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This isn't just another statue, it's a spectacular tribute to King Kamehameha I, the inspirational leader that united the people of the Hawaiian Islands in the mid-1800's. His effort was meant to strengthen Hawaii and develop governance. The statue depicts the leader with outstretched arms wearing gold feathered adornments with a spear in his left hand. Several plaques around the statue tell of Kamehameha's importance, the Rule of the Splintered Paddle, and of the leader over seeing his fleet of canoes. The statue is high on a base with scenes of the Hawaiian Islands. King David Kalakaua commissioned the cast in 1878. European artist, Thomas Gould, was chosen to create the work, which was completed in 1883. The statue stands in front of Aliiolant Hale, the former Hawaiian government building and can be seen from Iolani Palace. A visit to this 140 year old statue of a great leader is worth a visit. There is an interactive program to connect on smartphone to learn about the King. I'm not sure about parking, I took the bus. There are restroom facilities inside Aliiolant Hale, which is open to the public at no charge.
Have to see this important landmark of Hawaii and Honolulu. If anyone appreciates any history about the islands they'll certainly have to acknowledge the history of its times as an independent country and its kings and royalty. The Kamehameha Statue is one of Hawaii's most recognizable artifacts and symbols. A great opportunity for photos and those wanting to learn more about the royal family. You can also read about him on the many panels. Basically this is a main cultural symbol of the islands of course. It's a tribute to an important king who unified the Hawaiian Islands into a kingdom in 1810. This was created by Thomas Ridgeway Gould as a part of the centennial of Captain James Cook discovering the islands. It was planned in 1878. The ship it was on sank and a replacement was cast, while the original was later recovered and placed in North Kohala. As for this one, it looked better than the first one so they used it. It was erected in 1883 in front of the Aliʻiōlani Hale government building, as part of the coronation celebration of King David Kalākaua. On the sides of the statue are reliefs of Kamehameha's life. Gould had a fatal heart attack before it was finished. His son finished the rest of these. It has become an important image in government. The statue is featured on the state seal, and the logo of the Kamehamena Schools. A third one was placed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Sanctuary Hall. This was to honor Hawaii becoming a state. Got a lot of images this statue has been on, including postcards and shirts among many other things tourists buy. It's also a part of the Kamehameha celebration. The statue is decorated with a long lei, to honor him and his accomplishments like uniting the islands and other things.
I think this statue of King Kamehameha I might be one of the most iconic statues in the United States. Maybe it's because of TV shows, like Hawaii Five-0. The first casting of this statue is located in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii. This second casting of the statue was erected here in 1883. The artist was Thomas Ridgeway Gould. If you're taking an organized city tour, your tour bus might park and allow you to alight for a few minutes. More likely, it will stop to allow you to take pictures of this statue from the bus. I was staying in Waikiki and rode a bicycle into this area so that I could tour and take photographs at my own pace. Sites I visited included: the State Capitol; St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral; Honolulu Hale; Washington Place; the Hawaiian Mission Houses and Mission Memorial. With reference to this statue specifically, taking photos can be a challenge. Depending on the time of day, there can be a lot of tourists milling about. And lighting varies, due to time of day and weather. This site is worth visiting, simply because it such a nice statue, and carries such historic and cultural value.
He could've had a great Tinder profile. Height: 18 feet. Primary accomplishment: Turned a set of scattered islands into one kingdom. Hobbies: Spearing with purpose and taking long walks on the beach without a shirt on (codpiece optional). However, that canoe has sailed, and what we have left is this conspicuous landmark. Made of bronze and located across the street from the Iolani Palace, the statue stands in front of Aliiōlani Hale where the Hawaii State Supreme Court presides, or if you're a delusional crime show watcher, the headquarters for Hawaii 5-O. Book 'em, Danno! RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc
A great warrior, diplomat and leader We did not plan on this part of our trip but glad we had a chance to see it. The King Kamehameha Statue stands just outside of the Ali'iolani Hale in Downtown Honolulu and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in all of Hawaii. We were to meet here for our Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour with Mysteries of Hawai'i. Currently, the landmark building is used as the HawaiI State Supreme Court. The building was closed but on the courtyard is King Kamehameha's 18-foot bronze, gold leaf statue and can be viewed at any time of the day (and night). His right hand is extended in a gesture of aloha, the traditional spirit of friendly greeting. Each year HawaiI celebrates Kamehameha Day on the Friday closest to June 11. I only know this because I do work for our HawaiI location and while our offices are open for business in the mainland HawaiI has the day off (State holiday). On Kamehameha Day the statue is draped with wreaths of flower lei to celebrate Hawaii's greatest king. King Kamehameha accomplished what no man in the history of the Hawaiian people had ever done by uniting the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom after years of conflict. If you've watched the TV Series Hawaii Five-0, exterior shots of the Iolani Palace is used frequently throughout the series. It is used as the headquarters for the Five-0 task force. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If driving to downtown there is parking on S. King and Punchbowl Streets and is free after 6:00p. Review #2646
Very cool to see a statue of king Kamehameha. I of course had seen the opening to Hawaii Five-0 and wanted to see it. However, the show doesn't do it justice. It is absolutely gorgeous in person that is representative of an important king in Hawaii. Across the street is the palace. So the area feels filled with history. I definitely encourage you stop by.
Beautiful statue of a great king and warrior. View from the street or park nearby for a closer look. We had extra time before our flight so we decided to see this statue. Since it was a Sunday, we parked on the street and walked over to the judiciary center. The statue and surrounding plaques represent King Kamehameha's courage, wisdom, and accomplishments. The bronze state stands at an impressive height and the area is well kept. Note that you should not walk on the grass. There is ample sidewalk to use instead. I recommend visiting King Kamehameha's Statue while in Honolulu. It is located right across the street from Iolani Palace.
"In a world where you can be anything, Be kind..." --Unknown One day, Jules Y. and I were talking in the parking lot of Ohana Hale Marketplace (OHM) when I spotted a couple of tourists who looked lost. They were looking at a map while standing in the middle of the driveway. I caught their attention and motioned to them to come towards us - out of the way of the traffic. I ended up going to them to ask what they needed. In broken English, I figured that they wanted to see the Kamehameha Statue on King Street. It seems like they had gotten to OHM by bus and wanted to walk to the King's statue. I told them that it's rather far away and there are no sidewalks on some parts of Queen Street. Since it was getting dark, I'd give them a ride if they trusted me. They hopped into the back seat of my Hyundai and we drove off. As we maneuvered through the streets of Honolulu, I did my best to entertain our international tourists by pointing out landmarks such as 'Iolani Palace which is the only palace in the USA. Because Hawaii was ruled by a monarchy back in the day, we did have a king, queen, princes, and other royalty! Since I used to work in downtown Honolulu, I knew that I could park in a metered street stall on Mililani Street (next to the Post Office) for free because it was after hours. I was very honored that these tourists trusted me and even wanted to take a selfie with me! LOL! If I were into selfies, I would have gotten one with them, too... haha! Anyway, after our mini tour was over, I pointed them to the bus stop and recommended that they return to Waikiki where it was safer. I told them that Chinatown wasn't that safe in the dark... Later, I looked up information about the Kamehameha Statue. I wondered why tourists would want to visit it. (When you're born and raised in Hawaii, you take certain things for granted and don't appreciate the little things that matter...) I found out that the Kamehameha Statue ranks #9 on the list of Yelp's most Photographed works of Public Art in the USA. My friend, Jessica P.'s photo of the statue was featured in the April 2020 edition of the Yelp Blog (by Jayme Hitchcock). In Jessica's photo, the he backdrop of the Judicial Building emphasizes the fact that King Kamehameha was a great leader. The first King of Hawaii, King Kamehameha I, is best known for uniting the Hawaiian Islands. Currently, there are officially 8 islands. (Las Vegas is called the 9th Island as many Hawaii residents enjoy Sin City and even move there!) Another interesting fact is that there's a second Kamehameha statue in Washington D.C. in the Statuary Hall AND This statue (on King Street) is not the original one! There's yet ANOTHER statue in Kohala, on the Big Island of Hawaii, near King Kamehameha's birthplace! AND There's ANOTHER statue in Hilo! There's lots of drama about that one... just saying... This golden statue of Kamehameha the Great is usually decorated each year on June 11 which is a State of Hawaii holiday. Firefighters use their ladders and special skills to drape long flower lei over the outstretched arms of the famous warrior. Unfortunately, for this 2020 year, due to COVID-19, the festivities have been canceled. Let's hope that we can gather next year, celebrate, stay healthy, and continue to be kind!
This was my first time every to see in person the great Kamehameha statue. I love that it was also on its most famous holiday and to be able to witness all its glory with all the beautiful leis draped was just an unbelievable sight. I have always only seen the lei draping on tv and hoped to some day see it in person and I am so happy to finally check that off my wishlist. This was a chicken skin moment for me and I will always remember this awesome experience.
"Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the Great, was the founder and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii. A statue of him was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington, D.C. by the state of Hawaii as one of two statues it is entitled to give." This statue sits dead center in the downtown area of the city, on the gounds of the Ali'iolani Hale Supreme Court. This is also across from Lolani Palace in Honolulu. King Kamehameha
Have you played Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Stay with me here. Because while this wasn't the first place I'd ever seen the iconic statue of King Kamehameha I (also known as Kamehameha the Great), my brain absolutely went, "Oh hey, my island museum decor!" the second I saw it in real life. Yes, I'm that person who unknowingly recreated a culturally significant landmark next to Blathers. I hadn't plan to see this statue while I was on Oahu but shoutout to my waifu Sheryl M. for the spontaneous detour. She hadn't seen it in person either, so it turned into one of those unexpectedly wholesome "Wait, this is actually kind of special" moments. Bonus: I also got introduced to a Hawaiian plover (tiny, adorable, and clearly the main character of the day). The statue stands proudly in front of Aliʻiōlani Hale, and here's where things get interesting: - The statue you see there is actually a replica. - "There are four Kamehameha Statues: One on Oahu, two on the Big Island - in HiIo & North Kohala, and another one in Washington DC at the US Capitol." - As per Bruddah Fran C. (go add him)! - The original statue had a whole dramatic backstory: It was cast in Europe, lost in a shipwreck, then later recovered (yes, ocean salvage arc), and eventually placed elsewhere in Hawaii. - The statue wasn't designed to accurately reflect Kamehameha's true appearance. It was westernized, which... yeah. A little side-eye moment. Even with that context, there's something undeniably powerful about seeing it in person. The stance, the gesture, the presence... It hits differently when you're standing right there. Would I recommend stopping by? Honestly, yes. It's quick, it's meaningful, and it's one of those spots that sneaks up on you. Embrace life and spontaneity. read more
9 months ago
Aliʻiōlani Hale is the Hawaii state supreme court building located behind the King Kamehameha statue. The statue of Kamehameha the Great, known as the first king of Hawaii, was astounding. It's said that Kamehameha unified the Hawaiian Islands under his rule. , read more
2 years ago
This isn't just another statue, it's a spectacular tribute to King Kamehameha I, the inspirational leader that united the people of the Hawaiian Islands in the mid-1800's. His effort was meant to strengthen Hawaii and develop governance. The statue depicts the leader with outstretched arms wearing gold feathered adornments with a spear in his left hand. Several plaques around the statue tell of Kamehameha's importance, the Rule of the Splintered Paddle, and of the leader over seeing his fleet of canoes. The statue is high on a base with scenes of the Hawaiian Islands. King David Kalakaua commissioned the cast in 1878. European artist, Thomas Gould, was chosen to create the work, which was completed in 1883. The statue stands in front of Aliiolant Hale, the former Hawaiian government building and can be seen from Iolani Palace. A visit to this 140 year old statue of a great leader is worth a visit. There is an interactive program to connect on smartphone to learn about the King. I'm not sure about parking, I took the bus. There are restroom facilities inside Aliiolant Hale, which is open to the public at no charge. read more
Have to see this important landmark of Hawaii and Honolulu. If anyone appreciates any history about the islands they'll certainly have to acknowledge the history of its times as an independent country and its kings and royalty. The Kamehameha Statue is one of Hawaii's most recognizable artifacts and symbols. A great opportunity for photos and those wanting to learn more about the royal family. You can also read about him on the many panels. Basically this is a main cultural symbol of the islands of course. It's a tribute to an important king who unified the Hawaiian Islands into a kingdom in 1810. This was created by Thomas Ridgeway Gould as a part of the centennial of Captain James Cook discovering the islands. It was planned in 1878. The ship it was on sank and a replacement was cast, while the original was later recovered and placed in North Kohala. As for this one, it looked better than the first one so they used it. It was erected in 1883 in front of the Aliʻiōlani Hale government building, as part of the coronation celebration of King David Kalākaua. On the sides of the statue are reliefs of Kamehameha's life. Gould had a fatal heart attack before it was finished. His son finished the rest of these. It has become an important image in government. The statue is featured on the state seal, and the logo of the Kamehamena Schools. A third one was placed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Sanctuary Hall. This was to honor Hawaii becoming a state. Got a lot of images this statue has been on, including postcards and shirts among many other things tourists buy. It's also a part of the Kamehameha celebration. The statue is decorated with a long lei, to honor him and his accomplishments like uniting the islands and other things. read more
2 years ago
I think this statue of King Kamehameha I might be one of the most iconic statues in the United States. Maybe it's because of TV shows, like Hawaii Five-0. The first casting of this statue is located in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii. This second casting of the statue was erected here in 1883. The artist was Thomas Ridgeway Gould. If you're taking an organized city tour, your tour bus might park and allow you to alight for a few minutes. More likely, it will stop to allow you to take pictures of this statue from the bus. I was staying in Waikiki and rode a bicycle into this area so that I could tour and take photographs at my own pace. Sites I visited included: the State Capitol; St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral; Honolulu Hale; Washington Place; the Hawaiian Mission Houses and Mission Memorial. With reference to this statue specifically, taking photos can be a challenge. Depending on the time of day, there can be a lot of tourists milling about. And lighting varies, due to time of day and weather. This site is worth visiting, simply because it such a nice statue, and carries such historic and cultural value. read more
He could've had a great Tinder profile. Height: 18 feet. Primary accomplishment: Turned a set of scattered islands into one kingdom. Hobbies: Spearing with purpose and taking long walks on the beach without a shirt on (codpiece optional). However, that canoe has sailed, and what we have left is this conspicuous landmark. Made of bronze and located across the street from the Iolani Palace, the statue stands in front of Aliiōlani Hale where the Hawaii State Supreme Court presides, or if you're a delusional crime show watcher, the headquarters for Hawaii 5-O. Book 'em, Danno! RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc read more
1 year ago
It's just the nostalgia of watching Hawaii 5-0 and seeing the statue that I've seen in all the episodes. I thought it was a beautiful area and amazing statue. read more
A great warrior, diplomat and leader We did not plan on this part of our trip but glad we had a chance to see it. The King Kamehameha Statue stands just outside of the Ali'iolani Hale in Downtown Honolulu and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in all of Hawaii. We were to meet here for our Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour with Mysteries of Hawai'i. Currently, the landmark building is used as the HawaiI State Supreme Court. The building was closed but on the courtyard is King Kamehameha's 18-foot bronze, gold leaf statue and can be viewed at any time of the day (and night). His right hand is extended in a gesture of aloha, the traditional spirit of friendly greeting. Each year HawaiI celebrates Kamehameha Day on the Friday closest to June 11. I only know this because I do work for our HawaiI location and while our offices are open for business in the mainland HawaiI has the day off (State holiday). On Kamehameha Day the statue is draped with wreaths of flower lei to celebrate Hawaii's greatest king. King Kamehameha accomplished what no man in the history of the Hawaiian people had ever done by uniting the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom after years of conflict. If you've watched the TV Series Hawaii Five-0, exterior shots of the Iolani Palace is used frequently throughout the series. It is used as the headquarters for the Five-0 task force. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If driving to downtown there is parking on S. King and Punchbowl Streets and is free after 6:00p. Review #2646 read more
Stopped here after visiting Iolani palace and learning about the past Hawaiian kings. King Kamehameha seemed the move beloved and accomplished. The statue is beautiful. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area! read more
Very cool to see a statue of king Kamehameha. I of course had seen the opening to Hawaii Five-0 and wanted to see it. However, the show doesn't do it justice. It is absolutely gorgeous in person that is representative of an important king in Hawaii. Across the street is the palace. So the area feels filled with history. I definitely encourage you stop by. read more
3 years ago
Beautiful statue of a great king and warrior. View from the street or park nearby for a closer look. We had extra time before our flight so we decided to see this statue. Since it was a Sunday, we parked on the street and walked over to the judiciary center. The statue and surrounding plaques represent King Kamehameha's courage, wisdom, and accomplishments. The bronze state stands at an impressive height and the area is well kept. Note that you should not walk on the grass. There is ample sidewalk to use instead. I recommend visiting King Kamehameha's Statue while in Honolulu. It is located right across the street from Iolani Palace. read more
"In a world where you can be anything, Be kind..." --Unknown One day, Jules Y. and I were talking in the parking lot of Ohana Hale Marketplace (OHM) when I spotted a couple of tourists who looked lost. They were looking at a map while standing in the middle of the driveway. I caught their attention and motioned to them to come towards us - out of the way of the traffic. I ended up going to them to ask what they needed. In broken English, I figured that they wanted to see the Kamehameha Statue on King Street. It seems like they had gotten to OHM by bus and wanted to walk to the King's statue. I told them that it's rather far away and there are no sidewalks on some parts of Queen Street. Since it was getting dark, I'd give them a ride if they trusted me. They hopped into the back seat of my Hyundai and we drove off. As we maneuvered through the streets of Honolulu, I did my best to entertain our international tourists by pointing out landmarks such as 'Iolani Palace which is the only palace in the USA. Because Hawaii was ruled by a monarchy back in the day, we did have a king, queen, princes, and other royalty! Since I used to work in downtown Honolulu, I knew that I could park in a metered street stall on Mililani Street (next to the Post Office) for free because it was after hours. I was very honored that these tourists trusted me and even wanted to take a selfie with me! LOL! If I were into selfies, I would have gotten one with them, too... haha! Anyway, after our mini tour was over, I pointed them to the bus stop and recommended that they return to Waikiki where it was safer. I told them that Chinatown wasn't that safe in the dark... Later, I looked up information about the Kamehameha Statue. I wondered why tourists would want to visit it. (When you're born and raised in Hawaii, you take certain things for granted and don't appreciate the little things that matter...) I found out that the Kamehameha Statue ranks #9 on the list of Yelp's most Photographed works of Public Art in the USA. My friend, Jessica P.'s photo of the statue was featured in the April 2020 edition of the Yelp Blog (by Jayme Hitchcock). In Jessica's photo, the he backdrop of the Judicial Building emphasizes the fact that King Kamehameha was a great leader. The first King of Hawaii, King Kamehameha I, is best known for uniting the Hawaiian Islands. Currently, there are officially 8 islands. (Las Vegas is called the 9th Island as many Hawaii residents enjoy Sin City and even move there!) Another interesting fact is that there's a second Kamehameha statue in Washington D.C. in the Statuary Hall AND This statue (on King Street) is not the original one! There's yet ANOTHER statue in Kohala, on the Big Island of Hawaii, near King Kamehameha's birthplace! AND There's ANOTHER statue in Hilo! There's lots of drama about that one... just saying... This golden statue of Kamehameha the Great is usually decorated each year on June 11 which is a State of Hawaii holiday. Firefighters use their ladders and special skills to drape long flower lei over the outstretched arms of the famous warrior. Unfortunately, for this 2020 year, due to COVID-19, the festivities have been canceled. Let's hope that we can gather next year, celebrate, stay healthy, and continue to be kind! read more
This was my first time every to see in person the great Kamehameha statue. I love that it was also on its most famous holiday and to be able to witness all its glory with all the beautiful leis draped was just an unbelievable sight. I have always only seen the lei draping on tv and hoped to some day see it in person and I am so happy to finally check that off my wishlist. This was a chicken skin moment for me and I will always remember this awesome experience. read more
6 years ago
"Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the Great, was the founder and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii. A statue of him was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington, D.C. by the state of Hawaii as one of two statues it is entitled to give." This statue sits dead center in the downtown area of the city, on the gounds of the Ali'iolani Hale Supreme Court. This is also across from Lolani Palace in Honolulu. King Kamehameha read more
This is where goku got his training and learn his ultimate technique. He entered and dominated the martial art tournament ... wait a minute ... wrong person. Anyway, this place is free to come and look around. It's across from Iolani Palace too so you can go there afterward, but that shit cost money. read more
One of the most popular tourist stops in Downtown and the most popular and legendary king in all of the Hawaiian Islands. The one and only, King Kamehameha the Great! About a few days prior to June 11 every year, firefighters climb up the big long ladder from the fire truck and drape beautiful BEAUTIFUL long lei's. If you're not planning on going to the Big Island anytime soon, a picture in front of this statue with Ali'iolani palace as the backdrop makes a great postcard! read more
7 years ago
I don't know much about Hawaiian history though the Road to Hana app did shed some light into it a few years ago when we used it. As we were walking towards Iolani Palace, we figured we'd drop by the statue of King Kamehameha since it was directly in front across the street. Generally this statue is covered in flowers and well loved by the locals. It's great to look at, not too big or gaudy. Just majestic like the king he was. read more
5 years ago
Did you know? 1. This iconic statue of King Kamehameha I (Kamehameha the Great) that stands in front of Ali'iōlani Hale is a replica. The original stands near Kamehameha's birthplace in Kapa'au in Kohala on the island of Hawai'i. 2. The sculptor, Thomas R. Gould, who cast the statue of King Kamehameha did not follow the true likeness of the King. Instead, if you look closely at this statue (and its original) the King has "Europeanized" features and even has a Roman stance because the sculptor had been studying Roman sculptures in Italy. 3. Another replica, which was commissioned after Hawai'i attained Statehood (1959) and unveiled in 1969, now stands prominently in Emancipation Hall in our Capitol's new visitor center. That statue had "sat" in a back row in our Nation's Statuary Hall and was moved in 2008, shortly after Senator Barack Obama was nominated as the Democratic Party's candidate for President. Every June 11th, Hawai'i commemorates and respects King Kamehameha I as being the "Unifier" of the Hawaiian Islands as he conquered 7 out of the 8. The island of Kaua'i was never conquered but by agreement with King Kamehameha I, the Kingdom of Hawai'i was created in 1810. This most recognizable statue is draped in lei, the people of Hawai'i are given this day as a State Holiday and all sorts of festivities and parades are organized. If you get to view this statue in person, take a walk around it as there are pictorial plaques around the base of the statue and text plaques along the curb that describe King Kamehameha's growth as warrior, diplomat and ascension to Unifier. There is hardly a time that you could catch this landmark without a crowd around it..it's that popular and truly regal. read more
King Kamehameha, worthy of our attention snd utmost respect. Former ruler of Hawaii, the one who unified the Hawaiian Islands. Greatness amplified. This site of the King Kamehameha statue is not the first nor the last one. It is however, the most popular one, visited by hundreds of visitors each day, thousands each week, perhaps a gazillion each year! Located just across tbe street from the royal Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu; you better bet the visitors are dropped off by the bus loads! One will often find the statue adorned with fresh flower leis. Thank you great king for your courage, your boldness, your steadfast vision! Happy Kamehameha Day (06/11/16) (thank you Lyla for reminder!) read more
11 years ago
After visiting the Iolani Palace, we knew we had to visit the Kamehameha Statue right across the street. What I've learned about King Kamehameha I: -He conquered the Hawaiian Islands, unified them and established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. -Also known as Kamehameha the Great. -He is one of the most beloved of Hawaii's heroes. -Even during times of intense Western influence, his government managed to maintain peace and the traditional values. -He developed alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers and by doing so preserved Hawaii's independence. -Kamehameha's full Hawaiian name is Kalani Paiea Wohi o Kaleikini Keali`ikui Kamehameha o `Iolani i Kaiwikapu kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. The statue is in front of Aliiolani Hale in downtown Honolulu on the island of Oahu. It's one of four statues of King Kamehameha I. read more
After leaving the Iolani Palace, we saw the King Kamehameha statue across the street and had to go over to snap a few pics and check it out! It was by pure luck that we came across it! After leaving the Palace it was great to see this statue after learning a bit of Hawaii history. Definately worth checking out as a tourist! 5 stars. read more
If you are a regular viewer of Hawaii Five-0, you would have likely seen the recent episode that featured the King Kamehameha Statue. There are two in Hawaii. This one in downtown Honolulu being the most well known. There is another one that can be found on the Big Island. King Kamehameha is the father of Hawaii having united all of the islands into one kingdom. I am not an art fanatic, but I can say that I like this statue very much. It seems to be an appropriate depiction of what Kamehameha was to Hawaii. The backdrop of Aliiolani Hale behind the statue makes for a lovely photo. Parking situation can be dicey. There is street parking nearby, but it can be difficult to find a space. It would be best to visit on a weekend as it would not be as crowded then. I would suggest visiting the statue along with the government buildings nearby including the Hawaii State Capitol, Hawaii State Library and Honolulu Hale as well as Iolani Palace all on one trip. If you are just taking pictures, you should be able to get through all of them conservatively in under an hour. read more
The statue is a popular tourist attraction. I see it everyday when I drive home from work. When I pass by on the weekends, there's tons of tourist crowding around and taking photos. Whenever I have friends visiting from out of town, I make sure to take them here. Some of those friends are Hawaii Five-0 fans and so I tell them, that's the police station in the back. For me, I think the best time to visit the statue is a few hours after they drape the lei's for Kamehameha Day. You can take as many photos as you want and no one will photo bomb your pictures. read more
Located right in front of Aliiolani Hale, site of the State of Hawaii Supreme Court, is one of the most grand and recognizable fixtures for tourists and locals alike. It's the gleaming statue of King Kamehameha I. On any given day you can see tons of tourists milling about the area taking their picture in front of this magnificent statue. Many will recognize it from the old Hawaii 5-O television show, where it appeared shortly in the opening credits. There are several of these statues, one of them being in the US capital building in Washington DC, but this one is probably the most famous. One of the bonuses is that it is located right across the street from Iolani Palace. Most people get here by The Bus or via a tour. It's on a major bus route, so finding one that goes from Waikiki to here shouldn't be a problem. If not, there isn't too much space to park over here as it is close to several active government buildings, one of which is the busy downtown post office. read more
The Brady Bunch tour continues! This was one of the stops that the Brady's tour guide David took them to on during their tour of Honolulu. We meandered over here after the knowledgable tour we had at Iolani Palace. It was lightly raining but warm out and not too crowded. I did notice the sign in front of the statue saying keep off the grass. I also witnessed other tourists disregarding it. Sigh... The King Kamehameha statue is one of six statues in honor of the great King, and it's also the most famous one (Dedicated in 1883). King Kamehameha (Kamehameha the Great) was responsible for uniting the Hawaiian Islands. We also visited one of the other statues (there are 6 total) while visiting Washington D.C. Its located in the Capitol Building's visitor center. The original is located on the big island at the king's birthplace in Kapaau in Kohala. This statue is also seen in the opening of the television show Hawaii Five-O Everyone say bellybutton !!! read more
11 years ago
This is a place you have to visit and sit down and enjoy life and respect Hawaiian culture. Unusual and iconic statue of historic interest. It is also surrounded by other sights and beautiful historic buildings including Kawaiaho'o Church, Iolani Palace, Mission Houses Museum, Honolulu Hale, Hawaii State Library and Aliiolani Hale. Definitely go into the building and meander around the first floor. An amazing history of Hawaii... I enjoyed the court house tour, but was surprised not to see five 0 head quarters. This is a wonderful place to visit and take pictures. read more
11 years ago
Hawaii Five O headquarters! Haha! Love it! Had to take a pic when I was here. Pretty damn cool! Book em Dano! :) But seriously I know it's very historic in Hawaiian history, King Kamehaneha, I also saw the other statue on the Big Island...very cool! read more
One of the most famous statues in the islands. Before my recent visit, I had only seen the statue on television - Hawaii 5-0! - and in online photos so I was very excited to see it in person. It looks exactly the same in person which was good. I only wish that we could get closer to it but for obvious reasons it's not allowed. read more
10 years ago
Located directly across the street from lolani Palace the state is very impressive. the King was much loved by his people and this is an impressive tribute to him. It is a must see when you visit Honolulu. read more
How can you not like the Kamehameha Statue? This is an iconic statue and I remember taking a photo here during my first trip to Oahu. Fast forward 12 years later when I randomly came across this on my way to the attorney general's office. I couldn't help myself so I joined the tourists and snapped a couple of pictures of King Kamehameha too :p After all these years-he still looks good! Be sure you have plenty of quarters with you if you plan on visiting. The entire area is metered parking! read more
10 years ago
Beautiful and breath taking. A must during a tour. Glad our tour guide is a born native and gave us a history lesson. Thanks so much Paul! Definitely stop by and check out the sites. Located in downtown Honolulu. read more
8 years ago
Didn't get a chance to actually take a tour of the inside but later this year I will ! So many places to visit such a beautiful island. read more
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