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    Hannah H.

    The Nu'uanu Pali is a windward cliff section of the Ko'olau mountain on O'ahu. You can great panoramic shots of the coast of the island, even on days with a slight overcast. The views was great, and I loved seeing the greenery. A great spot to enjoy in the morning/evening; there's some great breeze up here, which feels great. +coast views

    Slight incline up to the look out point.
    Jenn R.

    Scenic spot, definitely stop by, but hang on to your clothes because it be windy as hell up there. The most amusing part is watching people attempting to "fall" into the wind and having to maintain their balance in the process. The scariest part is trying to take pictures and realizing your phone could easily fly out of your hands. But yeah, go. It was fun. THE PARKING. Metered parking. A little ridiculous but it is what it is. COMING BACK? Sure. Maybe my phone will fly away next time.

    JaDee W.

    BEAUTIFUL LOOKOUT. We went on a Sunday around 10am and it wasn't too crowded at all. We were fortunate enough to be able to get free parking (military & locals). There's some trails along the way up and some people even went up this random mud path beside the parking area.. idk if it's a good trail or not but a lot of people were going for it. Very steep & very muddy so keep that in mind if hiking is something you're interested in. Even with the clouds you were still able to see so much and it's honestly just breathtaking. The ridges in the mountain, the crystal blue waters, it truly doesn't get much better than that. Not a far drive from Waikiki. Took us about 20 mins and was well worth the drive. Can't wait till our family visits so we can take them back there.

    Cecilia P.

    Absolutely phenomenal stop while driving across the island! A bit of a sudden turn and a bit of a spooky winding road back to the clean and large parking lot. I paid the flat rate for parking via the park mobile app ($7.50 for 8 hours). We spent about 15 minutes taking in the sights and breathing in the crisp air. Highly recommend as a quick stop!

    Tierra SheReviewz Z.

    Even on a cloudy windy day this view was still absolutely beautiful. There's a parking lot right at the entrance but not very much space available. We went on a weekday and it was not crowded at all. Easily accessible! No one to speak to for service or questions and a pretty much come and go area. It was clean and very peaceful!

    Views!
    James B.

    Beautiful Lookout spot! Not sure if there is any hiking here but, its a good place to get som Great views of the island! I dont think they should charge 7.5$ to park there though. Just saying...

    Jacquelyn C.

    This place was absolutely gorgeous, though it can be out of the way for most tourists. It's also really windy, but definitely worth for the views.

    Eva G.

    Beautiful place to visit with respect and admiration. The view is amazing and you can read and learn about the history. The wind blows here and it can be chilly so be prepared.

    Feb W.

    Finally, was able to visit this historical landmark from 1795! T'was quite fun & above all it is an educational park to visit. Unlike other parks, do not expect too much to do in here. But rest assured that your eyes will feast on a panoramic view from the lookout. And also, it will help you give a better understanding of the Hawaiian history which is a very interesting part for me. The Hawaiian island has so much to learn & I believed that this spot is one of the great way to educate & understand it yourself. Do not escape this place without reading the signs & writings they put within the area. Also, the wind is usually strong so you gotta be careful & hold on to the dearest railings. LoL. Residents can park the car without charging any cost but tourist needs to based on the certain amount. There is also a sign to not leave valuable items in the car, so you better follow that to avoid any dilemma ahead. Will surely recommend any one of you to visit this historical landmark & for sure you won't regret it. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow Yeeps!

    Lucy H.

    Worth the effort to find! After numerous trips to Oahu and drives to this side of the island, finally took the right road through the mountains to stop here. Awesome view and ample parking - free for Kamaainas We got turned around, exiting the attraction, pay attention to the roads to exit, if you want to go towards Honolulu.

    A must add to your itinerary great view from the top historic can get very windy at times

    Michelle B.

    A must go to spot if you're trying to see the tourist spots. Plenty of parking available but a flat fee of $7. The view is amazing. It gets windy but feels so good from all the sun I soaked up the day before. For those new to the island, read the informational signage posted before the look-out it will give you a better perspective of why the natives and their families are big on maintaining their island they way it is. This will be a spot I'd recommend friends and family who haven't been so they can appreciate the beauty the island has.

    Really a beautiful spot!
    Chez T.

    This is such a beautiful spot. My lil family had such a great time. A few things to be mindful of 1. Under no circumstances should u leave any valuables in your car!!! If your a tourist keep your license and credit cards on you ( Fanny pack, back pack) Do not try and come with your luggage in your trunk or your Louis Vuitton under your seat .... someone is always watching. 2. If you are ALLERGIC to Bee's hit up another lookout. I was super surprised at the number of bees! They were everywhere. We all know we need to protect the bee's - save them and yourself and skip this. 3. You have to pay for parking ... it was $3 at the time of my visit but could have increased by now ( the city has a rail to build) 4. It is extremely windy!! If you just did your hair - skip Have a great time sight seeing!!

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    4.8(173 reviews)
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    Visiting Pu'u Ualaka's State Park is on my top ten favorite things to do in Honolulu. The Park…read moreoffers spectacular views of the entire Southside of the Island. I travelled up Mount Tantalus to the Park yesterday with my daughter. We travelled through beautiful dense forest at the Park entrance. At the highest overlook, we could see everything and more from Diamond Head out to (and beyond) the airport. We could see all of Honolulu. I felt like we were on top of the world! Plaques offer fascinating overviews of the history and geology of the landmarks below. We could even see inside the famous tuff cone, Punch Bowl! Nearby is the first macadamia nut orchard in Hawaii. The overviews are paved with railings and easily accessible. The Park offers picnic areas with a couple pavilions and picnic tables. There is a charge for non-resident parking of $7 that can be paid electronically. Resident parking is free. Parking is limited, but there are several parking areas. We had no trouble finding parking mid week. Warning signs tell guest not to leave valuables in the car. Pu'u Ualaka'a State Park is only two miles from downtown Honolulu (maybe a couple more miles to the top). The Park is an easy 5 star and worth a visit.

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    4.8(12 reviews)
    6.0 miDiamond Head

    Kind of a sketchy place to run through when it is dark but it's definitely a nice effort at trying…read moreto give some greenery and a place of respite in this area. Would I venture into this place at night? No. But an effort was made and that is being acknowledged. I also enjoy seeing the resident feral cats that frequent this area when I go for my runs. They are so cute.

    Finding the peace…read more.. Literally as Yelp direction kept leading me to Kapiolani Community College though close but not where it's at as it's actually to the left of Diamond Head State Park entrance which is quite easy to find. This little park is a slight hidden place that's pretty green and decently maintained with a couple of areas for you to enjoy one is closer to the entrance that has a lovely peek of the Wilhemina Rise area and a lovely place that I thought would be the perfect photo op spot for a cool gift from a thoughtful friend with BunBun is this cool cooler tote from TJ's! Using one of a bunch of stones and some benches for a place to relax and noticed a giant rock with a plaque that's a time capsule which will be opened on October 24, 2049! The other section is a bit more shaded as this circular garden has some stones placed with various peace quotes and though wanted to take more pics there was a gentleman chilling and didn't want to disturb him and majority of the area does have a path for easy access between gardens and up to Diamond Head as I've been here countless times and never knew this area existed is quite insane lol! A great spot for those that can't do the hike but enjoy a bit peace of time. Thank you!

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    4.3(146 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    Moanalua Gardens is a nicely maintained wide open park with many large "Hitachi" monkeypod trees…read morespread out. Definitely more so a park than a garden. Been wanting to visit here for years as the last time was probably in elementary school for a field trip, and I forgot what exactly was here. It was closed during and after covid for years, then reopened to private functions only, and had no idea when it was reopened to the public. $10 for adults ($4 for Kama'aina and military) 7 for ages 6-12, under 6 (and Kama'aina and military) is free. Moanalua Gardens is conveniently located right next to the H-1 freeway. Heading westbound direction is very easy. Note: the parking entrance is literally right before the off ramp. Look for the "Moanalua Gardens" signs. Take the Tripler exit. Look for the entrance on the right. If you're on the off-ramp, you passed it. But that's okay! You can make a right (H-1 eastbound, you'll make a left at the Triper off-ramp), then left on Mahiole St, and turn in the next driveway. You'll drive through the service entrance to the parking lot. Plenty of parking! Pay at the entrance kiosk where they also sell snacks and drinks. Once inside, there's a moss/algae and leaf filled pond. There's koi fish, but the water is dark and murky, you can barely see their bright colors. King Kamehameha V's cottage that looks like a like a usual house. A Chinese style structure that looks like it has seen better days. Both are not accessible. As for the rest, the "Hitachi" monkeypod trees are all well maintained. Even though, there's PLENTY of monkeypod trees around the island, there's not many that's grown in this wide, umbrella shaped figure with branches close to the ground. Overall, it's cool to see the umbrella shaped Hitachi trees in a wide open, park-like space, but the other areas are not very well-maintained. There's not much else to do with some places restricted making it difficult to appreciate the history and importance. Charging $10 regular entrance fee, even the $4 Kama'aina fee, isn't worth it to just go in a what is basically a park. Isn't Hitachi paying atleast $400,000 per year to use the image of the tree in their advertising?

    5star beautiful trees,ginger, taro patch, mango trees, ulu, koi pond right off the freeway,…read moreliterally. Look for the green patina gates. Lots of free parking on a Monday morning . Entree fees are a bit pricey if u not a kamaaina @ $10, so minus a star. Restrooms available, no food or drink to buy, so bring your own bentos and mat,only about 4 tables. And its hawaii, so ants and flies!

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    3.1 mi

    We went to Booth District Park a few weeks ago. It was my first time going there that I remember…read more It's a pretty big park and they have parking spaces all around the park. We went there for the playground but there wasn't any spaces in front of the playground so we had to walk just a little to get there. It's a really nice park to go to if you're in the area. They have a nice field, playground, basketball courts, and pickle ball courts. The playground is a little different from others because it has a zip line for kids. You hang onto a handle and with enough momentum you can swing yourself to the other side. My daughter loved that when we went to a park in California and we just never saw one of those in Hawaii. But now we know... They do exist! The playground is also in the shade so you won't get fried when waiting for your kids to finish playing. And there is a bench to sit and rest while you wait. Great park, we hope to go back there soon.

    This is a hidden gem in the heart of Pauoa…read more When I heard about the Yelp Earth Day Challenge, Booth Park immediately came to mind. My husband works for the DOE and wanted to "check out" this park last year. Although we live in Moiliili, the drive is quick since it's right off the freeway. So glad we did... It's now one of our top 3 parks to take the boys! The facilities are well maintained, shaded by the huge trees that offer parents and kids shelter from the midday sun. My oldest son (4.5yrs) loves the swings and riding his scooter around the basketball and tennis courts. My youngest (3rd) enjoys jumping off the concrete benches and mastering the playground (which is more elaborate than the usual city park playgrounds around town). There's spinning chairs, slides, a mini zip line, drums, and chimes that kids can make music with! So cool! Parking is fairly easy to find around the park perimeter. Area has been consistently safe when we take the kids (about once every couple of weeks). Great for all ages but adult supervision is still recommended esp for the littles.

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