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Lanikai Beach vs Bishop Museum
Both are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Lanikai Beach ranks marginally higher than Bishop Museum. Lanikai Beach is ranked #7 in Hawaii with praise from 3 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Lanikai Beach
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Independent
Mokulua Drive, Kailua, Oahu, HI 96734
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Fodor's
"Peaceful jade green waters, powder-soft white sand, families and dogs frolicking mindlessly, offshore islands in the distance. It's an ideal spot."
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Be sure not to park in the marked bike/jogging lane.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Picture paradise: a white, sandy beach fringed with palm trees and fragrant tropical plants, licked by crystal-clear, aqua-blue surf."
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U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Lanikai is more tranquil, offering relatively calm waters and a mile of white sands. This family-friendly beach is also within view of the Mokulua Islands, a haven for kayaking and surfing."
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Frommer's
"This is one of the best places on Oahu to greet the sunrise. Watch the sky slowly move from pitch black to wisps of gray to burnt orange as the sun rises over the two tiny offshore islands of Mokulua."
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Independent
"The crystal waters of Lanikai Beach sparkle under water sports enthusiasts on kayaks and paddleboards. If they’re lucky, a Hawaiian green sea turtle may pop its head out to say hello"
Bishop Museum
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
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1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817
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Travel + Leisure
"Probably the best museum complex in the world for everything Polynesian (as well as Melanesian and Micronesian), the Bishop is Hawaii’s most famous museum."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Its collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts is regarded as one of the best in the world."
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Frommer's
"Even if you do not have kids, this is a must-see on your vacation."
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i
It's a great rainy-day diversion; plan to spend at least half a day here.
Condé Nast Traveler
"The longest running collection of Hawaiian artifacts on the islands—and a planetarium that brings you full circle to the future."
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"Exhibits include a planetarium and science center, the storied Hawaiian Hall, and precious artifacts from precontact times."
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