Honolulu, Hawaii 🌺｜Ultimate Car-Free Travel Guide 4.0

7️⃣ Aloha Tower Built in 1926, this was once the tallest building in Hawaii 🗼. Located near the pier—great for a seaside stroll. 💡 Currently, the observation deck is closed ❌. You can only see the exterior; no panoramic views from the top. 8️⃣ Eternal Flame Memorial Located in front of the Hawaii State Capitol. 🕒 Open 24/7 💡 Free 9️⃣ Lyon Arboretum A tropical botanical garden 🌿 owned by the University of Hawaii. Features easy walking trails and diverse plant life. 🕒 Mon–Fri: 9 AM–3 PM 💡 Free 🔟 Sun Yat-sen Park 🕒 Daily, 5 AM–10 PM 💡 Free 1️⃣1️⃣ Chinatown Worth a quick daytime visit 🏮. The architecture here is unique and photogenic. ❗️ The area can be unsafe after dark—avoid lingering at night. 1️⃣2️⃣ Bishop Museum Hawaii’s largest museum 🏛️, focused on Polynesian culture, natural history, music, and Hawaiian heritage. Also includes a small science center and planetarium. 💡 Allow at least 2 hours to explore—the museum is extensive. 💡 The outdoor areas are great for photos. 🕒 9 AM–5 PM (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) 🎟️ Tickets: Adult (18–64) $33.95 | Youth (4–17) $25.95 | 3 & under Free 🚗 Parking: $16 per vehicle | Hawaii residents: $8 1️⃣3️⃣ Honolulu Museum of Art 🕒 Wed, Thu, Sun: 10 AM–6 PM Fri–Sat: 10 AM–9 PM ❌ Closed Mon–Tue 🎟️ Tickets: Adult $25 | 18 & under Free 💡 The museum features Chinese-inspired architecture 🎨, and the garden is perfect for photos. 1️⃣4️⃣ Magic Island (Part of Ala Moana Beach Park) 🕒 4 AM–10 PM 💡 Free 💡 In my opinion, this is the most beautiful beach in Honolulu 🏝️—one of the top-ranked among Oʻahu’s 125 beaches. 💡 Super photogenic—ideal for beach photos! 📸 1️⃣5️⃣ Ala Wai Promenade 🕒 Open 24/7 💡 Free 💡 A distinctive riverside walkway 🌉. ❗️ However, it can be shady with some homeless presence. Visit around noon for photos 📍 and avoid lingering. #Hawaii #Honolulu #Oahu #TravelGuide #CarFreeTravel 🌴👣