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Oahu
is "The Gathering Place." It has more hotels, more
restaurants, and more major attractions than all of
the other islands put together. Our major city,
Honolulu, is here. So is the "World's Best Beach" at
Waikiki. Honolulu is sophisticated, lively, and as
breathtaking as the Banzai Pipeline. It has more in
the way of arts, culture, and entertainment. It has
an abundance of galleries, nightclubs, and museums,
a major zoo, aquarium, Iolani Palace (the only royal
palace on U.S. soil), Pearl Harbor, the Arizona
Memorial... the list goes on and on.
The
day-time high temperatures in Honolulu during the
summer range from an average of 85 to 87 degrees
with night-time lows of 70 to 74. Winter day-time
high temperatures in the city are 70 to 74 degrees
and night-time lows are 65 to 69 degrees. Travelers
may want to pack a light jacket and pants for
strolling on the cooler winter evenings. Hikers
planning to trek through some of Oahu's higher
elevations should be aware that there is a 3.5
degree drop in temperature for every thousand foot
rise above sea level. Its a good idea then to carry
along a couple of layers of light clothing for these
higher elevations, especially in the winter months.
No other American city
could offer you the opportunity to surf the world's
biggest waves, snorkel a lagoon, hike into a dormant
volcano, golf at a dozen championship courses, and
catch the sunset from a five-star restaurant. All
within an hours drive of your hotel room.
The key to enjoying
Oahu, as with most of the islands, is mobility. The
Bus circles the island for only a dollar. Or rent a
car and get out to see the 'real' Hawaii... the
gentle waterfalls, and the craggy peaks. Discover
the 'undiscovered' beaches. Boogey board at Makapuu.
Ride a horse at Turtle Bay. Watch the surfers at the
Pipeline. Or sample a little fresh pineapple juice.
Have fun! Get wet! This is Hawaii. It's an
adventure!
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Kapiolani Park: 170 acres
with jogging path, zoo, aquarium, beaches, tennis
courts, driving range. Join Hawaiians and relax in
this tropical oasis.
Hanauma Bay: Paths winding to beach park for
outstanding snorkeling. Swim with tropical fish,
picnic in maritime preserve.
Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial honors
sunken battleship. USS Missouri and restored USS
Bowfin are on exhibit.
Polynesian Cultural Center: North shore
cultural experience of villages and people of
Polynesia.
Diamond Head: Hawaii's signature landmark.
Walk to the top of this extinct volcano and view
Waikiki.
Sea Life Park: 2,000 tropical fish in 300,000
gallon reef tank in beautiful oceanside setting in
Makapuu.
International Marketplace: Exotic labyrinth
of crafts and souvenirs in Waikiki.
Iolani Palace and State Capital: Walk through
palace with informative Hawaiian guides. View the
unique architecture of the State Capital.
Beaches: 125 miles of white sandy beaches.
Distances and Driving Times:
Waikiki to Honolulu Airport: 9 miles, 30 min.
Waikiki to Pearl Harbor: 11 miles, 35 min.
Waikiki to Windward Coast: 20 miles, 40 min.
Waikiki to North Shore: 38 miles, 75 min. |
