Places worth the detour in Honolulu
54 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Honolulu, United States, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (14). Best known: Pearl Harbor. 48 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 54, ranked 54
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Waikīkī
Nature & landscapes · Renowned
Beachfront resort neighborhood on the south shore of Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States
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3.Diamond Head
Nature & landscapes · Notable
Volcanic tuff cone and state monument on the southeast edge of Waikīkī, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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4.ʻIolani Palace
Built landmarks · 19th century · Notable
Former royal residence and capitol building in Hawaii
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5.USS Arizona Memorial
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Notable
Memorial to soldiers killed on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor
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7.Hickam Air Force Base
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
United States Air Force base at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, USA
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8.Hanauma Bay
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Volcanic crater bay on the southeastern coast of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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9.Bishop Museum
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum of history and science in Hawaii, United States
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10.Koʻolau Range
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Non-regular jagged mountain range in Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
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11.Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Honolulu, Hawaii
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12.Honolulu Zoo
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Zoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, US
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13.Aloha Tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Observation tower at Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii, United States
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14.Waikiki Aquarium
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Aquarium in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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15.Lanikai Beach
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Beach located in Lanikai on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii
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16.Washington Place
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Greek Revival palace in the Hawaii Capital Historic District in Honolulu
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21.National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
National cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii
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23.Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, Honolulu
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church in Hawaii, United States
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24.Byodo-in Temple
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Memorial park located on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, US
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29.Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Hawaii, United States
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30.Admiral Clarey Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bridge connecting Ford Island to mainland Oʻahu on Pearl Harbor in the US state of Hawaii
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31.Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
National Memorial of the United States in Hawaii
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32.Koko Crater Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden on the eastern end of Oahu, Hawaii
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33.Foster Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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34.Lyon Arboretum
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Arboretum, botanical garden in Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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36.Leonard's Bakery
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Portuguese bakery in Honolulu, founded in 1952
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38.Hawaii State Art Museum
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Building in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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39.Hawaii Theatre
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Theatre and movie theater in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii
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40.Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Garden in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii
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41.Waikiki Shell
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Outdoor concert venue in Honolulu, Hawaii
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42.Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Ford Island
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Former U.S. Navy airfield in Hawaii
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43.Ulupo Heiau State Historic Site
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Historic Place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
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46.Diamond Head Light
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Hawaii, United States
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47.Mission Houses Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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48.Shangri La Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum founded by Doris Duke, Islamic-style mansion in Hawaii
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49.John Young Museum of Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA
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50.Marine Corps Air Station Ewa
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Former air station in Hawaii
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52.Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
