendly activities and areas in the city.

5. Ask your hotel or your host to provide suggestions for gay-friendly activities in Honolulu. Locals, especially hotel concierges, are well-informed and often have useful tips and warnings that can make your stay enjoyable as well as safe.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider visiting Honolulu during the LGBT cultural festival in the summer. There are numerous gay-friendly activities like men's and women's choruses, annual gay tennis tournaments and several other events that are held during the festival. See the Resources section below for more information.