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Puu Ualakaa State Park

Round Hill Drive, Honolulu, Oahu, HI
808 587 0300
Ranked #18 of 173 attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 146 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Lookouts
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Springfield, Oregon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The park has a picnic area and some trails, but the primary reason to go there is for the views of the Honolulu area and Diamond Head. More

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Macon, Georgia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Go in the daytime to see the views of Honolulu from Puu Ualakaa state Park. Go at night and see the beautiful lights of Honolulu from the scenic overlook on Round Top Dr. You will love the views More

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Fontana, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012
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We went right before sunset and rented a convertible and drove through Tantalus drive. One word: WOW. It does feel like driving through a rainforest. The sight, the sound and the smell is undescribable...one needs to experience it. What tripped us out the most was sudden shift of scenery from a busy city street to a rainforest sight. Theres various... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

A very pleasant drive up the mountain to a beautiful view of Honolulu and a little beyond. More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Its a crazy drive up Round Top Drive but once you make it you get a spectaular view on the entire southern shore. From Diamond Head to the Airport and a little beyond. Worth the trip. More

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Kaneohe, Hawaii
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

Pu'u Ualaka`a is off the beaten path, and is accessible only by private auto, or by commercial tour buses. The view from this site is breathtaking, and the nearby restrooms are usually very clean. Get there before it closes at 6pm, and make sure you lock you car, and carry your valuables with you. There are sometimes teenage car thieves... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

One of my favorite place to see all of Honolulu....one of my precious memories is when I was teaching my son to drive. We drive up Makiki Roundtop Drive and stopped at the park. As we stood at the lookout, he got very pensive...and said, "I'm one of the luckiest kids in the world! I come from a great family,... More

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Mississauga, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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Wow!!! Imagine to be able to see Honolulu from a height of a plane take-off! A breathtaking view from atop of one of the mounts in the middle of Honolulu in a splendid setting of a well maintained national park. They have pick-nick areas with tables and amenities. And it's free!!! A hidden gem of Honolulu. You must drive though,... More

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Spokane, Washington
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012
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So we found this park on our tantalus loop we read on Oahu Revealed. This parks views are out of the this world. All I can say is WOW! It wasnt the clearest day yesterday but this was amazing. Has a platform for get views from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor. I would recommend this to anyone but especially to... More

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sydney, australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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This is a "gem" of a place to visit my husband and I visit on every trip to Honolulu and never get tired of the views More

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