THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Drive Oʻahu’s most photographed filming locations on a focused five‑hour tour that hits McGarrett’s estate, Aliʻiōlani Hale and coastal sets. Learn behind‑the‑scenes stories while snapping photos at the exact spots where Five‑0 was made.
Drive Oʻahu’s most photographed filming locations on a focused five‑hour tour that hits McGarrett’s estate, Aliʻiōlani Hale and coastal sets. Learn behind‑the‑scenes stories while snapping photos at the exact spots where Five‑0 was made.
You pull up to the Honolulu Zoo and a black Mercedes Sprinter waits, doors open to the salt-scented trade winds that carry the Pacific’s steady hush. The van threads city streets, then the shoreline widens and familiar façades from the screen slide past—an oceanfront estate, a courthouse with a bronze king, a pier that once doubled as a research lab. Guides point, tell the shots and the small choices that made them cinematic.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Secret Hawaii Tours · Honolulu, Hawaii
You pull up to the Honolulu Zoo and a black Mercedes Sprinter waits, doors open to the salt-scented trade winds that carry the Pacific’s steady hush. The van threads city streets, then the shoreline widens and familiar façades from the screen slide past—an oceanfront estate, a courthouse with a bronze king, a pier that once doubled as a research lab. Guides point, tell the shots and the small choices that made them cinematic.
The loop covers production landmarks across Oʻahu: the working Hawaiʻi Film Studio, the estate used for McGarrett’s home, the dramatic Pali cliffs where chase sequences were staged, and Aliʻiōlani Hale—Honolulu’s 19th‑century judicial building that stood in for Five‑0 headquarters. Geology shows too: coral headlands giving way to volcanic ridgelines and steep pali where trade winds sculpt the clouds. Cultural notes are woven in—how Aliʻiōlani Hale anchors royal-era governance and how modern film crews negotiate island property and community access.
Practical side: expect about five hours on a shared, climate‑controlled vehicle with short photo stops and a few paid entries. Wear sturdy shoes for quick walks, bring sun protection and a charged camera; Hawaiʻi’s light makes every frame sharp. Respect private residences and local rules—many filming sites are active homes or working facilities. Hydrate—tropical sun and salt air dry you faster than you think. Arrive early to avoid midday crowds and to catch the ocean gloss that directors love. For fans the tour is a concise, story‑driven way to see where the show met the island—and how place shaped the narrative.
easy.
5 hours.
Low: light standing and short, flat walks at stops—suitable for most fitness levels
Guides stop at publicly accessible viewpoints for photos; private residences are viewed from approved vantage points only.
Yes—this is a family‑friendly tour with short walks, but younger children should be supervised near roads and coastal edges.
The meeting point is near the front entrance of the Honolulu Zoo where a black Mercedes Sprinter will be parked; the tour returns there at the end.
Some stops include admission or entry fees covered by the tour; your confirmation will list which sites are included.
Aliʻiōlani Hale was completed in the 1870s and houses the Judiciary of Hawaiʻi; filmmakers used its façade as the Five‑0 headquarters to anchor scenes in local civic history.
Respect cultural sites and private property, avoid walking on coral or disturbing wildlife, and follow Leave No Trace principles; island ecosystems are fragile and visitor behavior matters.
Secret Hawaii Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You pull up to the Honolulu Zoo and a black Mercedes Sprinter waits, doors open to the salt-scented trade winds that carry the Pacific’s steady hush. The van threads city streets, then the shoreline widens and familiar façades from the screen slide past—an oceanfront estate, a courthouse with a bronze king, a pier that once doubled as a research lab. Guides point, tell the shots and the small choices that made them cinematic.
You pull up to the Honolulu Zoo and a black Mercedes Sprinter waits, doors open to the salt-scented trade winds that carry the Pacific’s steady hush. The van threads city streets, then the shoreline widens and familiar façades from the screen slide past—an oceanfront estate, a courthouse with a bronze king, a pier that once doubled as a research lab. Guides point, tell the shots and the small choices that made them cinematic.
The loop covers production landmarks across Oʻahu: the working Hawaiʻi Film Studio, the estate used for McGarrett’s home, the dramatic Pali cliffs where chase sequences were staged, and Aliʻiōlani Hale—Honolulu’s 19th‑century judicial building that stood in for Five‑0 headquarters. Geology shows too: coral headlands giving way to volcanic ridgelines and steep pali where trade winds sculpt the clouds. Cultural notes are woven in—how Aliʻiōlani Hale anchors royal-era governance and how modern film crews negotiate island property and community access.
Practical side: expect about five hours on a shared, climate‑controlled vehicle with short photo stops and a few paid entries. Wear sturdy shoes for quick walks, bring sun protection and a charged camera; Hawaiʻi’s light makes every frame sharp. Respect private residences and local rules—many filming sites are active homes or working facilities. Hydrate—tropical sun and salt air dry you faster than you think. Arrive early to avoid midday crowds and to catch the ocean gloss that directors love. For fans the tour is a concise, story‑driven way to see where the show met the island—and how place shaped the narrative.