Honolulu County

Must-see attractions in Honolulu County

Honolulu County's Absolute Essentials

Honolulu County offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty, from the poignant solemnity of Pearl Harbor to the vibrant surf of Waikiki and the lush tropical landscapes. It's a place where significant historical events, royal heritage, and the breathtaking Pacific ocean converge, creating an unforgettable experience.

Honolulu County's Absolute Essentials — Map

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USS Arizona Memorial

The USS Arizona. Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on…

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Iolani Palace

The ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha…

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Hanauma Beach

If you're into diving you should visit probably the most popular snorkelling destination on the island.

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Waikiki Beach

Surfing

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Manoa Falls

Mānoa Falls is a 150-foot waterfall along the Manoa Falls Trail in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Halona Blowhole Lookout

Hālona Blowhole is a rock formation and a blowhole on the island of Oahu, Hawaii off of Hanauma Bay at Hālona Point overlooking the Pacific…

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Waimea Bay

Waimea Bay is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O'ahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River.

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Hale'iwa

Haleʻiwa is a North Shore community and census-designated place in the Waialua District of the island of Oʻahu, City and County of Honolulu.

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Byodo-In

Byodo-In may refer to:

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USS Missouri

USS Missouri is an Iowa-class battleship built for the United States Navy in the 1940s and is currently a museum ship.

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Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum

The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, designated the Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, is a museum of history and science…

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Pali Lookout

Nuʻuanu Pali is a section of the windward cliff of the Koʻolau mountain located at the head of Nuʻuanu Valley on the island of Oʻahu.

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The Dole Plantation

Plantation with a long history of pineapple growing. Take a our through the farm and let your kids play at the world's largest maze.

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