Outdoors in Honolulu

Outdoors in Honolulu

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
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
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
ParkPhoto of Koko Head District Park — Park

Koko Head District Park

Sprawling collection of sports fields, gardens, picnic areas & stairs climbing a volcanic crater.

Honolulu, HI|5
City ParkPhoto of Kapiʻolani Regional Park — City Park

Kapiʻolani Regional Park

A public, oceanfront park with volcano views, a beach, volleyball, picnicking & canoeing.

Honolulu, 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
Scenic SpotPhoto of Lānaʻi Lookout — Scenic Spot

Lānaʻi Lookout

Popular lookout point featuring panoramic views of the ocean, cliffs & neighboring islands.

Honolulu, HI|5
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
Farmers' MarketPhoto of KCC Farmers’ Market — Farmers' Market

KCC Farmers’ Market

Farmers' market bringing together produce, flowers & local food vendors on Saturdays.

Honolulu, HI|4
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
State ParkPhoto of Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park — State Park

Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park

Scenic lookout featuring striking views of the Diamond Head volcano cone & the Waikiki skyline.

Honolulu, HI|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve — Nature Preserve

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Known for it’s snorkeling, this beachfront protected park offers a coral reef & diverse marine life.

Honolulu, HI|5
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
Hiking AreaPhoto of Mānoa Falls Trail — Hiking Area

Mānoa Falls Trail

This picturesque rainforest trail leading to Mānoa Falls has appeared in several movies.

Honolulu, 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 Diamond Head Crater Trailhead — Hiking Area

Diamond Head Crater Trailhead

Extinct volcano is a popular hiking destination with a rugged trail leading to panoramic views.

Honolulu, 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
ParkPhoto of Fort DeRussy Beach Park — Park

Fort DeRussy Beach Park

This oceanfront park offers beach swimming, showers & a grassy area with picnic tables & grills.

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
City ParkPhoto of Ala Moana Regional Park — City Park

Ala Moana Regional Park

This 100-acre park with a man-made beach offers usually calm surf, plus tennis courts & a pavilion.

Honolulu, HI|5

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