Nestled in Waimea Valley, Waimea Falls is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Oahu. This famous waterfall spills 45 feet (13.7 m) into a natural pool of cool, fresh water where visitors can swim under the cascading falls. Since Waimea Valley is an adventure...
Dole Plantation is Hawai’i’s only remaining pineapple plantation. Along with the North Shore’s sunflower fields, the Dole Plantation is one of the most notable man-made nature reserves in Oahu. It got its start back in 1899 when 22-year-old James Dole...
The Polynesian Cultural Center is ranked as Hawai’i’s number one visitor attraction. Owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this 42 acre Polynesian-themed park is set on the North Shore of Oʻahu. Performers demonstrate various arts and crafts...
[wonderplugin_audio id=”8″] Ho’omaluhia, meaning “peaceful refuge” in Hawai’ian, is Honolulu’s largest botanical garden. Nestled at the base of the majestic Ko`olau Mountains, the garden was established in 1982. Not unlike the North Shore...
King Kamehameha I, also known as King Kamehameha the Great, was a great warrior, leader, and diplomat. Still today he is recognized as one of Hawai’i’s greatest historical figures. There is some controversy as to what year King Kamehameha was actually born; some say...
The Manoa Falls trail is one of the most popular hikes in the Honolulu area. This may be partially because it’s easy to get to the entrance by car or the bus from Waikiki. It’s also a fairly easy hike, about a 45 – 60 minute walk up the mountain to the falls. The...
Kualoa Ranch owns the Kaʻaʻawa Valley, commonly known as Kualoa Valley in Honolulu County. The ranch was given its name in 1927. Kualoa in Hawai’ian means “long, large back”. Some say the name is descriptive of its mountain peaks and beautiful valleys, but according...
Makapu’u Point Lookout is the easternmost point on Oʻahu. It is the remnant of a ridge that rises 647 feet (197 m) above the sea. Makapu’u Point State Wayside Park is a 38 acre area that includes Makapu’u Head and the Makapu’u Point lighthouse....
‘Iolani Palace is one of the must see landmarks while visiting Hawaii. `Iolani Palace, a national historic landmark and the only royal palace in the United States, was built in 1882 by the last king of Hawai’i – King David Kalakaua. It was the official...
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park is located on the Windward (eastern) side of Oʻahu at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains. Thousands of people from several faiths including Buddhism, Shintoism, Protestantism, and Catholicism are buried here. Byodo-in...