Eyewitness travel top 10 Honolulu & O'ahu

130 Pages·2018·28.183 MB·English

by  Bonnie Friedman

EYEWITNESS TRAVEL
TOP
HONOLULU
& O‘AHU
BONNIE FRIEDMAN
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Top 10 Honolulu The Top 10 of
and O‘ahu Everything
Highlights
Moments in History .....................36
Welcome to Honolulu and O‘ahu ..5 Music and Dance Styles ..............38
Exploring Honolulu and O‘ahu ......6 Traditional Crafts .........................40
Honolulu and O‘ahu Highlights ...10 Natural Wonders .........................42
Pearl Harbor ................................12 Gardens and Nature Parks .........44
Bishop Museum and Treks .............................................46
Planetarium ..............................14 Beaches ........................................48
Capitol District ..............................16 Surfing Beaches ..........................50
‘Iolani Palace ................................18 Outdoor Activities ........................52
Chinatown.....................................22 Golf Courses ................................54
Honolulu Museum of Art .............24 Spas and Fitness Centers ...........56
Kalākaua Avenue .........................26 Local Dishes .................................58
South Shore ..................................28 Restaurants ..................................60
Kāne‘ohe District .........................30 Honolulu and O‘ahu for Free .......62
Polynesian Cultural Center .........32 Festivals ........................................64
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CONTENTS
Honolulu and O‘ahu Streetsmart
Area by Area
Honolulu .......................................68 Getting To and Around
Waikīkī ..........................................76 Honolulu and O‘ahu ...............110
North Shore ..................................82 Practical Information .................112
Central and Leeward O‘ahu ........90 Places to Stay .............................116
Windward O‘ahu ...........................96
General Index .............................120
South Shore ................................102
Acknowledgments .....................126
Glossary ......................................128
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Welcome to
Honolulu and
O‘ahu
Brilliant reef fish patrol turquoise coves. Sandy beaches
are shaded by palm trees swaying in the breeze. Inland,
waterfalls cascade down from forested volcanic mountain
ridges. This is O‘ahu, Hawaii’s third-largest island and
home to diverse and lively Honolulu. With Eyewitness
Top 10 Honolulu and O‘ahu, it’s yours to explore.
Settled more than 1,500 years ago by Polynesians, O‘ahu attracted
subsequent waves of immigrants from around the world. Most people
live in the vicinity of Honolulu, a city that reflects its multicultural
history through its cuisine. Sip your morning Kona coffee in a
Portuguese doughnut shop, eat at a Korean food truck, and choose
from Michelin-starred restaurants offering farm-to-table island fare.
Honolulu’s star attraction is the iconic Waikīkī Beach. Once you’ve
worked on your tan, learn about O‘ahu’s history by visiting the ‘Iolani
Palace, the Bishop Museum, the Honolulu Museum of Art, and World
War II battleground Pearl Harbor. Farther afield, hike into the crater
of the dormant Diamond Head volcano, zipline over papaya fields in
eastern Kahuku, or brave the big waves off the wild North Shore.
Snorkel in Hanauma Bay and spot green sea turtles and manta
rays, then see more marine animals at the Waikīkī Aquarium. In
the evening, enjoy fire dancing at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Finally, for a bit of Zen, visit the Byodo-in Temple, where wild
peacocks wander and guests meditate by the koi-filled ponds.
Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide
brings together the best of everything the island has to offer. It gives
you tips throughout, from seeking out what’s free to avoiding the
crowds, plus eight easy-to-follow itineraries designed to help you visit
the key sights in a short space of time. Add inspiring photography and
detailed maps, and you’ve got the essential pocket-sized travel
companion. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Honolulu and O‘ahu.
Clockwise from top: Ko‘olau Mountain Range; King Kamehameha Statue; Diamond Head
Crater; Waikīkī Beach; fresh plumeria blossoms; Byodo-in Temple; surfing at Hanauma Bay
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Exploring Honolulu and O‘ahu O‘ahu Turtle Bay 0 km 15
Resort
North Shore 0 miles 15
The island of O‘ahu is full of impressive sights to see and Polynesian
Cultural Center
memorable activities to partake in. The following two-day and
Giovanni’s
seven-day itineraries combine some of the best of these and Shrimp Truck
are arranged to make the most of your time on the island. Kāne‘ohe
HaleJoiwea’s District Lanikai
Key Monkeypod Beach
Kitchen
Two-day itinerary Pearl Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Seven-day itinerary Harbor
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BishBoipsh Moups Meuumseum
ManMoaan Foaall sF Tarlalsi lTrail
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LibbLyibby
ManMaapnuaapua
ShopShop
HawHaaiiw Sataiit Setate
ChinCahtionwantown Art MAruts Meuumseum
MAMKIAKKIIKI MĀMNOĀNAOA
CapCitaopl Ditoislt Dricisttrict
‘Iola‘nIoilani
Waikīkī Beach attracts both visitors PalaPcaelace
and locals with its fine white sand. HonHoolunluolulu
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and O‘ahu
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Day 1
Honolulu and O‘ahu RainRbaoinwbow
MORNING WAWIKAĪKIKĪĪKĪ DrivDe-rIinve-In
Hike the Manoa Falls Trail (see p42). FromF Hroamn aHuamnaau Bmaya Bay
7 mil7e sm (1il1e sk (m11) km)
Afterwards stroll along Waikīkī Day 1 WaikWīkaīi kBīekaī cBhe,ach,
KūhiKōū Bheiōa cBhe aPcahrk P,ark,
Beach (see p78). Take the trolley to the Honolulu KalāKkaaluāak aAuvae nAuvee,nue,
AFERNOON Museum of Art (see pp24–5) and have WaikWīkaīi kreīkstī areusrtaanutrsants
anda bnadrs bars
Take the trolley to the Honolulu lunch at the café. After a self-guided
Museum of Art (see pp24–5), then tour of ‘Iolani Palace (see pp18–19), DiamDoianmdond
HeaHd eTaradi lTrail
walk to ‘Iolani Palace (see pp18–19) go to Chinatown and check out the
and take a self-guided tour. Walking many art galleries (see pp22–3). Dine
northwest, head into the Capitol at The Pig and the Lady (see p75) .
District (see pp16–17) and Chinatown
(see pp22–3), and sample some Day 2
street food from the market stalls. Go to Hanauma Bay at South Shore
(see pp28–9) for snorkeling at 7am
Day 2 when the air is cool and the crowds
MORNING are still sleeping. Have lunch at Town
Leave at 6am, bring a picnic, and (see p75), then hike the Diamond
drive to Hanauma Bay at South
Shore (see pp28–9) for snorkeling
without the crowds.
AFTERNOON
Eat a plate lunch at the Rainbow
Drive-In (see p59) and hike the
Diamond Head Trail (see p46).
For dinner get a take-out from
Me Bar-B-Q (see p81) in Waikīkī
and watch the free hula show at
Kūhiō Beach Park (see p26). ‘Iolani Palace was built in the late 1800s.
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O‘ahu Turtle Bay 0 km 15 (see pp16–17) and visit the
Resort
North Shore 0 miles 15 Hawaii State Art Museum
(see p17). Later, sip poolside
Polynesian
Cultural Center cocktails at Mahina and Sun’s
Giovanni’s (see p81). Stay to dine on
Shrimp Truck
modern Hawaiian cuisine.
Kāne‘ohe
HaleJoiwea’s District Lanikai Day 5
Monkeypod Beach
Kitchen Drive up Pali Hwy, stopping at
HaPrebaorrl Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout (see p69),
BeaKcoh O Plainrak maAinr emaa opf HBaaynauma aDnisdt rhiecta d(s teoe tphpe3 K0–ā3n1e)‘ otoh ev isit
BishBoipsh Moups Meuumseum the Byodo-in Temple at the
Valley of the Temples
ManMoaan Foaall sF Tarlalsi lTrail
IWIILWEIILEI Memorial Park. Have lunch at
LibbLyibby
ManMaapnuaapua Haleiwa Joe’s (see p101) in Kāne‘ohe,
ShopShop followed by a swim at Lanikai Beach
ChinCahtionwantown HAratw MHAarauitiws MSeatuuaimist Seetuamte (see p49), hailed as one of the best
MAMKIAKKIIKI MĀMNOĀNAOA beaches in the world.
CapCitaopl Ditoislt Dricisttrict
‘Iola‘nIoilani Day 6
PalaPcaelace
HonHoolunluolulu Drive to the North Shore (see pp82–7)
MusMeuumse oufm A rotf Art and watch surfers (or whales Nov–
0 km0 km 1 1
ALAA MLAO MANOAANA Apr) take on the big waves. Have
0 mi0le msiles 1 1 McCMUcLCLUYLLY PALPOALLOOLO lunch at Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck (see
MahMinaahina TowTnown p87). Continue on to the Polynesian
anda Snudn ’Ssun’s Cultural Center (see pp32–3) and
explore some of the island's pretty
RainRbaoinwbow
WAWIKAĪKIKĪĪKĪ DrivDe-rIinve-In villages. In the evening, indulge in
FromF Hroamn aHuamnaau Bmaya Bay some fine seafood dining at Pa‘akai
7 mil7e sm (1il1e sk (m11) km)
WaikWīkaīi kBīekaī cBhe,ach, (see p101) at Turtle Bay Resort.
KūhiKōū Bheiōa cBhe aPcahrk P,ark,
KalāKkaaluāak aAuvae nAuvee,nue,
WaikWīkaīi kreīkstī areusrtaanutrsants Day 7
anda bnadrs bars
Hike the Manoa Falls Trail (see p42),
DiamDoianmdond then refuel with a hearty plate
HeaHd eTaradi lTrail
lunch at the Rainbow Drive-In (see
p59). Shop in the Royal Hawaiian
Head Trail (see p46). Enjoy a sunset Center and other stores along
cocktail at Duke’s Waikīkī (see p80), Kalākaua Avenue (see pp26–7), then
a beloved Honolulu watering hole. enjoy a delicious dinner at Sansei
Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Day 3 (see p81) in Waikīkī.
Visit Pearl Harbor (see pp12–13).
Go early and plan to spend a full
morning exploring the site. Drive to
the Ko Olina Beach Park lagoons
(see p48) for swimming. Dine at
Monkeypod Kitchen (see p95).
Day 4
Visit the world's largest collection
of fine Hawaiian art in the Picture
Gallery at Bishop Museum (see
pp14–15), then stop at Libby Manapua
Shop (see p59) for a snack. Take The Manoa Falls Trail snakes through
the trolley to the Capitol District lush vegetation to reach a waterfall.
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Top 10 Honolulu and
O‘ahu Highlights
Statue of King Kamehameha in front
of ‘Iolani Palace, Honolulu
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