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USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
Category: Historic Sites - Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818
Commemorating the service men who laid down their lives during the bombing of Pearl Harbor, this memorial is a sobering experience for visitors. Prefaced by onshore exhibits and a video remembrance of the attack, tours also include a ride to the sunken battleship in the harbor, where 1177 men still lie entombed in the...
Category: Historic Sites - Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: 364 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Built in the early 1880s, this graceful Italian Renaissance structure is America's only royal palace and was home to Hawaii's last two rulers. When American businessmen overthrew the monarchy, they used the palace as the capitol until 1969; after it was vacated by the state government, restoration was begun. These...
Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island
Category: Parks & Beaches - Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
Ala Moana Beach Park sprawls across 100 acres in the midst of Honolulu, while Magic Island comprises about 30 acres of the park. Both areas are immensely popular, and folks frequently take advantage of the beaches, picnic areas, and jogging and biking paths. Facilities include showers, restrooms, and concession...
Ali'iolani Hale and King Kamehameha Statue
Category: Historic Sites - Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: 417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Originally intended as a royal residence, this historic building was reconfigured to house government offices when Iolani Palace was constructed. Today, it is still the home of Hawaii's supreme court. The elegant interiors, complete with graceful curves and ornate trim, are available for touring, and the Judiciary...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: 61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, 5 miles northeast of Haleiwa, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Deceptively beautiful, this scenic cove – home to some of the planet's most unforgiving surf – can mean death to naive swimmers. That is, in winter, anyway, when the waves churn up and some of surfing's best talents take to the sea to prove their mettle. In this season, rip currents are strong, and waves can rise to...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: 7455 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825
Created from a collapsed volcano crater, this bay is protected and calm, ideal for snorkeling, as you'll see from the crowds around you. It offers great opportunity for viewing marine life and also boasts a terrific beach and hiking trails. Additional facilities include picnic areas, showers and restrooms, concession...
Category: Sightseeing - Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: 1 Aloha Tower Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813
This landmark tower, sitting at the edge of Honolulu Harbor, once provided the initial greeting to visitors disembarking from cruise ships. Inscribed with the word "Aloha" and boasting clock faces, the tower also offers an observation deck, from which folks can take in views of Honolulu. These days, the tower (which...
Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace
Category: Historic Sites - Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: 1184 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Nestled in downtown Honolulu is this sacred structure, the oldest cathedral in continuous use in the US. The first Catholic missionaries arrived on Hawaiian shores in 1827, and the construction of the church was completed in 1843. The land on which it sits was given to the mission by King Kamehameha III. In 1864,...
Category: Sightseeing - Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: Kalakaua Ave, near Kuhio Beach, Honolulu, HI 96815
Commemorating one of Waikiki's most famous native sons, this bronze statue provides the four-time Olympic athlete an eternal presence on his beloved beach. A champion swimmer, Duke also helped spread the popularity of surfing in America and was both a sheriff of Honolulu and a film actor. In fact, his fame accounted...
Category: Honolulu Attractions & Activities
Address: 3860 Manoa Rd, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822
At almost 200 acres, this university-affiliated arboretum seeks to increase knowledge and awareness of tropical plant species. More than 7500 types of plants occupy the grounds, including considerable collections of native Hawaiian species and palms. As part of its mission, the arboretum strives to preserve endangered...
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