Beautiful! A misty day is THE TIME to visit! It lets you see the swirling winds (using the mist)…read moreas they come up the ridge line. Its is really cool! (No really, you'll need a jacket.) The views are incredible! The park is quite beautiful! (Tip: Understand the historical significance of the warring Hawaiian tribes and thus park before you come to see it.)

We had family visiting from the mainland and since their hotel wasn't ready and they never went to…read morePali decided to take them there which they really enjoyed also because they are watching the Hawaii series with Jason Mamoa. The Park is well kept and they have parking meters self pay for visitors, if you're kamaina or military no parking fee. No restrooms

What an honor to be able to witness this place! It's a sacred place for Hawaiian history and…read moreculture and I am so honored i got a glimpse of it. One hundred yards from the intersection of Whitmore Avenue and Highway 80 on the island of O'ahu lie a group of rocks known as the Kukaniloko Birthing Stones. This site has witnessed Hawai'i's royal births and powerful struggles for centuries, and which may have also served an astronomical function. When a new chief was to be born, the mother would be brought to the rocks and, under the watch of anywhere from 36 to 48 chiefs, the birth would take place. Most of the leaders were there to observe the births for the oral historical record, but a small number may have assisted with the birth. When the birthing was complete, the child would be swept away, not to be seen by the mother until they had reached maturity. This was practiced to reduce the chance of murder from rival chiefs. The important spot was also home to a number of battles between tribes that would decide the fates of their entire communities. Children born at Kukaniloko would learn leadership and the traditions of their ancestors at the sacred site and its surrounding lands. While the stones have been thought to have served a largely ritual purpose to native Hawaiians, recent research has uncovered patterns on the rocks that could have served an astrological purpose. It is now believed that the stones may have acted as a sort of Pacific Island henge.

A co-worker pointed out this sacred landmark as we were driving by one day. I took my mom's visit…read moreas an opportunity to see something other than the touristy stuff so we made it a stop while in the area. It's easy to drive by without noticing given the closed gate with "no parking" signs. One has to know to park safely on the road and walk past the closed gate to experience the birthing stones. There are no signs to indicate the history of the area which is a downside so one has to Google and read about it. As you walk down the dirt path you eventually run into a landscaped area bordered by rocks that contains the birthing stones and trees. There's nothing really to see beyond scattered stones while using your imagination in curiosity about what has occurred at this location. A site mentions a temple with a bell that would ring to announce the birth but it's nowhere to be found. A quick visit to see a piece of Hawaiian history. I give it three stars because while it's a landmark, it could do a better job at educating visitors. No signage, description, or images of what happened hinders the appreciation and knowledge of why it's a sacred landmark.

READ ALL THE REVIEWS!!!! We walked around the whole building…read moretrying to find it and finally asked the hotel front desk. We passed it x2! It's in the alley at the back of the building if you are coming out of the church parking lot go LEFT! It's behind a tall cement white wall. It's huge! And I read the other reviews and went up to the 5th floor didn't need a key and took a picture on the fire escape because the camera was not working I have been collecting these pics and so happy to add another one Super sad that the camera was not working. I wonder if it will ever be fixed?

I've visited multiple "Greetings" murals across the United States and this is definitely the most…read moreunique one. Instead of a wall, this painting was on the floor of the Alohilani Resort. You can view it from the Swell Bar on the 5th floor of the hotel or from the guest rooms if you're staying here. It's located on the Kealohilani Avenue side of the resort in a small lot that you can most definitely miss if you're not paying attention. It's a beautiful mural already but the cherry on top (no pun intended) is that there's a camera on the top of the building pointing down. There's a computer setup on the wall where you can set the timer to snap a photo of your pose on the mural. Then you can see the photo and even email it to yourself. It's such an unknown gem of Hawaii that provides one amazing postcard.

Formerly known as Hawaii State Art Museum. Located between Honolulu City and the State Capitol and…read moreIolani Palace. The venue often showcases local art installations highlight Polynesian and Asian themes. Frequent live music and event nights make this a museum to frequent often.

The Capitol Modern Art Museum on Richards Street in Honolulu is an amazing experience! Best of all,…read moreit's free to attend and offers a wonderful mix of art, music, dancing, and community. I enjoyed exploring the art exhibits and seeing the creativity of local artists. There were also vendors selling local products, jewelry, hats, clothing, and other unique items. If you'd like, you can also grab a drink or food while enjoying the event. The museum hosts special First Friday events every month, creating a fun and vibrant atmosphere where people can gather, socialize, and appreciate art and culture. For convenient parking, I recommend the Aliʻi Place parking garage, where parking is very affordable. It's a great way to spend an evening in downtown Honolulu, whether you're a local or a visitor.

One of the highlights of my trip to Oahu. The North Shore is a must stop with its vintage retro…read moresurf town vibes. The shops have a lit of cool and cheap merchandise and the locals were so friendly. I would recommend parking in a central location and walking to the rainbow bridge then all the way to the shrimp trucks. We also pulled on the side of the road to take a picture with the "haleiwa girl and boy signs" Some of the best places we visited were: Matsumotos shave ice- so many flavors, so good good and cheap compared to Waikiki Giovanni's shrimp truck- a popular food truck with good tasting shrimp and big portions North shore surf shop- good gifts and surf equipment

Haleiwa Town North Shore is a must. There's a variety of activities, stores, and food trucks. The…read moreindividuals I encountered were laidback and welcoming. Shaka vibes!

Have you played Animal Crossing: New Horizons?…read more 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.

Beautiful and amazing statueKing Kamehameha Statue. A must see and take a photo and memories with…read moreyou back to mainland

Public art in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. On the way from the parking lot next to the former Fisherman's Wharf to the Ala Moana Pedestrian Bridge, we saw Choy's Monster. It's a gigantic sculpture of the world's largest Pacific Blue Marlin! Captain Cornelius Choy caught it on June 10, 1970 with a rod and reel! It weighed 1805 pounds. This event happened on the Kewalo Harbor. Charter Boat Coreene C. Come see this amazing display! It's between Ala Moana Boulevard and the harbor.

A whopper of a trophy…read more.. As I drive through Ala Moana Boulevard almost on a daily basis we all know about the giant marlin displayed at Kewalo Basin and with lots of various boats at the harbor it would be the common decor you'd expect to see and think not much of it other than how cool it looks and being a great symbolic monument to give directions for folks finding their way around town. Well as on this day that I went to explore the Ala Moana Boulevard Bridge to start and as we glanced and noticed the plaque placed right below titled "Choy's Monster" as this was the exact replica of the Pacific Blue Marline caught by Captain Cornelius Choy using just a rod and reel isn't that an incredible history! So if you're ever in the area go see this monster as the story of itself is not only great but a fun fact of how it was captured and is a wonderful piece of landmark for us to share. Thank you!

Local Ghibli art…read more.. One thing I love about SALT in Kaka'ako are the murals and you can't miss them that are large as the whole side of the buildings but there is one that draws a lot of attention and it's really not that big at all. Pineapple Totoro and Catbus Mural which is located right on Coral Street between Highway Inn and The Boiling Crab "Da CatBus is painted in the local transit colors while Totoro is full dressed as a Pineapple is so fun and creative that tourists are always found taking pictures of and with the mural as we all love how it combines the cultures in a fun and playful way that is only found right here in Kaka'ako. Along with Kako plants and the stunning blue skies in the background artist @7sketches is a fun and playful piece that makes everyone smile and shine the local love we have here with artists to share with us all. Thank you!