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Things to Do in Honolulu
In the city, visit the Pearl Harbour Memorial and learn about the island’s history. Below the surface, explore vibrant marine life with snorkelling in Waikiki or Hanauma Bay. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- Day Tripsfromper adult$198
- Sailingfromper adult$92
- Private and Luxuryfromper adult$107
- Whale Watchingfrom
$89per adult$85 - Likely To Sell Outfromper adult$252
- On the Waterfromper adult$154
- Day Tripsfromper adult$102
- Ports of Call Toursfromper adult$136
- Trolley Toursfromper adult$37
- Day Tripsfromper adult$314
Hiking Trails
Challenging hike with steep grades and a unique spiral staircase. Varied terrain rewards trekkers with panoramic views. Remember to wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
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Historic Sites
Memorial dedicated to fallen servicemen with serene exhibits, narrated audio tours, and historic boat rides. Includes Aviation Museum and battleship tours, highlighting pivotal wartime events.
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Speciality Museums
Historic palace with grand interiors and royal artifacts, showcasing the legacy of the Hawaiian monarchy. Features soulful audio tours and a glimpse into Queen Liliuokalani's story.
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Historic Sites
Admission tickets from $34
Memorial at sea honoring fallen servicemen with a poignant boat ride to view the sunken ship and pay respects. Features historical exhibits and serene park surroundings.
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Bodies of Water
Snorkeling destination in a conservation park with vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, complete with educational reef preservation video and rental gear.
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Beaches
Waterfalls
Lush rainforest hike leading to a stunning waterfall, featuring diverse plant life and wildlife. Trail has rocky inclines; sturdy shoes and walking stick advised for a rewarding journey.
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Hiking Trails
Historic Walking Areas
Paved coastal path ideal for family hikes, with seasonal humpback whale sightings and panoramic ocean views. Rest spots available; early arrival recommended.
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Historic Sites
Historic naval ship providing self-guided and detailed guided tours, showcasing key WWII events, including the Japanese surrender deck.
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Speciality Museums
Admission tickets from $57
Immerse in Hawaiian culture with interactive exhibits on history and astronomy across three buildings, featuring a planetarium and Polynesian artifacts.
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- James G7 contributionsThere are several look out points and lots of history. This is a great hike that people of all ages were able to do. Once in a lifetime experience!Written 11 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- VoezelThe Hague, The Netherlands106 contributionsTruly impressive, humbling and informative tour.
The site can be visited for free! Although you can book via the website ($1,-) or via an expensive operator (+$50…), you can also go directly to the USS Arizona national memorial and enter the site for free. The exhibit onshore is freely accessible; no bags allowed. They have onsite storage ($9,-). For the boat access to the momerial you can try to book online (1% change) or you can go on the standby on site (99% chance), even for larger parties.
You get the professional navy boat ride to the memorial and are allowed 15 min at the site. A park ranger is available to answer questions.
As this is an actual last resting place for many sailors, respect and dignity is expected, and fully observed by all visitors on our trip.
Do take time afterwards to see the movie onsite, and visit the exhibits.Written 11 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - marthanx1 contributionVery informative about Hawaiian history. It was very Interesting how the United States played into it.Written 10 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LoAunia J10 contributionsLearned and saw alot of interesting info about Pearl Harbor. Very touching and recommend that everyone see it. Seeing the ship was amazing as well.Written 27 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EcoBeanKennington, UK320 contributionsWhat a superb experience, and excellent facilities. The Nature Preserve only allows a certain number of people on the beach at the time, so you have to go to their website and purchase tickets online, picking your date and time according to availability. We took a taxi from Waikiki beach which was about US$55 for 4 of us to get to the bay. Once there, you're given an orientation talk to understand the do's and don'ts to preserve the fish and coral reefs, then a short safety talk.
There are trains taking you up and down the short (but steep) hill down to the bay. They advise (and please listen to them) buying your water/drinks and snacks at the top BEFORE you head down to the bay to save you time and energy. The snacks are limited to toasties and other fast food - so nothing very healthy.
The bay itself is beautiful and the snorkelling is excellent. Even just a few metres from the shore you'll enjoy seeing fish amongst the rocks. I'd definitely recommend using rubber swim shoes in the water as it gets rocky a bit further out. Beyond the reef the fish get bigger, colourful and more plentiful if you're a confident snorkeler. The waves can be quite strong and there is a current the further out you go.Written 10 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - artanis65Washington DC, DC42 contributionsAs beaches go, it's OK. It's not as wide as you would think, certainly not compared to the beaches in Southern California or the East Coast of the United States, and when I was there, the beach was very crowded. The water was also cooler than I anticipated. There's a boardwalk that extends along the beach until the resorts take over, there's a decent pier, and there's a partial breakwater that makes the water in one area as smooth as glass and very safe for young children. Further out in the ocean, there's surfers and a few sailboats. Since the area is a tourist magnet, it's expensive to rent umbrellas and chairs and the like. Overall, as long as you can afford it, the vibe is quite good. I liked the fact that there are visitors from everywhere - the continental US, Europe, and from places like Japan and Korea as well. The people watching is fantastic - walk along the Boardwalk toward Diamond Head and you'll see more locals - beautiful girls walking or jogging or heading out with young guys for the day's surfing. I'm not sure what these people do for jobs or to make money, but that's really not the point of Waikiki.
I also enjoyed watching the sun set into the Pacific; it draws a crowd, and it was a nice treat.Written 4 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Achi HHod Ha Sharon118 contributionsBeautiful place. Visited during a rainy day, good to have been able to buy shoes suited for mud and a poncho in the shop before the trail. Hike was lovely despite the pouring rain. Sun came up just when I got back down :-)Written 6 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Terese L31 contributions54 year old moderately fit female solo hiker. It took me 40 minutes to go up, taking it slow paced and many breaks to take pics and sips of water. It is definitely a good idea to go early. I got there at 8 on a Saturday and parking was easy. The coolness of early morning definitely helps. I found the way down to be much harder than going up. At the top the steepness of the steps was a bit scary for me going down, so I really took my time. It took me as long to get down as it did to go up. About halfway it is much less steep, so I could go faster like regular steps. The views at the top are absolutely worth it! So glad I did it!Written 19 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sightseer7872843 contributionsNice walk on paved trail but up, up, up the whole way, very little shade to rest, good view of the ocean and occasional whale spottings, good view of little red-roofed lighthouse on cliff below, parking limited, very busy, and no bathrooms. Did enjoy the walk.Written 11 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WanderingFarmerPayson, UT487 contributionsA experience we won't forget. What a a grand old battleship, we spent quite a bit of time wandering down inside. It was amazing to see and get the feel of the crews day to day living space, the offices, the cafeteria etc. Having the time to walk and see it all was what visiting a memorial is all about. We came away awed of the ship and what it did over its lifetime, this is living history you should not miss out on.Written 29 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- funnyfarmwestRedding, CA55 contributionsWe had heard of the Bishop Museum and were in the area one afternoon. So, we parked paid for the parking, noticed the sign said parking hours ended at 10 pm. So we walked up to the door. We had no idea the museum closed at 5pm. We walked in and were told there wasn't enough time to tour the museum and they wouldn't sell us a ticket. I guess it was around 4pm when we showed up. I know bad planning on our part, it turned out it was the only opportunity to visit the museum and leave. After we got back to our hotel room my wife called about a refund on the parking fee. She was told that they only give a half hour grace period to request a refund. But they were nice and refunded the parking fee anyway. We were looking forward to the visit while in town mainly because of the artifacts on display and comments made during a circle island tour about what was there to see. (an episode of the Classic 60's Hawaii FIve O might have had some influence too). Nevertheless, we didn't get in. Something to remember next time in town (if it ever happens again).Written 2 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MTM73Honolulu, HI3 contributionsVisited Customer Service to renew my Kama’aina Membership. Noah had great customer service skills and was efficient at processing the renewal. Also visited Kona Purveyors, but the line was too long; Food Court, but nothing seemed appealing; Mitsuwa for musubis, and Magnolia for macapuno ice cream. Lots of parking.Written 8 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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