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- MalcolmRatcliffeBirmingham, UK68 contributionsWe walked the two miles up from the Waikiki beach end to the park entrance. Lovely stroll in the early morning and some nice coffee shops en route if you need refreshments.
Need to prebook entry tickets for a selected entry time, but easy enough done on the website. Go early to avoid the crowds and cooler. The hiking path and viewing point are narrow in places so could easily get congested. Small visitor centre but clean toilets and snacks/drinks available.
From the visitor centre it's about a three mile hike in total to the viewing point and back. Great views of Honolulu, Waikiki beach and the coast around Diamond Head.
We walked back circumnavigating the crater along the coast road. Again a nice walk although no facilities until you get back into Waikiki. You pass by a couple of secluded beaches, viewing points and the lighthouse, altough it's not open to the public. About nine miles in total start to finish.
A great way to orient yourself to the area and get a feel for the island landscape.Written March 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - peter h2 contributionsWell organised visit. saw the 8.00am raising of the American Flag and the great respect Americans have for their military.Written March 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Trelis73014 contributionsTeach your kids with historic visual aids. Very moving and leaves you with a great since of patriotism.Written March 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- harrisonpurdyLimon, CO1 contributionThe tour was so much more than just a tour of an old building. It was a journey through the lives and the culture of the people that lived there. The palace was incredible and the story that unfolded within its walls is as amazing as the building itself.Written March 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LeaSouth Dakota30 contributionsMark & Duke as our tour guides. Top notch and so pleased we were able to do the guided tour. Then to go from top to bottom of the USS Missouri was a great experience. Our experience throughout the entire day was very emotional and moving.Written March 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cindy AMadison, WI4 contributionsBeautiful hike with gradual, paved incline. No bathrooms in the parking lot or along the trail so be prepared! Also not much shade so if possible, plan for a morning hike and wearing a hat/sunscreen. At the top is a good place to hang out and watch for whales during the spring. I think we spent about 90 minutes total from parking to leaving but you could spend more time at the top if you wanted to relax.Written March 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 19Mary_Ann51Muncie, Indiana, USA11 contributionsBeautiful layout, good presentation. I have been to other national cemeteries and I missed the white crosses . The monuments to the MIAs brought me to tears. There is a city overlook which you shouldn’t miss. We witnessed a military burial while we were there, sadly no family or friends attended but he was given full honors.Written March 4, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- vonOtterNew York City294 contributionsWhen at Honolulu a visit to Doris Duke’s former home, now a museum dedicated to art from the Islamic tradition, is a must see. At every turn beauty surrounds you, ceiling to floor. The glazed, terracotta tiles are the stand-out throughout the house; but those tiles in the Dining Room are breathtaking. Make certain to see Miss Duke’s white marble-clad bathroom; and look up at the ceiling there and in her dressing room. The number of days Shangri La is open are limited, as are the number of guests permitted per tour. The advice is book early, because this gem is not to be missed!Written March 4, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CarolaMiami, FL8 contributionsChristmas Mass and Mass for the feast of Mary. Two special Masses to end and begin the year. We enjoyed the homilies. Very prayerful. So glad we could worship there!Written January 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rencarLowell, MA92 contributionsWhat a gem of a place. Spent almost two hours wandering and enjoying some rare quiet In Honolulu
Nicely marked trails and due to the wetter than normal conditions the waterfall made an appearance
Adjacent to Moana Falls area so if you’re thinking of doing one you can likely manage both.
You’ll need reservations but easy to doWritten March 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - phantomphlyrColorado Springs, CO4 contributionsWaikiki Beach is beautiful beyond words, an ever changing scene of nature and human activity. We especially enjoyed the sunsets and on Friday nights, the fireworks hosted by the Hilton Hawaiian Village.Written February 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK5,630 contributionsStatue of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing, if you get to Waikiki you have to visit the statue!Written November 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK5,630 contributionsThe statue stands prominently in front of Aliiolani Hale in Honolulu, Hawaii. The King was the founder of Hawaii. You got to see if you are in the areaWritten November 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rleNewEnglandNew England537 contributionsI sort of stumbled on this state park when scanning a map....I know I'm old and love paper maps.....of Honolulu. It seemed not too far from the Punch Bowl, but with the winding streets it takes a few minutes to arrive at the top. There are only about a dozen parking spots at the very top, but mid-day we had the place almost to ourselves. What amazing views of the entire city!Written November 16, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adrian MMelbourne, Australia59 contributionsFor us, this was the third and final palace we went to, starting with the Hulihe'e Palace on the big island before going to the main Iolani Palace and finishing up with Queen Emma's Summer Palace. It was a bit of a sad story, and the docent we had was lovely, even if we were accidentally overbooked with 26 people against a maximum of 15 in the party! Having the docent there was that much better than the audio tour we had at Iolani and was a lot better than the self-guided wander I had at Hulihe'e. Chronologically this should probably be the second one, and you should finish with Iolani, but it was okay. It was just lovely to see this relatively unimportant summer palace, but it just completed the picture. I now know that Hawaii belonged to England from 1795 to 1843, after Kamehama gave Hawaii to England in return to getting to unify the islands, then England gave it back, and in return the Union Jack became a part of the Hawaiian national flag, even though England never really enforced their ownership of Hawaii and never colonised it. Hawaii don't even seem to realise that they belonged to England for 48 years. It was great to have that clarity.Written January 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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