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Kapiʻolani Regional Park (8 min) A public, oceanfront park with volcano views, a beach, volleyball, picnicking & canoeing. Waikīkī Beach (15 min) Famous beach with palm trees, white sand & Diamond Head views, plus posh resorts & restaurants. Diamond Head (14 min) Iconic volcanic peak, home to hiking trails & remains of historical military fortifications. Hanauma Bay (24 min) This popular nature preserve on a bay features a beach, green sea turtles, parrotfish & more. Pearl Harbor National Memorial (21 min) Site commemorating the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, featuring USS Arizona Memorial, museum & galleries. Honolulu Zoo (7 min) Popular spot for families covers 42 acres with lush gardens, 900+ animals, a petting zoo & more. Koko Head (22 min) A challenging trail leads to the peak of this extinct volcano, offering panoramic views. Lanikai Beach (35 min) Beach, park, surfing, and snorkeling Iolani Palace (11 min) Opulent 19th-century home of Hawaii’s last monarchs operating as a museum with tours & exhibits. Chinatown (11 min) Vibrant area with Chinese eateries & Asian markets, plus art galleries & the Hawaii Theatre Center. Bishop Museum (13 min) Museum showcases exhibits on Hawaiian & other Pacific Island cultures, plus features a planetarium. Aloha Tower (10 min) Built in 1926, this landmark 10-story lighthouse is one of Hawaii's most recognizable buildings. USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park (21 min) Historical artifacts from WWII & an exhibit on naval ships presented in this wartime submarine. Battleship Missouri Memorial (21 min) Historic battleship, which was the site of the official Japanese surrender in WWII, offers tours. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (15 min) Historic burial site honoring the veterans of 4 wars & with striking views set in a volcanic crater. |