Get outdoors and explore the natural spaces at Sand Island State Recreation Area. Strap on your boots, bring a map and hit the walking trails.

If you're spending a while in Western Honolulu, Sand Island State Recreation Area is a fine place to kick off your exploring. This protected natural landscape is one of many attractions worth seeing here. Diamond Head, University of Hawaii at Manoa, and USS Arizona Memorial are also waiting to be discovered nearby.

Plan a trip to see Sand Island State Recreation Area

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Waikiki

Save 100% on your flight

per person

Aug 11 - Aug 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Burbank (BUR) to Honolulu (HNL)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,936 reviews)

Room was clean and staff was very friendly but the highway robbery they charge for parking is crazy $54+ a night and we stayed a week. It was half of the room price.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Ala Moana Hotelcondo by Luana Vacation Rental

Ala Moana

per person

Jul 30 - Aug 6

found 7 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DAL) to Honolulu (HNL)

7.4/10 Good! (253 reviews)

Ilikai by Luana Hawaii Vacation Rentals

Waikiki

per person

Aug 11 - Aug 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Burbank (BUR) to Honolulu (HNL)

8.8/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)

I had the best 40th birthday a girl could ask for!!

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Sand Island State Recreation Area

Tours & day trips

See all 220 activities

Jungle Expedition Tour at Kualoa Ranch

Free cancellation available

Cruises & boat tours

See all 60 activities

Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

See all 38 activities

Jungle Expedition Tour at Kualoa Ranch

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

See all 34 activities

Explore Oahu in a Polaris Slingshot

Free cancellation available

Classes & workshops

See all 28 activities

Try Scuba Diving for Beginners Free Videos of your adventure included

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Aloha Tower which includes skyline and a city

Honolulu Harbor

4.5/5(952 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Aloha Tower

4/5(546 reviews)

Head to the top of one of Hawai’i’s most iconic buildings for remarkable bird’s-eye views of Honolulu on one side and the ocean on the other.

Aloha Tower Marketplace

4.5/5(79 reviews)

During your trip to Honolulu, you can do some window-shopping at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

There are so many cute little coffee shops here in Hawaii, and arvo is one amazing breakfast & coffee shop!

Kaka'ako Waterfront Park

After visiting Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Honolulu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.

Ali'iolani Hale

You can find out about the history of Honolulu with a visit to Ali'iolani Hale. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

King Kamehameha Statue

A visit to this famous Honolulu landmark with a captivating history puts you right in the center of the action, with must-see sights every way you turn.