The Valley of Temples is located just outside of Kaneohe; it is a distinctive Cemetery where Christians and Buddhists are buried. The Valley was constructed in 1968, a Century after the first Japanese immigrants arrived in Hawaii. A Christian Church is situated on the hills to the left of the sanctuary and a Buddhist Temple is inside the Valley.

The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum of history and science is located in the Kalihi district of Honolulu. The museum showcases the World’s biggest collection of Polynesian cultural and scientific artefacts and is the largest museum in Hawaii.

Kapiolani Park is located at the east end of Waikiki covering an area of 300 acres; it is the oldest and biggest park in Hawaii. The Waikiki Aquarium and the Honolulu Zoo are both located in the park. Situated beside a living coral reef on the Waikiki shoreline, the Waikiki Aquarium is home to more than 3,055 organisms of 464 species of marine plants and animals. The Honolulu Zoo features over 1,230 animals in specifically designed habitats.

The park also includes tennis courts, soccer fields, and an archery range and a bandstand that serves as an entertainment venue. It is also a popular course for joggers who run its two mile perimeter.

There are some great hike trails to various spectacular waterfalls; the Manoa Falls Trailhead is only minutes away from the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. This an ideal hike for families, as it’s only about three quarters of a mile long. The trail to Maunawili Falls is set in a stunning forest on the slopes of the Koolau Mountains close to the Town of Maunawili and the path follows Maunawili Stream.

Waimea Falls is located in the spectacular 1,800 acre Waimea Valley Park on the north shore. Expert cliff-divers present an enjoyable show as they climb the rock wall alongside the falls and then dive from 45 and 60 feet into the deep, cold pool below. 

The Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is located just off the H-1 Highway (about 35minutes west of Waikiki) in Kapolei. The park is set in 25 acres of land and has numerous activities including Water world which is a gigantic multi level activity pool and the Cliffhanger which has two slides down the cliffs of Kapolei.

The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is located around 10 miles east of Waikiki. It is the first place to become a Marine life Conservation district in the State. A nine minute orientation film is a requirement before beach access is granted in the Nature Reserve. The orientation film explains about formation of the bay, some animals you will come across, what you can do to protect the reef, and how to protect yourself, so you are able to enjoy your visit. Basic snorkelling equipment (mask, fins and snorkel) is available to rent on the beach.

North Pacific Humpback Whales can be seen off all Hawaii an Islands from the middle of December through to the middle of May. Scientists guess that around 4,000 to 5,000 North Pacific humpback Whales migrate to Hawaiian waters every year. The waters around the major Islands are one of the World’s most important habitats for these whales. The Islands are home to a large National humpback whale marine sanctuary. Sperm Whales, Pygmy Killer, False Killer whales, Pilot, Beaked and Melon Headed whales are also seen in Hawaiian waters all year round.  These magnificent creatures are the fifth largest of the world's great whales and they are considered an endangered species. There are plenty of tours available to observe them in action.

There are several businesses that operate special tours to observe sharks from the safety of a cage (you, not the shark). The cages are big enough for two to four people and give the opportunity of seeing the sharks at close quarters without the risk of harm to you. Cages are placed in the water around three to four miles offshore, and visibility is about 200ft. When on a shark tour, passengers can look forward to seeing gray reef, Galapagos, sandbar and hammerhead sharks. The ancient Hawaiians worshipped shark Gods, and each Island had a different God. The King shark God of Oahu is Kamohoali'i, who is said to live in an underwater cave near Pearl Harbor.

Dolphins are naturally playful mammals and they are regularly seen gyrating and leaping the surface of the Ocean. Dolphins in Hawaii are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, therefore in the wild, humans and boats must maintain a certain distance. Although it’s not illegal for dolphins to approach you, but it is illegal to approach, chase, surround, touch or swim with them.

Around eight different species of whales inhabit Hawaii, but the most well-known are the bottlenose. Pacific bottlenose dolphins can reach up to 10 feet in length and are easily recognized by their rounded forehead, or melon, and friendly face. They are generally seen in small groups or singly, they spend the majority of their time in the channels between the Islands but will occasionally move towards passing boats.

Several local boating companies offer special dolphin swim tours, besides learning about the dolphins, you could learn about snorkelling and scuba diving. Rafting tours are another possibility to see the dolphins. There are programmes like: Sea Life Park or Dolphin Quest which will permit visitors to train and swim with dolphins.

Sea Life Park is located at near Makapu'u Beach, around 15 miles from Waikiki. Dolphin Quest is a marine research and education centre which is at the Kahala Mandarin on Oahu.