Guidebook for Kailua
Sightseeing
Lanikai beach is a wonderful beach with fine white sand, great snorkeling opportunities and calm water. Great for kids. Parking on the street.
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Lanikai Beach
Lanikai beach is a wonderful beach with fine white sand, great snorkeling opportunities and calm water. Great for kids. Parking on the street.
Local beach, great for bodysurfing or walking the beach. Less crowded, near where POTUS stays.
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Kalama Beach Park
248 N Kalaheo AveLocal beach, great for bodysurfing or walking the beach. Less crowded, near where POTUS stays.
Kawainui Marsh
Great walk along the marsh area of Kailua, bird watching.
Wonderful local hike with views of the Mokolua Islands and surrounding Kailua-Kaneohe.
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Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrWonderful local hike with views of the Mokolua Islands and surrounding Kailua-Kaneohe.
Kailuana Place
Kailuana PlaceVacation street of POTUS
Bellows Field Beach Park
41-43 Kalanianaʻole HwyGreat local beach and camping spot.
Local golf course. On Monday nights from 4- 8pm, local farmer's market with take away food and fresh fruits, veggies, local honey, music and seating.
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Olomana Golf Club
41-1801 Kalanianaʻole HwyLocal golf course. On Monday nights from 4- 8pm, local farmer's market with take away food and fresh fruits, veggies, local honey, music and seating.
Great back roads of Waimanalo to a local plant nursery, see varieties of Hawaiian as well as imported plants. Take time to smell the white jasmine.
Sharon's Plants Ltd
41-614 Waikupanaha StGreat back roads of Waimanalo to a local plant nursery, see varieties of Hawaiian as well as imported plants. Take time to smell the white jasmine.
Great hike to large waterfall. Hike takes about 2 hours round trip. Hiking boots recommended. Lookout for guava and mountain apples.
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Maunawili Falls Trailhead
1201-1209 Kelewina StGreat hike to large waterfall. Hike takes about 2 hours round trip. Hiking boots recommended. Lookout for guava and mountain apples.
Great kayak rental location, 10 minute walk to canal to pick up kayak. Kayak to Flat Island or Mokulua islands, first timers take a kayak tour.
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Kailua Beach Adventures
130 Kailua RdGreat kayak rental location, 10 minute walk to canal to pick up kayak. Kayak to Flat Island or Mokulua islands, first timers take a kayak tour.
Water Tower hike. Take a right on Kaluli and head straight for utility road access for water tower. Great short local hike with views of Kailua and surrounding moutains.
Kaluli Street
Kaluli StreetWater Tower hike. Take a right on Kaluli and head straight for utility road access for water tower. Great short local hike with views of Kailua and surrounding moutains.
Great tours of the former palace of Queen Liliuokalani, only royal residence in the US.
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Iolani Palace
364 S King StGreat tours of the former palace of Queen Liliuokalani, only royal residence in the US.
Pupukea Beach Park
59-727 Kamehameha HwyGreat spot for snorkeling and tide pools.
Great hiking and views of Honolulu and Waikiki.
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I-Diamond Head State Monument
Great hiking and views of Honolulu and Waikiki.
Great twisty turn driving with views of Honolulu, Waikiki and Diamond Head.
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Tantalus Drive
Tantalus DriveGreat twisty turn driving with views of Honolulu, Waikiki and Diamond Head.
400 acres of tropical plants along with a man-made freshwater lake, hiking trails & free campground.
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Izindawo zebhotaniki ze-Hoomaluhia
45-680 Luluku Rd400 acres of tropical plants along with a man-made freshwater lake, hiking trails & free campground.
The Byodo-In Temple is a non-practicing Buddhist temple which welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty. Simply beautiful!
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I-Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyThe Byodo-In Temple is a non-practicing Buddhist temple which welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty. Simply beautiful!
Pali Lookout, best place to see most of the Windward side from above...lots of local history and legend. Small trail behind no entry sign to the right of lookout.
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Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside
Pali Lookout, best place to see most of the Windward side from above...lots of local history and legend. Small trail behind no entry sign to the right of lookout.
Once the summer palace for Queen Emma & family, this 19th-century home is now a museum with tours.
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Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali HwyOnce the summer palace for Queen Emma & family, this 19th-century home is now a museum with tours.
Circa-1853, 14-acre garden offers a unique & tranquil space for tropical plants, orchids & cycads.
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Iziko likaFoster Botanical
50 N Vineyard BlvdCirca-1853, 14-acre garden offers a unique & tranquil space for tropical plants, orchids & cycads.
Great short hike to waterfall, cool bamboo forests. Parking at trail head.
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Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdGreat short hike to waterfall, cool bamboo forests. Parking at trail head.
A 1,048-ft. hill with impressive views, picnic tables & restrooms, just a short hike from the road. Great lookout for sunsets.
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Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
2760 Round Top DrA 1,048-ft. hill with impressive views, picnic tables & restrooms, just a short hike from the road. Great lookout for sunsets.
Family-friendly water park features thrilling slides, a lazy river, wave pool & concession stands.
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Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
400 Farrington HwyFamily-friendly water park features thrilling slides, a lazy river, wave pool & concession stands.
Ancient Hawaiian Temple, fully reconstructed at the back of the valley.
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Kaneaki Heiau
84-1229 Alahele StAncient Hawaiian Temple, fully reconstructed at the back of the valley.
Large cave opposite the beach, local superstition states that a shark god lives here.
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I-Kaneana Cave (I-Makua Cave)
86-260 Farrington HwyLarge cave opposite the beach, local superstition states that a shark god lives here.
Great lookout, swimming and diving. Not recommended for kids.
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Amawall aseChina
Hanapepe PlaceGreat lookout, swimming and diving. Not recommended for kids.
Known for it’s snorkeling, this beachfront protected park offers a coral reef & diverse marine life.
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayKnown for it’s snorkeling, this beachfront protected park offers a coral reef & diverse marine life.
Food Scene
A wonderful place to get fresh squeezed juices, smoothies and Acai bowls.
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Lanikai Juice, Kailua
600 Kailua RdA wonderful place to get fresh squeezed juices, smoothies and Acai bowls.
A wonderful local alternative to Starbucks. They have a great selection of coffee, pastries and fresh made sandwiches.
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Morning Brew
600 Kailua RdA wonderful local alternative to Starbucks. They have a great selection of coffee, pastries and fresh made sandwiches.
Chef run small restaurant with delicious food. Contemporary cuisine, brick oven pizza and a great selection of beverages.
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Prima
Chef run small restaurant with delicious food. Contemporary cuisine, brick oven pizza and a great selection of beverages.
Waipuna Sushi
1020 Keolu DrBest local style sushi, fresh and tasty.
Local plate style food, big portions, tasty.
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The Food Company Restaurant & Catering
1090 Hamakua DrLocal plate style food, big portions, tasty.
Best Pho in Kailua, ugly decor but fresh delicious food. Great take out.
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Saigon Noodle House
1020 Keolu DrBest Pho in Kailua, ugly decor but fresh delicious food. Great take out.
Subway
2233 Kalakaua AveGreat fast sandwich shop.
Aloha Salads
600 Kailua RdFresh local vegetables used in fresh salads and sandwiches.
Bob's Pizzeria
130 Kailua RdGreat local pizza, great for takeout near the beach.
Starbucks
539 Kailua RdStarbucks within walking distance of house, a 15 minute walk.
Best Kailua neighborhood burger joint, ask to sit outside, enjoy the good food, drinks and Kailua vibe.
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The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu DrBest Kailua neighborhood burger joint, ask to sit outside, enjoy the good food, drinks and Kailua vibe.
Avoid the long lines and overrated food at Boots & Kimo, this local breakfast spot has better food. Eat wit da locals!
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Moke's Bread & Breakfast
27 Hoolai StAvoid the long lines and overrated food at Boots & Kimo, this local breakfast spot has better food. Eat wit da locals!
Cinnamon's
315 Uluniu StGreat brunch spot, get there early or wait in long lines.
Sweet Home Waimanalo
41-1025 Kalanianaʻole HwyLocal organic, locally grown, fair trade restaurant.
Great open air steak house with views of Kailua Bay. Make reservations.
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Buzz's Steakhouse
413 Kawailoa RdGreat open air steak house with views of Kailua Bay. Make reservations.
Agnes Portuguese Bake Shop
46 Hoolai StGreat place for coffee and malasadas, local style donut.
Best local Ahi bowl restaurant, best to go after 1pm. Also, serves a variety of bento boxes as well as cooked food.
Ahi Lovers
155 Queen StBest local Ahi bowl restaurant, best to go after 1pm. Also, serves a variety of bento boxes as well as cooked food.
Great place for a variety of Vietnamese dishes, very popular with the college crowd.
Fort Street Cafe
1152 Fort Street MallGreat place for a variety of Vietnamese dishes, very popular with the college crowd.
Blossoms Fruit Arrangements Honolulu
1132 Bishop StGreat breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
Mei Sum Dim Sum
1170 Nuuanu AveBest Chinese dim sum restaurant
Downtown Coffee Honolulu
100 Fort Street MallBest local coffee in downtown Honolulu.
Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel StGreat noodle place for lunch or dinner
Great Chinese food, best known for Honey Garlic Shrimp.
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Little Village Noodle House
1113 Smith StGreat Chinese food, best known for Honey Garlic Shrimp.
Host's favorite restaurant in town. Awesome food and drink, great service, friendly staff. Must make reservations in advance.
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The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StHost's favorite restaurant in town. Awesome food and drink, great service, friendly staff. Must make reservations in advance.
Le Crepe Cafe
1160 Fort Street MallCozy cafe specializing in breakfast, dessert & savory crêpes, with waffles & panini.
Eco-friendly gathering place focusing on health-conscious light fare, plus local art & music events
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Fresh Cafe
831 Queen StEco-friendly gathering place focusing on health-conscious light fare, plus local art & music events
Best coffee and pastry spot on the North Shore. Outdoor seating and parking on premises.
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Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyBest coffee and pastry spot on the North Shore. Outdoor seating and parking on premises.
Seafood specials, prime rib & jumbo mai tais in a polished, breezy space where sandy feet are okay. Our favorite Kaneohe restaurant.
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Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
46-336 Haiku RdSeafood specials, prime rib & jumbo mai tais in a polished, breezy space where sandy feet are okay. Our favorite Kaneohe restaurant.
Casual coffeehouse with ice cream sandwiches & specialty beverages, plus outdoor seating & WiFi. Rated best coffee house in Kailua.
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ChadLou's Coffee • Cafe & Roastery
45 Hoolai StCasual coffeehouse with ice cream sandwiches & specialty beverages, plus outdoor seating & WiFi. Rated best coffee house in Kailua.
Classic Japanese fare such as sushi & chicken katsu served in a minimally decorated dining room.
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Tokoname
442 Uluniu StClassic Japanese fare such as sushi & chicken katsu served in a minimally decorated dining room.
Casual eatery with 10+ types of curry & a dining room decorated with greenery & Siamese artifacts.
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Champa Thai of Kailua
306 Kuulei RdCasual eatery with 10+ types of curry & a dining room decorated with greenery & Siamese artifacts.
Tacos & More
85-993 Farrington HwyBest dive, hole in the wall Taco restaurant.
Mainstay eatery for boiled shrimp in garlic sauce & plate lunches has casual digs & picnic tables. Best shrimp truck on the island. Its worth the wait.
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Giovanni's Aloha Shrimp
56-505 Kamehameha HwyMainstay eatery for boiled shrimp in garlic sauce & plate lunches has casual digs & picnic tables. Best shrimp truck on the island. Its worth the wait.
Essentials
The largest Whole Foods in Hawaii. A great place to stop for local fruits, veggies, a great pizza bar and a variety of other organic groceries.
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdThe largest Whole Foods in Hawaii. A great place to stop for local fruits, veggies, a great pizza bar and a variety of other organic groceries.
A local vegetarian market. Great for vegetarian sandwiches, smoothies, juices and fresh brewed Kombucha.
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Down to Earth Organic & Natural Kailua
573 Kailua RdA local vegetarian market. Great for vegetarian sandwiches, smoothies, juices and fresh brewed Kombucha.
Safeway
200 Hamakua DrLocal grocery store, great for stocking up on basics.
Great local grocery store with coffee, snacks, sandwiches and other locally made items. Close to beach in case you forgot something at home.
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Kalapawai Historic Market
306 S Kalaheo AveGreat local grocery store with coffee, snacks, sandwiches and other locally made items. Close to beach in case you forgot something at home.
Everything Else
Hawaii Healing Arts College & Massage Professionals - Kailua Clinic
407 Uluniu StGreat massage, great rates.
United States Postal Service
335 Hahani StUSPS Post Office - Kailua
Braun Daniel J MD
130 Kailua RdGreat doctors and clinic, great for emergencies.
Kailua Racquet Club, LTD.
629 Oneawa StOldest Racquet Club in Hawaii.
Marine Corps base on the windward side of Oahu. Watch out for cool looking military helicopters and airplanes.
Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii Mokapu Rd station
Marine Corps base on the windward side of Oahu. Watch out for cool looking military helicopters and airplanes.
Very popular local beach, great for kayaking, windsurfing or swimming. Showers, changing rooms and bathrooms located on the premises. Great views of Flat Island, Mokalua islands and Mokapu bay.
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Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdVery popular local beach, great for kayaking, windsurfing or swimming. Showers, changing rooms and bathrooms located on the premises. Great views of Flat Island, Mokalua islands and Mokapu bay.
Great neighborhood walk to the top of Keolu hills. Keep going to the top, its a good workout and walk around the neighborhood. Best done right after sunset. Friendly, quiet, safe neighborhood.
Aupupu Street
Aupupu StreetGreat neighborhood walk to the top of Keolu hills. Keep going to the top, its a good workout and walk around the neighborhood. Best done right after sunset. Friendly, quiet, safe neighborhood.
Local Unitarian Universalist church, Sunday service starts Sunday at 10 am. 103 year old building. POTUS attended Sunday school here.
First Unitarian Church
2500 HI-61Local Unitarian Universalist church, Sunday service starts Sunday at 10 am. 103 year old building. POTUS attended Sunday school here.
Acupuncture Arts Hawaii
1188 Bishop StBest place of acupuncture in town
Flagship store of local business selling lumber, tools, hardware, paint & other home supplies. -
Hardware Hawaii
30 Kihapai StFlagship store of local business selling lumber, tools, hardware, paint & other home supplies. -
Luxe rooms & suites in a stylish ocean-view property with restaurants, cocktail bars, a pool & spa. Great restaurants!
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Halekulani Hotel
2199 Kālia RdLuxe rooms & suites in a stylish ocean-view property with restaurants, cocktail bars, a pool & spa. Great restaurants!
The oldest Waikiki hotel, Oceanfront resort hotel dating from 1901 offering airy rooms, plus a spa & an outdoor pool. Great place to relax.
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Moana Surfrider
2365 Kalakaua AveThe oldest Waikiki hotel, Oceanfront resort hotel dating from 1901 offering airy rooms, plus a spa & an outdoor pool. Great place to relax.
Great place to skydive, jump from over 14,000 feet and get a glimpse of the entire island for a split second.
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Pacific Skydiving Center
68-760 Farrington HwyGreat place to skydive, jump from over 14,000 feet and get a glimpse of the entire island for a split second.
Great views of the northeast coast of the island. Get close to large crashing waves and see large islets off shore.
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Laie Point State Wayside Park
Hawaii 83Great views of the northeast coast of the island. Get close to large crashing waves and see large islets off shore.
Shopping
Madre Chocolate
55 Merchant StreetGreat local chocolate shop.
Open-air market offering goods such as produce, jewelry & souvenirs plus an array of food options. -
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Maunakea Marketplace
1120 Maunakea StOpen-air market offering goods such as produce, jewelry & souvenirs plus an array of food options. -
Fans line up for shave ice in exotic flavors & combos, plus ice cream, at this local institution.
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Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyFans line up for shave ice in exotic flavors & combos, plus ice cream, at this local institution.
Store that began as a roadside vendor, selling macadamia nuts, coffees, chocolates & gift baskets.
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Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm neFarm Tour
49-227 Kamehameha HwyStore that began as a roadside vendor, selling macadamia nuts, coffees, chocolates & gift baskets.
Simple spot for Hawaiian-style comfort food & drinks, with a take-out window & picnic seating.
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He'eia Kea Pier General Store
46-499 Kamehameha HwySimple spot for Hawaiian-style comfort food & drinks, with a take-out window & picnic seating.
Upscale, open air, four-level shopping mall with department stores, boutiques, a food court & restaurants. 16th largest mall in the US.
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I-Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdUpscale, open air, four-level shopping mall with department stores, boutiques, a food court & restaurants. 16th largest mall in the US.
Arts & Culture
Low priced movie theatre, great movies and homemade popcorn. Close to house, best for rainy days!
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Kailua Cinemas
1090 Keolu DrLow priced movie theatre, great movies and homemade popcorn. Close to house, best for rainy days!
Pali Lanes
120 Hekili StGreat local bowling alley
An expansive collection of over 50,000 works housed in an impressive building with gift shop & cafe. -
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Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StAn expansive collection of over 50,000 works housed in an impressive building with gift shop & cafe. -
Heiress Doris Duke's dramatic estate serves as a gallery for her acclaimed Islamic art collection.
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Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
4055 Pāpū CirHeiress Doris Duke's dramatic estate serves as a gallery for her acclaimed Islamic art collection.
Entertainment & Activities
Kaelepulu Park
207 Awakea RdKnown locally as triangle park, great park with jungle gyms, swings.
FROST Kailua
43 Oneawa StWonderful after dinner spot for gourmet frozen yogurt!
ʻAikahi Community Park
93 Kaneohe Bay DrGreat park for kids, new recreational activities, ocean views.
Great botanical garden with large waterfall and swim hole at the end.
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Ithafa le-Waimea
59-864 Kamehameha HwyGreat botanical garden with large waterfall and swim hole at the end.
Imax theater providing multi-sensory film experiences related to Hawaii's culture & natural wonders
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Polylnesian cutlural center
Imax theater providing multi-sensory film experiences related to Hawaii's culture & natural wonders
Kualoa Regional Park
49-479 Kamehameha HwyGreat views of Kaneohe and Chinaman's Hat.
Bay View Mini-Putt And Zipline
45-285 Kaneohe Bay DrGreat miniature golf place
Small aquarium featuring 3,000+ Hawaiian & tropical Pacific marine animals, plus multiple exhibits.
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I-Aquarium ye-Waikiki
2777 Kalakaua AveSmall aquarium featuring 3,000+ Hawaiian & tropical Pacific marine animals, plus multiple exhibits.
194-acre tropical rainforest features 5,000 exotic plants, singing birds & a self-guided hike. -
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Lyon Arboretum
3860 Manoa Rd194-acre tropical rainforest features 5,000 exotic plants, singing birds & a self-guided hike. -
Peaceful 24-acre park known for an annual hula festival & rare plantings including monkeypod trees.
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Iphakamisa yaseMoanalua Gardens
2850-A Moanalua RdPeaceful 24-acre park known for an annual hula festival & rare plantings including monkeypod trees.
Historic pineapple plantation now attracts families with a train ride & the world's largest maze.
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Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyHistoric pineapple plantation now attracts families with a train ride & the world's largest maze.