Sandy beach, Promenade

There are few more famous beaches in the world. Waikiki Beach is synonymous with carefree holidays in beautiful tropical weather, surfing and sipping drinks in local bars. It stretches about 2km along the south side of Honolulu and is lined with the most expensive hotels. [btn "Find the best beachfront hotels here" https://booking.com/city/us/honolulu.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-honolulu-waikiki] Waikiki Beach is undoubtedly one of the best…

Museum, Monument

The military naval base in West Honolulu Bay made an indelible mark on world history on December 7, 1941, when a massive air attack was carried out by Japanese forces, directly resulting in the U.S. entry into World War II. During the attack, up to 2,400 people were killed and much of the US Pacific Fleet was destroyed. [btn "Top 10 hotels in Honolulu" https://www.booking.com/city/us/honolulu.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-honolulu-pearlharbor] …

Mountain, Lookout

A volcanic peak with a large crater in the middle towers over East Honolulu and from a distance it is clear that it will offer a breathtaking view of the entire city and Waikiki Beach. Diamond Head rises to 232 metres above sea level and the crater is over 1.2 km in diameter. The peak is one of the most popular tourist attractions on Oahu. [btn "The cheapest hotels in Honolulu are here" https://www.booking.com/city/us/honolulu.cs.html?aid…

Sandy beach, The Cove

A small bay in a beautiful setting with no skyscrapers behind and an extremely rich underwater life is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. It is an ideal place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city and for beginners to go snorkelling in calm waters. [btn "Find the cheapest hotels in Honolulu" https://www.booking.com/city/us/honolulu.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-honolulu-hanauma-bay] Hanauma Bay beach can…

Waterfall

Over 150 meters high waterfall in the northern suburbs of Honolulu falls from a cliff into a small natural pool and is one of the highest waterfalls in Hawaii. Manoa Falls is located in the middle of a dense green jungle at the foot of the mountains, giving the impression of a trip away from civilization. Yet downtown bustling Honolulu is only 5 miles as the crow flies from Manoa Falls. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Honolulu" https://www…

Lookout, Cemetery

The Punchbowl volcanic crater, towering near downtown Honolulu, is one of Hawaii's most visited sites. First of all, there is a great view of the entire city and Waikiki Beach, but most importantly, there is a monumental "National Memorial Cemetery" built in the middle of the crater, a cemetery dedicated to all veterans who served in the Pacific armed forces. [btn "Book your Honolulu hotel in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/us/honolulu…

Mountain

A more distant alternative to Diamond Head is another volcanic crater, Koko Head. Located just outside of town, you'll feel more at home in nature, and the views from here are equally spectacular. [btn "Compare hotel prices on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/city/us/honolulu.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-honolulu-koko-head] Climb Koko Head The climb to the top is on tracks that are laid out in an interesting way (they are reinforced with…

Sandy beach

Between Ala Moana and Waikiki beaches, relax on the Magic Island peninsula with plenty of palm trees providing welcome shade, benches with the best views of Waikiki and Diamond Head, and a shallow lagoon perfect for swimming with the kids. You'll also enjoy great sunsets from Magic Island. [btn "Cheapest hotels in Honolulu" https://www.booking.com/city/us/honolulu.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-honolulu-magic-island] Head to Magic Island for…

Sandy beach

An alternative to the often crowded Waikiki Beach is the smaller Ala Moana "beach park" closer to downtown Honolulu. The local beach is without any facilities, but clean and almost always crowded. Less than 100 metres from the sea, you can let your wallet loose at the Ala Moana Center, Hawaii's largest shopping mall. [btn "Cheapest hotels in Honolulu" https://www.booking.com/city/us/honolulu.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-honolulu-ala-moana] Ala…

Lookout, Park

Treat yourself to a different view of the city than Diamond Head or Punchbowl Hill, and take a drive to Tantalus Lookout. You'll have downtown Honolulu in the palm of your hand, plus great sunset views. [btn "Book a car at Honolulu Airport" https://www.booking.com/cars/airport/us/hnl.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-honolulu-tantalus] The Tantalus Lookout sits on the border between the residential area of the forest park and the dense jungle of the…

Mountain, Hiking trail

The 792-foot Mount Olympus hiking trail is a popular and highly frequented natural attraction right on the edge of Honolulu. V he hike up Mount Olympus is one of the most accessible hikes into the true nature of Oahu, as the trail begins within the city limits of Honolulu. It takes you into the heart of Hawaii's nature of dense green forests and breathtaking views from the ridge trails. [btn "Cheapest hotels in Honolulu" https://www.booking…

Palace

One of Honolulu's few historic landmarks is the residence of Hawaii's royalty, Iolani Palace. After the fall of the monarchy in 1893, the Renaissance Revival building was the seat of the provisional administration of the islands until 1969. Today, the interiors are open to the public daily except Sundays from 9:00am-3:45pm. Tours cost 25 usd, and are free on the first Sunday of each month. The official website is iolanipalace.org.