Honolulu County Travel Guide

Hawaii

Honolulu County
Photo provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
USS Arizona Memorial showing a memorial
USS Arizona Memorial which includes a memorial, a monument and military items
Waikiki Beach featuring central business district, a sandy beach and a high-rise building

Popular cities in Honolulu County

Honolulu
Honolulu
Known for Beaches, Shopping and Sea
At the heart of Hawaii is the true island paradise of Honolulu. Say ‘aloha’, surf the waves, enjoy Waikiki’s famous beach, climb a volcano and visit Pearl Harbor.

Reasons to visit

  • Waikiki Beach
  • Ala Moana Center
  • Pearl Harbor
Waimea Falls Park showing landscape views and a cascade
Kahuku
Known for Beaches, Sea and Relaxing
Get away to relaxing Kahuku! Enjoy the beaches, surfing and hiking.

Reasons to visit

  • Turtle Bay Beach
  • Turtle Bay
  • Malaekahana Beach
Haleiwa showing street scenes
Haleiwa
Known for Beaches, Sunsets and Surfing
The gateway to the seemingly endless stretch of beaches and waves of the North Shore is the cultural hub of O’ahu’s surf scene.

Reasons to visit

  • Sunset Beach
  • Banzai Pipeline
  • Waimea Bay
Kailua Beach featuring swimming, landscape views and a sandy beach
Kailua
Known for Beaches, Islands and Snorkelling
Trip time! Discover the island views, beaches and coral reefs in Kailua.

Reasons to visit

  • Lanikai Beach
  • Kailua Beach
Kapolei
Kapolei
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Relaxing
Explore relaxing Kapolei: its theme park, beaches, sunsets and more!
Oahu Island which includes cuddly or friendly animals and bird life
Waipahu
Known for Family-friendly, Beaches and Romantic
This city on O’ahu’s southern side is rich in history, featuring a preserved sugar cane plantation and closeness to the sites of the Pearl Harbor bombing.