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Waikiki and Honolulu Region
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
The ancient Hawaiians used this bowl-shaped crater for very different purposes than it is used for today. They called it Puowaina which means hill of human sacrifices. It is believed that the kapu breakers where killed at a hidden heiau. Now the area is sacred for another reason. It is home to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Over 33,000 soldiers lie in rest under the endless rows of stone markers. A large marble memorial is dedicated to more soldiers missing in action.
The view from Punchbowl is also inspiring. When you first enter Punchbowl bear to the left and continue up the hill until you reach a lookout which offers views of Diamondhead.
The ancient Hawaiians used this bowl-shaped crater for very different purposes than it is used for today. They called it Puowaina which means hill of human sacrifices. It is believed that the kapu breakers where killed at a hidden heiau. Now the area is sacred for another reason. It is home to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Over 33,000 soldiers lie in rest under the endless rows of stone markers. A large marble memorial is dedicated to more soldiers missing in action.
The view from Punchbowl is also inspiring. When you first enter Punchbowl bear to the left and continue up the hill until you reach a lookout which offers views of Diamondhead.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
This is one of the most famous beaches in the world. The two mile stretch of white sand coast is fronted by hotels and tourist facilities. The area is excellent for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, catamaran and outrigger canoe rides. It's likely that if you are staying in Honolulu, you'll be staying near Waikiki. Even if you are not into crowds (and there will be A LOT of tourists here) it's worth a visit just to say you walked on Waikiki.
This is one of the most famous beaches in the world. The two mile stretch of white sand coast is fronted by hotels and tourist facilities. The area is excellent for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, catamaran and outrigger canoe rides. It's likely that if you are staying in Honolulu, you'll be staying near Waikiki. Even if you are not into crowds (and there will be A LOT of tourists here) it's worth a visit just to say you walked on Waikiki.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
The Diamond Head Lighthouse, originally built in 1899, spreads light nearly 18 miles out into the Pacific Ocean. The house's Fresnel lens burns at 60,000 candle power. Perched on the side of the extinct volcano Diamond Head, the lighthouse lays down a red sector to warn vessels to stay away from the reefs at Waikiki.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse, originally built in 1899, spreads light nearly 18 miles out into the Pacific Ocean. The house's Fresnel lens burns at 60,000 candle power. Perched on the side of the extinct volcano Diamond Head, the lighthouse lays down a red sector to warn vessels to stay away from the reefs at Waikiki.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Built in 1878 in Glasgow Scotland, The Falls of Clyde is the only surviving fully-rigged, four masted sailing ship left in the world. This historic ship sailed routes all over the Pacific including from Hilo to Seattle. In 1899 she became the first four masted ship to fly the Hawaiian flag. In 1973 this majestic vessel was entered into the National Register of Historic Places. As many as 50,000 people a year would walk the decks.
Built in 1878 in Glasgow Scotland, The Falls of Clyde is the only surviving fully-rigged, four masted sailing ship left in the world. This historic ship sailed routes all over the Pacific including from Hilo to Seattle. In 1899 she became the first four masted ship to fly the Hawaiian flag. In 1973 this majestic vessel was entered into the National Register of Historic Places. As many as 50,000 people a year would walk the decks.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
This majestic statue of one of Hawaii's most beloved and revered rulers is one of three which were cast in Paris from a model made by American artist T. R. Gould. Kamehameha the Great was the first to unify all the islands and welcome westerners to his lands.
The statue, located in front of Ali'Iolani Hale, was dedicated in 1893 as part of King Kalakaua's coronation ceremony. The other two statues are located in Kohala on the Big Island and in Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. Every year on his birthday, June 11, handmade leis are draped all over the statues to honor the king.
This majestic statue of one of Hawaii's most beloved and revered rulers is one of three which were cast in Paris from a model made by American artist T. R. Gould. Kamehameha the Great was the first to unify all the islands and welcome westerners to his lands.
The statue, located in front of Ali'Iolani Hale, was dedicated in 1893 as part of King Kalakaua's coronation ceremony. The other two statues are located in Kohala on the Big Island and in Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. Every year on his birthday, June 11, handmade leis are draped all over the statues to honor the king.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Kapiolani Park, named after the queen of the same name, is a triangular stretch of grassy land presided over by Diamond Head crater. This park is chock full of amusements from the 42-acre Honolulu Zoo to the Waikiki Shell, home to many outdoor concerts and shows. There are also tennis courts, soccer fields, an archery range, and even a 3-mile jogger's course, which encompasses part of the Honolulu Marathon Course.
Local families and tourists alike enjoy the shady picnic sites and open grassy areas. The Royal Hawaiian Band provides free concerts every Sunday afternoon in the Kapiolani Bandstand.
Kapiolani Park, named after the queen of the same name, is a triangular stretch of grassy land presided over by Diamond Head crater. This park is chock full of amusements from the 42-acre Honolulu Zoo to the Waikiki Shell, home to many outdoor concerts and shows. There are also tennis courts, soccer fields, an archery range, and even a 3-mile jogger's course, which encompasses part of the Honolulu Marathon Course.
Local families and tourists alike enjoy the shady picnic sites and open grassy areas. The Royal Hawaiian Band provides free concerts every Sunday afternoon in the Kapiolani Bandstand.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku lived from 1890-1968. He was born and raised in Waikiki and was a full-blooded Hawaiian, representing the culture to millions of people. He was an Olympic champion winning three gold, two silver, and one bronze metal in four Olympics between 1912 and 1922. He is known as the Father of International Surfing having introduced the sport to the Eastern seaboard. He is recognized as the "Hawaiian Ambassador of Aloha". During his lifetime, the Duke was a movie actor, political figure, and true hero. His statue is located on Waikiki Beach where many honor him by placing leis on his statue.
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku lived from 1890-1968. He was born and raised in Waikiki and was a full-blooded Hawaiian, representing the culture to millions of people. He was an Olympic champion winning three gold, two silver, and one bronze metal in four Olympics between 1912 and 1922. He is known as the Father of International Surfing having introduced the sport to the Eastern seaboard. He is recognized as the "Hawaiian Ambassador of Aloha". During his lifetime, the Duke was a movie actor, political figure, and true hero. His statue is located on Waikiki Beach where many honor him by placing leis on his statue.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Honolulu Harbor, located on Mamala Bay, is Hawaii's major port facility, handling over 11 million tons of cargo annually. The harbor serves as Hawaii's primary distribution center to Oahu and the rest of the state. Hawaii imports 80 percent of its required goods with 98 percent shipped via water.
Honolulu Harbor's immediate proximity to downtown Honolulu means that ships, cargo, crew and passengers have available to them the most up-to-date services found anywhere in the world.
Honolulu Harbor, located on Mamala Bay, is Hawaii's major port facility, handling over 11 million tons of cargo annually. The harbor serves as Hawaii's primary distribution center to Oahu and the rest of the state. Hawaii imports 80 percent of its required goods with 98 percent shipped via water.
Honolulu Harbor's immediate proximity to downtown Honolulu means that ships, cargo, crew and passengers have available to them the most up-to-date services found anywhere in the world.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
This 7.5 acre garden was once owned in part by the Hawaiian monarch Queen Liliuokalani. is Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden. Portions of this 7 ½ acre garden once belonged to Queen Lili'uokalani, last reigning monarch of Hawai'i. She bequeathed her land to Honolulu to be used for public enjoyment.
This garden is devoted to native Hawaiian plants but is by no means spectacular. However, it does have access to the lovely Nuuanu Stream and Waikahalulu Waterfall which run through the grounds.
This 7.5 acre garden was once owned in part by the Hawaiian monarch Queen Liliuokalani. is Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden. Portions of this 7 ½ acre garden once belonged to Queen Lili'uokalani, last reigning monarch of Hawai'i. She bequeathed her land to Honolulu to be used for public enjoyment.
This garden is devoted to native Hawaiian plants but is by no means spectacular. However, it does have access to the lovely Nuuanu Stream and Waikahalulu Waterfall which run through the grounds.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
The Halona Blowhole Lookout is one of the most spectacular overlooks on the East Coast. The Halona Blowhole and Halona Cove can easily be seen from this site as well as a large portion of the East Coast Cliffs.
The Halona Blowhole Lookout is one of the most spectacular overlooks on the East Coast. The Halona Blowhole and Halona Cove can easily be seen from this site as well as a large portion of the East Coast Cliffs.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Take a cool, refreshing drive through a lush, green rain forest that opens up to the breathtaking panoramic view of Diamond Head, Waikiki, Punchbowl Crater, and Honolulu.
Several great trails take you through the rain forest and bamboo forest to the top of a cinder cone for a fabulous view of an uninhabited valley and the South Shore.
Take a cool, refreshing drive through a lush, green rain forest that opens up to the breathtaking panoramic view of Diamond Head, Waikiki, Punchbowl Crater, and Honolulu.
Several great trails take you through the rain forest and bamboo forest to the top of a cinder cone for a fabulous view of an uninhabited valley and the South Shore.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
This cove is situated to the right of the Halona Blowhole. It has a small sandy beach that is great for swimming when the surf is calm. The cove is probably best known as the site of the famous love scene between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the 1953 movie, "From Here to Eternity."
This cove is situated to the right of the Halona Blowhole. It has a small sandy beach that is great for swimming when the surf is calm. The cove is probably best known as the site of the famous love scene between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the 1953 movie, "From Here to Eternity."
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
The Ala Wai Canal, or "Freshwater Way", is a beautiful waterway at the western entrance to Waikiki. Constructed in 1922, the canal drains up to 150 inches of rainwater that falls in the mountains above Waikiki each year. Prior to the completion of the canal, southeastern coast of O'ahu was a swampland of fish and duck ponds.
The Ala Wai Canal, or "Freshwater Way", is a beautiful waterway at the western entrance to Waikiki. Constructed in 1922, the canal drains up to 150 inches of rainwater that falls in the mountains above Waikiki each year. Prior to the completion of the canal, southeastern coast of O'ahu was a swampland of fish and duck ponds.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
The Toilet Bowl is a natural pool formed by centuries of waves beating against the lava rock at Hanauma Bay. The pool rises and falls with the tide. If conditions are right, you can sit in the pool and float up and down in a phenomenon similar to flushing a toilet.
A lava shelf was ground thin by the breakers, which caused a hole to form. Water flushes in and out with the waves, looking amazingly similar to the real thing. People actually sit and wait for the water to push them up and suck them in.
It used to be accessible via a treacherous trail, but due to several unfortunate accidents it is now closed off to public access.
The Toilet Bowl is a natural pool formed by centuries of waves beating against the lava rock at Hanauma Bay. The pool rises and falls with the tide. If conditions are right, you can sit in the pool and float up and down in a phenomenon similar to flushing a toilet.
A lava shelf was ground thin by the breakers, which caused a hole to form. Water flushes in and out with the waves, looking amazingly similar to the real thing. People actually sit and wait for the water to push them up and suck them in.
It used to be accessible via a treacherous trail, but due to several unfortunate accidents it is now closed off to public access.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Koko Crater is a cinder cone remaining from the last active volcano that occurred on O'ahu approximately 10,000 years ago. This crater is the tallest tuff ring in Hawaii, measuring 1,207 feet in height. The slopes of the crater drop steeply into the Molokai Channel, an area which lacks protection from any offshore reefs, causing very turbulent seas in this area.
Koko Crater is a cinder cone remaining from the last active volcano that occurred on O'ahu approximately 10,000 years ago. This crater is the tallest tuff ring in Hawaii, measuring 1,207 feet in height. The slopes of the crater drop steeply into the Molokai Channel, an area which lacks protection from any offshore reefs, causing very turbulent seas in this area.
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