Top rated Parks in East Honolulu, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Kailua Beach Park

City park

Clear water, fine sand & accessible facilities make this a popular spot for aquatic activities.

4.80 (11.7K reviews) (~16.84 km from centre)

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

Hiking area

Natural hiking area with paved trail & overlook, ocean views, lighthouse & whale-watching potential.

4.80 (4.1K reviews) (~21.27 km from centre)

Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park

State park

Scenic lookout featuring striking views of the Diamond Head volcano cone & the Waikiki skyline.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~3.54 km from centre)

Diamond Head State Monument

Hiking area

A historic hiking trail leads visitors to this iconic summit, with panoramic ocean & city views.

4.80 (2.3K reviews) (~6.76 km from centre)

Bellows Field Beach Park

Public beach

A lush, oceanfront park with tree-shaded campsites, beach access & mountain views.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~16.3 km from centre)

Round Top Forest Reserve

Nature preserve

👍 Great place for sightseeing. High thief area as stated on the signs. Surveillance does not help. The lookout is some 250ft from the parking lot, but it does not stop car break-ins. Don't leave anything in the car, that can look attractive.

4.80 (937 reviews) (~3.7 km from centre)

Lanikai Beach

Park

👍👍 Beautiful and quiet during the week. Lanikai beach is often chosen for photo shoots due to its location and sun light, great water colours. Awesome view from the hilltop behind the beach, short hike / climb away. There are no directly located car parking possibilities, due to strict local restrictio...

4.80 (789 reviews) (~17.53 km from centre)

Waikiki Wall

Park

👍👍 This is my home break for Bodyboarding. I'm out here on the daily. A great place for all family members.

4.80 (191 reviews) (~5.01 km from centre)

Makapuʻu Beach Park

Park

👍👍 My fiancé proposed here on our trip. I would say this place will always hold a special place in my heart 🤍🤍

4.80 (156 reviews) (~20.22 km from centre)

Pu'u Ma'eli'eli Pillbox

Hiking area

👍👍 Parking: On street next to McDonalds Hike Time: +/-45 min. each way Difficulty: Medium, slight inclines, can be muddy if rains. Overall a fairly easy hike through the forest on a somewhat maintained dirt trail. Multiple pillboxes to enter and check out. The real perk is the end view, perfect viewin...

4.80 (138 reviews) (~16.04 km from centre)

Sherwood Beach

Park

4.80 (83 reviews) (~16.43 km from centre)

China Man Hat Island

Park

👍👍 Mega view, just a great experience... swimming to the island is not recommended because you cut yourself very quickly on the reefs. Therefore a Boddybort surfboard canoe etc. is preferable as the water is usually no deeper than knee deep!!

4.80 (35 reviews) (~22.96 km from centre)