State Parks Tagged With: Honolulu

Diamond Head is a volcanic cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and is the most popular Hawaii State Park. Hawaiians call it Lēʻahi (brow of the tuna) in reference to the formation’s ridgeline, which r

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline has great views of the Oahu coastline and the Makapuʻu Lighthouse. The Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail is two miles (round trip). There’s no restrooms or water available, so com

Located five miles from Honolulu, Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside provides awesome views of Kaneʻohe, Kailua, Mokoliʻi Island and the coastal fishpond at Kualoa Point from 1,200 feet high. The wind is extr

Conveniently located close to downtown Honolulu, Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside provides a beautiful, panoramic view of southern Oahu from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor. The ‘Ualaka’a Loop Trail offers a

Queen Emma Summer Palace, or Hanaiakamalama, was the summer retreat for Queen Emma of Hawaii during 1857-1885. Queen Emma Summer Palace is a now a historic landmark (added to the National Register of

The Royal Mausoleum State Monument is the burial place of Hawaiian royalty. It includes members of the Kamehameha and Kalakaua royalty.

Located in Honolulu, Sand Island State Recreation Area offers an urban park where you can camp, stroll on a walking path, fish or bodyboard. While shoreline camping is allowed (weekends only), some ma

Located near the Wahiawa Reservoir, Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area, is a great place for fishing and picnicking. There’s a boat ramp, but boating is only allowed for fishing purposes.

The United States’ only royal residence, ‘Iolani Palace harkens us back to the luxurious times enjoyed by King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani. ‘Iolani Palace, built in 1882,