Hidden gems - Sights & Landmarks in Honolulu, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Honolulu

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Honolulu. This list contains 21 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Hawaii Free Tours

Tour operator

👍👍 Very glad we spent the morning on the "Off the Beaten Path" food tour with our guide Victor. He was very knowledgeable of the history of the area, and the multicultural ethnic food stops along the tour. We were able to sample delicious meats, seafood, other various items that we wouldn't normally ha...

5.00 (85 reviews) (~1.73 km from centre)

Sail Honu Hawaii

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Sailed with Nick and Mike on a 2 hour tour that was exceptional. Nick is extremely knowledgeable and very willing to share that knowledge if you are interested. The boat is a 20ft by 31ft catamaran and one of the fastest sail powered vessels in O'ahu traveling at 20+ mph. We had a perfect day for...

5.00 (53 reviews) (~1.42 km from centre)

Waikiki Catamaran Charters

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Our day on the water with Waikiki Catamaran Charters and Captain Jonathan was the highlight of our trip and might just be a new family tradition! Friends of ours had done the Whale Watching tour and were raving about it so we decided to check it out during our visit. We contacted Captain Jonathan...

5.00 (29 reviews) (~1.42 km from centre)

Punchbowl Crater

Volcano

Walking tours on a long-extinct volcano, home to a national cemetery honoring American veterans.

4.90 (90 reviews) (~1.33 km from centre)

Sail Blue Hawaii

Boat tour agency

👍👍 A great Capt who takes great care of her boat! She wants you to have the best sailing experience that you want! An honest captain who is awesome at what she does! Do this if you can!

4.90 (29 reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)

Manini Dive Company Hawaii

SCUBA tour agency

😠 This dive experience was unsafe. Basic practices were neglected (including the 3 minute safety stop). We were not given any demonstrations or in the water practice before descending. “2 dives” is just 2 dives at the same site. For the first one we didn’t even leave the rope. For context, there wer...

4.80 (79 reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

Museum

Complex with restored homes & workplaces of 19th-century Christian missionaries & a visitor center.

4.80 (56 reviews) (~0.15 km from centre)

Honolulu Sailing Company

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Need to do this every weekend. Captain Mike & Michelle were absolute angels! We got to bring our own drinks and snacks, they even gave us a bluetooth speaker to use on board so we could jam and have a dance party. The boat was so clean, and I couldn't believe how much space there was for 3 coolers a...

4.80 (46 reviews) (~1.21 km from centre)

Aliʻiolani Hale

Historical landmark

Home to the State Supreme Court, this historic building has a courtyard with a famed gold statue.

4.70 (113 reviews) (~0.49 km from centre)

King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center

Museum

👍👍 The King Kamehameha statue is at it’s best across the street from the only Royal Palace in the United States. When it is covered in flowers🌺 ,it’s fantastic. Thanks for reading my review and a thumbs up would increase my google rating. Aloha and good luck to you and yours.

4.70 (67 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)

Washington Place

Museum

Built in 1847, this mansion has been the home of Hawaii's rulers, starting with Queen Lili'uokalani.

4.70 (64 reviews) (~0.48 km from centre)

Sky Gate by Isamu Noguchi

Sculpture

👍👍 A must see for astronomy lovers. The astronomical structure only casts a circle during Lahaina Noon (time in the tropics when the sun it at its perfect zenith and no shadows are cast for vehicle objects). These photos were taken on Lahaina Noon, May 27, 2023.

4.70 (24 reviews) (~0.01 km from centre)

YWCA Laniakea

Non-profit organization

👍👍 20220321. @Dress4Success @YWCA is a fabulous, empathetic program that helps low-income people like myself get suited for job interviews. They provide 2 outfits from top to bottom (bra, shoes, outfit, accessories, purse) and once one gets the job, they provide 5 more outfits! The staff and volunteers...

4.60 (98 reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)

Elvis Aloha From Hawaii

Monument

👍👍 The world first satellite TV broadcast was done here on January 14 1973. Thank you. Thank you very much.

4.60 (39 reviews) (~0.7 km from centre)

Honolulu Fire Department Museum and Education Center

Museum

👍👍 I has a wondeful time Learned a lot there. And they only do tours ones a month on the 3rd Sunday. I happen to just show up cause I was visiting and they let us in with a small group. They were very nice . Kids had a good time.

4.60 (23 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)

Queen Lili‘uokalani Statue

Historical landmark

👍 The grounds are beautiful. Her statue is well taken care of. This is Hawai'i. The Aloha Spirit.

4.60 (15 reviews) (~0.35 km from centre)

Hawaii Nautical

Boat tour agency

👍 Whale watching tour. Only able to see the top line of a large cow and a tiny bit of her calf. Saw a few dozen flying fish, also. Otherwise; beautiful weather on a clean and spacious boat with friendly crew. Great view of the Waikiki shore and the coast to the east and west. Drinks were plentiful. Th...

4.50 (135 reviews) (~1.19 km from centre)

Kolowalu Park

Park

Small lawned urban space with children's play equipment, tree shade & park benches.

4.50 (98 reviews) (~1.33 km from centre)

Aqua Zone

SCUBA tour agency

Longtime dive & snorkel shop offering lessons & pool sessions, equipment rentals & organized trips.

4.50 (58 reviews) (~1.33 km from centre)

Kuan Yin Temple 觀音廟

Buddhist temple

👍👍 Kuan Yin Temple, a Buddhist temple in the city centre of Honolulu, keeps the Buddhist traditional practice: offering free vegetarian meals to the public on every lunar 1st and 15th days of each month. The temple, clean and peaceful, is well maintained with a flowery botanical garden at the rear.

4.50 (57 reviews) (~1.37 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Honolulu, United States