Guidebook for Honolulu
Everything Else
You cannot come to Oahu without a visit to Waikiki Beach even if only to people watch on Kalakaua Avenue.
46 locals recommend
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki BeachYou cannot come to Oahu without a visit to Waikiki Beach even if only to people watch on Kalakaua Avenue.
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu AveOur bird area is unsurpassable.
The water is clear, the scenery is beautiful and the beach is always nearly empty.
66 locals recommend
Yokohama Bay
The water is clear, the scenery is beautiful and the beach is always nearly empty.
Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are consistently voted in the top beaches in the US. Clean water and sand and amazing views of the Mokes and Rabbit Island.
276 locals recommend
Lanikai Beach
Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are consistently voted in the top beaches in the US. Clean water and sand and amazing views of the Mokes and Rabbit Island.
Kailua Beach offers surfing, wind surfing, kayaking. A great beach with a variety of water sports.
19 locals recommend
Kailua Beach
Kailua Beach offers surfing, wind surfing, kayaking. A great beach with a variety of water sports.
Waimānalo Beach Park
41-741 Kalanianaʻole HwySnorkeling and swimming in picture perfect surroundings
Snorkeling and/or scuba diving for the enthusiast. If the waves are up on the North Shore, this area can get murky as the sand gets kicked up and churns.
191 locals recommend
Sharks Cove
Snorkeling and/or scuba diving for the enthusiast. If the waves are up on the North Shore, this area can get murky as the sand gets kicked up and churns.
If the surf is up, surfing or surf watching is the best. If not, beach swimming and sun bathing.
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
If the surf is up, surfing or surf watching is the best. If not, beach swimming and sun bathing.
Sightseeing
Diamond Head State Monument
A climb to the top offers an amazing view.
A favorite snorkeling place on the island. See live coral and native fish.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayA favorite snorkeling place on the island. See live coral and native fish.
USS Arizona Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial PlA look into that day that started WWII. An emotional and moving destination.
A fun day trip to the North Shore and the quaint Haleiwa town is another must-do when visiting Oahu. Beaches, restaurants, shops; you can find just about everything in this seaside town.
273 locals recommend
Haleiwa
A fun day trip to the North Shore and the quaint Haleiwa town is another must-do when visiting Oahu. Beaches, restaurants, shops; you can find just about everything in this seaside town.
Hawaii's Chinatown full of shops, restaurants, herb and acupuncture shops. It is an experience.
45 locals recommend
Chinatown
Hawaii's Chinatown full of shops, restaurants, herb and acupuncture shops. It is an experience.
Take a docent tour of the various flora and fauna in Hawaii. Learn about what was original and introduced to the islands. If this is of interest, my friend is the docent that gives the best tout.
45 locals recommend
Foster Botanical Gardens
50 N Vineyard BlvdTake a docent tour of the various flora and fauna in Hawaii. Learn about what was original and introduced to the islands. If this is of interest, my friend is the docent that gives the best tout.
Another botanical garden on the windward (wet) side of the island. If you have children, bring old bread for the ducks and koi in the pond.
135 locals recommend
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdAnother botanical garden on the windward (wet) side of the island. If you have children, bring old bread for the ducks and koi in the pond.
Home of the infamous Pipeline where surfing competitions can be watched throughout the year.
167 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
Home of the infamous Pipeline where surfing competitions can be watched throughout the year.
The Banzai Pipeline. Awesome waves most weeks and months of the year.
149 locals recommend
Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdThe Banzai Pipeline. Awesome waves most weeks and months of the year.
The bridge takes you across to the Missouri which has been turned into a floating museum. On the deck of this ship the declaration to end WWII was signed.
22 locals recommend
Battleship Missouri Memorial
63 Cowpens StThe bridge takes you across to the Missouri which has been turned into a floating museum. On the deck of this ship the declaration to end WWII was signed.