Best History Museum in Oahu

"As most travelers know, December 7, 1941 was a fateful day for the island of Oahu and the United States of America. The USS Arizona Memorial seeks to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country. As one of the most popular things to do in Honolulu, a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial must be part of your itinerary."

"1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA+1 808-422-3399. The Pearl Harbor National Memorial tops this list for it’s historical ties and importance. And, because even though you can pay to visit Pearl Harbor on a tour, it’s actually free to visit on your own!"

"Parks1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818MoreLess Info. The USS Arizona Memorial has 184 feet in length and is dedicated to all those who died in the attack. Most of the ship's crew, which listed 1,177, was killed."

"Located on Ford Island at Pearl Harbor, this museum takes visitors back in time to Pearl Harbor in the 1940s. The tour of the museum starts at Hangar 37, a former seaplane hangar that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor."

"Central Oahu: Battleship Missouri, USS Arizona, Pacific Aviation Museum, & more Windward Coast: Hanauma Bay Snorkeling, Sea Life Park, Kualoa Ranch & more"

"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."

"Built in 1847, the summer palace and home of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV has been restored and offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Hawaiian monarchy."

"Learn about Hawaii's legal history from pre-contact to present day. This small museum is located at Ali'iolani Hale, a beautiful historic building constructed under the rule of King Kamehameha V in 1874."

"One of the best waterfalls in the region, it is an absolute delight to hike through this area. One for all the nature lovers, you will not only be pleasantly surprised at the view, but also be able to enjoy each and every step of your hike. Surrounded by the cool woods, a number of different species of trees, wildflowers and plants can be spott...Read more"

"Step out onto the shores of the often Instagrammed Kailua and Lanikai Beaches, before taking the scenic route to the North Shore on Kamehameha Highway. On the way, you’ll pass Kaneohe Bay, Waiahole Poi Factory (stop here for Hawaiian plate lunches), Kualoa Ranch and a natural landmark known as Crouching Lion. You'll see coastal views of beaches and undeveloped valleys before entering Laie, where the Polynesian Cultural Center and Mormon Temple are located. Stop in Kahuku, the next town, for shrimp at any one of its food trucks, before driving to Ehukai Beach Park, also known as the renowned surf spot Banzai Pipeline."

"Instead of Waikiki, head over to the less-crowded Lanikai Beach, which is often ranked one the best beaches in Oahu. The bright white sand beach and endless blue water is definitely a reminder of why many people call Hawaii “paradise.”"

"Down the road, at Shark’s Cove, you’ll want to walk in its tidepools and snorkel its fairly shallow depths, before stopping at world-famous Waimea Bay. Choose a beach to lounge at for the rest of the day, before exploring Haleiwa Town and getting an early dinner at Haleiwa Beach House. Instead of ending your day on the North Shore here, consider driving back to the Polynesian Cultural Center for its evening show, Ha: Breath of Life, featuring over 100 Polynesian dancers—one of the best shows in Hawaii. Believe us, it may be out of the way, but it’s worth it."

"The next major point of interest, just 4 miles east, is Waimea Bay, where you’ll find a large and popular sandy beach with a big rock people like to jump off of. Across the road, the Waimea Valley preservation has botanical gardens, a waterfall you can swim in and cultural tours of the religious sites. There's an entrance fee for this attraction."

"Further on past pipeline is Shark’s Cove (opposite this beach is a small carpark with food trucks), Waimea Bay (rock jumping has become a popular activity) and Laniakea Beach also known as “Turtle Beach” where turtles make a regular appearance on the sand to lay eggs. It’s impossible to miss this as you’ll notice the cars all gathered around."

"If you haven’t already noticed, you will come across a lot of mochi products in Hawaii, and Bubbies Ice cream is known for their mochi ice cream. They serve the best of its kind!. I love the sweetness of the mochi rice flour dough in combination with their spectacular ice cream!"

"Actually, Hawaii has a dessert version of Japanese sashimi (raw fish)—mochi ice cream. Mochi is a small and round dessert ball. It consist of: soft-sticky rice cake and delicious creamy ice cream that’s surprisingly tastes like heaven."

"You can find Bubbie's mochi ice cream in the freezer section of many local grocery stores, but its brick and mortar location stocks a wide arrange of the chewy morsels with flavors like passion orange, macadamian nut and li hing mango."

"A post shared by CJ Weiss (@coryjweiss) on Jul 31, 2018 at 11:44am PDT. Over at the Ka'au Crater Trail, what most people do not know is that they are are only a comfortable drive of 15 minutes away from Waikiki. If you are looking for something challenging, this feels like a hike you should sign up for because, at the end of the hike, you will be greeted by views of the mountainous regions."

"No, I am not suggesting you take on Diamond Head with your little ones, but there are a lot of wonderful hiking opportunities that don’t cost you a thing!. There are also some that will require the use of a car or TheBus, but by stacking activities together, you will more than make up for any bus fare or gas you may have to spend in the experiences you get to have!"