Parks in Honolulu

Wawamalu Beach

Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park

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

Kuliʻouʻou Beach Park

Diamond Head Visitor Center [1]

Manoa Falls

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

Makiki District Park

Public park that offers open green space, community gardens, sports fields & an outdoor pool.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

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

Magic Island

Point panic

Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area

Forested park along a ridge featuring hiking trails, picnic tables & scenic views of nearby valleys.

Fort DeRussy Beach Park

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

Kawaikui Beach Park

China Walls

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

Keʻehi Lagoon Beach Park

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

Koko Head District Park

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

Mākālei Beach Park

Oceanside park featuring a small beach used by surfers, plus a tree-shaded area with picnic tables.

Sans Souci State Recreational Park

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

Koko Kai Beach Mini Park

Waiʻalae Beach Park (Kahala beach)

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

Maunalua Bay Beach Park

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