Hawaiian Islands Local History

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 Since Maui Ocean Center opened in 1998, we have worked to protect Hawai‘i’s remarkable marine life. We offer unparalleled encounters with amazing oceanic creatures, some of which exist only here in Hawai‘i. We care for one of the world’s largest collections of live Pacific corals. Our exhibits and educational programs are designed to inspire Hawai‘i residents and visitors with fresh appreciation for our surrounding sea and local culture. 

 Haleakala National Park, Hawaii Known as the House of Sun, Haleakala National Park is the highest peak on the island of Maui. Horseback riders can experience the Hawaiian culture as they travel across a tropical, volcanic landscape 

 The Hana Highway is a popular tourist attraction in Maui. Guidebooks often devote large sections to traveling the highway leading to the eastern side of Maui, documenting the many waterfalls and attractions that can be found along the way , The Hana Highway is a 64.4-mile-long stretch of Hawaii Routes 36 and 360 which connects Kahului to the town of Hana in east Maui. 

The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and commemorates the events of that day.

1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818

900 South Beretania StreetHonolulu, Hawaii 96814

The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, designated the Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, is a museum of history and science in the historic Kalihi district of Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu

1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817

The Honolulu Zoo is a 42-acre zoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is the only zoo in the United States to be established by grants made by a sovereign monarch and is built on part of the 300-acre royal Queen Kapiʻolani Park. 

151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

The Waikīkī Aquarium is an aquarium in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. It was founded in 1904 and has been an institution of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa since 1919. The aquarium is the second-oldest still-operating public aquarium in the United States, after the New York Aquarium.

2777 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Historic pineapple plantation now attracts families with a train ride & the world's largest maze.

64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786

  Waimea Canyon on Kaua‘i is a geographic marvel. Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” this glorious gulch contains 3,000-foot tall cliffs with lush green foliage amidst red pops of color, sprinkled with waterfalls. Millions of years ago, volcanic activity as well as the Waimea River, helped carve out this mini canyon.  

 Nā Pali Coast State Park is touted as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Regal mountains and fluted peaks embellished with dramatic sea caves and valleys make it the epitome of paradise. 

 Opeakaa Falls is located in Wailua, the land of the ali’i (kings) . Opeakaa Falls  is part of the north branch of the Wailua River, the 151 foot falls span 40 feet wide and are easily observed at the Opeakaa Falls overlook off of Kuamoo Road.  Ample parking and small sidewalk offers safe viewing of the falls and a view of Wailua River from a small lookout on the opposite side of  Kuamoo Road. 

 Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi that last erupted approximately 4000 years ago. At 13,796 feet above sea level and over 33,000 feet from the bottom of the ocean floor, Mauna Kea is the tallest sea mountain in the world. 

 Mauna Kea’s summit is home to the world’s largest observatory for optical, infrared and submillimeter astronomy. Research teams from eleven different countries operate 13 telescopes atop Mauna Kea. 

 Is Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition. It takes place every spring, the week following Easter Sunday. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful stories of ancient Hawaii told through song and dance. The 2020 event will take place April 12-18 in Hilo, Hawaii. 

 South Kona is located on the Big Island’s southwest shore with climate that is ideal for growing coffee and farms that produce the world famous Kona Coffee.