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12 Best Things to Do in Honolulu for an Unforgettable Trip

Hike Wyoming, Montana & Idaho trails to see the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone & Mammoth Hot Springs.

Waikiki Beach

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Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Central O'ahu, 10 miles from downtown, is home to the USS Arizona Memorial.

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

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Diamond Head (Le‘ahi) is a volcanic crater formed 300,000 years ago in a single eruption, offering scenic hikes today.

Diamond Head State Monument

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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, 10 miles from Waikiki, is a top snorkeling spot with vibrant marine life.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

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USS Missouri (Mighty Mo), launched in 1944, hosted Japan’s surrender, marking the end of World War II.

Battleship Missouri Memorial

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Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail is a scenic, easy 2-mile hike overlooking the Pacific, great for spotting seabirds.

Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail

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Koko Head Crater features a steep 1.6-mile hike with 1,000+ steps made from an old railway track.

Koko Crater Trail

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Kailua Beach Park & Lanikai Beach, 15 miles from Honolulu, offer white sand and clear waters for sun-seekers.

Lanikai Beach

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Punchbowl Crater (Puowaina) was an ancient sacrificial site, now a military memorial honoring U.S. service members.

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Bishop Museum has 25M+ artifacts showcasing Hawaiian history, gods, and culture, plus a planetarium.

Bishop Museum

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Manoa Falls, a 150-foot waterfall 5 miles from Honolulu, sits in a lush rainforest with banyan trees and giant ferns.

Manoa Falls

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Kailua Beach on the Windward Coast is a paradise for kite surfing, windsurfing, and family-friendly beach fun.

Kailua Beach

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