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Things to see in Honolulu (United States): 32 places and when to go
Honolulu is a city in United States with around 786,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), History (11), Wildlife (8). The best known are USS Missouri, USS Arizona and Diamond Head, Hawaii. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 21.3088, -157.8599
- Population
- About 786,000
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · History (11) · Wildlife (8) · With kids (5) · Museums and art (4) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 3,889 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Tantalus, at 614 m.
What to see in Honolulu
The places in and around Honolulu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- USS Missouri1944 Iowa-class battleship11 km
- USS Arizona1915 Pennsylvania-class battleship11 km
- Diamond Head, HawaiiVolcanic tuff cone and state monument on the southeast edge of Waikīkī, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States7.4 km
- Waimānalo Beach, HawaiiBeaches17 km
- ʻIolani PalaceFormer royal residence and capitol building in Hawaii250 m
- USS Utah1909 Florida-class battleship13 km
- Marine Corps Base HawaiiUS Marine Corps base near Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii, United States19 km
- Honolulu Museum of ArtArt museum in Honolulu, Hawaii1.3 km
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor–HickamUS military joint service installation in Oahu, Hawaii, US12 km
- Hanauma BayVolcanic crater bay on the southeastern coast of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States18 km
- USS Bowfin1942 Balao-class submarine11 km
- Honolulu ZooZoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, US6.0 km
- Waikīkī AquariumAquarium in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States6.2 km
- Lanikai BeachBeach located in Lanikai on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii18 km
- Mānoa FallsWaterfall in Hawaii, United States7.3 km
- Punchbowl CraterMountain in United States of America1.5 km
- Byodo-InMemorial park located on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, US14 km
- Honolulu HarborHarbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States1.0 km
- Kāneʻohe BayBay in Hawaii, USA18 km
- Maunalua BayBay in Honolulu, United States of America12 km
- Sea Life Park HawaiiMarine mammal park, bird sanctuary and aquarium located in Waimānalo on the island of Oahu, US20 km
- TantalusMountain in Hawaii, US5.4 km
- Liliʻuokalani Botanical GardenNature · With kids1.2 km
- Makapuʻu Point LightLighthouse in Hawaii, United States22 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Heʻeia State Park, Puʻu Hawaiʻiloa
- Museums and art: Shangri La
- Food and drink: Aloha Tower Marketplace, BREW’d craft pub, Hana Koa Brewing Company, Honolulu Beer Works
- With kids: Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium
When to go to Honolulu
The best time to visit Honolulu is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:50
- FebPossible11:18
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:30
- MayBest time13:01
- JunBest time13:17
- JulBest time13:11
- AugBest time12:44
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:30
- NovPossible10:58
- DecPossible10:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 43. In June, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Honolulu
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,889 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kapolei6 places26 km
- Wahiawā, Hawaii17 places27 km
- Wailuku, Hawaii13 places148 km
- Līhuʻe, Hawaii26 places173 km
- Kula11 places174 km
- Hanalei7 places209 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Honolulu?
The best known: USS Missouri, USS Arizona, Diamond Head, Hawaii, Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii, ʻIolani Palace. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 43.
How do you get to Honolulu?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,889 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Honolulu as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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