Honolulu Car Rental  Honolulu Hotel Discounts  Honolulu Flight Discounts

Attractions Nearby Honolulu
(Honolulu, Hawaii - HI, USA US)



With great road access and public transportation around Hawaii's small island of Oahu, getting around the myriad of attractions nearby Honolulu is easy. Climb to the top of nearby Diamond Head, snorkel on the beautiful Hanauma Bay farther to the east or head north to catch some surf at the famous Waimea Bay.

Attractions closer to the city are also numerous and varied and include the unforgettable Pearl Harbor and its memorials. Here are some of the top tourist attractions, sights and things to do nearby Honolulu.




Honolulu Attractions Nearby: Diamond Head State Monument and Park - Diamond Head Roadat 18th Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), USA
Tel: +1 808 587 0285
Lying to the southeast of Honolulu, Diamond Head is an extinct volcanic peak offering amazing views over the ocean and city below. You can walk to the top along an established trail that takes you through a tunnel, up a spiral staircase and four flights of steps.
Honolulu attraction open: daily - 06:00 to 18:00
Honolulu attraction admission: charge

Honolulu Attractions Nearby: Hanauma Bay Honolulu - Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), USA
Tel: +1 808 396 4229
This beautiful horseshoe bay is Oahu's best snorkeling destination. The beach and crystal clear waters are excellent for sunbathing and swimming. There is also a visitor center here covering marine life and safety information on tides and the area.
Honolulu attraction open: Wednesday to Monday - 06:00 to 18:00, Saturday - 06:00 to 22:00
Honolulu attraction admission: free, donations welcome

Honolulu Tourist Attractions: Pearl Harbor - 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii (HI) 96818, USA
Located at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base to the northwest of Honolulu and originally named for its stocks of pearl oysters, Pearl Harbor was the unfortunate target of Japanese bombers in 1941, a move which ultimately brought the Americans into WWII. Within the harbor are the USS Arizona Memorial and a visitor's center featuring a museum and theater.
Honolulu attraction open: daily
Honolulu attraction admission: free

Honolulu Tourist Attractions: USS Arizona Memorial - Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), USA
Tel: +1 808 422 5664
In commemoration of the sailors who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the USS Arizona Memorial is a fitting reminder of the sunken vessel that claimed so many lives during the war. The memorial itself floats over the great ship.
Honolulu attraction open: daily - 07:30 to 17:00
Honolulu attraction admission: free

Honolulu Attractions Nearby: Kailua Beach Park - Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), USA
Situated to the northeast of Honolulu and Diamond Head on Oahu's eastern shore, Kailua Beach Park is a haven for windsurfers due to the stiff, constant breeze and the gently sloping sands. The beach park contains a number of basic facilities, including equipment hire. The best time to visit Kailua Beach Park is during the week, when it is quieter.
Honolulu attraction open: daily
Honolulu attraction admission: free

Honolulu Attractions Nearby: Kualoa Regional Park - Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), USA
Located just to the north of Kailua Beach Park on Kaneohe Bay, Kualoa Regional Park is perfect for picnicking, with its wide open grassy expanses and narrow beach, which is safe to swim at year-round. Basic amenities, apart from refreshments, are available here.
Honolulu attraction open: daily
Honolulu attraction admission: free

Honolulu Attractions Nearby: Waimea Bay - Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), USA
Waimea Bay lies on Oahu's north shore and is famed for its huge winter surf, being popularized by the Beach Boys in 'Surfin' USA'. This exquisite one-kilometer long sandy beach is backed by the shady trees of the Waimea Bay Beach Park, with its picnic tables and surfing facilities. If you are here for the bathing, summer is the best time to visit Waimea Bay, when snorkeling and swimming conditions are perfect.
Honolulu attraction open: daily
Honolulu attraction admission: free

 
HONOLULU TRAVEL GUIDE...