25 Famous Landmarks in Hawaii to Visit Visual Story

By Lauren Kendrick

Introduction

25 Famous Landmarks in Hawaii to Visit Visual Story

These are the top 25 famous landmarks in Hawaii that you must see when here...

LANDMARK 1

Mauna Kea, Island of Hawaii

Peaking at 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft) above sea level, Mauna Kea is a giant dormant...

LANDMARK 2

Punalu'u Beach, Pahala, Island of Hawaii

Situated on the south side of The Big Island of Hawaii, Punalu'u Beach is a...

LANDMARK 3

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is one of the most famous landmarks in Hawaii. The park...

LANDMARK 4

Nahuku Thurston Lava Tube, Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii

One of the most important historical landmarks in Hawaii is the Nahuku Thurston Lava Tube...

LANDMARK 5

Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, Papaikou, Island of Hawaii

Scientists, photographers, and tourists from all over the globe make the journey to the Hawaii...

LANDMARK 6

Rainbow Falls, Hilo, Island of Hawaii

Just a short distance from the town of Hilo on the main island, Rainbow Falls...

LANDMARK 7

Captain Cook Monument, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii

Located on the Island of Hawaii, the Captain Cook Monument is a 27 ft obelisk...

LANDMARK 8

Haleakala National Park, Kula, Maui

Located on the island of Maui, Haleakala National Park is a huge area perfect for...

LANDMARK 9

USS Arizona Memorial, Honolulu, Oahu

Also known as Pearl Harbor Memorial, this is a somber spot and one of the...

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LANDMARK 10

Hanauma Bay, Honolulu, Oahu

When it comes to protecting the environment, Hanauma Bay is one of the most important...

LANDMARK 11

Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu, Oahu

Hawaiians lovingly call this monument Lēʻahi because it resembles the dorsal fin of a tuna...

LANDMARK 12

Kapiʻolani Regional Park, Honolulu, Oahu

Located in Waikiki, Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park is one of Hawaii's oldest and largest public...

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LANDMARK 13

Honolulu Zoo, Honolulu, Oahu

Honolulu Zoo is one of the major landmarks in Hawaii, loved and visited by both...

LANDMARK 14

Iolani Palace, Honolulu, Oahu

Iolani Palace is one of the most important historical places in Hawaii. It was previously...

LANDMARK 15

Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu, Oahu

The Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) is the best place to view some of Hawaii's...

LANDMARK 16

Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie, Oahu

The Polynesian Cultural Center is next on this list of famous Hawaiian landmarks, and it...

LANDMARK 17

Byodo-in Temple, Kaneohe, Oahu

Byodo-in Temple is among the many unique places to visit in Hawaii and is located...

LANDMARK 18

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe, Oahu

Perhaps one of the most breathtaking Hawaiian landmarks is the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Verdant green...

LANDMARK 19

Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu

Located on the island of Oahu is one of the more unique places to visit...

LANDMARK 20

Shark's Cove, Pupukea, Oahu

On the northern edge of Oahu, Shark's Cove is one of the best places to...

LANDMARK 21

Paradise Cove Luau, Kapolei, Oahu

While some people may say that this is a slight tourist trap, for those visiting...

LANDMARK 22

Kailua Beach Park, Kailua, Oahu

A fun thing to do in Oahu is to visit Kailua Beach Park and spend...

LANDMARK 23

Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea, Kauai

Enter the large Waimea Canyon State Park on Kauai island and experience one of the...

LANDMARK 24

Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park, Wainiha, Kauai

Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park lies on the northwestern edge of Kauai Island. It is...

LANDMARK 25

Kīlauea Lighthouse, Kilauea, Kauai

Located on the most northern point of Kauai, Kīlauea Lighthouse is a centuries-old lighthouse and...

Conclusion

In Summary

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