sightseeing

Located on the most coveted spot of the famous Waikiki Beach, The Royal Hawaiian offers unparalleled access and a wide variety of activities and services to guests of the hotel.

Explore Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and learn about protecting the bay at the Marine Education Center, Be sure to book reservations in advance. Parks & Recreation (hnl.info)

With breathtaking views overlooking Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, and the Pacific Ocean and is just 2.5 miles from The Royal Hawaiian, the Diamond Head hike is a great day trip option.

At Pearl Harbor, that tragic history is never too far in the past. Hear first-hand stories from survivors describing the chaotic scene on Battleship Row.

Located on the legendary North Shore, Waimea Bay is an influential surf spot that was instrumental in the dawn of big wave surfing in the 1950s.

The lush 400 acres in Windward Oahu features plantings from major tropical regions around the world grouped geographically.

Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions, featuring the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze.

A historic surf town that is the cultural hub of the North Shore, Haleiwa is known for iconic shave ice, cool surf shops and boutiques, charming art galleries and understated restaurants housed in plantation-era buildings.

The Honolulu urban neighborhood of Kakaako is the epicenter of Hawaii’s contemporary art explosion, with colorful murals by global artists that have turned the streets into a living gallery.

The Nuuanu Pali Lookout offers panoramic views of the sheer Koolau cliffs and lush Windward coastline. The Pali Lookout is also known for its strong and howling winds.

With over six decades of life at sea and 60,000 tons to explore, the Battleship Missouri Memorial is an interactive educational and inspirational monument.