The 1961 film “Blue Hawaii,” starring Elvis Presley, was shot on the islands of Oahu and Kauai. Early in the film, Malie, played by Joan Blackman, is seen getting pulled over at this intersection near Aloa Moana Park in Honolulu. The gate on the left side of the street, seen in the film, still stands.

LOCATION: Ala Moana Park Dr / Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

Here is the area where Malie pulls over and speaks with the police officer, just slightly past the previous location.

LOCATION: Ala Moana Park Dr, Honolulu, HI 96814 (GPS coordinates: 21°17’16.2″N, 157°50’37.6″W)

After Malie picks up Chad, played by Elvis Presley, they are seen driving past the Diamond Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse is still there, but the trees have grown much taller since then, so only the very top is visible from the area seen in the film.

LOCATION: Diamond Head Lighthouse, 3399 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815

Here is a closer view of the lighthouse.

They continue driving down Kalanianaʻole Hwy (HI-72) in Waimanalo, near Makapuʻu Beach. The view seen in the film is from the opposite side of the street, but matching the shots is difficult, due to overgrowth of plants and trees. We photographed from this area to provide a clear view of the mountain seen in the film. Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse can actually be seen in the distance, which also appears in the film “50 First Dates.” There are public beaches in this area, so parking is not difficult. Kalanianaʻole Hwy is a busy road, however, so use caution if crossing.

LOCATION: Near 41-202 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795 (GPS coordinates: 21°18’53.8″N, 157°39’45.6″W)

The shot continues as they pass these two small islands. The route they take in the film to Chad’s shack is geographically inaccurate, as this location is actually past that, so the characters would be driving further away from their destination.

Chad’s shack doesn’t actually exist, but the area where is was filmed is Hanauma Bay, a famous tourist spot in Honolulu. Many of the landscapes in the background can still be matched up. Chad and Malie are seen standing in front of this area. Chad later performs a song here too. As mentioned, Hanauma Bay is a very popular spot, so much so that visitation for tourists requires advanced reservations. Local residents are able to visit without reservations.

LOCATION: Hanauma Bay, 100 Hanauma Bay Rd, Honolulu, HI 96825

Here is another area seen while Chad performs a song.

Chad and Malie have a picnic at Tantalus Lookout in Puu Ualakaa State Park. This mountain range is seen behind them when they arrive.

LOCATION: Tantalus Lookout, Puu Ualakaa State Park, Nutridge St, Honolulu, HI 96822

Tantalus Lookout is another famous tourist spot, overlooking Honolulu.

Here is the area where they sit and have their picnic.