Articles tagged ‘oahu’
Best Beginner Surf Spots: Part 2
By Julie Blakley | June 20th, 2008 |
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PART 2
Canoes, near Waikiki, has been a long-time learner’s hot spot on Oahu. Known for its easy-to-ride waves and friendly leaner’s vibe, it has the reputation of being the place to try out surfing for the first time. However, it is also almost always crowded and you may find yourself trying harder to [...]
Ala Moana Shopping Center
By Julie Blakley | May 27th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
1450 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, Big Island
808-955-9517
Want to take an afternoon away from the beach and do some shopping on your Hawaiian getaway? If you are looking for the ultimate one-stop shopping spot, it is for sure the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. Not only is Ala Moana the largest shopping center in the islands, [...]
Ala Moana Beach Park
By Julie Blakley | May 21st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
South Shore Oahu,
1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu
It’s no wonder Ala Moana Beach Park on the south shore of Oahu is one of the most popular beaches among Oahu residents. The 76-acre park includes a beautiful ½ mile long stretch of beach that leads down to the beautiful blue (and swimmable) ocean waters. There are [...]
Nu’uanu Pali Lookout on Oahu
By Jessica | March 17th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Oahu may be dreadfully overcrowded, especially as compared to some of the other islands in the Hawaiian chain, but there is plenty to see and do here which can make it worth a trip. One of the more spectacular views on the entire island is from the Nu’uanu Pali Lookout on the Pali Highway. It’s [...]
Dole Pineapple Plantation
By Julie Blakley | March 14th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Oahu’s North Shore,
Approximately a 40-minute drive from Waikiki
The pineapple has long been associated with the islands of Hawaii, but little do most people know the tropical fruit did not actually originate in the Hawaiian archipelago. In fact, the word for pineapple in Hawaiian—halakahiki—means “foreign fruit” and it is believed the first pineapples in Hawaii came [...]
Iolani Palace
By Julie Blakley | March 12th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The only official royal residence in the United States is not located in any of the continental states, but across the Pacific on the island of Oahu. Iolani Palace in Honolulu was the official residence of only the last two Hawaiian monarchs—King Kalakau (who built the palace in 1882) and his sister, successor and last [...]
Nude Beaches on Oahu
By Jessica | December 24th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Nude sunbathing in Hawaii might be illegal in a technical sense, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen all the time. Here’s where to go to find the prime spots to shed your suit.
Nude Beaches on Oahu
Oahu has the biggest police force in Hawaii, so its beaches are the ones most likely to be patrolled [...]
Polynesian Cultural Center
By Jessica | October 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center is a major draw for tourists to the island - in fact, it’s now Hawaii’s top paid tourist attraction. It’s a one-stop-shop for cultural information and displays about not just native Hawaiian peoples but the peoples of the Central and South Pacific, and is perhaps most famous for the Polynesian performance [...]
TheBus - Oahu’s Excellent Bus Service
By Jessica | October 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Visitors to most of the Hawaiian islands have to rent a car to get around, but those limiting themselves to the island of Oahu will be pleased to know that this is one island with a great public transportation system. The bus network, cleverly called TheBus, runs throughout the city of Honolulu and many other [...]
Parking in Hawaii
By Lisa | September 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Parking in Hawaii you will be different on each island and sometimes very different from area to area around the island. Parking is normally not even an issue in places considered more ‘country’ like all of Lanai and Molokai and a lot of Kauai and the Big Island. Oahu and Maui, however, can [...]
