Best Things to Do in Waimanalo | Activities, Attractions & More

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Honolulu

Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. It's been long visited by the Naval fleet of the United States, and it's the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet. This is the site of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan on December 7, 1941, which was the immediate cause of the United States' entry into World War II.

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Honolulu

Diamond Head State Monument

Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone and state monument located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The stunning views that it offers down over Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean attract large numbers of tourists each year. The views are so good that it was used a strategic lookout by the US Military during the 1900s.

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Honolulu

Battleship Missouri Memorial

Built during World War II, the Battleship Missouri finished production in time to serve at the battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima. Designed to be a fast battleship, just like her Iowa-class sisters – USS Iowa (BB 61), USS New Jersey (BB 62), and USS Wisconsin (BB 64) – the Missouri was the youngest of the fleet. Measuring 887'3" (270.4m) in length, the ship could travel faster than 33 knots, a notable difference from her Japanese contemporaries and their 26-knot capacity. During a tour of the ship, you'll have the chance to explore the decks and learn fascinating facts about the Missouri's past.

Honolulu

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

Step into history and see exhibits linked to the World War II at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum!

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Hawaii City Cards

Explore the beauty of Hawaii with a City Card!

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Honolulu

Hawaii City Tours

Explore the best of Hawaii: discover beauty, adventure and the aloha spirit

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum & USS Bowfin

Honolulu

USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park

USS Bowfin is a Balao-class submarine of the United States Navy named for the bowfin fish. Since 1981, she has been open to public tours at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, next to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center.

Honolulu

Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu

Enjoy mellow surf rock vibes with flavors turned up to 11, at Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu

Honolulu

Aloha Tower

Located on busy Honolulu Harbor in downtown Honolulu, Aloha Tower is an iconic symbol of Hawaiʻi and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the state. Completed in 1926 and standing at 184-feet tall, Aloha Tower was the tallest building on the island for four decades, offering spectacular views of the harbor with its top floor housing an observatory and lookout station for harbor pilots. Its lighthouse served as a navigation landmark that could be seen from 15 miles at sea, while its clock was one of the largest in the United States. The tower stood as a welcoming beacon for visitors when travel to Oʻahu was done entirely by sea, the "ALOHA" etched on its walls greeting thousands of ship passengers entering Honolulu Harbor.

Kapolei

Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii

Wet’n’Wild Hawaii is Oahu’s top 10 most visited family attraction on the island and recently voted Best of Honolulu Magazine’s “Best Family Attraction”. Opened in May 1999. The park is located in Kapolei, Oahu’s “Second City”, the park features more than 25 exhilarating attractions. Nestled on 29-acres in lush tropical landscaping and natural cliffs, you will find a different adventure in each corner ideal for families and thrill seekers alike. Adrenaline addicts can enjoy slides like Shaka – which plunges guests down a sheer 36- foot drop almost vertically into a u-shaped slide to experience a zero-gravity sensation; or Tornado, which catapults guests through a swirling 45-foot funnel into the eye of the storm and into calmer waters. The park also features tamer attractions like Lil Kahuna Beach, 8,000 square feet featuring slides, tipping buckets, and spray features; or Hawaiian Waters, a 400,000-gallon wave pool where you can body board on machine generated waves.

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Kapolei

Day Trips from Waikiki

Escape the Waikiki Crowds - Explore the Beauty of Hawaii

Wailuku

Hawaii Whale Watching Cruises

Meet the whales of Hawaii

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Honolulu

USS Arizona Memorial

Learn about WWII history and pay respect to Pearl Harbor victims

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Honolulu

Hawaii Aviation activities

Escape reality and soar through Hawaii's skies – book your aviation activities today!

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Kapolei

Coral Crater Adventure Park

Coral Crater Adventure Park is located on the southwestern tip of Oahu, just outside of Honolulu. The park is home to several high-octane rides and attractions, including ziplines, all-terrain-vehicle racing, a giant swing and more.