Honolulu has many accessible beach parks and ocean sites where residents can swim, surf, snorkel, sail, fish, kayak, or canoe. Some of the more popular places include Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park, and Hanauma Bay, all located on Oahu's southern shore. Many parks offer facilities for tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, and other activities, and Oahu has more than 30 golf courses. Other recreational sites, such as Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium, just east of Waikiki Beach; the Polynesian Cultural Center, in northeast Oahu; Sea Life Park, at Makapuu Point; Waimea Falls Park, just inland from Waimea Bay on Oahu's northwest coast; the Hawaii Nature Center, in central Oahu; and several arboretums all provide places for tourists and residents to experience nature.
With its year-round pleasant climate, Honolulu is an ideal location for walking and bicycling. The Honolulu area has an extensive system of hiking trails and a growing network of bicycle lanes, paths, and trails. In addition, many major shopping centers have become places for recreational and social activities as well as shopping. Walking the malls is a routine form of exercise for many of Honolulu's senior citizens.
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