When people ask me for “hidden gems” or my list of “secret spots” in Hawaii, this is my #1 recommendation. 

Famous socialite Doris Duke built Shangri La in the 1930s as a home for her impressive Islamic art collection. If you didn’t know you were at the base of Diamond Head, you’d probably think you were in Morocco or somewhere in the Middle East. 

The house is open to tours through the Honolulu Museum of Art and it takes some planning in advance, but a trip to Shangri La is a peek into one of the most picturesque places in Hawaii that very few people even know about. 

Message VivaNow Hawaii Tour today to begin your journey exploring the breathtaking beauty of Shangri La & the Honolulu Museum of Art and capture unforgettable sunset moments in paradise!