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Waikīkī Beach looking toward Diamond Head, photographed on 2 March 2024.

Oʻahu · for visitors and people who live here

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Trails with a managing agency, outings with a published rule, restaurants and coffee with an address from the business or a named map record. Checked 2026-11-07. No invented events, reviews, or “safe trail” claims.

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Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse seen from the trail above it.

Ewen Roberts · CC BY 2.0

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Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail

Makapuʻu

A paved former lighthouse road in Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline. State Parks lists it as 2.0 miles round trip, moderate, with 500 feet of gain. The lighthouse building is off-limits. The tide pools below are a closed area.

No entrance fee postedSteady effortPublished route or place
Hanauma Bay on Oʻahu.

Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0

Outing

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Hawaiʻi Kai

A city nature preserve and snorkeling bay in east Honolulu. Entry is Wednesday through Sunday. Non-residents pay an entry fee. Every visitor watches the education film on each visit.

Mixed resident / visitor costGentle effortReservation or ticket
Inside Diamond Head crater, photographed in 2022.

Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0

Hike

Diamond Head Summit Trail

Diamond Head

The summit walk inside Diamond Head (Lēʻahi) State Monument. State Parks says it is 0.8 miles from the trailhead to the summit, with 560 feet of gain, stairs, and a tunnel. Non-residents need a reservation.

Mixed resident / visitor costStrenuous effortReservation or ticket
Restaurant

Helena's Hawaiian Food

Liliha

A Hawaiian restaurant on North School Street. The site describes traditional Hawaiian food, family ownership, and a James Beard Foundation Regional Classic Award in 2000.

Menu, prices not listed herePublished route or place
Coffee

Morning Glass Coffee

Mānoa

A Mānoa coffee shop that also serves breakfast and lunch. The site calls it a neighborhood restaurant focused on specialty coffee and house pastries.

Menu, prices not listed herePublished route or place
The entrance of the Waikīkī Aquarium.

Meowmeow10 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Outing

Waikīkī Aquarium

Waikīkī

The University of Hawaiʻi aquarium beside Kapiʻolani Park. Tickets are sold at the front desk. It is closed all day for the Honolulu Marathon on Dec. 13, 2026.

AdmissionGentle effortPublished route or place

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