Pearl Harbor Things to Do

During low tide in Kane'ohe Bay, a sandbar known as Ahu O Laka, emerges, forming a temporary beach in the middle of the bay. The Kane'ohe Bay Sandbar is a favorite spot for recreational boaters to drop anchor, fire up the hibac... more

The Honolulu Zoo is the main zoo in Hawaii and the only one to be established from grants by a sovereign monarch. The zoo features over 1,200 animals in its 42-acre area, which includes a 10-acre African Savannah exhibit where... more

In 1842, Kawaiahao Church stood complete at last, the crowning achievement of missionaries and Hawaiians working together for the first time on a common project. Designed by Rev. Hiram Bingham and supervised by Kameham... more

Stand on the deck of this imposing old structure that has been painstakingly cared for and extensively renovated. The "Mighty Mo" is where General Douglas MacArthur proclaimed the end of World War II in September of 1945 in Tok... more

It's the stuff of romantic daydreams...you step off your plane in Hawaii to be greeted by a lovely islander who presents you with a gorgeous flower lei. Make someone's dream come true and arrange an authentic Hawaiian lei greet... more

Everything from family luau to canoe races to romantic dates happens on this little outcropping of land. It's actually a peninsula at the end of the much larger Ala Moana Beach Park. Tourists visit this place to watch the sun s... more

Look out for the firecar! Believe it or not, railroad signs in Hawaii used to sport this warning, instead of the standard 'Railroad Crossing.' At the time, though, the signs were all in Hawaiian. The railway was once the island... more

All kinds of events, large and small, are held at this small downtown park. While certainly not the largest of Hawaii's parks, it is the oldest of Honolulu's community parks, and has long been the site of community gatherings a... more

The sole outpost of tourism on Oahu's Leeward shore is this lovely little marina and resort district. It is the site of a golf course and the lovely JW Marriott Ihilani. Shops and restaurants are also located at the marina, and... more

If you aren't lucky enough to be in Hawaii during humpback-whale season (roughly Dec-Apr), you can go dolphin-watching instead. Dream Cruises offers year-round dolphin-watching cruises that check out friendly pods of bot... more