Hanauma Bay
- Viewing a 12 minute film is required prior to being granted beach access in the nature preserve. To avoid long waitscome early in the morning (the gates open at 6 a.m.). The orientation film covers the formation of the ba... trekaroo.com
Diamond Head Lighthouse - Honolulu, Hi
From the on site plaque:The Diamond Head Lighthouse is a prominent symbol of Hawaiian history to residents and visitors alike. The lighthouse rests aside a tuff-cone volcano, formed by explosive eruptions thousands of yea... waymarking.com
Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside
- Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside encompasses three acres at an elevation of 1,200 feet in the Koolau Mountains. The ridges to the left and right of the lookout are the remnants of the landward side of what was once a large vol... wildernet.com
Foster Botanical Garden, Honolulu, Hawaii
This surprising green oasis is right in the middle of downtown Honolulu. It is the oldest of the five Honolulu Botanical Gardens, each of which protects a different habitat with its own specialized kinds of plants. If you vis... trails.com
Kaka'ako Waterfront
- Kaka'ako Waterfront park preserves a 28-acre shorefront natural area along Mamala Bay, close to downtown Honolulu. wildernet.com
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe, Hawaii
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden is situated on 400 sloping acres of former farmland in windward Oahu above Kaneohe. The rainforest garden sits at the foot of the Koolau Mountains beneath the towering Pali Cliffs. An ocean view sp... trails.com
Diamond Head State Monument
- Diamond Head State Monument protects and preserves the tuff cone formed by subterranean explosions thousands of years ago. This site has been designated significant by many cultures on the island. The Hawaiians used the ... wildernet.com
Ulupo Heiau State Monument
- This small state monument protects the ruins of Ulupo Heiau, a Hawaiian religious site. The heiau ruins incorporate the stonework and beliefs of the early Hawaiians, both rich in folklore. It is likely that the function ... wildernet.com
The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu
The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, is the only museum in the state of Hawaii devoted exclusively to contemporary art. TCM provides an accessible forum for provocative, dynamic forms of visual art, offering interaction wit... museumsusa.org
Iolani Palace State Monument
- 'Iolani Palace is a significant historical and cultural resource for the Hawaiian people. It was the home of the Hawaiian royalty from 1882 to 1893, when the government was overthrown. The palace was used as the territor... wildernet.com
Royal Mausoleum State Monument
- The Royal Mausoleum is considered the most sacred Hawaiian burial site on O'ahu. The state monument covers ten acres. The Mausoleum was planned by King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma following the death of their son in 186... wildernet.com
Sand Island State Recreation Area
- Sand Island State Recreation Area is a 140 acre, landscaped coastal park near Honolulu. It offers nice views of Honolulu Harbor and is a good place to view sunsets. This site, however, lies in the flight path of the Hono... wildernet.com
Kea'iwa Heiau State Recreation Area
- Kea'iwa Heiau State Recreation Area lies in the Honolulu area, north of Pearl Harbor. It encompasses 385 acres of forested land. The recreation area provides access to both natural and cultural attractions all within clo... wildernet.com
Kapiolani Park Beach
Kapiolani Park Beach gets heaps of visitors; it's always enjoyable to be here. There are campgrounds reasonably in close proximity to the segment of shore where you can pitch that tent. The harmony of the water and such... goingoutside.com
Bishop Museum
The Museum's mission and vision, revised and approved by the Board of Directors in 1999, is as follows. Our mission is to record, preserve and tell the stories of Hawai`i and the Pacific, inspiring our guests to embrace a... museumland.net
Ala Moana Beach Park And Magic Island, Waikiki, Hawaii
Ala Moana Beach Park, within walking distance from downtown Waikiki, is a large and diverse park. The 76-acre park borders the Ala Wai Harbor and includes a huge grassy picnic area dotted with trees, several golden sand beach... trails.com
Pu'u Ualaka'a State Wayside
- Pu'u Ualaka'a State Wayside encompasses 50 acres of a forested area on a cinder cone northeast of downtown Honolulu. The park is found in the eastern portion of the Koolau Mountains. wildernet.com
He'eia State Park
- He'eia State Park lies on the southern windward coast of O'ahu on Kealohi Point. It is a relatively small park, covering about 18 acres. wildernet.com