Must visit when you're on Oahu to learn a little more about history…read more We purchased our tickets online. Doing it in advance is highly recommended to secure spots on your preferred date. Our tour guide, Julia, was excellent with information. Hot day so dress appropriately. No bags allowed- you may bring a small clear bag.

Very emotional place to visit. The staff there were very helpful in getting to the places we wanted…read moreto visit. My only negative (not really bad though) was that it really needs some maintenance, especially the somber memorial of the USS Arizona. I am glad we went as it is a very special place in American and world history. If you go to Oahu, you need to visit Pearl Harbor.

Really cool entry point to Chinatown. Most of the info is about the area between downtown and…read morechinatown - lot of cool local boutiques and trendy restaurants.

A place where you can find peace and calmness. The place is beautiful and people there are so…read morewelcoming.

Beautiful and peaceful place to visit on the North Shore. The grounds are incredibly well kept, and…read morethe atmosphere is calm and welcoming to everyone. Even if you're not a member of the Church, it's worth stopping by to enjoy the gardens, learn about the culture and history, and take in the peaceful feeling of the temple grounds. Definitely one of the hidden gems in Laie.

We're back to hike up the trail to Diamond Head after 10 years. Our grandchildren, ages 8, 6, and 4…read moreare hiking it for their first time. We visit Oahu every year but we're usually relaxing at the beach and not really doing touristy things. Ayyy...But the son and DIL were interested in visiting DH, so I made a reservation. First time going online to make a reservation. Back in the day you just got there early, parked, and walked up. LOL Made a reservation online for 7 people and it was $45 which included parking. Little did I know we would end up not renting a car, so we Ubered from our hotel. If I would have known three days ahead of time, I could have received a refund. But alas, I did not. Oh well. The kiddos all hiked up to the top with the adults and did a great job. One of the kiddos was a little cranky having to avoid people and pull over next to the rocks to let people pass, but she survived and quit complaining once we offered a shaved iced once we were back at the trail head. #highlyrecommend

No reservation needed for local residents. I visited Diamond Head State Monument on a Sunday…read moremorning and the parking lot was packed. I drove up to the guard shack, showed my ID and was able to park in the open lot. I recommend carpooling as parking is limited. I hadn't hiked Diamond Head in 10 years, so I forgot how strenuous it can be. I wore comfortable athletic sneakers, a large sun hat and brought a 24 oz water bottle with me. There's little to no shade for most of the hike. Certain parts of the hike are steep and uneven. Definitely take your time and don't feel rushed. There's enough room for people to go around you, if needed. I saw some elementary kids zip past me, so even younger kids can do it. There is a steep stairwell and a dark tunnel that leads to the top. Once I got to the lookout, it was so crowded. It was hard to take photos and gather with my friends. I felt so claustrophobic. After that, I climbed back down. When I got to the end of the hike, I went to the gift shop kiosk. There's a bunch of Sanrio exclusive merch that I picked up for my friends. I thought that was the best reward for my hike.

This is a great little hike that is not difficult at all. The trail seems mostly maintained for the…read moremost part. It was raining when we went, so it got super muddy, but that is to be expected and was totally fine. My only real disappointment was that you cannot actually get into the water to swim anywhere along the trail or at the falls. Also, be aware that they charge for parking, though they do offer a military discount if that applies to you. Overall, it is a nice, accessible walk through nature, just do not bring your swimsuit expecting to dive in.

Service- 3 stars Ambiance- 5 stars…read more I usually hike this trail once a month to put myself out in the jungle and get away from concrete and I love it every time. This trail is located deep and all the way in Manoa valley- past the gym, Manoa elementary school where the road becomes pretty much a one lane street until you get around to the stop where you pay the attendant. I think this part is what disappoints me the most is because kama'aina still have to pay to hike this trail. Geez. If you are kama'aina, you have to present your ID to the attendant where you will have to pay $4. Not sure what the cost is for tourists or non-residents. There are lots of spaces to park when you past the attendant. You have the option to park at your first right past the old Treetops restaurant or further down. There is a restroom and little convenience shop if you want to purchase a souvenir, ice cream, water, etc for your hike. This trail can get super muddy and dangerous after rainfall so I would use caution if you choose to hike during wet season. There are big rocks you will have to step over all throughout the trail so be sure to go with proper hiking shoes with good grip. The waterfall at the very end isn't much but a good little reward as a picture opportunity. Folks can no longer go into the water due to leptospirosis. I highly recommend visiting this spot if you're a hiking person and nature lover!

The visitor center is located across the street of the gigantic banyan tree. They close early in…read morethe afternoon, and if you would like to explore the exhibition on the ground floor, plan to arrive early.

When you visit Lahaina this is the first place you should visit. The staff is very knowledgeable…read moreand super friendly. They will give you a nice map if the area and point out places to visit or show you a particular place you want to see. There are a few exhibits, a small gift shop, public restrooms, a museum upstairs and a very shady, cool garden area out back. There are huge Banyan Trees and benches to sit.

A small public park with a boat launch. Boat launch is relatively new but deteriorating quickly…read more Good parking area

Not sure yet. I've used all trails and Strava and they show different routes. You pass several…read moreresidence on way to trail head so be respectful. The trail I've only gone part way. So still exploring. It would be helpful with someone that knows the trail. But I'll give it an other try. Looks like a not so hidden gem. I've seen a few people here but not many.