Historic Sites in Haleiwa Alii Beach Park

"The USS Arizona Memorial is the most visited tourist attraction in Hawaii and one of Pearl Harbor's five locations that are part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. The memorial floats above the sunken remains of the USS Arizona, which was destroyed, along with 1,177 crew members, on December 7, 1941. Free tours of the memorial begin at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center with a film about the attack and its historical context, after which visitors board a U.S."

"The USS Arizona Memorial marks the resting place of 1,102 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The Memorial and commemorates the events of that day and the attack on Pearl Harbor that directly led to the United States’ involvement in World War II. Accessible only by boat, the memorial structure straddles the sunken hull of the battleship."

"No first-time visit to O’ahu is complete without seeing Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. It’s super easy to catch a local bus service to take you from downtown Honolulu to Pearl Harbor (and back again) costing just a couple of dollars. Or you can join a day trip tour if you’d prefer."

"The Battleship Missouri Memorial, loacted Pearl Harbor, is a living, working, all-action monument. It provides the chance to discover not only a U.S. naval vessel, but also the personal experiences of crewmembers and other war veterans."

"You can visit the Pearl Harbor Museums, the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri Battleship, Pacific Aviation Museum and plenty more. It was a very moving experience and definitely worth the visit."

"4 km from city center 49 out of 58 places to visit in Honolulu. Sprawled over 5 acres on the Pali Highway of Honolulu, Queen Emma Summer Palace was built in 1848 and served Queen Emma of Hawaii as their summer retreat. Known as a historic landmark, Queen Emma Summer Palace is an aesthetic museum displaying the ancestral possessions of Queen Emma and the Hawaiian royal family."

"The Queen Emma Summer Palace was created as a summer retreat for King Kamehameha IV and his wife, Queen Emma. Also known as Hanaiakamalama, this historic landmark is now a symbol of Hawaiian culture and heritage. The palace grounds are beautifully manicured with over 350 species of plants that are native to Hawaii."

"Hānaiakamalama was the summer retreat for Queen Emma and her family from 1857 to 1885. Also in the Nu’uanu Valley, it is now an exhibition showcasing the queen’s belongings and royal antiques. Hānaiakamalama, 2913 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI, USA, +1 808 595 3167"

"Built by Queen Liliuokalani’s father in the 1840’s, the Washington Place served as the Hawaii State governor's mansion before getting converted to the present day museum. This place became Queen Liliuokalani’s home after she married John Dominis. She died here in 1917."

"Named in honor of the first president of the United States, Washington Place was built in 1847 by wealthy sea captain John Dominis, but later became the home of Queen Lili'uokalani."

"Next head to Waimea Valley to see Waimea Falls and swim in the pool at the bottom. This is a beautiful and sacred place and could definitely warrant a few hours of your time – we spent about an hour and a half there."

"Tour Waimea Valley where you can learn about Hawaiian culture, admire a beautiful variety of trees, shrubs and plants and enjoy a swim at a waterfall. (See this link for TripAdvisor reviews of Waimea Valley.)"

"Waimea may get lots of press for the giant winter waves in the bay, but the valley itself is a newsmaker and an ecological treasure in…"

"Some places in Honolulu offer pickup as an option, like Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats in Kalihi-Palama."

"As the name suggests, Taormina Sicilian Cuisine offers fancy Italian food inspired by Taormina, a seaside village in Southern Sicily. This establishment has a cute outside dining space on Lewers St opposite Waikiki Beach Walk. Dine-in for lunch 11am-2pm or dinner 5-8pm (9pm on Friday and Saturday)."

"It’s so hard to find duck and this had to be the best duck I’ve ever had!. The atmosphere was wonderful and the wine list was..."