Hawaii 🌺Honolulu｜Ultimate Car-Free Travel Guide 3.0

This section covers must-visit attractions 🏝️. Since spots around Oʻahu are quite spread out, I’ve grouped them by area to help you save time and avoid backtracking! 1️⃣ Waikiki Beach One of Hawaii’s most famous beaches 🏖️ 🕒 Open all day 💡 Free entry 💡 Public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms available 💡 Best photo light in the morning ☀️; more crowded in the afternoon—great for swimming and surfing 🏄‍♀️ 💡 Bring sunscreen, a towel, and water 💡 The Duke Kahanamoku Statue area is very photogenic 📸 2️⃣ Aliʻiolani Hale Hawaiian for “Heavenly Eagle” 🦅, built in 1874. Served as the Supreme Court during the Hawaiian Kingdom and briefly as a royal residence. 💡 Many confuse it with ʻIolani Palace across the street. Look for the gold statue of King Kamehameha I 🏛️ 🕘 Exterior statue plaza: open 24/7, free 🕘 Interior exhibit: Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM 💡 Free admission 💡 Security check required to enter 💡 Exhibits include legal documents from the 1893 overthrow and the evolution of Hawaiian justice 💡 Best photo spot: on the lawn in front of the building 📍 3️⃣ ʻIolani Palace The only official royal palace in the United States 👑, symbol of the Hawaiian monarchy. Features opulent interiors and displays of royal artifacts. 🕘 Tue–Sat: 9 AM–4 PM 🎟️ Tickets: Adult $26.95 | Youth (13–17) $21.95 | Child (5–12) $11.95 | 4 & under free �️ Online reservation required—no walk-ins 💡 Protective shoe covers provided for touring 💡 The exterior gardens are extremely photogenic 🌸 4️⃣ Tomb of King Lunalilo The most beloved king with the shortest reign. Chose to be buried among common people instead of the royal mausoleum, reflecting his democratic spirit. 🕙 10 AM–4 PM 💡 Free 💡 Located right next to Aliʻiolani Hale 5️⃣ Kawaiahaʻo Church One of the oldest Christian churches in Hawaii ⛪, built with coral blocks. Please be respectful when taking photos. 🕒 Mon–Sat: 8 AM–4:30 PM (Sunday hours may vary due to worship services) 🎟️ Free 6️⃣ Honolulu Zoo A rare tropical zoo in the heart of the city 🐘, home to over 900 animals including African savanna zones and reptile exhibits. 🕘 Open daily 10 AM–4 PM (last entry at 3 PM) 🎟️ Tickets: Adult (13+) $21 | Child (3–12) $13 | 2 & under free #HawaiiTravel #Oahu #Honolulu #TravelGuide #CarFreeHawaii 🌴✈️