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ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
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The Hawaiian Kingdom's last sovereign monarchs (David Kalākaua, Queen Kapiʻolani and Queen Liliʻuokalani) lived at ʻIolani Palace, the only royal palace in the USA.

A surfer competes in Duke's Oceanfest in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
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Oʻahu is considered to be the birthplace of surfing. Haleʻiwa on Oʻahu's North Shore is often nicknamed the "Surf Capital of the World" due to its powerful waves.

Photo: Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, HTA

The volcanic cone of Lēʻahi stands over Waikiki Beach
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Honolulu means "sheltered bay" in Hawaiian.

Photo: Tommy Pierucki, HTA

Dancers perform the show ʻAuana by Cirque du Soleil in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
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Experience Oʻahu

ʻAuana by Cirque du Soleil

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'Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawai'i
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Kazu Tanabe, HTA
Native Hawaiian hula dancers during the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival in Honolulu, Hawai'i
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M. Schechter, MGF
A surfer competes in Duke's Oceanfest in Honolulu, Hawai'i
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Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, HTA

Event

Duke's Oceanfest

August

A parade during the annual Aloha Festivals in Honolulu, Hawai'i
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K. Lauer

Event

Aloha Festivals

September

Souvenir glasses from Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
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Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival

Event

Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival

October - November

Runners compete in the Honolulu Marathon in Honolulu, Hawai'i
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Honolulu Marathon

Event

Honolulu Marathon

December