City Sights - Honolulu

Diamond Head

(5 tickets)

Hey there! Welcome to Diamond Head, a volcano on the Hawaiian island O'ahu. In 1969, the volcano became an American "National Natural Landmark". On the volcano you will find "Fort Ruger", which is an American military fort. 

According to geologists, when will Diamond Head have its next eruption?
Never

How high is Diamond Head?
232 m


How long is it believed that the volcanic eruption that created Diamond Head lasted?

A few days

How long is the path that takes you to the top of Diamond Head?

About 1.6 km

How much did the government pay when buying Diamond Head in 1904?
$3,300

How old is it estimated that the volcano Diamond Head is?
150,000 years

On which Hawaiian island is Diamond Head located?

O’ahu

The Hawaiian name for Diamond Head is “Le’ahi”. What kind of fish does the word mean?

Tuna

The volcano was named Diamond Head because it sparkles. What is the reason for this?

Calcite

What geological term best describes Diamond Head?

Volcanic cone

What is the name of the American military fort that was built at Diamond Head in 1909?

Fort Ruger

What is the name of the beach located near the base of Diamond Head?

Waikiki Beach

What year did Diamond Head become an American "National Natural Landmark"?
1968

Which ocean do you see when standing at the top of Diamond Head?

The Pacific

Which of the following can be found at Diamond Head?

A lighthouse

Waikiki Beach

(6 tickets)

Waikiki Beach is a beach located on the Southern side of the island Oauhu, and is a popular tourist destination. In recent years the beach has suffered from coastal erosion, but thanks to different projects the beach has been more or less restored. From Waikiki Beach one has a beautiful view of Diamond Head, which shines so bright! 

How many species of palm trees are there?

2,500

In which state is Waikiki Beach located?

Hawaii

On which side of the island of Oahu is Waikiki Beach located?

South

Waikiki is not just a beach, but also?

An area

What does the name “Waikiki” mean?

Sprouting water

What is surfing called in Hawaiian?

He’e nalu

What is the name of the main street of Waikiki?

Kalakaua Avenue

What is the ZIP Code of Waikiki?

96815

What problem has Waikiki Beach suffered in recent years?

Beach erosion

What type of wood was used to make the first surfboards?

Acacia koa

What year did the first small hotels open on Waikiki Beach?

1880

Which band had a hit with the song “Waikiki Man”?

Bonnie St. Claire & Unit Gloria

Which band held an anniversary concert at Waikiki Beach in 1986 to celebrate 25 years?

The Beach Boys

Which of the following is not a term in surfing?

Doubleboarding

Who married Kurt Cobain on Waikiki Beach in 1992?
Courtney Love

USS Arizona
(7 tickets)

The USS Arizona was an American battleship that was sunk December 7th, 1941, during Japans attack on Pearl Harbor. The ship sank that same day. 

How long was USS Arizona?
185 m

How many Americans died when the “USS Arizona” was attacked and sunk?

1,177 Americans

How many lost their lives in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbour?

About 2,400 people

How many US battleships were sunk in the attack on Pearl Harbor?

4

In what year did the United States begin to use Pearl Harbor as a naval base?

1899

The attack on Pearl Harbor has become a Hollywood movie. When was the movie with the same name released?

2001

The attack on Pearl Harbour meant that the United States entered into which war?

World War II

What class was the battleship “USS Arizona”?

Pennsylvania class

What “hull number” or serial number did the “USS Arizona” have?

BB-39

What year did the USS Arizona become a memorial site?

1962

What year was the USS Arizona launched?

1915

When did the attack on Pearl Harbour take place?

7 December 1941

Which country attacked Pearl Harbor?

Japan

Which title did the man in the picture have when Pearl Harbour was attacked?

President

Who was the US president when the attack on Pearl Harbour occurred?
Franklin D. Roosevelt