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Los Angeles

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Santa Monica Pier

4.6 (130,998)

Iconic Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and arcade on the beach. Street performers and sunset views. Classic Cali fun.

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Getty Center

4.8 (36,089)

Stunning architecture, gardens, and free art exhibits overlooking the city. Tram ride up hill. Cultural escape.

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Griffith Observatory

4.7 (17,097)

Panoramic Hollywood Sign views, planetarium shows, and telescopes. Free entry. Starry hikes nearby.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

4.0 (60,553)

Hunt stars for celebs on bustling sidewalk. TCL Chinese Theatre handprints nearby. Glamour central.

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Honolulu

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Pearl Harbor

4.8 (26,400)

USS Arizona Memorial, museums on WWII attack. Book timed tickets; shuttle from port. Poignant history must.

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Diamond Head Crater

4.7 (48)

Hike to rim for 360° views. Moderate trail inside volcano. Sweaty but rewarding.

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Waikiki Beach

Iconic surf spot with Diamond Head views. Walk or trolley; people-watch, swim. Classic Hawaii.

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Dole Plantation

4.2 (37,343)

Pineapple maze, train ride, shave ice. 45min north. Tasty kitsch.

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Maui

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Haleakala Crater

5.0 (23)

Sunrise or daytime at 10,000ft volcano rim; guided tours from port. Otherworldly landscapes. Bucket-list views.

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Road to Hana

Waterfalls, black sand beaches on scenic drive; full-day excursion. 600+ curves thrilling. Lush paradise.

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Maui Ocean Center

4.5 (10,511)

Aquarium with shark dives and Hawaiian marine life; indoor. Family-friendly. Educational fun.

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Iao Valley State Park

4.6 (5,453)

Lush needle pinnacle hike; easy trails near port. Hawaiian history. Quick nature hit.

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Known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, this vast canyon offers stunning vistas from multiple lookout points reachable by bus tour. Ideal for cruisers wanting panoramic photos and short walks on paved paths. Shuttle services from the port make it convenient.

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Na Pali Coast

4.8 (2,037)

Take a boat tour along the dramatic Na Pali Coast, featuring towering cliffs, sea caves, and waterfalls accessible only by sea. Perfect for cruise passengers with limited time seeking breathtaking views without a strenuous hike. Morning departures align well with port schedules.

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Wailua Falls

4.5 (1,037)

View these twin 80-foot waterfalls from the roadside overlook, a short drive from the port. Easy access makes it great for a quick stop en route to other sites like the Fern Grotto. Swimming is possible below but slippery.

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Spouting Horn

4.5 (442)

Watch seawater shoot up to 50 feet from a natural lava tube at this iconic blowhole on Poipu's coast. Combine with beach time or shopping nearby; it's a quick 45-minute drive from Nawiliwili. Family-friendly with interpretive signs.

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