Each year on Memorial Day, O'ahu hosts a beautiful event called the Lantern Floating Festival, held at Ala Moana Beach Park. If you don't mind the crowds of people, this is a moving and emotional experience. People write messages on personal lanterns and float them out to sea (not to worry, a boat with nets will catch them all so that there is no litter.)

TIP: walk or bike to the event, as parking is impossible.

During daytime, this beach is a great place for families and children, as there is a reef protecting the beach, which means no big waves!

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Waikiki featuring landscape views, a sunset and a city

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Famous for Waikiki Beach, this district boasts six beaches and a skyline filled with high-rises and resort hotels. Surfing enthusiasts can enjoy the ideal surf break, while Kalākaua Avenue offers luxury shopping and Kūhiō Avenue features diverse dining and nightlife options.

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Ala Moana Beach Park showing surfing, tropical scenes and swimming

Situated along Oʻahu's southern shores, this district boasts a vast stretch of reef-protected white sandy beaches and the world's largest open-air shopping center, Ala Moana Center. Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing at Ala Moana Beach Park.

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Diamond Head which includes a city, landscape views and a sunset

While visiting Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo.

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USS Arizona Memorial which includes a memorial

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or Aloha Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station to get around town.

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Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalus showing landscape views, a sunset and a city

You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Manoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Manoa Valley Theatre or Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

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