United States travel guide

What to see in Honolulu · Oahu

Hawaii’s capital, on the island of Oahu: Waikiki, Diamond Head crater and Pearl Harbor.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

4 must-see places
Stay in Waikiki

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Honolulu · Oahu highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

Waikiki Beach
Honolulu’s city beach, with gentle waves for learning to surf and Diamond Head in the background.
Diamond Head
A volcanic crater with a trail to the summit and views over Waikiki; entry has to be booked.
Pearl Harbor
The USS Arizona Memorial; tickets to the memorial are free but have to be booked in advance.
North Shore
A coast of giant waves in winter, turtles at Laniakea and shrimp trucks in Haleiwa.

Where to stay in Honolulu · Oahu

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

Recommended areas
Waikiki · Kailua

Day trips from Honolulu · Oahu

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Honolulu · Oahu

Any time of year is good to travel to Honolulu · Oahu: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

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Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood food hall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the United States guide.

Helena's Hawaiian Food
Kalihi

Recommended in Kalihi.
Marukame Udon
Waikiki

Recommended in Waikiki.

Frequently asked questions about Honolulu · Oahu

What to see in Honolulu · Oahu?

Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and North Shore.

What to see in Honolulu · Oahu in one day?

Don’t miss Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and North Shore. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in Honolulu · Oahu?

The handiest areas to stay are Waikiki and Kailua.

What’s the best time to travel to Honolulu · Oahu?

Any time of year is good to travel to Honolulu · Oahu: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Honolulu · Oahu?

Pearl Harbor and Oahu circle island tour.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.