Opened in 1901 & became the largest hotel in Waikiki. In 1905 Jane Standford, Co-Founder of Stanford University died from poisoning in her room, making it one of America’s legendary mysteries.
Admiral Thomas sailed into Honolulu in 1843. After Thomas gave his land back to the King, the ceremony took place here giving it its name. Thomas Square officially became a park in 1925.
A man made peninsula that was built in 1964 on 30 acres of reclaimed shallow reef, it was turned into a public park in 1972. The name was changed to Aina Moana, but the locals still call it Magic Isla
Built in 1915, it is one of three Fort Derussy’s in the USA. Each were built during the American Civil War, and today it is a dedication to all the branches of the military.
Chinatown came about in the early 1800s as settlers moved here from China to begin a new life. The main attraction in this area is the shrine of Kwan Yin, where people are free to make offerings to th
Formally dedicated in 1843, this building is made out of coral blocks that were brought from the Kaka‘ako shores. The clock that sits on the back wall of the church is the oldest clock in Hawaii.
Known in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest sporting club in the Pacific for cricket; it is also home of the finish line of the Honolulu Marathon that takes place each year.
The 1st services of the church were held in 1862. This is one of 3 cathedrals on the Hawaiian Islands & was named after St. Andrew when King Kamehameha IV died before ground breaking.
First built in 1879, the Palace was a symbol of promise for the Hawaiian Kingdom built by King David Kalakaua, it is now known as a national Historic Landmark for being the only Palace in the US.
This zoo is the only zoo in the US that was established by grants by a sovereign monarch. In the zoo you can find over 1,230 animals that are all in specially placed habitats.
Built in 1846, Queen Liliʻuokalani made Washington Place her home after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy until her death in 1917.
Opened in1926 as the tallest building in Honolulu, Coast Guardsmen were ordered to protect the tower by painting it camouflage to blend in at night during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Volcanic cone just SE of Honolulu, tourists started to overtake the land in 1931 and has since suffered from much overuse. Now Hanauma Bay is known for its educational tours and natural wildlife.
Founded in 1904, & built near a living coral reef, it is known as the 3rd oldest public aquarium in the country. It is home to more than 3,055 organisms of 464 species of marine plants and animals.
Sunken remains of the battleship were declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Oil can still be seen from the ship; & is referred to as “Tears of the Arizona” or “black tears.”
During WWII, the area adjacent to Paradise Cove was used as a recreation center by Army and Navy servicemen. The pool is separated from the ocean by natural walls of reef over which the waves flow to
During WWII, some of the land here was used as auxiliary airstrips with many of the large monkeypod trees providing natural hangars for small planes.
