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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Hawaii [2025]
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Pearl Harbor
4.8
/5
676 reviews
7.6
Based on 13,944 reviews
Western Honolulu | >100 km from downtown
Address: Hawaii, USA
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Experience WWII fighter simulation
Interactive Pearl Harbor history exhibit
Saved by 169 users225 positive reviews
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The whole family accompanied my parents to Hawaii, and Pearl Harbor was of course an important part of the tour. It included a lot of content, with the focus on the Arizona and Missouri battleship memorials. It was raining at the time, so the tour of the upper deck of the Missouri was temporarily cancelled, and I was disappointed that I didn't see the combat command cabin. The local climate is really good when it is sunny, but when it rains, it is fast and heavy like a bucket of water. You must bring sunscreen and an umbrella when you go out.
The famous Pearl Harbor incident is a place worth visiting. Because Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on them in retaliation, which also led to Japan signing a ceasefire agreement in advance during World War II, indirectly saving our country. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that the Pearl Harbor incident was the biggest turning point in World War II.
History will not be forgotten.
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Kualoa Ranch
4.6
/5
394 reviews
7.2
From AU$ 112.19
Based on 6,658 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +1-808-2377321
Address: Kaneohe, HI 96744, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Traditional family-run Hawaiian ranch
Ranch across 3 mountains & 5 miles
Saved by 293 users187 positive reviews
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It feels different from what I imagined, there are mountains by the sea and a little flat land, but horseback riding is fun, two hours is a bit long and tiring, the coach is very nice, the sea is beautiful and it feels better than the ranch, it is very cool inside and the big trees can provide shade
Kualoa Ranch is a very popular theme park on Oahu. It has a unique geographical location, surrounded by mountains and the sea, and has picturesque scenery. The unparalleled beauty makes it a favorite place for many Hollywood directors.
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Waikīkī Beach
4.7
/5
720 reviews
7.0
Based on 18,910 reviews
Waikiki | >100 km from downtown
Address: Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.1 of r fun & cool retreats in Hawaii
Highlights:
Sunset & palm trees tranquility
Surfing events & hula shows
Saved by 286 users206 positive reviews
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🏖Beautiful beach check-in spot
● Naxianghai Diamond Beach: The sand here is as fine as powder, shining in the sun, and the sea water is clear and has a charming gradient color🌊. In the evening, the afterglow of the sunset sprinkles on the beach, and the whole picture is as beautiful as a movie scene. It is a blockbuster with just a casual shot. Strolling along the beach, blowing the sea breeze, and feeling the good years, it is simply too comfortable.
● Jinshiwan Art Park: The seaweed houses in the park are unique and are a typical representative of Jiaodong traditional architecture. They are scattered on the seaside, set off by the sea, blue sky, and grass, full of artistic atmosphere🎨. Here, you can slow down, appreciate the unique architectural style, and take literary and fresh photos from all angles.
● Xiaoshi Island: It is a treasure check-in spot in Weihai! During the day, the sea water is sparkling, suitable for walking along the beach and riding the waves🌊. In the evening, this is a great place to watch the sunset at sea. The sun slowly sets, dyeing the sky orange-red, and the entire sea surface is shrouded in afterglow, which is breathtakingly beautiful. It is also a good place to go to the sea. When the tide is low, you can bring small tools to experience the fun of catching crabs and digging clams.
🏘A good place for humanities
● Liugong Island: As an important witness to China's modern history, Liugong Island carries rich historical and cultural connotations. There is the Sino-Japanese War Museum on the island, which displays a large number of precious historical relics and materials, vividly showing that magnificent history. When you board Liugong Island, it seems that you can travel through time and space, feel the golden weapons and iron horses of the year, and have a deeper understanding and thinking of history💪.
● Weihai Huaxia City: Here, natural landscapes and cultural landscapes are cleverly combined. There is the magnificent first archway in China, the simple and elegant Xia Garden, and the wonderful landscape performance. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful garden scenery, feel the strong cultural atmosphere, watch the shocking performances, and appreciate the charm of Weihai in all aspects🎊.
🍱Special food is not to be missed
● Weihai barbecue: Weihai's barbecue is unique, featuring seafood barbecue. Fresh squid, oysters, scallops, etc., are grilled on charcoal fire, with golden and crispy skin, tender and juicy inside, and sprinkled with special seasonings, the fragrance is overflowing, making people salivate🍗.
🎈Tips for playing
● Transportation: The transportation in Weihai is relatively convenient, and buses can reach most attractions. If you want to travel more freely, renting a car and driving yourself is also a good choice, and you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way🚗.
● Accommodation options: If you like lively, you can choose to live in the city; if you want to get close to the sea, the seaside homestay is a good choice, and you can see the beautiful sea view as soon as you open your eyes in the morning🏨.
● Seasonal recommendation: Summer (June-August) is the peak tourist season in Weihai. The weather is warm and suitable for swimming and water sports. Autumn (September-November) has clear skies and plump seafood. You can taste a variety of fresh seafood, which is also a good time to travel🌞.
Waikiki beach is the famous of water-sports facilities and has an aquarium, zoo, garden attractions, and the International Market Ppace for Pacific Basin crafts.
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Battleship Missouri Memorial
4.5
/5
170 reviews
6.6
From AU$ 53.72
Based on 8,398 reviews
Ford Island | >100 km from downtown
Phone +1-808-4551600
Address: 63 Cowpens St, Honolulu, HI 96818, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Explore battleship & sailor life
Legendary warship up close
47% positive reviews
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As a key visiting project of Pearl Harbor, you must set aside more than 2 hours. The lower level is where naval officers and soldiers live and work, the deck focuses on the site where Japan surrendered during World War II, and the upper level has a combat command room.
As a highly recommended attraction for military fans and history lovers, the Missouri itself is a witness to the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II, and its historical significance is worth a visit. The maintenance of the warship itself can be seen to be very careful, and there are many open areas. It is highly recommended to visit. Military fans can visit the Aviation Museum and the Submarine Museum. There is a large hangar behind the Aviation Museum. Don't forget to visit it. The Arizona Memorial requires a ferry, and you must check in on the spot, but it is very close to the Missouri, which is a bit unnecessary.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
4.7
/5
285 reviews
6.1
Based on 8,790 reviews
46.2 km from downtown
Phone +1-808-985-6011
Address: Hawaii, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Explore ruins & visit museum
Lava tunnels & volcanic rainforest
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I had the opportunity to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii, USA. It is an amazing place where we can see the crater of a volcano that is still moving molten rock (there are only a few places in the world). It is easily accessible. We will receive excellent knowledge in geology, including natural beauty, including plants and wildlife that are unique to this area. If you are interested in geology, you will not be disappointed. P.S. If you are lucky, you will see hot molten rock flowing in a red line.
This summer, it is worthwhile to visit Hawaii Volcano Park to see the erupting volcano. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on Hawaii Island in the state of Hawaii, USA. It covers an area of 929 square kilometers and mainly includes two modern active volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was listed as a World Natural Heritage in 1987. Hawaii Island is the largest island in the Hawaiian Islands in the North Pacific and part of the state of Hawaii, USA. It covers an area of 10,458 square kilometers, is saddle-shaped, and has many volcanoes. Hawaii Island is also called the "Volcano Island". There are countless volcanoes there. When the volcano erupts, it is magnificent and spectacular. It can be called a great masterpiece of the Creator. Unlike the volcanic eruptions on the Mediterranean and the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the volcanic eruptions on the Big Island are not dangerous, but attract tourists to watch. The crater is often tens to hundreds of meters deep and thousands of meters in diameter. The black hole is like a giant iron pot, emitting a pungent smell of sulfur. After the lava cools and solidifies, it looks like paint squeezed out of a tube, black and shiny, and stretches as far as the eye can see. There is no grass, no birds or animals here, and no trace of life. It seems that time has gone back thousands of years. As time passes, the lava begins to weather, and the vigorous plants take root and sprout again. Hundreds of years later, the place where the lava flows is lush with plants and dense forests. There are dense tropical rainforests here. There are also animals such as bats, Hawaiian geese, eagles, crows, Hawaiian white-bellied waterfowl, etc. Kilauea and Mauna Loa, two modern active volcanoes, are the main components of this park. At the same time, they are also the famous and significant symbols of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The park was established in 1961 by an act of the United States Congress and became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1980. The status of the park does not prevent local people from carrying out traditional activities in the park. Local people do not have to pay the $5 entrance fee to visit the park regularly. The park receives about two million visitors every year with good facilities. Exhibitions, film screenings, and a large amount of documentation are held in the spacious visitor center, and the center also provides special guided tours. A network of asphalt roads allows visitors to circle the rim of Kilauea or walk all the way to the beach. The scenery is stunning, and the walking trails are extensive. As the sun sets, you'll see silver-grey craters spewing smoke, piles of orange sulfur, mineral-rich deserts, and dense forests where towering ferns intertwine with dark foliage. Visitors can climb the 4,170-meter-high Mauna Loa volcano, a mountain formed by repeated lava flows, and its beautifully rounded summit is sometimes covered with snow. This time, we saw an active volcanic eruption, but we didn't expect it to continue until now, and it feels more and more powerful. I don't know what will happen next...
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Polynesian Cultural Center
4.4
/5
125 reviews
6.1
Based on 10,158 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +1 800-367-7060
Address: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Visit seven Pacific cultural villages
Traditional activities & Hā show
Saved by 122 users37% positive reviews
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The overall feeling is good, with characteristics and local cultural displays, but I don't understand some of the check-in projects. I don't know where to get the stamps. There is no detailed introduction, and the time of each project conflicts, so I run around. But overall it is still unique
A fantastic day out of your visiting Waikiki.Visiting the Cultural Centre will give you that glimpse of Island life and history and culture that is missing from the beach resort area.We found the day to be very fun and immersive and informative.
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Diamond Head
4.7
/5
434 reviews
5.8
Based on 24,491 reviews
Diamond Head | >100 km from downtown
Phone +1-808-5870300
Address: Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
175 steps & explore bunkers
Centennial trail through lush greenery
Saved by 183 users206 positive reviews
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It is a landmark in Hawaii. It is so beautiful. You can see the mirror-like sea and the panoramic view of the city of Hawaii. The photos are also super photogenic. It is worth climbing. The tickets are also very cheap. You can buy tickets directly without booking in advance. Go and try it.
Diamond Head National Park, Oahu.Perfect place away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and the views are amazing from the top. Worth the the hike up the volcano
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Atlantis Submarines Waikiki
4.3
/5
67 reviews
5.8
Waikiki | >100 km from downtown
Phone +1-800-3810237
Address: 252 Paoa Pl, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Hawaii
Highlights:
Seats for underwater wonders
Submarine ride & Pacific wonders
Saved by 101 users36% positive reviews
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Very good. I booked a 64-seater. The submarine is much larger than the 48-seater. When booking, I also booked a daily Japanese-speaking flight because the Japanese guide can also speak Chinese. But the only drawback is that the ticket pick-up location shown in the text message sent when booking is wrong. You can just go to the pier directly. I asked many people at the time and wasted some time.
This was a last minute decision on our vacation. We booked this tour 2 days before our ride. We had 3 generations on board from our 4 year old. Everyone enjoyed the tour and I would recommend it to everyone.
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial
4.6
/5
185 reviews
5.6
Based on 1 reviews
Halawa | >100 km from downtown
Phone +1 808-422-3399
Address: 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 70-80 minutes
Highlights:
View Arizona battleship wreckage
Built over USS Arizona wreckage
42% positive reviews
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A must see for all who visit Hawaii and appreciate history. It was a very humbling experience to visit a place I had only ever heard about in text books before.
American tourists have deep feelings for this place. Although there are not many tourists here, more than 80% of them are Americans. These people probably have the most complicated memories of World War II.
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
4.5
/5
71 reviews
5.2
From AU$ 39.58
Ford Island | >100 km from downtown
Phone +1 808-441-1000
Address: 319 Lexington Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Heroic WWII aviation tales
Observe WWII aircraft restoration workshop
54% positive reviews
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Taking the shuttle from Pearl Harbor, the first stop is the Missouri, and the second stop is the Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor, which is a paradise for military fans and World War II fans. There are a large number of aviation displays in the two warehouses, allowing you to fully understand the development of American military aviation. There is a screening room at the entrance, showing pure English films. Then there is a small exhibition hall, which has Japanese Zero aircraft, aircraft driven by the American Flying Tigers, etc. After the visit, I went to the large pants, and the exhibits inside were amazing. After that, you can take a ferry to visit the Arizona. The whole journey takes about two hours, and it takes more time if you look closely.
It is inevitable to recall the tragic war, how many innocent souls were lost here. I sigh at the American war concept, I feel that Americans are like General Xiang Yu on the battlefield, arrogant and with some aristocratic temperament in their bones.
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