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The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Oahu, Hawaii (HI)
The Hawaiian island of Oahu is a surfer’s paradise, with swelling waves that can reach epic heights. No wonder, then, that it’s the site of one of the world’s premier competitions, the Triple Crown of Surfing. If hanging ten isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy the beautiful beaches – particularly famous Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Art connoisseurs will appreciate the annual Hale'iwa Arts Festival, a celebration of local crafts, painting, jewelry, sculpture, dance, and music.
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1. USS Arizona Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26,456 reviews
A 184-foot memorial honoring the 2,388 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Reviewed By lindar1961 - Inverloch, Australia
The Pearl Harbour complex is well set out. Even though the entry fee seems expensive you do get value for money. The entry includes a boat tide to the USS Arizona, exploring the Bowfin submarine, a bus ride to Ford Island (active Naval Base), exploring the Missouri (battleship) and entry into the aviation museums. Very moving and memorable.
2. Royal Mausoleum State Monument (Mauna Ala)
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Kittygal - Los Angeles, United States
I visited this lovely mausoleum on a windy and rainy morning. It's a beautiful resting place for Hawaiian royalty and some other notable historical figures. A spot to reflect...remember...and pay respect.
3. Pearl Harbor National Memorial
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4.5 based on 13,333 reviews
A 184-foot memorial honoring the 2,388 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Reviewed By Y6801YCsusanc
This is a memorial every American visiting Hawaii should not miss. Even though I read complaints posted on TripAdvisor about not being able to visit the memorial itself, it still doesn't take away from the SIGNIFICANCE. They show a movie about what led to the attack on Pearl Harbor which was well presented before going onboard a boat that takes you briefly around the harbor. There is a lot to see here. You can visit a museum detailing the history of the events happening in the Pacific at that time and what led up to the attack. You can also visit both the World War II submarine, USS Bowfin and it's accompanying memorial to lost submariners and the submarine museum; next you can visit the battleship USS Missouri and excellent museum and where the Japanese surrendered. There is also an air museum which we didn't have a chance this time to visit. Kids 12 and up would get more out of this than young children and they should be exposed to this history and never forget it. I was lucky to meet a Pearl Harbor survivor, Sterling Cale. He signed his book for us and I had my picture taken with him (no charge), so don't miss this and thank him for his service to our country.
4. Statue of Duke Kahanamoku
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4.5 based on 1,960 reviews
Reviewed By psudino - Weehawken, United States
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was quite a prolific man. A gold medalist swimmer, actor, police officer and probably the most important person in the history of surfing. This impressive statue, usually adorned with the leis of visitors, sits right on the Waikiki beach, a perfect place for a man who loved the beach. An impressive statue.
5. USS Oklahoma Memorial
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4.5 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By journeymaid48 - Fairport, United States
The USS Oklahoma lost 412 men at the attack of Pearl Harbor. This monument which is with walking distance of the USS Missouri is a tribute to these men who died that morning on 7 December 1941.
6. Brothers in Valor Memorial
7. USS Utah Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By LasVegasMyTown - Las Vegas, United States
One needs a DOD ID to get on Ford Island on their own. Just past the Navy Lodge, on the right side is the Memorial. It has the same significance as the ARIZONA. Service men are entombed in the ship. Gave their lives for our freedom. After, walk across the street and you will see the Luke military housing. Charming cottages. USS UTAH is not on the shuttle from PH/ARIZONA. The free shuttle runs about every 20 minutes and has 2 stops...the USS MISSOURI(Mighty Mo) and the Pacific Aviation Museum. I highly recommend both. Wear comfortable footwear on the Mighty Mo, not flip flops. Coming out of the entrance of the Mighty Mo, on the right, is the USS OKLAHOMA Memorial. Another worthwhile viewing. Return service via the shuttle. So much important history on beautiful Ford Island. Proud to call Las Vegas HOME.
8. Princess Bernice Pauahi Statue
9. Honolulu World War II Memorial
10. Princess Kaiulani Statue
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By lwj - San Jose, United States
The statue of Princess Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn is located in a triangular area bordered by Kuhio Ave., Kaiulani Ave. and Kānekapōlei Stree. It is located in Princess Kaiulani Triangle, a remnant of the grounds of Princess Kaiulani's childhood home, known as Ainahau... this park is all that remains of her estate. She was second in line to the Hawaiian throne when her uncle, David Kalakaua, became king. She became the crown princess, and first in line for the throne when her aunt Lydia Liliuoklanai became queen. When Princess Kaiulani heard the Hawaiian Kingdom had been overthrown she traveled from England to New York, Boston, and Washington DC in an attempt to stop the annexation of Hawaii by the United States. She made speeches, participated in negotiations and met with President Grover Cleveland. Her efforts to prevent the annexation of Hawaii were unsuccessful and on July 4, 1894 the existence of the Republic of Hawaii was declared and Sanford Dole was inaugurated as its president. Hawaii became the U.S. Territory of Hawaii when it was formally annexed in 1898 by the United States. Princess Kaiulani died about a year after Hawaii's annexation at the age of 23, some say from a broken heart. The Princess Kaiulani statue depicts the princess feeding her peacocks. It was unveiled in Waikiki during a ceremony and blessing on October 16, 1999. It was created by sculptor Jan Gordon Fisher who also created the Duke Kahanamoku statue in Waikiki.
