Outdoors in Honolulu

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State ParkPhoto of Heʻeia State Park — State ParkOur original photo

Heʻeia State Park

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

Kaneohe, HI|5
Hiking AreaPhoto of Diamond Head State Monument — Hiking Areavia Google Maps

Diamond Head State Monument

A historic hiking trail leads visitors to this iconic summit, with panoramic ocean & city views.

Honolulu, HI|5
Hiking AreaPhoto of Koko Crater Railway Trailhead — Hiking Area

Koko Crater Railway Trailhead

Steep hike up an abandoned railroad track on Koko Crater, with dramatic ocean & city views.

Honolulu, HI|5
ParkPhoto of Waiʻalae Beach Park (Kahala beach) — Parkvia Google Maps

Waiʻalae Beach Park (Kahala beach)

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

Honolulu, HI|5
ParkPhoto of Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park — Park

Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park

Grassy area with picnic tables & a volleyball court bordering a narrow beach for sunbathing.

Haleiwa, HI|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve — Nature Preserve

Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve

Tropical rainforest featuring hiking trails & access to the famous Manoa Falls waterfall.

Honolulu, HI|5
ParkPhoto of Sans Souci State Recreational Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Sans Souci State Recreational Park

Popular stretch of sandy beach with a waterfront walking path & palm-lined lawn for picnicking.

Honolulu, HI|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of Wahiawā Botanical Garden — Botanical Garden

Wahiawā Botanical Garden

27-acre, high-elevation garden offering displays of native flora & docent-led tours too.

Wahiawa, HI|5
ParkPhoto of Kalama Beach Park — Park

Kalama Beach Park

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

Kailua, HI|5
ParkPhoto of China Walls — Park

China Walls

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

Honolulu, HI|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of Koko Crater Botanical Garden — Botanical Garden

Koko Crater Botanical Garden

This 200-acre crater with lake & beach is planted with 60 acres of blooming plants, cacti & foliage.

Honolulu, HI|5
State ParkPhoto of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve — State Park

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Popular state park featuring a sandy beach, snorkeling, a coral reef & an education center.

Honolulu, HI|5
State ParkPhoto of Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park — State Park

Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

Mountainous spot for hiking & camping features waterfalls & an abundance of tropical plants.

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GardenPhoto of Moanalua Gardens — Gardenvia Google Maps

Moanalua Gardens

Peaceful 24-acre park known for an annual hula festival & rare plantings including monkeypod trees.

Honolulu, HI|4
BeachPhoto of Sandy Beach — Beachvia Google Maps

Sandy Beach

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

Honolulu, HI|5
BeachPhoto of Lanikai Beach — Beachvia Google Maps

Lanikai Beach

Kailua, HI|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Waimea Valley — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Waimea Valley

Haleiwa, HI|5
ParkPhoto of Ko Olina Beach Park — Park

Ko Olina Beach Park

Small public lagoon inside the Ko Olina resort, with a white-sand beach, green lawn & shallow water.

Kapolei, HI|5
ParkPhoto of Haleʻiwa Beach Park — Park

Haleʻiwa Beach Park

Beach park with a playground, basketball/volleyball courts & picnic areas, plus showers & restrooms.

Haleiwa, HI|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of Foster Botanical Garden — Botanical Garden

Foster Botanical Garden

14-acre garden offering a unique & tranquil space for tropical plants, orchids & cycads since 1853.

Honolulu, HI|5