Iolani Palace
1882The only royal palace on American soil, built by King Kalakaua in 1882, and where Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown and later imprisoned in 1893.
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Honolulu, Hawaii, the state capital and Hawaii's largest city, boasts a vibrant musical identity. While renowned for its beautiful beaches and natural landscapes, Honolulu is also home to a diverse array of musical talent.
With 165 artists calling it home, Honolulu has produced globally recognized musicians such as pop star Bruno Mars and world music icon Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. The city is also mentioned in 19 songs, including Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars.
Music in Honolulu
Songs About Honolulu
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
What a Wonderful World
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Glory
Lil Wayne
"I'm hotter than Honolulu, glory unto you"
Just the Way You Are
Bruno Mars
I Can Do Dat
Lil' Flip
"If I wanna take a trip to Honolulu, I can do that"
She Let Herself Go
George Strait
"then to Honolulu"
Lindbergh
Woody Guthrie
"Gonna bomb Pearl Harbor with the help of old Japan."
God is Perfect
Freddie Gibbs
"Sippin' tiki in Waikiki, I'm with Dee-Dee and Vanessa"
The Hard Way
Turnpike Troubadours
"Out at Diamond Head"
Hawaii Five-O Theme
The Ventures
Feel So Good
Mase
"You can't understand, we be Waikiki"
Uptown Funk
Bruno Mars
Georgia In a Jug
Johnny Paycheck
"Going out to Honolulu, in a Mai Tai mug"
Martians vs. Goblins
The Game
"Bruno Mars is still sucking dick and fucking male butts"
LOST FOREVER
Travis Scott
"Baby girl think she in Honolu'"
HUMBLE.
Our Last Night
"Obama just paged me, ayy"
Swag Surf
Lil Wayne
"man, I know you heard Obama"
FDT, Pt. 2
YG
"Take a day to undo what Obama fixed up"
Vocab (Refugees Hip-Hop Remix)
Fugees
"Hawaii got the Honolulu"
XXX.
Kendrick Lamar
"We lost Barack"
Artists From Honolulu
B
Bruno Mars
pop
N
Nicole Scherzinger
pop
I
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
world
M
MadeinTYO
hip-hop
B
Bette Midler
pop
Y
Yvonne Elliman
pop
J
Jake Shimabukuro
folk
T
Troy von Balthazar
indie
M
MarMar Oso
hip-hop
M
Megan
pop
M
Markiplier
other
L
Lemuria
metal
V
VON
metal
S
Simone White
folk
j
jennylee
indie
M
Mike Starr
other
C
Charlene Kaye
pop
B
Bri
pop
M
Mason Jennings
rock
K
Kapena
world
Showing top 20 of 161 artists · Hear more in the free iPhone app
History of Honolulu
Waikiki Beach - Duke Kahanamoku Statue
1890A bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing and five-time Olympic medalist, stands with open arms on the beach where he taught the world to surf.
3.0 mi away
King Kamehameha Statue
1758A gilded statue of the warrior king who unified the Hawaiian Islands, standing opposite Iolani Palace, draped in flower lei each June 11 for Kamehameha Day.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
1949A national cemetery inside a volcanic crater holding over 53,000 graves, including many from Pearl Harbor, WWII Pacific theater, Korea, and Vietnam.
Diamond Head State Monument
A 300,000-year-old volcanic tuff cone that British sailors mistakenly named after calcite crystals they thought were diamonds, later fortified as a military observation post.
4.6 mi away
USS Arizona Memorial
1941The final resting place of 1,177 sailors and Marines killed when the battleship Arizona exploded during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
7.1 mi away
Everything Near Honolulu
37 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Iolani Palace
· Historical Marker
The only royal palace on American soil, built by King Kalakaua in 1882, and where Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown and later imprisoned in 1893.
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ʻIolani Palace
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Right here, at ʻIolani Palace, you're standing where Hawaiian royalty lived and ruled! It's the only official royal residence in the United States. Built in 1882 by King Kalākaua, it was home to him and his sister,…
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Honolulu, HI
· Local history
Honolulu, meaning "sheltered bay," wasn't always the bustling capital it is today. Established as a town in 1809, its name speaks to its geography – a calm, protected harbor that quickly made it a vital port. During the…
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ʻIolani Barracks
· 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the royal guards who once resided in these barracks, adjacent to the ʻIolani Palace. These weren't just soldiers; they were the personal protectors of the Hawaiian monarch. ʻIolani Barracks, also known as hale…
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Hawaii Theatre
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This beautifully restored 1922 theater once hosted vaudeville acts and silent films. The Hawaii Theatre opened its doors on Bethel Street in 1922. It quickly became a premier entertainment venue in Honolulu, showcasing…
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King Kamehameha Statue
· 0.4 mi · Historical Marker
A gilded statue of the warrior king who unified the Hawaiian Islands, standing opposite Iolani Palace, draped in flower lei each June 11 for Kamehameha Day.
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Chinatown, Honolulu
· 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time as you explore Honolulu's Chinatown, a vibrant neighborhood with roots stretching back over a century. Chinese laborers first arrived in Hawaii in the mid-1800s to work on sugar plantations. As their…
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Aloha Tower
· 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine arriving in Honolulu decades ago and seeing this tower rising above everything else! It was the first thing many visitors saw of Hawaii. The Aloha Tower opened on September 11, 1926. For forty years, at 184…
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National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
· 0.8 mi · Historical Marker
A national cemetery inside a volcanic crater holding over 53,000 graves, including many from Pearl Harbor, WWII Pacific theater, Korea, and Vietnam.
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Kyoto Gardens of Honolulu Memorial Park
· 1.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Take a moment to find serenity in this memorial park, featuring a three-tiered Sanju Pagoda and a replica of Kyoto's Golden Pavilion. Honolulu Memorial Park was established in 1958. Then, between 1964 and 1966, the…
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Bishop Museum
· 2.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second; this place is a treasure trove of Hawaiian and Pacific history! The Bishop Museum, a landmark here in Honolulu, holds the world's largest collection of Polynesian artifacts. It all started…
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Hānaiakamalama
· 2.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine escaping the bustle of Honolulu for a tranquil retreat – that's exactly what Queen Emma did at Hānaiakamalama. From 1857 to 1885, this served as Queen Emma's summer palace, a place for her, King Kamehameha IV,…
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Waikiki Beach - Duke Kahanamoku Statue
· 3.0 mi · Historical Marker
A bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing and five-time Olympic medalist, stands with open arms on the beach where he taught the world to surf.
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Kaniakapūpū
· 4.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a sec and imagine a royal party, right here in the cool hills above Honolulu! This is Kaniakapūpū, the ruins of King Kamehameha III's summer palace. Built in the 1840s, it was a retreat for the King and…
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Fort Ruger
· 4.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Built around Diamond Head crater, this fort was the first military reservation in the Territory of Hawaii. Fort Ruger was established in 1906 as Diamond Head Reservation, and renamed Fort Ruger in 1909, after Civil War…
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Diamond Head State Monument
· 4.6 mi · Historical Marker
A 300,000-year-old volcanic tuff cone that British sailors mistakenly named after calcite crystals they thought were diamonds, later fortified as a military observation post.
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Diamond Head Lighthouse
· 4.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
High above the Pacific, this isn't just a pretty view; it's a beacon of history. The Diamond Head Lighthouse has been a steadfast guardian, guiding ships to Honolulu since the early 1900s. More than just a light, it…
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Nuuanu Pali Lookout
· 5.8 mi · Historical Marker
In 1795, Kamehameha I landed on Oahu with an army of roughly 12,000 warriors and a fleet of war canoes. He had already conquered Maui and Molokai. Oahu was the final major obstacle to unifying the Hawaiian Islands under…
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Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet Headquarters (World War II)
· 6.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
From this unassuming building, the US Pacific Fleet directed naval operations during World War II after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. Built in 1942, this was the headquarters of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. As…
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial
· 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pause for a moment and reflect on the pivotal events that unfolded here at Pearl Harbor, forever altering the course of American history. On 1941, December 7th, Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on Pearl…
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Fort Kamehameha
· 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how Pearl Harbor was defended? You're near Fort Kamehameha, once a critical piece of that defense. Construction began in 1907, with the fort housing coastal artillery batteries designed to protect Pearl…
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USS Bowfin
· 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're near a silent hunter of the deep, the USS Bowfin, a World War II submarine that played a crucial role in the Pacific. Laid down in 1942, the Bowfin was commissioned in May 1943. She then went on nine war patrols,…
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USS Arizona Memorial
· 7.1 mi · Historical Marker
The final resting place of 1,177 sailors and Marines killed when the battleship Arizona exploded during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
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USS Arizona
· 7.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pause for a moment and reflect: you're near the final resting place of over 1,100 American sailors and marines, a chilling reminder of a day that changed the world. On December 7th, 1941, the USS Arizona, a battleship…
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Battleship Missouri Memorial
· 7.3 mi · Historical Marker
The war that began for America in this harbor ended on the deck of this ship. On September 2, 1945, Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and General Yoshijiro Umezu signed the instrument of surrender aboard the…
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
· 7.8 mi · Historical Marker
Ford Island sits in the middle of Pearl Harbor, and on December 7, 1941, it was in the middle of everything. Japanese torpedo planes skimmed the water on both sides of the island to hit Battleship Row. Dive bombers…
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USS Utah (BB-31)
· 8.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This seemingly calm water hides a tragic secret: the final resting place of the USS Utah. She serves as a solemn reminder of the attack on Pearl Harbor. On 1941, during the Japanese attack, the USS Utah was struck by…
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Byodo-In Temple
· 8.7 mi · Historical Marker
In the Valley of the Temples on Oahu's windward side, against the backdrop of the 2,000-foot Koolau cliffs, stands a replica of one of Japan's most treasured buildings. The Byodo-In Temple was built in 1968 to mark the…
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Heʻeia Fishpond
· 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine feeding thousands of people from a single pond, centuries ago. That's the story of Heʻeia Fishpond. Sometime between the early 1200s and early 1400s, Native Hawaiians built this walled fishpond, called a *loko…
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Kahaluʻu Fish Pond
· 10.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine feeding a whole community just by harnessing the tide. That's exactly what ancient Hawaiians did here at Kahaluʻu Fishpond. Long ago, this area was known as Kahouna Fishpond. It was a carefully engineered…
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Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay
· 11.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This seemingly peaceful bay was the site of the first attack on U.S. soil during World War II, just minutes before Pearl Harbor. On 1941, Japanese planes bombed Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay, aiming to cripple the…
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Honouliuli National Historic Site
· 14.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This seemingly peaceful spot on Oahu holds a dark secret: it was the site of Hawaii's largest and longest-operating Japanese internment camp during World War II. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, fear and suspicion…
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Moliʻi Fishpond
· 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second! This seemingly ordinary pond is actually a window into ancient Hawaiian ingenuity. Moliʻi Fishpond is one of the largest and best-preserved examples of traditional Hawaiian aquaculture.…
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Kualoa Ranch
· 14.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to recognize some epic scenery! Kualoa Ranch isn't just a pretty face; it's been the backdrop for countless movies and TV shows, from *Jurassic Park* to *50 First Dates*. King Kamehameha gifted this land to…
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Wheeler Army Airfield
· 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This is where it began for America's involvement in World War II. Wheeler Army Airfield was a prime target during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. On December 7th, 1941, Japanese aircraft swarmed Wheeler, aiming to…
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Huilua Fishpond
· 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a place where ancient Hawaiian ingenuity meets the power of the ocean – that's Huilua Fishpond. This isn't just a pretty spot; it's a window into a sophisticated system of sustainable living. For centuries,…
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Kūkaniloko Birth Site
· 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the weight of tradition and the hopes for a future ruler all concentrated in one place: that's Kūkaniloko. This sacred site was more than just a birthing place; it was the very spot where Hawaiian royalty…
