Free in Honolulu

Waiʻalae Beach Park (Kahala beach)

Oceanfront park offering a pristine setting for sun, picnics & water activities.

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Visitor Center

Koko Crater Stairs (Summit)

Lanikai Pillbox

Popular hiking trail over easygoing terrain overlooking Kailua Bay & the Ko’olau Mountains.

Keʻehi Lagoon Beach Park

Popular with paddlers, this waterside park features tennis courts, an open field & a playground.

Kalama Beach Park

Broad beach with mountain views on 4 acres with facilities, an outdoor shower & a shaded grassy area

Lulumahu Falls

Unofficial, unmarked trail that crosses the creek through a bamboo forest leading to Lulumahu Falls.

ʻAiea Loop Trailhead

Scenic, 5-mi. hiking loop featuring lush tropical vegetation, pools & waterfalls.

Heʻeia State Park

Oceanside tropical park with mountains & scenic vistas, plus canoe building classes & tours.

Manoa Falls

Scenic waterfall accessible by a short, beginner-friendly rainforest hike with streams & groves.

Kakaʻako Waterfront Park

A scenic oceanfront park with a promenade & amphitheater, featuring sunbathing, fishing & surfing.

Maunalua Bay Beach Park

Popular spot with sweeping views & a boat ramp for diving, kayaking, canoeing, fishing & picnicking.

Kailua Beach

Diamond Head Visitor Center [1]

Wawamalu Beach

Waikīkī Beach

Famous beach with palm trees, white sand & Diamond Head views, plus posh resorts & restaurants.

Sandy Beach

Surfers are drawn to the large waves at this scenic beach with food trucks often in the parking lot.

Kaka'ako Farmers Market

Saturday-morning market offering local produce, meat & seafood, plus artisan handicraft items.

China Walls

Stretch of lava-rock ledges & cliffs above the ocean attracting experienced surfers & jumpers.

Kawaikui Beach Park