Honolulu

Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu and is the capital and the largest city in the state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the destination from where people tend to start there journey of Hawaii. Honolulu pulls visitors from all over the planet and thus is one of the most famous tourist destinations on the planet. Honolulu is famous for it’s natural beauty and magnificent beaches. Other than the shopping and nightlife visitors can also indulge in all sought of outdoor and adventure activities like running, canoeing, ice-skating, surfing, snorkeling, horse-back riding and more.

Waikiki Beach

The most famous destination in Honolulu is Waikiki, Waikiki is a neighborhood of Honolulu and Waikiki Beach is a beautiful a two mile stretch of coast fronted by hotels and tourism related facilities, there is also the Kapiolani Park here. Waikiki Beach is also noted for its magnificent views of the dormant volcano Diamond Head, on the beach one can swim, surf, canoe or just chill out and enjoy the view.

Museums and Galleries

Though beaches are the top draw in Honolulu, the city also has some interesting museums, galleries and military memorials like the Bishop Museum, The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, Iolani Palace, The Honolulu Academy of Arts, Mission Houses Museum, Battleship Missouri Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial and The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Natural beauty

Honolulu is also blessed with ample natural beauty, other than the beaches it has volcano destinations, scenic spots, hiking trails, mountains and more. The best places to enjoy Honolulu’s natural beauty are Manoa Valley, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Pali Lookout, Diamond Head State Monument and Tantalus.

Chinatown

The Honolulu’s Chinatown is one of the neighborhoods of Honolulu; it is a interesting destination with a colorful combination of Southeast Asian cultures. A major highlight of Chinatown is the colorful Oahu Market, although some will advise about staying out of the place for security reasons especially after dark.

Aloha Tower

The Aloha Tower is a lighthouse which is located at Pier 9 of Honolulu Harbor; the Aloha Tower is built in Hawaiian Gothic architecture and has been welcoming vessels to the City since September 11, 1926. Also the Hawaii Maritime Center, The Aloha Tower Marketplace and Falls of Clyde are nearby.