Honolulu County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Honolulu County
Photo provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
USS Arizona Memorial showing a memorial
USS Arizona Memorial which includes military items, a monument and a memorial
Waikiki Beach showing a coastal town, a beach and city views

Popular cities in Honolulu County

Honolulu
Honolulu
Known for Beaches, Shopping and Sea
The jewel in the crown of the tropical Hawaiian islands. Marvel at breathtaking bays and volcanoes and immerse yourself in the unique Polynesian culture.

Reasons to visit

  • Hawaii Convention Center
  • Waikiki Beach
  • Ala Moana Center
Haleiwa which includes street scenes
Haleiwa
Known for Beaches, Sunsets and Surfing
Visit the hub of O’ahu’s surfing culture to hire or buy a board, learn your surfing history and then practise riding the waves.

Reasons to visit

  • Sunset Beach
  • Banzai Pipeline
  • Waimea Bay
Kapolei
Kapolei
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Relaxing

Reasons to visit

  • Ko Olina Beach Park
  • White Plains Beach
  • Honu Lagoon
Kaneohe which includes general coastal views, sailing and landscape views
Kaneohe
Known for Relaxing, Snorkelling and Beaches
Swim in the reef-protected bay of this city on the island’s northeast or explore the surrounding area for greenery, golf and O’ahu history.

Reasons to visit

  • Kualoa Beach Park
  • Kaneohe Bay
  • Kāne‘ohe Bay
Kailua Beach featuring swimming, a beach and landscape views
Kailua
Known for Beaches, Islands and Snorkelling

Reasons to visit

  • Lanikai Beach
  • Kailua Beach
  • Kailua Bay Beach
Makaha showing landscape views, tropical scenes and kayaking or canoeing
Waianae
Known for Beaches, Sea and Relaxing

Reasons to visit

  • Makaha Beach Park
  • Makua Beach
  • Papaoneone Beach