beach
Waikiki Beach
Hawaii's most famous beach backed by high-rise hotels and Diamond Head crater, a birthplace of modern surfing.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Hawaii, United States · North America
Honolulu works well as a base: 5km from Waikiki Beach.
Honolulu is a city located in Hawaii, United States. With a population of 350,964, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Honolulu sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Honolulu to your route.
The ʻIolani Palace (Hawaiian pronunciation: [ʔi.oˈla.ni]; Hawaiian: Hale Aliʻi ʻIolani) was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty (1845) and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani (1893) under the Kalākaua Dynasty. It is located in the capitolRead more
district of downtown Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is now a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After the monarchy was overthrown in 1893, the building was used as the capitol building for the Provisional Government, Republic, Territory, and State of Hawaiʻi until 1969. The palace was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1978. ʻIolani Palace is the only royal palace on US soil.
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Honolulu is located in Hawaii, United States, North America. The coordinates are 21.3069 latitude, -157.8583 longitude.
Honolulu has a population of approximately 350,964 people, making it a city in United States.
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Full driving guide for United States4 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Hawaii's most famous beach backed by high-rise hotels and Diamond Head crater, a birthplace of modern surfing.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
The solemn memorial built over the sunken USS Arizona, honoring the 2,403 Americans who lost their lives in the December 7, 1941 attack.
11 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A hidden residential beach on Oahu's windward coast with fine white sand, calm waters, and views of the Mokulua Islands.
18 km · about 20 min drive
film location
The Ka'a'awa Valley's fallen log, gallimimus stampede and Indominus paddock scenes were all filmed on this working ranch; tours run daily.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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