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What to do in Honolulu
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Waikiki Beach
Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.
Ala Moana Center
You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its surfing spots.
Pearl Harbor
Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.
Honolulu Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Royal Hawaiian Center
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Royal Hawaiian Center, a favorite shopping spot in Honolulu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
International Market Place
You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to International Market Place, a favorite shopping spot in Honolulu. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
More than 400 fish species and green sea turtles live in this marine ecosystem at one of the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii.
Honolulu Zoo
What began as the exotic bird collection of the island’s king is now a park with over 1,200 animals, including several rare and endangered species.
Diamond Head
Make the short climb to the rim of this extinct volcanic crater for spectacular views of Honolulu, the Pacific Ocean and the rugged ranges of Oahu’s interior.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Honolulu
Waikiki
Famous for Waikiki Beach, this district boasts six beaches and a skyline filled with high-rises and resort hotels. Surfing enthusiasts can enjoy the ideal surf break, while Kalākaua Avenue offers luxury shopping and Kūhiō Avenue features diverse dining and nightlife options.
Downtown Honolulu
This area is a center for local government since 1845, this district boasts diverse architectural styles and historic landmarks, including ʻIolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and St. Andrew's Cathedral.
Ala Moana
Situated along Oʻahu's southern shores, this district boasts a vast stretch of reef-protected white sandy beaches and the world's largest open-air shopping center, Ala Moana Center. Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
While visiting Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo.
Western Honolulu
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or Navy Exchange Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station to get around town.
Manoa
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Manoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex or Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House.
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- Royal Hawaiian Center
- International Market Place
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- Honolulu Zoo
- Diamond Head
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
- USS Arizona Memorial
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park
- Aloha Tower Marketplace
- Kuhio Beach
- Aloha Tower
- Iolani Palace
- Honolulu Hale
- Waikiki Shell
- Bishop Museum
- Magic Island
- USS Missouri Memorial
- Duke Kahanamoku Beach
- Kahala Beach
- Hawaii Theater
- Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
- Moanalua Gardens
- Neal S. Blaisdell Center
- King Kamehameha Statue
- Navy Exchange Mall
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