This is an amazing valley on the island of Oahu which is home to some of the most famous sites you have ever seen filmed for movies or TV. This classic location nicknamed “Jurassic Valley” has been the filming site of blockbuster films like Jurassic Park and King Kong to local new treasure-hunt movies like Finding Ohana. Even the most popular TV shows will have an episode shot in the valley, like Hawaii 5-0. At Kualoa Ranch you can do Jurassic Park movie tours, take a jungle expedition tour, go on a UTV ride, soar through the canopy on a zip line, take a mountain bike around the trails, hit the beautiful private beach, ride on a catamaran or even enjoy a nice long horseback ride.
Pearl Harbor is Hawaii’s number one visitor destination with over 1.8 million visitors a year. At the focal point is the Pearl Harbor Vistitor Center which provides access to the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Battleship Missouri or “Mighty MO”, Bowfin Submarine & the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum nearby. Each of our Pearl Harbor Tours includes a fast-track ticket to view a 23-minute documentary film about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into World War II. Afterward, we board a 145 passenger U.S. Navy-operated boat for a solemn visit to the Memorial. You can also choose to start your tour of Pearl Harbor from any of the neighbor islands too!
Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions and welcomes more than one million visitors a year. Dole Plantation provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze. Also popular are informational displays and presentations, as well as our plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including the world-famous Dole Soft Serve! And, before you leave you can purchase fresh pineapple to take home.
The unique profile of Diamond Head sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater. *NOTE: Entry & Parking reservations required for non-residents.
This small town is the heart of the North Shore, and along both sides of the two-lane road, you'll find colorful historic wooden storefronts housing amazing local restaurants and gift shops. Most of the popular food trucks are here, with so many options like Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck and Crispy Grindz, which has the best acai bowls on the island. Worth checking out: Two iconic landmarks you may have heard of are found here: the Haleiwa Rainbow Bridge and the Haleiwa Surfer Sign. Also, within walking distance, you'll find beautiful beaches, including the famous Haleiwa Beach Park, Ali'i Beach Park, and Kaiaka Bay.