The notebook of Honolulu et Waikiki
Compose the day with wind and light.
Pacific capital, iconic beach and Hawaiian heritage on Oahu.
At your own pace
Identity summary
4 to 8 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Honolulu et Waikiki
Pacific capital, iconic beach and Hawaiian heritage on Oahu.
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For a stay of 4 to 8 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head
- Iolani Palace
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Oahu
Oahu brings together Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, volcanic ridges and the North Shore in a space where city, surfing and tropical landscapes are constantly touching each other. The island is suitable for travellers who want to alternate museums, guarded beaches, short hikes and coastal roads, with marked differences between the busy areas and the quieter areas.
Nature and landscape
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach concentrates the most urban image of Hawaii: light sand, surfboards, hotels in the background and Diamond Head laid at the end of the bay. The water generally accessible makes it a good terrain for the first surf courses, while in the evening the beach turns into a lively walk in front of sunset.
Place indismissible
Diamond Head
Diamond Head, or Lsahi, forms the crater that closes the horizon of Waikiki east side. The path to the side alternate tunnels, stairs and views of ever wider Honolulu, the south coast of O'ahu and the Pacific, with a light often sharper early in the morning.
Culture and heritage
Iolani Palace
Iolani Palace gives a rare historical depth to Honolulu, since it was the residence of the rulers of the kingdom of Hawaii. The living rooms, stairs, portraits and royal objects tell a sophisticated island monarchy, then its reversal, in a much more intimate setting than its official status suggests.
Practical tips
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