By: Hawaii Tours
Date: April 8, 2020
For those who have followed along and tuned in each week for the last 10 years, Hawaii 5-0 has been an escape to our island paradise, following along with Steve McGarrett and the 5-0 team as they kept Hawaii safe from the bad guys. The reboot debuted way back in 2010, and over the course of 240 episodes, saw many adventures and was filmed entirely on location right here in Hawaii.
The show saw consistent viewership throughout the course of its run, pulling in viewers from around the country who were looking for a little piece of Hawaii, whether daydreaming of their vacation or imagining themselves in many of the tropical settings seen in the show. For those who’ve vacationed here during the shows run, it is a very common site to run into a film location while out on an Oahu Circle Island Tour, or while enjoying the history and sites of historic downtown Honolulu.
Fans of the show are surely sad to see the action packed show leave the air, and after 10 years, it’s hard for such a big part of Hawaii to depart, though the reboot of Magum P.I. will help to fill the void. The two shows have even featured cross-over episodes, and there has been mention of continued appearances on Magnum by the crew of Hawaii 5-0. The finale aired on Friday April 3rd, wrapping up many storylines in a fitting fashion, and though McGarrett and his team will no longer be on patrol, the islands are definitely safer because of them.
There are many locations around Oahu where the show filmed, and many are part of everyday life. Ali’iolani Hale served as the fictional headquarters for 5-0, the streets of Honolulu and Waikiki have served as the backdrop for shootouts, Magic Island and Ala Moana Beach Park have been featured extensively, and numerous local neighborhoods have seen time in episodes as the hideout for the criminals who McGarett would eventually find. Even Kualoa Ranch saw its share of time in the show.
During your visit to Oahu, you can discover some of the sites that have been featured in Hawaii 5-0. A full-day at Kualoa Ranch is a great experience and finding the historic sites of Honolulu will not only show you the sites of the show, but also show you some of the most historically significant sites in Hawaii.
Due to the high volume of visitors traveling to Hawaii year round, our Oahu tours and Oahu activities sell out quickly. In many cases, tours sell out weeks or months in advance, especially our top seller Aloha Kai Luau. To ensure your spots on tour, we recommend reserving your tours today. Call our office or book online to take advantage of our low price guarantee today.
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