Things to do in Honolulu
Popular picks: Visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial · Hike Diamond Head for panoramic views · Relax on Waikiki Beach · Explore Hanauma Bay for snorkeling · Visit the Honolulu Zoo · Tour Iolani Palace · Stroll through Kapiolani Park · Discover the Bishop Museum · Take a sunset cruise · Experience a traditional Hawaiian luau · Visit the Honolulu Museum of Art · Explore the shops at Ala Moana Center · Hike to Manoa Falls · Visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific · Enjoy the nightlife in Chinatown
Halona Blow HoleFree4.6Experience Oahu's iconic natural geyser spouting high above dramatic coastal cliffs.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve$$4.6A breathtaking marine sanctuary famous for pristine coral reefs and snorkeling.
Kapiʻolani Regional ParkFree4.6Expansive historic park at Waikiki Beach with iconic Diamond Head views
Mākua BeachFree4.6A secluded golden sand beach framed by dramatic mountains on Oahu
Mokulē‘Ia BeachFree4.6Secluded North Shore beach offering peaceful sands, shade, and sea turtle sightings
Tom Moffatt Waikiki ShellFree4.6Iconic outdoor venue hosting live concerts under the stars in Waikiki
Kahuku PointFree4.5Explore the wild northernmost tip of Oahu with dramatic coastal views
Waikiki Beach Walk$4.5A vibrant outdoor shopping and dining destination steps from Waikiki Beach
Ala Moana Center$$4.4Hawaii's premier open air shopping center with top stores and dining
Royal Hawaiian Center$$$$4.4Premier shopping and cultural center located in the heart of Waikiki
Ala Wai Boat HarborFree4.1Scenic Honolulu harbor offering ocean access, boating charters, and sunset views
Waikiki Aquarium$3.9Explore native Hawaiian marine life at Honolulu's historic beachfront aquarium.
Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach ParkFreeA scenic North Shore park offering surfing, picnics, and turtle watching.
Haleiwa Beach ParkFreeScenic North Shore park featuring ocean views, sports courts, and picnic areas
Hanauma Bay$$Snorkel through vibrant coral reefs at Oahu's famous marine sanctuary.
Kailua Town$A relaxed Windward Oahu town filled with local shops and eateries.
Koko Crater Botanical GardenFreeExplore rare dryland plants inside Oahu's serene volcanic Koko Crater.
Koko Head District ParkFreeSprawling Honolulu park featuring sports facilities and the Koko Crater Railway Trail.
Magic IslandFreeA beautiful man-made peninsula offering coastal views and lush green parkland
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailFreeScenic paved trail offering coastal views and historic lighthouse panoramas
Mokulēʻia Beach ParkFreeA scenic North Shore beach park popular for windsurfing and relaxing
Mt. Olomana Trail (Three Peaks)FreeConquer steep mountain ridges and panoramic vistas on Oahu's challenging hike.
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls TrailFreeLush tropical rainforest hike leading to a picturesque 150-foot waterfall.
Waikīkī BeachFreeDiscover world famous golden sands, turquoise waters, and vibrant Hawaiian culture.
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