Outdoors in Honolulu

Diamond Head Road Vista Point

Lanikai Beach

Sans Souci State Recreational Park

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

Maunalua Bay Beach Park

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

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

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

Kalama Beach Park

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

Round Top Forest Reserve

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline

Lanikai Pillbox

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

Kakaʻako Waterfront Park

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

Waiʻalae Beach Park (Kahala beach)

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

Heʻeia State Park

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

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Cultural Gardens

Picturesque landscaped Chinese, Japanese & Hawaiian gardens at Honolulu International Airport.

China Walls

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

Kawaikui Beach Park

Sandy Beach

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

Foster Botanical Garden

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

Koko Crater Botanical Garden

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

Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve

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

Waikīkī Beach

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