Things to Do in Honolulu

There are 32 attractions in Honolulu. USS Arizona Memorial, overwater memorial honoring 1941 battleship casualties at pearl harbor, is the most popular.

1

USS Arizona Memorial

Overwater memorial honoring 1941 battleship casualties at Pearl Harbor

Monument

2

Pearl Harbor

U.S. naval harbor known for 1941 surprise attack

Lake

3

Oʻahu

Hawaii's third-largest island, home to Honolulu

Island

4

USS Missouri (BB-63)

WWII battleship preserved as a museum at Pearl Harbor

Museum

5

USS Arizona

Sunken WWII battleship at Pearl Harbor memorial

Park

6

Diamond Head, Hawaii

Iconic Oʻahu volcanic tuff cone and hiking viewpoint

Mountain

7

ʻIolani Palace

Royal Hawaiian palace and former monarchy residence

Palace

8

USS Utah (BB-31)

Sunken battleship at Pearl Harbor, designated memorial site

Park

9

Ford Island

Island at Pearl Harbor, central to WWII history

Island

10

Honolulu Museum of Art

Large Honolulu art museum with extensive Asian collection

Museum

11

USS Bowfin

WWII US submarine preserved as museum ship

Park

12

Bishop Museum

Museum of Hawaiian history, culture, and natural science

Museum

13

Kaʻala

Highest summit on Oʻahu, significant Hawaiian mountain

Mountain

14

Koʻolau Range

Volcanic mountain range on Oahu with steep cliffs

Mountains

15

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

Historic stone cathedral in Honolulu's downtown

Church

16

Honolulu Zoo

Tropical city zoo in Waikiki, family-friendly exhibits

Park

17

Laie Hawaii Temple

LDS temple on Oahu near Laie town

Church

18

Mokoliʻi

Small volcanic islet known as Chinaman's Hat

Island

19

Waikīkī Aquarium

Public aquarium showcasing Pacific marine species

Museum

20

Moku Manu

Steep offshore islet and seabird sanctuary near Oʻahu

Island

21

Mānana

Oceanic islet off Oahu, seabird nesting sanctuary

Island

22

Mānoa Falls

Popular rainforest waterfall in Mānoa Valley

Waterfall

23

Punchbowl Crater

Volcanic crater containing National Memorial Cemetery, Honolulu

Crater

24

Falls of Clyde (ship)

Historic sailing ship museum located in Hawaii

Park

25

Sea Life Park Hawaii

Oceanarium on Oahu with marine exhibits and shows

Park

26

Honouliuli National Historic Site

Historic internment and POW site from WWII era

Park

27

Kapiʻolani Park

Large Honolulu park by Diamond Head and beaches

Park

28

Koko Crater

Prominent tuff cone with steep hiking railway trail

Crater

29

Nuʻuanu Pali

Scenic cliff lookout with strong tradewinds and views

Cliff

30

Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House

Art museum with gardens and Hawaiian art exhibits

Museum

31

Kaʻau Crater

Volcanic crater within Oʻahu's Koʻolau Range

Crater

32

Kuilei Cliffs

Coastal sea cliffs on Oahu, Hawaii

Cliff