Hawaiian Islands Bucket List ~ O’ahu

Today we explore O’ahu with probably the largest bucket list I have in this series! It helps that Honolulu is located on this island!

Haleiwa

Honolulu

Halona Point: Hike along the lava cliffs and take in the Halona Blowhole.
Hanauma Bay Nature Reserve: Snorkel in this isolated bay.
Honolulu Zoo: Home to lots of tropical animals.
Iolani Palace: Explore the site where Hawaiian culture met British Heritage.
Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline and Makapu’u Trail: Watch the sunrise on this beautiful cliff.
Le’ahi: Check out the famous “Diamond Head” formation.
Lyon Arboretum: Explore over 8,000 types of plants found in the rainforest terrain.
Pa’u ‘Ualaka’a State Park: Explore the Tantalus Rainforest.
Pearl Harbor National Monument: Lots to see here including the USS Arizona Memorial Museum, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Oklahoma Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pacific Aviation Museum, and USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park.
Waikiki Aquarium: Explore several types of marine life, including several native to Hawai’i.

Kahaluu

Byodo-in Temple, Valley of the Temples: Built in memory of the first Japanese immigrants who came to work the sugar plantations.

Kahuku

Malaekahana Beach Park: Check out a tent cabin at the most beautiful camping spot on the island.

Kaneohe

Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden: This garden features fruits, flowers and trees native to Hawai’i.
Kualoa Ranch and Private Nature Reserve: Take a tour to explore the locations of many movies.
Nu’uanu Pali State Wayside: Come to check out the Pali Lookout.

Laie

Polynesian Cultural Center: The place to check out all things cultural including a luau.

Wahiawa

Dole Plantation: Enjoy all things pineapple at this historic plantation.
Wahiawa Botanical Garden: Displays tropical flora that needs cooler temperatures.

Waimanalo

Sea Life Park: View penguins, swim with sea lions and dolphins, and feed sea turtles at this fun attraction.

All attractions can be found in the 2019 Hawaiian Islands and Oah’u Travel Guides.

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