Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Honolulu

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Honolulu. This list contains 36 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Halia Tours and Transportation | Private Tours Oahu Hawaii
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 Michael hosted me and my mom on amazing two day adventure on our first trip to Oahu. His love for Hawaii is palpable and he wants you to love it too. He went above and beyond making a special trip for us even presenting us with fresh leis on the second day. I highly recommend you tour with him. I ho...
5.00 (105 reviews)
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Koa Adventure Charters
Tour operator
👍👍 We had such a fun experience sailing on the boat with Koa Adventure Charter! Friendly people and beautiful views of the sunset and Waikiki. Great for family and friends!
5.00 (23 reviews)
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ISKCON Hawaii
Hindu temple
👍👍 It is not a Hindu Temple. The Hare Krishna's are not Hindus! Anyway, I really enjoyed my time here and especially my time spent with Srutakirti Das and the other devotees. If you are into spiritual life then don't miss visiting this wonderful place.
4.90 (137 reviews)
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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
Museum
Complex with restored homes & workplaces of 19th-century Christian missionaries & a visitor center.
4.80 (56 reviews)
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Blue Hawaii Private Tours
Tour operator
👍👍 Marie was amazingly helpful planning our day. Jarrod was a FANTASTIC tour guide. His suggestions, side trips, turtle spotting and last minute additions were above and beyond our expectations. He was kind, knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. Would recommend to all!!
4.80 (42 reviews)
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Lucoral Museum
Museum
👍👍 This place is supper cool and a total hidden gem in Waikiki. Fortunately, we were able to secure a private tour thanks to Ben who is one of the family members that runs the place. It is actually a whole jewelry manufacturer, but they have an amazing collection of gems and minerals on display that a...
4.80 (35 reviews)
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Queen Kapiʻolani Statue
Historical landmark
👍👍 Beautiful place And there is parking.
4.80 (22 reviews)
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Kalihi Union Church
Church
👍👍 I've done some work and stuff here. Compared to other Churches, it's massive. I helped out with the play about Opukahaia and participated in a few other events. They've got great staff, great people, and great events.
4.70 (130 reviews)
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Aliʻiolani Hale
Historical landmark
Home to the State Supreme Court, this historic building has a courtyard with a famed gold statue.
4.70 (113 reviews)
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Hawaii Nature Center
Education center
👍 Love, love, love this place to start and end a hike. Since Covid, the nature center itself has been closed. So, I don't know what the inside is like. Great to have a restroom and a spicket to wash mud and dirt off after a hike. One of my favorite local spots!
4.70 (94 reviews)
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King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center
Museum
👍👍 The King Kamehameha statue is at it’s best across the street from the only Royal Palace in the United States. When it is covered in flowers🌺 ,it’s fantastic. Thanks for reading my review and a thumbs up would increase my google rating. Aloha and good luck to you and yours.
4.70 (67 reviews)
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Washington Place
Museum
Built in 1847, this mansion has been the home of Hawaii's rulers, starting with Queen Lili'uokalani.
4.70 (64 reviews)
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The Liljestrand House
Historical place
👍👍 Wow! When we booked a tour to this house I couldn't have possibly imagined the rich history and inclusive tour we would experience! We recieved a one on one tour with our group and an amazing tour guide who was a personal friend of the owners of the home through the time they lived there. The tour g...
4.70 (62 reviews)
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Makiki Valley State Recreation Area
Park
A 1.1-mile hiking trail through a forest valley with vegetation such as eucalyptus.
4.70 (41 reviews)
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Kapaemahu - The Stones of Life
Historical landmark
😐 Not sure how to get this to Google, but could you rename this as “Nā Pōhaku Ola”? They’re healing stones and they weren’t wizards…
4.70 (30 reviews)
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Sky Gate by Isamu Noguchi
Sculpture
👍👍 A must see for astronomy lovers. The astronomical structure only casts a circle during Lahaina Noon (time in the tropics when the sun it at its perfect zenith and no shadows are cast for vehicle objects). These photos were taken on Lahaina Noon, May 27, 2023.
4.70 (24 reviews)
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Waikiki Baptist Church
Baptist church
👍👍 We first visited there in 1997. The service included interpretive Hula for Christian themes. It was excellent. Marilyn Miller was worship leader at the time and presented beautiful Hawaiian specific themes, beat any "contemporary service" I have ever experienced.
4.60 (105 reviews)
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YWCA Laniakea
Non-profit organization
👍👍 20220321. @Dress4Success @YWCA is a fabulous, empathetic program that helps low-income people like myself get suited for job interviews. They provide 2 outfits from top to bottom (bra, shoes, outfit, accessories, purse) and once one gets the job, they provide 5 more outfits! The staff and volunteers...
4.60 (98 reviews)
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Honolulu Museum of Art Café
Cafe
😠 Impossible to get a table on a weekday. We (2 people) asked to be seated at 11:30 AM on a Thursday but were told the cafe was booked with reservations until 1:15 PM. The staff suggested getting a snack at the coffee bar on the other side of the museum. I needed a full meal and a table to sit at to f...
4.60 (90 reviews)
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Kalawahine Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 A little muddy good hiking shoes. Although was cool going through the woods, bring some water and mosquito repellent. Clouds were pretty low in the morning. Beautiful and it seems untouched❤
4.60 (86 reviews)
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