Queen Emma Summer Palace

2913 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817-1417
 
 
 
 
 
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This beautiful country-style estate was built in 1847. A decade later, it was purchased by the Hawaiian monarchy as a retreat for Queen Emma, the consort of King Kamehameha IV. Today, the lovely plantation-style structur... More »
This beautiful country-style estate was built in 1847. A decade later, it was purchased by the Hawaiian monarchy as a retreat for Queen Emma, the consort of King Kamehameha IV. Today, the lovely plantation-style structure is furnished with Emma's possessions and maintained by the Daughters of Hawai'i society. These wonderful women all have the true spirit of Aloha. The grounds are lush and peaceful, and rain showers occur almost daily. The old house is beautifully nestled in a deep canyon in the Koolau Mountains. Guided tours are given daily except on holidays. There is a $5 admission charge ($1 for children under 12). Purchase Hawaiian memorabilia and crafts in the gift shop. Credit cards are accepted in the gift shop, but you must use cash or traveler's checks to pay the admission.
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Open Hours: 9a-4p M-Su
Contact: +1 808 595 3167
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3 reviews for Queen Emma Summer Palace
Learn about the culture of hawaii
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/30/07
I enjoyed the history and the feel of this small home. It took about 20 minutes to see, but it was very interesting and I learned alot about the hawaiian people.
 
 
 
 
 
What a Gem. We loved it.
By ben, 01/23/06
We have been to Oahu seven times and thought we had done everything there was to do on the island. We had passed by this "Palace" many times on the Pali Highway and always thought about stopping in but never did. On this trip, we finally stopped by. We were very impressed. We were on the tour for about forty-five minutes and learned much about the culture and history of Hawaii. The docent was Hawaiian born and was extremely informative. She was able to answer all of our questions and also had a good sense of humor. The best part about it was it only cost $5. That's a steal on this island where they gouge you at every corner (Luau's, Parking, Gas, Lodging, Dinner Shows, etc.) If you are the least bit interested about the Hawaiian history, I would recommend it.
 
 
 
 
 
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Quaint little retreat..
By Smitty, 07/24/05
Lots of artifacts from the Royal Hawaiian Dynasty. Has a gift shop to purchase souvenirs. Interesting items all around. Best time to go is mid-morning, as you will want to be at the beach.
 
 
 
 
 
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