Must-Sees

Below is a list of Must-Sees on Oahu.  Click on the links to go to each must-see's website.  There is a lot to do on Oahu and within Honolulu, itself.  This list is by no means exhaustive.

Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial / Ford Island Tower / USS Missouri / Pacific Aviation Museum
USS Arizona Memorial
Mighty MO (USS Missouri)
Pacific Aviation Museum
Ford Island Tower
























Punchbowl Cemetery











Iolani Palace: The only palace in the United States! Tour the palace and see how Hawaii's royalty lived.
Iolani Palace











Hawaii's Plantation Village: Experience life on the plantation through the eyes of Hawaii's plantation workers. You'll get a better understanding of how Hawaii became so multicultural!
The Chinese Society Building











The Bishop Museum: Learn about the history of Hawaii
The Bishop Museum











Kualoa Ranch: See breath-taking views of the ocean, visit an old military bunker, or take a tour of famous movie set locations.
Kualoa Ranch
Tree from Jurassic Park











Dole Plantation: Tour the few remaining pineapple fields while riding the Pineapple Express and then enjoy THE BEST pineapple soft serve you will ever have!
The Pineapple Express
Pineapple Soft Serve














Hanauma Bay: Go snorkling and see some of Hawaii's most colorful fish! It gets crowded quickly so be sure to get there early.
Hanauma Bay
Fish!











Ka Iwi Trail (Makapu'u Point): This is an easy, paved trail where you can see a gorgeous view of Rabbit Island, Makapu'u Lighthouse and Makapu'u beach.
M&P enjoying the view!
Makapu'u Lighthouse











Diamond Head: Hike up Diamond Head for more gorgeous views. Make sure to wear proper shoes and bring a bottle of water.
About to hike up Diamond Head
View of Waikiki & Honolulu
View of the shoreline
View of Waikiki





















Hale'iwa Town / North Shore Beaches: During the summer, the north shore is flat and very swimmer friendly.
Sign to Hale'iwa
Sunset Beach