Official LGBTQ+ destination contextHotel
Waikīkī · Lewers Street
The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
A boutique Waikīkī hotel with retro-inspired interiors, a central pool and shared spaces shaped by island design and culture.
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HIGH
77/100
GLD City Score0100
Honolulu
The local perspective, within United States.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Cities in United States#23 of 25
Cities · Americas#76 of 344
Cities worldwide#301 of 1166
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Honolulu, United States LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & GLD City Score
Honolulu has a published GLD City Score of 77/100, in the High range.
Honolulu offers a beach-focused stay with ways to connect to Hawaiʻi’s LGBTQ+ culture. Waikīkī is a practical base for exploring both.
Understand the methodologySTAY, WITH MORE CONTEXT
Selected hotels in Honolulu
A small tourism shortlist based on location, character and useful travel features. LGBTQ+ evidence is shown separately when documented.
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No hotel has received a GLD score or a guarantee of safety. “LGBTQ+ welcome documented” is only shown where an explicit, attributable source has been found. There are currently no paid placements or affiliate links.
BEYOND THE NUMBER
LGBTQ+ travel in Honolulu: the local context
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-29. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
Start in Waikīkī, then explore its stories
Waikīkī is Honolulu’s main hotel area, with beaches, surf lessons, dining and nightlife close together. For a more thoughtful walk, seek out the Kapaemahu stones, which honor four healers of dual male and female spirit. Hawaiʻi’s official tourism site also points visitors to a queer history trail. Treat these places as cultural sites, not just photo stops.
Sources: Waikīkī | Go Hawaii · LGBTQIA+ History & Culture | Go HawaiiConnect with the local community
The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation describes its LGBTQ+ Center in Waikīkī as a gathering place used for meetings and social events; check its information before planning a visit. Honolulu Pride typically brings a parade and festival to Waikīkī in October. Programmes vary by edition, so consult the organiser for current details rather than relying on a past schedule.
Sources: LGBTQ+ Center Honolulu | Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation · Honolulu PrideWhat the GLD score means
Gaylidays lists Honolulu’s GLD score as 77. It is an editorial travel indicator informed by the supplied country assessment and the 78.5 city adjustment, not a promise about any individual experience, venue or trip. Use it alongside your own plans and current local information.
Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.Questions about Honolulu
Where can I look for LGBTQ+ community activities?
Start with the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation’s Center information and the Honolulu Pride organiser’s programme. Confirm the details of anything you hope to attend directly with its organiser.
Sources: LGBTQ+ Center Honolulu | Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation · Honolulu PrideCan I explore Honolulu without renting a car?
For a Waikīkī-focused stay, walking and local transport are options. Go Hawaii also lists public transit and bikeshare for exploring Oʻahu’s urban core; plans farther across the island may call for different transport.
Sources: Oʻahu | Go Hawaii · Waikīkī | Go HawaiiHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
Local experience, national context
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
Very Low 0–29Low 30–49Medium 50–69High 70–100
BEHIND THIS SCORE
What shapes the local picture?
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
National foundation76.61/100
Local adjustment78.5/100
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Source context
Official tourism evidence; official Pride/event evidence; GLD Editorial Review - City Local Adjustment; venue/travel evidence where available.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
Before you go.
Does this score guarantee safety?
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
Where does this score come from?
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 19 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.