More about Honolulu, Hawaii Points of Interest

• Pearl Harbor -

  A top tourist destination in Hawaii, this historic harbor features a Visitor Center and memorial to the sunken USS Arizona and the 1,177crewmen who lost their lives during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941.

• Polynesian Cultural Center -

  Located on Oahu's North Shore this entertaining and educational center offers activities such as games crafts, music and dining, that will immerse you in Polynesian culture, arts and customs.

• Pali Lookout -

  A perennial favorite stop among visitors to Oahu, this breathtaking lookout features strong winds, 985-foot cliffs and panoramic views of the windward side of the island.

• Diamond Head Crater -

  Located on the Southeast coast of Oahu, this world-famous volcanic crater was given its name by British sailors in the 1800s who mistook the glittering calcite crystals in the lava rocks for diamonds.

• Iolani Palace -

  Immerse yourself in Hawaii's royal heritage at this beautifully-restored palace built in 1882 by King Kalākaua, remembered as "the Merrie Monarch" because of his art patronage and penchant for socializing and entertaining.

• Battleship Missouri Memorial -

  The last active service battleship in the world, the "Mighty Mo" saw combat in World War II, the Korean War and the Gulf War and now serves as a museum and memorial.

• Hanauma Bay -

  This curved bay formed from a volcano crater features a pristine white beach, hiking trails with breathtaking lookouts and a stunning coral reef that is home to a rich diversity of marine life.

• Waimea Bay and North Shore -

  While it features calm waters in the summer, during winter months this bay offers up some of the largest and spectacular surf in the world, thus making it a popular site for surfing contests.