18 year old in Hawaii
 

What is the legal drinking age in Hawaii? <BR>My daughter who has just turned 18 has suddenly realised she may not be able to drink alcohol on our trip. <BR>Is the situation any different in restaurants? <BR>Many thanks

Frances, I was just about to give you a smart ass answer about Hawaii actually being a state (some Americans who post on here don't seem to realize that), but then luckily I noticed from your email address that you're from the UK! Whew, would have had a red face there! Anyway, the legal drinking age in all 50 states is 21. I'm not sure about restaurants, so hopefully someone else can answer that for you.

Having been a waitress for a while, I can tell you that all dining & drinking establishments must card to ensure that alcohol consumers are 21 years of age or older.

Thanks to both of you, I'll chose the moment to break the bad news! <BR>Can anyone recommend what to do New Years Eve in Waikiki?We are a family of Mum and Dad and two daughters aged 18 and 14. <BR>In the past we have spent the New Year in India with parties and dancing on the beach and all children are welcomed. <BR>However we spent one New Year on the Keys and could not find anything going on.Is this what its like all over the States?

There is a really spectacular New Years fireworks show on the beach in Waikiki. Additionally, residents also set off an unbeliveable amount of personal fireworks all over the island - you'll have no trouble finding something to do.