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Top 22 Best Things to Do in Honolulu - 2024

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Explore the best things to do in Honolulu! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Jun 2024
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    4.7/5
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    "Waikiki beach is the famous of water-sports facilities and has an aquarium, zoo, garden attractions, and the International Market Ppace for Pacific Basin crafts."
    Honolulu.Waikiki
    4.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Waikiki Beach is a popular and famous destination in Honolulu, Hawaii. Locals are extremely friendly and pleasant. The highlight of this is a stretch that runs between the Hyatt Regency Hotel and the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel. There are fine white sandy beaches, lush coconut trees and wonderful shopping lining the main street beside the ocean. The sea is calm and safe to swim in. You can dive, surf, kayak, sunbathe on the beach, or take a sunset stroll along the beach. The beach is most magnificent at sunset. The beach is particularly busy at night. Restaurants and bars are full of people drinking cocktails and enjoying Hawaii's special local hula and fire dance performances.
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    4.7/5
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    "Sobre memorial for those who died during the Pearl Harbor attack. A good place for reflection and the memorial is right above the wreck."
    Honolulu.Western Honolulu
    13.5km from downtown
    Highlights: A large seaport in Hawaii, Pearl Harbor is flanked by mountains on three sides and faces the sea towards another. The harbor is famous around the world due to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, a well-knowned surprise attack launched by the Japanese Navy on the US Pacific Fleet during the Second World War. Now the US government has designated the place as a base for education in patriotism. You may visit the Hall of Historical Exhibition, Memorial of Fleet, and Memorial of Aviation. WWII armaments align the embankments, where many valuable objects from the war are also on display.
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    4.7/5
    369 Review
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    "Diamond Head National Park, Oahu.Perfect place away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and the views are amazing from the top. Worth the the hike up the volcano"
    Honolulu.Diamond Head
    7.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, Diamond Head is an extinct volcano and a symbol of Hawaii. It is like a Wolong lying not far from Waikiki Beach, from which you can overlook Diamond Head Mountain. The ideal way to get a better view of Diamond Head is on foot. It only takes about 10 minutes to drive from Waikiki Beach to the parking lot at the foot of the mountain. This hiking trail has a history of 100 years. At the beginning, it was a cement section, which was relatively stable, and the middle section was a dirt road, which was difficult to walk. There are many people climbing the mountain, and the trails built along the mountain are basically tourists who come to climb the mountain. There are lush vegetation on both sides of the trail, and when you walk halfway up the mountain, you can see the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can see the entire Honolulu city in 360 degrees, and you can also overlook the endless blue Pacific Ocean and the beautiful arc of Waikiki Beach not far away. From another angle, you can see the whole crater, and the parking lot is in it. While looking at the beautiful scenery at the top of the mountain, you can also see that people continue to climb on the trails that have been walked before.
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    4.6/5
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    "The Gulani Ranch is a very popular theme park on Oahu Island. The unique location, surrounded by mountains and sea, is picturesque and the invincible scenery makes it a hot spot for many Hollywood directors."
    Honolulu
    23.5km from downtown
    Highlights: Kualoa Ranch, located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, is a very famous attraction. It was originally a traditional cattle ranch and run by a local family. The scenery here is beautiful and diverse, from steep cliffs to sparkling seas, from dense tropical rainforests to open valleys, from beautiful white sand beaches to emerald green cliff faces. Kualoa Ranch has been the setting for numerous television shows and Hollywood movies, including Jurassic Park, Windtalkers, Pearl Harbor, Godzilla, Lost, Godzilla and Heaven's Enforcer. There are also a variety of tourism experiences and activities for tourists to learn about Hawaiian culture and ranch history.△ Visit many Hollywood movie filming locations△ Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the entire ranch△ Explore more thrilling rides
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    "The Hawaiian Sea is beautiful and beautiful! Dinosaur Bay (Hanauma Bay), located in Oahu, Hawaii, USA, is a regional beach park, and at the same time a state underwater park, because it looks like a sleeping dinosaur from a distance, there are many marine life here, is Hawaii's most ideal swimming and snorkeling place."
    Honolulu.Hawaii Kai
    17.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Hanauma Bay is a natural bay at Diamond Head. Its shallow water and calm seas make it a perfect spot for snorkeling and swimming. One may watch a video footage upon arriving at Hanauma Bay, which introduces how the bay was formed and its ecological environment. After the film, one may head downhill and make for the locker room to change into swimming suits. The beach boasts delicate sand and clear water. One may either play on the beach or go swimming and snorkeling under water. The further into the sea, the more natural coral reeves and colorful species of fish there are.
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    "Come and snorkel with the turtles! Be sure to book a tour early. We booked a tour at 1pm. The boat also provides free drinks and snacks. Be sure to spray sun protection to avoid sunburn. Remember to bring a bath towel. Otherwise, the sea breeze will be a bit cold when the water is blowing. Sisters who are afraid of water and dare not snorkel. Don't be afraid! The captain will teach you to take yours! Fork Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail (p.4-5) It takes 30 minutes to walk one way. It is recommended to bring a bottle of water and pay attention to sun protection. It is really hot. There is no canteen to buy water along the way, but it is really worth it after climbing to the top! ^ Kualoa Ranch Gulani Ranch recommends booking a tour 3 weeks in advance! We only had 2h of horse riding tours when we set it. Atv was booked in Portugal, but horse riding was also very interesting. There was a leader who would take us to see the scenery of the entire ranch mountain and sea."
    Mililani
    20.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Oahu is the third largest island in Hawaii. There are 11 cities on the island, of which Honolulu, also known as Honolulu, is better known. On Oahu, tourists mainly go to Honolulu. You can find a good hotel on Waikiki Beach, take a vacation, and enjoy the sand, coconut trees and beautiful sea views. If you like history, head to Pearl Harbor and visit the Battleship Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri Memorial. If you like the outdoors, you can climb Diamond Head Mountain and overlook the beautiful arc of Waikiki Beach and the blue Pacific Ocean. You can also go to Dafengkou to experience the feeling of being blown by the strong wind. You can also go to Gualani Ranch to visit the filming locations of many movies and TV series, such as "Jurassic Park", and experience various entertainment projects in the rolling valley. , feel the fun of adventure.
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    4.4/5
    111 Review
    From147.5
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    "The overall feeling is not bad, there are characteristics, local cultural display, but some punch-in projects do not understand, do not know where to stamp, do not introduce in detail, and then each project time also conflict, so run east and west, but the overall is still distinctive"
    Laie
    37.6km from downtown
    Highlights: The Polynesian Cultural Center is a non-profit organization established to preserve valuable Polynesian culture. The cultural center includes folk performances by the Aboriginal people of seven villages. The dinner here is a Luau dinner with royal treatment. While enjoying authentic Hawaiian food, enjoy a unique Live show specially performed for the royal family. After the dinner, the performance of "Song of Life" by the Pacific Theater of the Cultural Center was very exciting. From the process of a boy's growth, love and war, it showed the characteristics of Polynesian civilization. Especially the hula dance near the end, the fire knife dance is wonderful.
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    4.5/5
    145 Review
    From25.96
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    "It is worth going. You can understand the real history of the Japanese army signing the surrender letter. There is a free Chinese tour guide to provide tour guide service. The explanation is very detailed and interesting. The ship is very large and takes an hour to visit."
    Honolulu.Ford Island
    11.6km from downtown
    Highlights: On September 2, 1945, the signing ceremony of Japan's unconditional surrender, which marked the end of World War II, was held on the main deck of the USS Missouri moored in Tokyo Bay. The USS Missouri is world famous for this. The USS Missouri was the fourth Iowa-class battleship built by the U.S. Navy. Its sister ships include USS Iowa, USS New Jersey and USS Wisconsin. Although the USS Missouri was numbered BB-63 and was slightly larger than the USS Wisconsin, she was built later by the United States. This legendary battleship participated in countless wars, including the World War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf War, no damage at all. Now, the USS Missouri serves as a museum ship, moored next to Ford Island in Pearl Harbor for tourists from all over the world.
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    4.4/5
    56 Review
    From156.78
    "Very good, I will be a 64-seater submarine that is much larger than 48. When booking, I will also book a daily Japanese shift because the Japanese interpreter will also speak Chinese, but the only fly in the ointment is that the text message sent at the time of booking shows that the ticket collection location is wrong and go directly to the pier. That's it. I asked a lot of people at the time. I wasted a little time."
    Honolulu
    3.6km from downtown
    Highlights: The waters that are directly off Waikiki are infamous for being crowded and unfriendly to many of Hawaii's most vibrant tropical fish. However, if you get past the surfers and tourists you can start to see some really interesting sea life. There is perhaps no better way to enjoy this than by getting down in the water aboard an Atlantis Submarine. They offer a number of excursions, which provide some really great views into Waikiki's warm tropical waters. They also have sunset tours, dinner tours, and premium tours, all of which see to the needs of your individual party. For an in depth view of Waikiki, head on over to the Hilton Hawaiian Village and enjoy one of these unique tours.
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    4.5/5
    56 Review
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    "The zoo has a lot of tropical varieties. The zoo is also a whole fun thing. The environment of animal life is also very good. You can also see some animal varieties here. It is very suitable for visiting. The whole space is very large."
    Honolulu
    5.5km from downtown
    Highlights: The Honolulu Zoo is a zoo in the United States built on land donated by the king, located in Queen Kapiolani Park in Honolulu. You can also learn the corresponding animal protection knowledge here, so it is worth a visit. The zoo has specially set up a "Children's Garden", which specially provides some docile animals such as lambs, chickens, small stallions, etc. for children to touch and play. The zoo also has dedicated strollers for parents to rent.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Honolulu?
Some Best Things to Do in Honolulu include:Waikīkī Beach, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Kualoa Ranch, Hanauma Bay
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Honolulu?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Honolulu include:Waikīkī Beach:4.7, Pearl Harbor:4.7, Diamond Head:4.7, Kualoa Ranch:4.6, Hanauma Bay:4.6
At what locations in Honolulu can Best Things to Do in Honolulu be found?
The Best Things to Do in Honolulu are mainly located in:Waikīkī Beach:Honolulu, Pearl Harbor:Honolulu, Diamond Head:Honolulu, Kualoa Ranch:Honolulu, Hanauma Bay:Honolulu
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