Best walking routes in Honolulu

14 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

3.3 scoreHills 1/107.1 kmBest Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
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#1
Viewpoint

One Hour in Honolulu: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops2.4 km1 h 10 min

2.4 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops6stops+12 mgain
3.3 sights7.4 efficiency0.2 hills8.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 2 h 10 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Kawaiahaʻo Church
  2. Aliiolani Hale
  3. ʻIolani Palace
  4. Washington Place
  5. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
  6. Aloha Tower
0–11 m

Photo: ViewpointCaesarGJPublic domain

4.7/10
#2
Viewpoint

Honolulu in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

14 stops13.3 km4 h 30 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~6 h 15 min.

Inside: ʻIolani Palace (~45 min) + Honolulu Museum of Art (~1 h). Estimates only.

13.3 kmdistance4 h 30 minwith stops14stops~6 h 15 minfull day+27 mgain
2.2 sights7.7 efficiency0.4 hills6.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 55 min+ up to 3 h 55 min insides+27 m climb along route
  1. Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii
  2. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
  3. Washington Place
  4. ʻIolani Palace (inside ~45 min)
  5. Aliiolani Hale
  6. Kawaiahaʻo Church
  7. Honolulu Museum of Art (inside ~1 h)
  8. Thomas Square
  9. Malia
  10. Kahanamoku Beach
  11. Fort DeRussy Beach
  12. Royal Manoa Beach
  13. Queens Surf Beach
  14. Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial
-2–61 m

Photo: ViewpointDon Ramey LoganCC BY-SA 3.0

4.1/10
#3
Viewpoint

Best Viewpoints in Honolulu: Walking Route

Viewpoints

5 stops5.2 km1 h 35 min

5.2 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops5stops+158 mgain
1.2 sights8.0 efficiency2.6 hills5.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+158 m climb along route
  1. Aloha Tower
  2. Hawaii Theatre
  3. Punch Bowl
  4. Pali Lookout, Kailua, Hawaii
  5. Scenic lookout
1–131 m

Photo: ViewpointUnknownPublic domain

3.6/10
#4
Viewpoint

Palaces of Honolulu Walk

Palaces

5 stops1.9 km55 min

1.9 kmdistance55 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
2.8 sights5.4 efficiency0.0 hills5.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 1 h 50 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Hawaii Theatre
  2. Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew
  3. Washington Place
  4. ʻIolani Palace
  5. Aliiolani Hale
2–9 m

Photo: ViewpointGage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of AmericaCC BY-SA 2.0

3.6/10
#5
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Honolulu

Walking tour

11 stops11.6 km3 h 50 min

11.6 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops11stops+18 mgain
3.0 sights7.7 efficiency0.3 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 35 min+ up to 3 h 55 min insides+18 m climb along route
  1. Foster Botanical Garden
  2. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
  3. Aloha Tower
  4. Aliiolani Hale
  5. Kawaiahaʻo Church
  6. ʻIolani Palace
  7. Washington Place
  8. Honolulu Museum of Art
  9. Malia
  10. Ala Moana Beach Park
  11. Fort DeRussy Beach
-2–11 m

Photo: ViewpointblahedoCC BY-SA 2.5

3.5/10
#6
Viewpoint

Beaches of Honolulu Walk

Signature Beaches

6 stops4.9 km2 h

4.9 kmdistance2 hwith stops6stops+11 mgain
1.4 sights7.1 efficiency0.2 hills6.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 45 min insides+11 m climb along route
  1. Ala Moana Beach Park
  2. Kahanamoku Beach
  3. Fort DeRussy Beach
  4. Royal Manoa Beach
  5. Kuhio Beach Park
  6. Queens Surf Beach
-1–13 m

Photo: ViewpointPublic domainPublic domainfalsefalse This work has been released into the public domain by its author, Gerald Farinas, at the English Wikipedia project. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible: Gerald Farinas grants anyone the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.Public domain

3.4/10
#7
Viewpoint

Easy Flat Walk in Honolulu (Kids & Stroller Friendly)

Easy walk

11 stops6.5 km2 h 30 min

6.5 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops11stops+12 mgain
2.5 sights7.1 efficiency0.2 hills1.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 2 h 50 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
  2. Foster Botanical Garden
  3. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
  4. YWCA Building
  5. Hawaii Theatre
  6. Aloha Tower
  7. Aliiolani Hale
  8. ʻIolani Palace
  9. Washington Place
  10. Thomas Square
  11. Honolulu Museum of Art
-1–24 m

Photo: ViewpointJoel BradshawPublic domain

3.2/10
#8
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Honolulu in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops5.2 km2 h

5.2 kmdistance2 hwith stops8stops+23 mgain
0.9 sights7.6 efficiency0.4 hills5.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 1 h insides+23 m climb along route
  1. Thomas Square
  2. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
  3. Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew
  4. Hawaii State Art Museum
  5. First Hawaiian Center
  6. Hawaii Theatre
  7. YWCA Building
  8. Foster Botanical Garden
-1–26 m

Photo: ViewpointJoel BradshawPublic domain

3.1/10
#9
Viewpoint

Honolulu Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

11 stops9.9 km3 h 15 min

9.9 kmdistance3 h 15 minwith stops11stops+88 mgain
2.6 sights6.2 efficiency1.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 15 min+ up to 3 h 10 min insides+88 m climb along route
  1. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
  2. Punch Bowl
  3. Honolulu Museum of Art
  4. Kawaiahaʻo Church
  5. Aliiolani Hale
  6. ʻIolani Palace
  7. Aloha Tower
  8. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
  9. Pali Lookout, Kailua, Hawaii
  10. Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii
  11. Scenic lookout
0–131 m

Photo: ViewpointLFL16CC BY-SA 2.0

3.0/10
#10
Viewpoint

Honolulu Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

9 stops7.9 km2 h 40 min

7.9 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops9stops+142 mgain
2.4 sights6.2 efficiency2.4 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+ up to 2 h 30 min insides+142 m climb along route
  1. Kawaiahaʻo Church
  2. Aliiolani Hale
  3. ʻIolani Palace
  4. Washington Place
  5. Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew
  6. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
  7. Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii
  8. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
  9. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
-1–102 m

Photo: ViewpointCleared as filed at English WikipediaCC BY-SA 3.0

3.0/10
#11
Viewpoint

Honolulu Loop Walk from First Hawaiian Center

Loop

14 stops9.2 km3 h 30 min

9.2 kmdistance3 h 30 minwith stops14stops+74 mgain
1.4 sights7.9 efficiency1.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 5 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+74 m climb along route
  1. First Hawaiian Center
  2. Aloha Tower
  3. Hawaii Theatre
  4. YWCA Building
  5. Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii
  6. Foster Botanical Garden
  7. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
  8. Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew
  9. Washington Place
  10. Hawaii State Art Museum
  11. Hawaii State Capitol Building
  12. Honolulu Hale
  13. Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
  14. Kawaiahaʻo Church
-1–61 m

Photo: ViewpointDaderot.CC BY-SA 3.0

2.8/10
#12
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Honolulu: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops5.9 km2 h 30 min

5.9 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops11stops+44 mgain
0.9 sights6.8 efficiency0.7 hills3.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 1 h insides+44 m climb along route
  1. Thomas Square
  2. Honolulu Hale
  3. Hawaii State Capitol Building
  4. Hawaii State Art Museum
  5. Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew
  6. First Hawaiian Center
  7. Hawaii Theatre
  8. YWCA Building
  9. Foster Botanical Garden
  10. Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
  11. Liliuokalani Botanical Garden
-1–30 m

Photo: ViewpointDaderot.CC BY-SA 3.0

2.7/10
#13
Viewpoint

Honolulu Parks Walk

Parks

10 stops7.4 km3 h 20 min

7.4 kmdistance3 h 20 minwith stops10stops+11 mgain
2.1 sights6.6 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+11 m climb along route
  1. Ala Moana Beach Park
  2. Kahanamoku Beach
  3. Royal Manoa Beach
  4. Kuhio Beach Park
  5. Waikiki Shell
  6. Honolulu Zoo
  7. Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park
  8. Queens Surf Beach
  9. Waikiki Aquarium
  10. San Souci Beach
-2–13 m

Photo: ViewpointSycedCC0

2.7/10
#14
Viewpoint

Honolulu Waterfront Walk

Waterfront

7 stops8.0 km2 h 55 min

8.0 kmdistance2 h 55 minwith stops7stops+12 mgain
1.4 sights7.3 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+12 m climb along route
  1. Kakaako Waterfront Park
  2. Ala Moana Beach Park
  3. Kahanamoku Beach
  4. Royal Manoa Beach
  5. Kuhio Beach Park
  6. Queens Surf Beach
  7. San Souci Beach
-2–13 m

Photo: ViewpointPeacerayCC BY-SA 3.0

2.5/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Honolulu walking stats

From the 14 rated routes128 stops total38 unique places.

Most climbBest Viewpoints in Honolulu: Walking Route+158 m along route
Most stops / kmPalaces of Honolulu Walk2.6 stops per km
Least climbPalaces of Honolulu Walk+0 m along route
Most stairsBest Viewpoints in Honolulu: Walking Route~17 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest13.3 km1.9 kmHonolulu in One Day: Walking Itinerary / Palaces of Honolulu Walk
Places on routes38unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Honolulu FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Honolulu: A Short Walk (2.4 km, 1 h 10 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Honolulu?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Palaces of Honolulu Walk1.9 km, walking 25 min.
One hour in Honolulu?
One Hour in Honolulu: A Short Walk: walking 30 min, with stops 1 h 10 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Honolulu in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 14 stops, ~4 h 30 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 6 h 15 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.