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If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, Honolulu is definitely a must-visit destination. This vibrant city offers a perfect blend of stunning natural beauty, rich history, and a vibrant cultural scene. From pristine beaches to historic landmarks, here are some of the top places you should consider visiting in Honolulu. Honolulu truly offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a beach lover, history enthusiast, or nature explorer, this city has it all. So pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in the tropical paradise of Honolulu. Here are some of the top places you should consider visiting in Honolulu.
1. Honolulu Zoo
From pink flamingos to African giraffes, the Honolulu Zoo is home to a little bit of everything from the animal kingdom. Its animal population includes more than 64 reptile, 38 mammal and 160 bird species. The 42-acre facility is organized into three tropical ecological zones: Tropical Rainforests, Pacific Islands and the African Savanna. Among its highlights is a new $12-million, 1.5-acre Asian tropical elephant exhibit that includes a 7,260-squre-foot holding area and two 55,000-gallon pools.
2. Kapiolani Park
Many of Hawaii’s alii (royalty) lived in Waikiki and King Kalakaua selected a 300-acre track of land at the base of Diamond Head for a public park in 1867. Today, it is a gathering place that thrives with walkers, runners, tennis enthusiasts and picnickers. Grab lunch on Kalakaua Avenue and enjoy it in one of the shaded picnic areas scattered around this colorful park.
3. Royal Hawaiian Center
Royal Hawaiian Center, the premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Waikīkī, consists of more than 310,000 square feet along a three-block stretch of Waikiki’s famed Kalākaua Avenue. We invite you to enjoy our celebration of dance, music and Hawaiian traditions while you shop our 110 distinctive stores and 30 unique dining destinations. Complimentary music, hula, and cultural classes are available in The Royal Grove. It is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Parking at Royal Hawaiian Center: With a minimum $10 purchase at Royal Hawaiian Center, get the first 2 hours of parking FREE, 3rd & 4th hour $2 each.
4. Magic Island
This artificial island is a favorite with locals for picnicking, playing frisbee, or simply hanging out. Magic Island hosts many popular events and festivals throughout the year, including a spectacular fireworks display every Fourth of July. Ala Moana Beach offers excellent swimming and surfing conditions, with Magic Island lagoon boasting virtually waveless waters. Stay until sunset and be rewarded with orange and red hues bathing over Waikiki and Diamond Head in the distance. Magic Island is actually a peninsula and is easily accessible by both bus and car, although parking can be challenging from mid-morning onwards.
5. Waikiki Aquarium
The Waikīkī Aquarium is an aquarium in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. It was founded in 1904 and has been an institution of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa since 1919. The aquarium is the second-oldest still-operating public aquarium in the United States, after the New York Aquarium. Waikiki Aquarium is one of the popular things to do in Oahu amongst the many Honolulu attractions for visitors in Oahu.
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