Hawai'i Nei
Sightseeing
Where Queen Liliuokalani lived and later held captive. Great place to visit the past and learn about the events that led up to statehood.
263 locals recommend
Iolani Palace
364 S King StWhere Queen Liliuokalani lived and later held captive. Great place to visit the past and learn about the events that led up to statehood.
Learn about Hawaiian traditions, through remnants of the past and ongoing work, to sustain future generations.
361 locals recommend
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StLearn about Hawaiian traditions, through remnants of the past and ongoing work, to sustain future generations.
Hawaii State Library
478 S King StLove this library for the vast collections on Hawaiiana.
Chinatown is still bustling but safer these days than in the past decades.
First Fridays are sweet, especially if you're into the arts. Visit alone or with the ohana. Of course the food never disappoints.
Arts District
Chinatown is still bustling but safer these days than in the past decades.
First Fridays are sweet, especially if you're into the arts. Visit alone or with the ohana. Of course the food never disappoints.
If you're on the windward side this is one of my favorite beaches. It's near Turtle Bay and the Kahuku food trucks.
14 locals recommend
Mālaekahana Beach
If you're on the windward side this is one of my favorite beaches. It's near Turtle Bay and the Kahuku food trucks.
Amazing temple located in the Valley of the Temples. A must see if you are on the windward side.
105 locals recommend
Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyAmazing temple located in the Valley of the Temples. A must see if you are on the windward side.
North Shore and all that comes with. Great surfing - Bonzai Pipeline, Sharks's Cove, Pupukea, Sunset. Then check out the shops and continue on to Waialua. The road ends at Ka‘ena Point. The same Ka‘ena Point in Mākaha, just the other side.
273 locals recommend
Haleiwa
North Shore and all that comes with. Great surfing - Bonzai Pipeline, Sharks's Cove, Pupukea, Sunset. Then check out the shops and continue on to Waialua. The road ends at Ka‘ena Point. The same Ka‘ena Point in Mākaha, just the other side.
Maili Pillbox
Great hike with amazing views
If you are into military sights you definitely don't want to miss this one
97 locals recommend
Pearl Harbor
If you are into military sights you definitely don't want to miss this one
Great beach for a lazy day or a mild winter surf. The Koolauloa mountains frame the bay. A place to leave your mana.
7 locals recommend
Kahana Bay
Great beach for a lazy day or a mild winter surf. The Koolauloa mountains frame the bay. A place to leave your mana.
Chinatown, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
There's always festivals and events to take in. The shopping goes on and on
25 locals recommend
Waikiki Beach Walk
227 Lewers StThere's always festivals and events to take in. The shopping goes on and on
Food Scene
Good burgers if you have a big appetite. They have a few locations on Oahu.
9 locals recommend
Teddy's Bigger Burgers Kapiolani
1646 Kapiolani BlvdGood burgers if you have a big appetite. They have a few locations on Oahu.
There is a great little sugar museum here. Located on the windward side, you can get a bite to eat at one of the food trucks and continue north to Haleiwa.
9 locals recommend
Kahuku Sugar Mill
56-565 Kamehameha HwyThere is a great little sugar museum here. Located on the windward side, you can get a bite to eat at one of the food trucks and continue north to Haleiwa.
Luaus and entertainment in Laie. Near the BYU Campus.
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
Luaus and entertainment in Laie. Near the BYU Campus.
Windward Hikes
Cool hike and awesome views from the windward side
261 locals recommend
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailCool hike and awesome views from the windward side
Nice hike up Diamond Head with great views of Waikiki Beach & the Gold Coast
250 locals recommend
Diamond Head
Nice hike up Diamond Head with great views of Waikiki Beach & the Gold Coast
Not a bad hike. Possibility of closure after heavy rains. Parking can be tricky also so plan ahead if you decide to hike this one.
10 locals recommend
Crouching Lion
Not a bad hike. Possibility of closure after heavy rains. Parking can be tricky also so plan ahead if you decide to hike this one.
You can check out the botanical gardens and take a swim at Waimea Falls.
145 locals recommend
Waimea Falls
You can check out the botanical gardens and take a swim at Waimea Falls.
Great snorkeling but you need a reservation in advance. Parking is not free.
9 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay Ridge Hike
7381 Kalanianaʻole HwyGreat snorkeling but you need a reservation in advance. Parking is not free.
It's Koko Head so yeah it's a steep incline. It's not always a race :)
81 locals recommend
Koko Crater Railway Trail
7604 Koko Head Park RdIt's Koko Head so yeah it's a steep incline. It's not always a race :)
Shopping
It's a big mall if you're into that kind of thing. They literally have everything. Usually there is plenty of parking.
15 locals recommend
Ala Moana
It's a big mall if you're into that kind of thing. They literally have everything. Usually there is plenty of parking.
Saturday's from 8:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday's from 6:30am – 3:00pm.
Parking is not free.
6 locals recommend
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet Entrance
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdSaturday's from 8:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday's from 6:30am – 3:00pm.
Parking is not free.