Honolulu
Honolulu
If Oʻahu is the heart of Hawaiʻi, then Honolulu is its racing pulse. In this cosmopolitan capital city, you’ll find everything from historic landmarks to fine dining to world-class shopping. Home to the majority of Oʻahu’s population, Honolulu stretches across the southeastern shores of the island, from Pearl Harbor to Makapuʻu Point, encompassing world-famous Waikīkī Beach along the way.
Arts & Culture in Honolulu
The Bishop Museum
The Bishop Museum is Hawaiʻi’s largest history museum and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific, with one-of-a-kind artifacts numbering in the millions.
Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art is Hawaiʻi’s largest fine arts museum. You can also tour Shangri-La, the stunning cliffside home of heiress Doris Duke, which now houses a notable collection of Islamic Art.
ʻIolani Palace
The only official state residence of royalty in the U.S., ʻIolani Palace’s grounds and galleries are now open to the public as a museum.
Capitol Modern (formerly HiSAM)
HiSAM exhibits and interprets the art and culture of Hawai‘i. Visit the three galleries and the sculpture garden on the ground floor and discover Hawai‘i on an eclectic journey through paintings, sculpture, and textiles. Enjoy curator-led tours on Friday afternoons.
Food & Dining in Honolulu
Landmarks & Attractions
Waikīkī
One of the most recognizable beaches in the world, Waikīkī was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Today, millions of visitors visit these shores every year.
Read MoreLē‘ahi (Diamond Head)
Take an easy hike to the top for panoramic views of Waikīkī, Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean.
Read MoreDowntown Honolulu
Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown are Oʻahu’s centers for government, business and arts,with dining and nightlife around every corner.
Read MoreKapahulu
Kapahulu is a small neighborhood next to Waikīkī where you find eclectic shops and some of Honolulu’s best local food.
Read MoreNational Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific honors sacrifices of America’s Armed Forces.
Read MoreKapi‘olani Park
Walk, run, cycle, do yoga, or attend a concert in this 160-acre oasis named after Queen Kapi‘olani that sits on the edge of the Pacific Ocean just below iconic Lē‘ahi (Diamond Head).
King Kamehameha I Statue
Just across from ‘Iolani Palace, the bronze statue honors the ruler who unified the Hawaiian Islands. On the Friday closest to Kamehameha Day (June 11), the statue is draped with dozens of handmade 30-foot fresh flower lei (flower garlands).
Hanaiakamalama (Queen Emma Summer Palace)
In the Nu‘uanu Valley north of Downtown Honolulu, discover the mid-19th century summer retreat of Queen Emma, King Kamehameha IV, and their son Prince Albert. This charming Greek revival home is filled with family possessions, memorabilia, and family portraits, enabling visitors to feel an intimate connection to the former inhabitants.
Shopping in Honolulu
More Places to See in Honolulu
Duke-Kahanamoku-Statue
Die berühmte Statue des „Vaters des modernen Surfen“ begrüßt Sie mit offenen Armen in Waikiki.
Aloha Tower
In diesem historischen Uhrenturm über dem Honolulu Harbor befindet sich nun ein Outdoor-Marktplatz zum Einkaufen und Speisen sowie eine Aussichtsplattform im 10. Stockwerk mit 360-Grad-Blick.
Kawaiahao Church
Die Kawaiahao Church ist als „Westminster Abbey of the Pacific“ bekannt und ist die erste christliche Kirche, die 1842 auf Oahu erbaut wurde.
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Get Around Oʻahu
Oʻahu Transportation Options
Discover O‘ahu’s many transportation options that make it easy for you to explore our island.
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