Things to do in Honolulu
The places in Honolulu that people know best, ranked by readers who live there or have visited. Vote for the ones you would send a friend to, and add the places a top-ten list always misses.
Plan around the weather
The best months to be outside are November to May. Month-by-month weather.
Top picks in Honolulu
Started in order of how widely each place is written about, then ranked by your votes. Links go to each place's official website. Tick "I've been" to track your count in your city passport.
Rainy or scorching day? Head indoors: Honolulu Museum of Art, Waikiki Aquarium, Hawaii State Art Museum and Hawaii Theatre.
Parks and sights near Honolulu
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- University of Hawaii at Manoa 3 miles
- Kapiolani Community College 4 miles
- Leeward Community College 10 miles
- University of Hawaii-West Oahu 13 miles
- Brigham Young University-Hawaii 24 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Readers' picks
No reader picks yet. Add one in the box at the top of the page. Free things, little-known spots and seasonal events are especially welcome.
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Local favorites
Where people who live in Honolulu actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Honolulu?
Well-known places with their own websites include Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Lyon Arboretum and Liliuokalani Botanical Garden. Readers vote the list up and down and add their own picks.
What can you do in Honolulu on a rainy or very hot day?
Indoor picks include Honolulu Museum of Art, Waikiki Aquarium, Hawaii State Art Museum and Hawaii Theatre.
When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
For comfortable weather, go in November to May, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
More about Honolulu: city profile, weather by month, moving checklist, ask a local.
Starting list from Wikidata (CC0): well-known places in or next to Honolulu that list an official website, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them, checked by hand to remove closed places and non-attractions. Opening hours and prices change, so check each official site before you go. Reader picks and favorites are read by a person before they appear.