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5 ISLAND MAP

6 EXPLORE

8 Honolulu

12 Waikıkı

16 Windward Coast

20 Leeward Coast

22 North Shore

26 Central O‘ahu

28 PLAY

30 Land Adventures

33 Golf

36 Water Activities

40 Family

42 CONNECT

44 Rejuvenation

48 Romance

50 Shopping

54 Dining

56 DISCOVER

58 History

60 Culture

62 Museums

63 Events & Festival

64 RESOURCES

64 Essential O‘ahu

66 O‘ahu Directory

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the surf towns of the North Shore, O‘ahu is a

jewelbox of unique experiences. Below precipitous

green cliffs, secluded beaches line the shore and

invite kayakers and picnickers. Botanical gardens

and protected bays shelter lush Island plants and

animals. Rustic towns, renowned surfing beaches,

cultural treasures and quaint shops populate the

Island’s north side. Follow the ribbon of highway

through O‘ahu’s plantation heritage and into

historic Pearl Harbor. Join other world travelerson the bustling streets of cosmopolitan Honolulu.

Wherever you go, allow time to savor the unique

character of each part of the Island, to visit the

shops, dine in the local hotspots and take in

the stunning vistas.

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MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM Take an escorted walking tour into the life and work of theProtestant missionaries who settled in Hawai‘i in 1820. Seethree original frame homes that were built in New Englandand shipped to Hawai‘i.

808-531-0481, www.missionhouses.org R9

HAWAI‘I THEATRE The neoclassical Hawai‘i Theatre, opened in 1922,is a multi-purpose state-of-the-art performancecenter. 808-528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

Honolulu is a unique and vibrant blend of museums, art galleries, eclectic dining options, the financialdistrict and bustling Chinatown. Historic landmarks abound within walking distance, Cuban cafesand Eurasian hotspots tantalize the taste buds, while the rich arts and culture enliven the mind.Be inspired…come join the scene. (See map on pages 10-11.)

Honolulu

ROYAL MAUSOLEUM,NU‘UANU

Visit the picturesque chapel inNu‘uanu Valley where Hawai‘i’sKamehameha and Kalakaua royalfamilies were laid to rest beforebeing removed to private vaults.

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TOWER Located in the Aloha Tower Marketplace,the Tower wasonce the tallestbuilding in theIslands. This gothic

structure includesfour seven-ton clocksfrom the HowardClock Companyin Boston, one oneach of its sides. www.alohatower.comS8

WAI‘OLI TEA ROOM, MA ¯ NOA VALLEY

Nestled in Manoa Valleyand surrounded by charminggardens, the Wai‘oli TeaRoom listed on the UnitedStates Register of HistoricPlaces is the perfect settingfor refreshing afternoon tea.808-988-5800, www.thewaiolitearoom.net

FOSTER BOTANICAL GARDENSEnjoy a guided tour of the 20-acre park and garden located atNu‘uanu where you’ll gain a new appreciation for the Island’s lushfoliage as you walk among thousands of rare native and introducedplants. 808-522-7065, www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/hbg R8

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NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY

OF THE PACIFIC, PUNCHBOWL The Punchbowl Crater, remnant of a long-extinct volcano,is the resting-place for 48,296 of the world’s soldiers. Theengraved names of 18,094 World War II heroes missing inaction are honored in the ten “Courts of the Missing” thatflank the monumental staircase. 808-532-3720 Q9

TANTALUS RAINFOREST, MAKIKI Travel north of Honolulu throughthe 2,013-foot Tantalus Rainforestand Mountain. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Honolulu skyline belowand the lush rainforest abundancesurrounding you on this hillside of

wildlife, flowers and exotic fruit trees.P10

HONOLULU ACADEMYOF ARTS Today the Academy is recognized forits vast collections of Asian, Americanand European art. Six gardencourtyards surround the Academy’s30 galleries. 808-532-8700,

www.honoluluacademy.org R10

QUEEN EMMA’S SUMMER PALACEDrive into the lush, green Nu‘uanu Valley and visit thesecluded summer retreat of Queen Emma, KingKamehameha IV and their son, Prince Albert. Royalantiques and furnishings stand in their original places.

808-595-3167, www.daughtersofhawaii.org Q9

STATUE OF KINGKAMEHAMEHA I

Directly across from ‘Iolani Palace,King Kamehameha I is immortalizedin bronze. It was King Kamehamehathat unified the Hawaiian Islandsunder one rule, and every June 11th(Kamehameha Day) this famousHawai‘i landmark is draped withdozens of 30-foot fresh flowerlei in his honor. R9

CHINATOWN The first Chinese immigrants arrived in O‘ahu in 1852to work on the sugar plantations. As they moved intourban Honolulu, they established a community in thearea now known as Chinatown. Today, enjoy openmarkets, noodle shops and traditional herb shops, thentake a walking tour of this historic area. www.chinatownhi.com

MAUNAKEA STREET LEI STANDS The only way to enjoy the sites and sounds ofChinatown is on foot. Stop at one of the manylei stands on and near Maunakea Streetand marvel at the varieties, intricateand artistic designs and fragrantmasterpieces, then purchase atradition of aloha. www.chinatownhi.com

HIP ARTS SCENE Trendy bars and lounges offering live music, filmscreenings and art exhibitions combine for a hip andhot Downtown Honolulu (Hotel Street, Nu‘uanu Avenue, Bethel Street and King Street) scene. Checkout First Friday of the Month evenings, whenChinatown’s galleries, museums, studios, cafes,bistros and antique stores are open and festivitiesinclude street entertainment. Third Thursdays havebeen added due to popularity. www.firstfridayhawaii.com.

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NU‘UANU PALI LOOKOUTNu‘uanu Pali Lookout offers one of O‘ahu’s finest viewsof the sheer Ko‘olau cliffs. Perched 3,000 feet abovethe O‘ahu coastline is the site of the battle of Nu‘uanu, where in 1795 Kamehameha I won the struggle thatfinally united the Islands under one rule.



DISCOVER WAIKIKI OF YESTERYEAR Hawai‘i’s royal family enjoyed private estate living in Waikık ı for more than 500 years before the arrival ofoutsiders in 1792. Royal estates were replaced withluxury hotels and the landscape forever changed with

the building of the Ala Wai Canal, diverting rain-fedstreams that once filled fishponds and pools in Waikıkı,a wetland area of taro, sweet potato and banana farms. Waikıkı’s rich history is revealed through walkingtours conducted by Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort,Sheraton Waikıkı’s Journey Through Historic Waikıkıand The Waikıkı Historic Trail. Keep your eyes openfor surf board markers that trace the history andcultural legacy of Waikıkı, as well as several historicstatues of Hawai‘i’s royalty, such as prince JonahKalaniana‘ole and Princess Ka‘iulani.

ANCIENTPOHAKU(WIZARDSTONES)On the Kalakaua Avenueside of Kuhio Beach, visitthe four ancient pohaku(stones). For hundredsof years, the rocks haveprovided spiritual healingand stand today as symbolsof the Island’s spiritualheritage. L10

Known for its world-class hotels, vibrant nightlife, great shopping and dining, Waikıkı continues to besteeped in history and its cultural roots. Live Hawaiian entertainment, Pacific Rim cuisine, oceanfront finedining, surf lessons, aloha wear, lu‘au and of course the famous sands of Waikıkı Beach. Immerse yourself.(See map on pages 14-15.)

WAIKIKI BEACH BOYSDirectly behind the Duke Kahanamoku statue, lookfor the Waik ıkı Beach Boys and experience the thrill ofsurfing as you join them for a surfing lesson or outriggercanoe ride. Also available for surfing lessons are HansHedemann Surf School, Girls Who Surf, Hawai‘i SurfBoard Rentals, Hawaiian Surfari, Waikıkı Beach Services, Aloha Surf Clinics with Nancy Emerson and HawaiianSurf Adventure.

HONOLULU ZOOOn the grounds of the parkon Monsarrat Avenue, visit the

40-acre Honolulu Zoo, hometo over 2,000 animals. On weekends, enjoy the worksof local contemporary art istsand craftspeople at theHonolulu Zoo Art Mart.808-971-7171, www.honoluluzoo.org L13


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WAIKIKI AQUARIUMDiscover the unique aquatic life of Hawai‘i and the

tropical Pacific at the Waikıkı Aquarium. Gaze at morethan 500 species of aquatic animals and plants, includingHawai‘i’s state fish, the humuhumunukunukuapua‘a.808-923-9741, www.waquarium.org N13

KING DAVID KALA ¯ KAUA’SSUMMER RETREATDuring his reign as King from 1874-1891, King DavidKalakaua l ived on the grounds of “Uluniu.” This spot is thecurrent site of King’s Village, a quaint collection of shops. L10

LEONARD’S BAKERYReady yourself for a day in paradise with a few malasadasand a hot cup of java on Kapahulu Avenue. This landmarkbakery has become a staple of Honolulu culture.

Light, fluffy and drenched in sugar, the Portuguese version of the doughnut is called the malasadaand this is the place to get them! www.leonardshawaii.com

CATAMARAN SAILING OFF WAIKIKI BEACHGet swept away on one of the manycatamarans resting on Waikık ı Beach andenjoy a pleasurable 45-minute sailtoward Le‘ahi (Diamond Head).

DIAMOND HEAD THEATREHawai‘i’s oldest performing arts center is five minutes fromcentral Waikık ı at Le‘ahi (Diamond Head). The DiamondHead Theatre presents popular plays and musicals fromSeptember through July. 808-733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com

WAIKIKI ENTERTAINS! There is never a dull moment in Waikıkı, and hereare just a few of the many events and entertainmentthat await you in Hawai‘i’s playground! and hula festivities selectevenings at the Kuhio BeachHula Mound.

watch a free movie at Sunset onthe Beach at Queen’s Surf. display every Friday at HiltonHawaiian Village. ‘A ¯ ina, a Royal Celebration at The Royal Hawaiian Hoteland the Waikıkı Starlight Lu‘au every Sunday through Thursday at Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort &Spa. Hawaiian food, dance and song, right in Waikıkı.

WAR MEMORIAL NATATORIUM The War Memorial Natatorium is located adjacent to the Aquarium. With its beaux-arts style arched entry andOlympic-sized saltwater pool, it stands in memory ofHawaiian soldiers that died in World War I. www.natatorium.org O14

U.S. ARMY MUSEUM

Located at Hale Koa Park, the U.S. Army Museum is housedin a military bunker built in 1911 to defend Pearl Harbor anddisplays a collection of weaponry and war memorabilia fromancient Hawai‘i to Vietnam. 808-955-9552, www.hiarmymuseumsoc.org M6

KAPI‘OLANI PARK A morning stroll traveling east on Kalakaua Avenue willlead you to Kapi‘olani Park, 500 acres of parkland donatedby King David Kalakaua and named after his wife, QueenKapi‘olani. Take in a free Tai Chi exercise class Sunday and Monday mornings or a concert under the stars at the Waikık ıShell. Also in the park you’ll find the Kapi‘olani Bandstandin contemporary Victorian style where concerts, events and

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DUKEKAHANAMOKU MEMORIALSTATUE

Pay tribute to the legendary“Ambassador of Aloha” bydraping a fresh flower lei onthe outstretched arms of theDuke Kahanamoku statue. After becoming Hawai‘i’sfirst Olympian, Dukecontinued his celebratedOlympic career for 21 yearsand became a symbol of aloha around the world.

KCC FARMER’S MARKET You’ll find Hawai‘i-grown and produced fruits, vegetables,flowers, beef, seafood, fresh baked breads, handmade pastas,tropical jams and jellies, unique snack foods, honey, specialtyseasonings and more every Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.at the Kapi‘olani Community College. www.hfbf.org/FarmersMarketKCC.html

SHANGRI LAIn the late 1930s, DorisDuke built “Shangri La,” herHonolulu home, overlookingthe Pacific Ocean and Le‘ahi(Diamond Head). Today,Shangri La houses Duke’sextensive collection of Islamicart and is open for guided

tours. 808-532-8700, www.shangrilahawaii.org

SUBMARINEEXCURSION Atlantis Submarines willtake you on an excursionbeneath the waves to seesunken ships, airplanesand reef structures filled with colorful marine life.808-973-9811, www.

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LE‘AHI (DIAMOND HEAD) Gain perspective on O‘ahu’s geology andgeography, grab your hiking shoes and take anearly morning hike to the top of Le‘ahi (DiamondHead)—a 760-foot extinct volcanic tuff coneand National Landmark. At the top, you’ll enjoya panoramic view that extends along O‘ahu’ssouth shore. On Diamond Head Road, nest ledon the lower slopes of the crater, you’ll also findthe Diamond Head Tower, a classic whitewashedlandmark. One of the best known lighthousesin the world, it remains standing as a reminderof the early attempts to modernize Hawai‘i’snavigation. It also serves as the final marker forthe Transpacific Yacht Race, the west coast’soldest and most prestigious race, dating back to1886 when King Kalakaua made his first attemptto attract foreign visitors to Waik ık ı.



HANAUMA BAY NATURE PRESERVEEnjoy a unique snorkeling experience at one ofHawai‘i’s premier sites. Sheltered in the curved bay ofa breached volcanic crater, this marine conservatory isfamous for its pristine sand beach and isolated beauty.Closed Tuesdays. 808-396-4229 Z2

SEA LIFE PARK HAWAI‘IImmediately beyond picturesque Makapu‘u Point, Sea Life ParkHawai‘i provides an amusing andinformative assortment of programs.Participate in the Dolphin RoyalSwim, Hawaiian Ray Encounter,Sea Trek Adventure and the many wildlife programs.808-259-2500,

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Windward Coast Less than an hour from lively Waikıkı, the Windward Coast of O‘ahu is home to some of America’s best beaches,lush gardens and valleys, white powdery sand and crystal blue waters. Take a drive out to a perfect outdoor paradisefor kayaking, horseback riding, lounging, hiking, golfing and discovering native flora. (See map on page 18.)

HA ¯ LONA POINTEnjoy the sights of the active Halona Blowhole and charmingHalona Cove. Take the casual hike down the lava cliffs toHalona Cove and enjoy a stroll on the Cove’s peaceful beach.Z3

HAWAI‘I KAI This community locatedalong the ocean providesa myriad of watersport adventures. VisitKoko Marina Centerand choose from wakeboarding, parasailing, water skiing, jetsk iing, wave runners, bumpertubes, scuba, snuba,snorkeling and more. Y2

KOKO CRATER BOTANICAL GARDEN This 200-acre botanical garden set within Koko Crater ishome to thousands of flowering plants including a specialtyin xeriscape, where plants flourish in the crater’s desert-likesurroundings. www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/hbg Z3

MAKAPU‘U POINT & LIGHTHOUSE This easternmost point on O‘ahu is known for theIsland’s best body surfing at the 1,000-foot long stretchof beach that lines the Makapu‘u shore. Enjoy a leisurelyfamily hike to the top of the Makapu‘u sea cliff anddelight in whale watching November through March. Z4 R

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HO‘OMALUHIABOTANICAL GARDEN This 400-acre natureconservancy specializes in fruits,flowers and trees native to Hawai‘i.Its cleared and safe hiking trails showcasethe scenic beauty of the Ko‘olau Range and the PacificOcean. 808-233-7323, www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/hbg

LANIKAI & KAILUA BEACHDon’t miss the chance to experience thesepowdery white-sand beaches, which have

earned themselves the title, Best Beach in America. Pack afternoon snacks and enjoy aquiet stroll along the soft white sand, or enjoya day of windsurfing, kayaking and swimmingin the beautiful waters protected by a coralreef. You will also find outfitters that provideguided tours or rentals for kayaking and windsurfing. Offshore, the Mokulua Islandsare the “Na Mokulua” bird sanctuaries,commonly known as the “Twin Islands”—larger Moku Nui and tiny Moku Iki.

BYODO-IN TEMPLE, VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES At the base of the 2,000-foot Ko‘olauRange, a replica of a 900-year-oldBuddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan wasbuilt in memory of the first Japaneseimmigrants who came to O‘ahu to work in the sugar plantations.808-239-9844, www.byodo-in.com

WAIMA ¯ NALO BEACHPerhaps the prettiest stretch ofpristine white-sand beach on O‘ahu,this shoreline fronts majestic viewsof the Ko‘olau Range and is ideal forfamilies and perfect for picnics. X3

WINDWARD GOLF

Nestled below the Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout, carved out of themagnificent rainforest of the Ko‘olau Range, the Ko‘olau GolfCourse 18-hole championship course is considered the mostchallenging in the nation. Golf in the shadow of Olomana Mountain at Luana Hills, perhaps one of the most beautifulgolf courses in Hawai‘i, or at Pali Municipal Golf Course, apicturesque and challenging hillside course located along thefoothills of the Ko‘olau mountain range.



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SENATOR FONG’SPLANTATIONNestled at the foot of the majest ic Ko‘olaumountains, take a guided nature walk of

Senator Fong’s Plantation located in 700acres of tropical rainforest. The gardensshowcase an extensive collection ofplants and trees unique to Hawai‘i.808-239-6775, www.fonggarden.com

MOKOLI‘I ISLAND This tiny 208-foot-high Islandseen from Kualoa is Mokoli‘i(little lizard). A mo‘o (lizard)

challenged Hi‘iaka, who killedthe lizard monster and cast histail into the bay. Mokoli‘i Islandstands in remembrance of thisHawaiian myth.

KUALOAKualoa was one of the mostsacred sites on O‘ahu and istoday included in the NationalRegister of Historical Places. A special kapu (taboo) requiredall canoes to lower their masts when passing Kualoa in respectfor ruling chiefs residing there. Among its attract ions today,

the Kualoa area includes anoceanfront park and traditionalHawaiian fishpond. In addition, visit the Kualoa Ranch, inoperation since 1850. Thecattle ranch offers guestshorseback riding, Hawaiianfishpond tour, ATV rides, ocean voyaging, jungle expedition,and for a delicious treat, samplemacadamia nuts from the Macadamia Nut Farm. Kualoa is

a popular film locale and movieset tours are also available.808-237-8515, www.kualoa.com

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MA ¯ KAHA RESORT& GOLF CLUBNestled in the beautiful Makaha Valley is the tranquil, tropical Makaha Resort & Golf Club. The resort offers a landscape ofquiet splendor, complete with aspectacular 18-hole championshipgolf course. You’ll enjoy magnificent

views of the Wai‘anae MountainRange, Makaha Valley andmemorable sunsets over the bluePacific. www.makaharesort.net

Less than 30 miles from Waikıkı, nestled between the 4,000-foot Wai‘anae Mountain Range and the Kaua‘i Channel, the Leeward Coastis a quiet collection of towns, royal historic sites and world-class beaches.

Leeward Coast

KA ¯NE‘A ¯ KI HEIAU, MA ¯ KAHA VALLEY This fascinating 17th centurytemple, deep in Makaha Valley, wasdedicated to the Hawaiian god, Lono,and used as a site for worship andhuman sacrifices.

WET ‘N’ WILD HAWAI‘I,KAPOLEIUnique to Hawai‘i and only onO‘ahu, Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawai‘i isbordered by the natural cliffs ofthe Wai‘anae Range. This 29-acre water park includes an enormous wave pool, white water rafting onthe Raging River and more wateradventure for the whole family.808-945-3928, www.wetnwildhawaii.com NN2

KO ‘OLINA RESORT The 43-acre Ko ‘Olina Marina, playground under thesun, features access to sevenmagnificent lagoons, miles ofbeautiful shoreline, picnic areas,the J.W. Marriott ‘Ihilani Resort& Spa, sailing, sportfishingand snorkeling excursions. The18-hole championship course isa golfer’s dream with 16 water

features, multi-tiered greensand ocean view fairways. Forromance or simply to admireits unique beauty, stop at theKo ‘Olina wedding chapel, with its prism glass windowsoverlooking the Pacific. OpeningFall 2011 is Aulani, A DisneyResort & Spa. And finally,celebrate Hawaiian culture withsong and dance at the ocean sideParadise Cove Lu‘au. NN1

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The currents at Ka‘ena Point are dangerous year-round, withthe largest waves in Hawai‘i pounding its cliffs during the winter months.

MA ¯ KAHA BEACH, MA ¯ KAHA About an hour’s drive from Waikıkı, Makaha is one ofHawai‘i’s most popular surfing spots and host to internationalsurfing championships. The beach is steep, wide and sandy,and in summer it’s the widest beach on the Leeward Shore.



Big Wave Surfing with Surfer Dan Moore

“I do remember it feeling like a monster chasing me down–the power and th e energy–you know, there’s just nothing else like it. You can’t find a deeper, richer blue than you can from the beautiful Pacific Oceanright here. I love to ride big waves. The North Shore is unique in the sense that from Kahuku all the way outto Ka‘ena Point you have about 20 miles of literally hundreds and hundreds of surf spots, all in close proximity. The real country feel has been remarkably preserved over the years.”

Watch a Surfing a Monster video at gohawaii.com/bigwave

You can’t find a deeper richer blue than you can from the beautiful Pacific Ocean

North Shore The North Shore is home to the world-famous Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach, known for theirepic winter waves and international surf competitions. Charming and rustic surf towns are yours to discover. O‘ahu’sNorth Shore is exciting, refreshing and at the same time infused with a laid-back country feel.

TURTLE BAY RESORT:CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF The Palmer Course provides a “links” styleon the front nine and a woodsy layout onthe back nine. The Fazio Course is a lessdemanding alternative. GG6

FARM TO TABLEO‘ahu’s North Shore is home to some of the Island’s freshest andmost succulent produce. Be sure to look for the many shrimp

trucks (Romy’s and Giovanni’s to name just a couple) as well as vegetable and fruit stands that dot Kamehameha Highway.

MA ¯ LAEKAHANA BEACH, KAHUKU If the tide is low, waist-high waters are shallow enoughto allow you to wade or paddle out to Goat Island, abird sanctuary just offshore. Tent cabins are available at

Malaekahana Beach Park, said to be the most beautifulcamping spot on O‘ahu. HH6

S t o r i e s o f O ‘a h u

POLYNESIAN CULTURALCENTER, LA ¯ ‘IEDiscover the charm and beauty of the sevenauthentically recreated South Pacific Islandsat the 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center.Enjoy a canoe ride on the freshwater lagoonthat winds through typical villages of Fiji,Hawai‘i, New Zealand, Marquesas, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. 808-293-3333,

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JAMES CAMPBELL NATURE WILDLIFEREFUGE, KAHUKU From October to February, enjoy a free tour of one ofHawai‘i’s few remaining wetlands, featuring endangerednative water birds and migratory birds from Alaska and

Siberia. 808-637-6330, www.fws.gov/jamescampbell HH6



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PU‘U O MAHUKA HEIAU Past Sunset Beach on Pupukea Road is Pu‘u o Mahuka HeiauState Park, a national monument and state historic site, andO‘ahu’s largest Hawaiian heiau (temple). Believed to havebeen constructed in the eighteenth century, this heiau wasknown as an advantageous place for a chiefess to give birth. Today, this sacred temple boasts a magnificent view from Waimea to Ka‘ena Point. HH3

SHARK’S COVE,PU ¯ PU ¯ KEABEACH PARK

A break in the rockyshoreline opens into alarge tide pool and isideal for snorkeling andswimming. Experienceddivers come here toexplore the most popularcave dives on O‘ahu. HH3

THREE TABLESNamed for the three flat rocks that break the surface nearthe beach, Three Tables’ large rock formations, caverns andledges draw divers and snorkelers in the summer months.HH3

SUNSET AND ‘EHUKAI

(BANZAI PIPELINE) BEACHStop at these amazing surf spots that host surfers from

around the world for both enjoyment and competition.

Watch the spectacle of surfers catching the thrill of, at times,

20 to 30 foot waves during the winter months. The rest of

the year these beaches are great for relaxing and swimming.

Popular Big Wave Surf Contests include:

www.triplecrownofsurfing.com

www.quiksilver.com/bigwave HH4



North Shore

QUEEN LILI‘UOKALANIPROTESTANT CHURCHQueen Lili‘uokalani chose the banks of Hale‘iwa’s AnahuluRiver as the site of her summer home. Follow in her footstepsto the Lili‘uokalani Church.

MOKULE‘IA BEACHSituated at the base of the Wai‘anae Mountain Range is this

secluded sloping beach. Great conditions for windsurfing andswimming in the summer.

DILLINGHAM AIRFIELD, MOKULE‘IA Soar high above the Wai‘anae Mountain Range (if you’redaring enough!) on a glider ride or skydiving adventure,arranged here.

HALE‘IWA TOWN More than the laid-back surfing centerit seems, Hale‘iwa Town is filled withlocal style and rustic ambiance, as wellas quaint shops, understated restaurantsand charming art galleries. Be sure to enjoy a “shave ice”snack, served in a rainbow of refreshing flavors. From

modern coffee galleries to rustic surf shops, this uniquegathering place is a favorite of locals and visitors. II2

WAIMEA BAY

In the winter, oceanswells rising above theNorth Shore pound theBay with 30-foot waves.Summers find WaimeaBay quiet and gentle—perfect for swimming,snorkeling and diving.HH3

WAIMEA VALLEY Wander through this 1,800-acre rainforest and botanicalgarden to a beautiful waterfall.

Situated at the base of themajestic Ko‘olau Range, this valley was once a heavilypopulated Hawaiian Village.808-638-7766, www.waimeavalley.net II3

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on Oahu’s famed North Shore. Turtle Bay Resort is True Hawai‘i.

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LEILEHUAPLATEAU, WAHIAWA ¯

Leilehua Plateau’sprotected centrallocation and 1,000-footelevation has made it arich agricultural region

as well as a vital militaryheadquarters.

HAWAI‘I’S PLANTATION VILLAGE, WAIPAHU

Escape the present day and explore O‘ahu’s plantation heritageand culture at Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village in Waipahu. You’ll learn how more than 400,000 immigrants who arrivedbetween 1852 and 1947 to work on O‘ahu’s plantations actuallyshaped Hawai‘i into the vibrant multi-ethnic community it istoday. 808-677-0110, www.hawaiisplantationvillage-info.comLL5

Central O‘ahu Heading north from Honolulu, the fertile central valley of O‘ahu still bears remnants of its plantationpast. Charming historic towns dot the landscape up through the center of the Island between bustlingHonolulu and the wide sweep of the dramatic North Shore. (See map on page 21.)

ALOHA STADIUMSWAP MEET

In addition to hosting events,the Aloha Stadium is home toHawai‘i’s largest flea market on Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m.to 3 p.m. and Sunday from6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

www.alohastadiumswapmeet.netMM7

KU ¯ KANILOKO, WAHIAWA ¯

Kukaniloko birthing stones are a gathering of sacred stonesmarking the place where Hawaiian Royalty gavebirth and a place much revered by

Native Hawaiians today.

DOLE PLANTATIONDole’s unique garden displays pineapplelore from all over the world. ThePineapple Garden Maze is made of14,000 colorful Hawai‘i plants. Afterthe Maze, ride the “Pineapple Express,”a two-mile, 20-minute fully narrated

train tour for kids and adults. You’lllearn about the history of pineappleand agriculture in Hawai‘i, hear thefascinating story of James Dole and seesome of the most beautiful scenery inCentral O‘ahu and the North Shore.808-621-8408, www.dole-plantation.com

HAWAIIANRAILWAY, ‘EWA Enjoy a train ride and historictour of the ‘Ewa Plantations, which reflect O‘ahu’s formersugar and pineapple plantationlifestyle. 808-681-5461, www.hawaiianrailway.com NN3



Featured Attraction

PEARL HARBOR WORLD WAR II VALOR IN THE PACIFIC NATIONAL MONUMENT

The largest natural harbor inHawai‘i and the only navalbase in the United States to

be designated a National HistoricalLandmark, Pearl Harbor got its namefrom the pearl oysters that were onceharvested here. Today, Pearl Harboris a vivid memorial to the events ofDecember 7, 1941—“a date which will live in infamy”—and is also theheadquarters and home base of theU.S. Pacific Fleet, which is the world’slargest naval command.

The aerial attack on Pearl Harborleft thousands dead and hundreds wounded, and drove the United Statesinto World War II. The visitors’center, museum, monuments andpoignant exhibits honor those whofought as well as those who workedto restore peace. There’s a lot to see,so allow several hours for your PearlHarbor visit.

Begin your journey at the Visitors’Center, where a film including vintagenewsreel footage explains the day’s

events, and plaques honor those lost. Then, a short boat ride takes you tothe USS Arizona Memorial, which

was constructed astride the sunkenbattleship as a memorial to the 1,177men who lost their lives in the attack.

The Battleship Missouri Memorialis a living museum that offers a

glimpse into life on the historic“Mighty Mo.” Climb aboard the lastand most celebrated battleship ever

built. It was aboard the 60,000-tonship’s decks that the documents ending World War II were signed.

The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park is a National HistoricLandmark featuring this restored World War II sub and fascinatinginformation on the history ofsubmarines and underwater warfare. The adjacent park honors submarinerslost in WWII and includes interactiveexhibits of guns and torpedoes.

Complete with simulators, historicexhibits and actual fighter planes andbombers, the Pacific Aviation Museumis located in the battlefield hangars onPearl Harbor’s Ford Island.

The USS Oklahoma Memorialhonors the 429 crewmen who lost theirlives in the Pearl Harbor attack, whenthe 35,000-ton battleship sank undera barrage of torpedoes in onlytwelve minutes.

USS Battleship Missouri

Memorial

808 973 2494

www.ussmissouri.org

USS Arizona Memorial

808 422 3300

www.nps.gov/valr

USS Bowfin Submarine

Museum Park

808 423 1341

www.bowfin.org


808 441 1000

www.pacificaviationmuseum.org

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenlyand deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” –Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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How can one

Island be so relaxingand so energizing?

Play the perfect backdrop for adventure and fun,

O‘ahu truly offers something for everyone.

Whether you like your adventure from the

frontlines or the sidelines, you’ll find it here.

Snorkel or scuba dive over colorful reefs or take

to the seas in a kayak, a sailboat, a cruise ship—

or a submarine! Take a surfing lesson or watch

the world’s best surfers tame the fury of the

North Shore’s giant waves. Tee off at a different

challenging golf course every day. Take in the sights

from aboard a helicopter or fixed-wing plane, a

glider or sailplane. Hike a mountain trail or stroll

the tempting boulevards of luxury shops. Explore

the Island’s music and arts: take a hula or ‘ukulele

lesson. Take advantage of O‘ahu: sample the many

wonders of our beautiful Island.

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STROLLING THE CITY’SNEIGHBORHOODS AND PARKS Whatever you choose to do on O‘ahu, you’ll see more if you walk. In addition to O‘ahu’s many parks, gardens, museums,bustling Chinatown, Pearl Harbor and other historic sites, youcan also wander through the Island’s residential neighborhoods.Discover moreabout O‘ahu’sunique geographyand geology onguided walkingtours on variousthemes: archeology,history, mythology,night scenery andeven ghosts!

MEMORABLE HIKESOne of the Island’s most rewarding hikes is the trek to thecrest of Le‘ahi (Diamond Head). You’ll pass through World War II fortifications before reaching the 763-foot summitand a breathtaking view of Waikıkı, Honolulu, the southerncoast and the blue Pacific. Bring water and don’t forget

your camera! Close to Waikıkı you’ll also find Manoa Falls, Waikahalulu Falls and Round Top Forest Reserve. Or venturefurther afield to Makapu‘u Head or the ‘Aiea Loop Trail.

Whether you prefer a vigorous hike or a leisurely stroll, exploring on foot is a great way to see the sights.From a walk in the park to a climb up Le‘ahi (Diamond Head), discover for yourself all the incrediblesights and scenery that O‘ahu has to offer.

Land Adventures

THE GREAT OUTDOORS Team up with a naturalist/guide for an introduction toO‘ahu’s rugged and wild interior, with over 35 trails tochoose from. Here you’ll find lush tropical rainforestfoliage, winding streams, cascading waterfalls andspectacular scenic views. You’ll learn to identify some ofthe local plants as well as the offshoreIslands visible from

the trail. You’ll alsosee (and hear) theindustrious activityof Hawai‘i’s birds.Even if you’re notan experiencedbirder, a bird walkis a great way to learn about the unique evolution ofIsland species. You’ll soon recognize the raucous callof the mynah and be dazzled by the brilliance of thered-crested cardinal. Coastal trails, mountain valleys,stream beds and precipitous ridges present challengesto more experienced hikers, but O‘ahu welcomesfoot travelers of every skill level. To learn more aboutIsland flora, take a stroll through one of the exquisitegardens or arboretums. The 20-acre Foster BotanicalGarden is just minutes from Downtown Honolulu, while the 124-acre Lyon Arboretum is nearby in Manoa Valley. Here you’ll see flowering plants,mature palms and an abundance of other lush foliage.

FAMILY AFOOT The whole family will enjoy beingon foot on O‘ahu. Pack a picnic andexplore one of the Island’s many publicbeaches. Watch (or join!) the surfinglessons within steps of your Waikıkı

hotel. Or lose yourself in the amazingDole pineapple maze, a wonderful1.7-mile walk along manicured paths.

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For a slightly elevated perspective, letsomeone else do the walking and spenda morning or afternoon exploring

on horseback. There are riding trailsthroughout the Island and horsesavailable for every size rider and everylevel of experience. Most trails combinemountain scenery and forested solitude with panoramic coastal views. Someof the better-known riding areas are: Windward O‘ahu at Correa Ranchand Kualoa Ranch, and on the NorthShore with Happy Trails Hawai‘i.Beach riding is prohibited except atthe Turtle Bay Resort.

BIKING

You can also explore the Island’sexciting contours on a mountain bike. What could be better than to feel thefragrant tropical breeze against yourface as you bicycle along roads andtrails most people never get to see?Rentals and guided tours are available,and if you happen to be traveling on TheBus, you can throw your bikeon the rack between touring stops.(Whether you’re on foot or on a bike,remember that our Island ecosystem isfragile. Please stay on the trail.)

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Above O‘ahuSCENIC FLIGHTS With its sparkling coastline and verdantmountains, O‘ahu from above isbreathtakingly beautiful. Scenic flights

can be arranged on a variety of smallcraft including airplanes, seaplanes andhelicopters. If it’s the rush of the windthat you crave, there are also glideror sailplane rides available. The trade winds are beckoning. Or go aloft andskydive O‘ahu—alone or in tandem.

• • • • • • • • • • • L O C A T I O N

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Golf O‘ahu

Y ou’ll find somewhatmore manicured Islandscenery at O‘ahu’s 35 golf

courses. Ranging from casual

municipal links to elegant resortcourses, they offer not onlysuperb challenges, but spectacular vistas: take your eye off the balland you’re gazing at the broadstretch of the Pacific Ocean, lushrainforest or a towering lava rock.

Ocean breezes keep O‘ahu’sair clean and sweet, but they’llchallenge your carefully calculateddrive. The wind partly accountsfor the fact that you will tend to

find wide, forgiving fairways. Theground is harder here. The ballruns more off the tee, and doesn’tstop as quickly on the greens.

First-time golfers to theIsland should also be forewarnedabout putting on Bermudagreens, which are grainier thantraditional Bentgrass greens and

more difficult to read. The graingrows in the direction of theprevailing trade winds, generallyfrom east to west, toward

the setting sun. Novice andexperienced golfers looking topolish their skills will find helpfulgolf pros ready to provide lessonsto help you make the most of your time on the courses.

Top-rated resort golfing canbe found at Hawai‘i Prince, Ko‘Olina and Turtle Bay, while thestate’s oldest course, MoanaluaGolf Club, near DowntownHonolulu, has been attracting

players since 1898. Tuckedup against the rampart of theKo‘olau Range on WindwardO‘ahu, the Ko‘olau Golf Club hasbeen ranked the most challengingcourse in North America bythe U.S. Golf Association, buteven novices will appreciate itstremendous beauty.

GOLF COURSES

Coral Creek Golf Course808-441-GOLF www.coralcreekgolfhawaii.com

Hawai‘i Prince Golf Club808-944-4567 www.princeresortshawaii.com

Ko ‘Olina Golf Club808-676-5300 x 1 www.koolinagolf.com

Ko‘olau Golf Club808-236-4653 www.koolaugolfclub.com

Makaha Resort &Golf Club

808-695-9544 www.makaharesort.net

Turtle Bay Golf Club808-293-8574 www.TurtleBayResort.com

Waikele Country Club808-676-9000 www.golfwaikele.com

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O‘ahu is the perfect destination for ocean lovers. The warm Pacific that surrounds the Island createsendless possibilities for water adventures.

Water Activities

SURFING Among surfers, O‘ahu is not only an internationaldestination, but is acknowledged as the birthplaceof modern surfing. It was Duke Kahanamoku, withhis “mile-long” ride in Waikıkı who put modernsurfing on the map. During winter, when waves canmeasure up to 50-feet high, there is no hotter spoton O‘ahu than the legendary North Shore, wherethe giant surf made the names Waimea, Sunset,Pipeline and Hale‘iwa famous. In the summermonths, the North Shore flattens out, while thebig surf hits the South.

Ready to stop watching and dive in? Whatever

your age, skill or interest, there is someone whocan teach you to surf. Whether you pick the BeachBoys on Waikıkı Beach, the Hawaiian Fire SurfSchool, Hans Hedemann Surf School or Girls Who Surf, learning to surf will be one of yourprized memories of O‘ahu.

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UNDERWATER

Underwater O‘ahu is every bit as lushand dramatic as the Island’s topsidescenery. Snorkeling is great and there arehundreds of sites around the Island where you’ll find fascinating underwater life. A hybrid of snorkeling and scuba, snubalets you breathe under water without wearing a tank. If you’re not certified,dive shops around O‘ahu offer classes,

equipment and information on dive sitesand conditions.

OVER WATER

Don’t want to surf or snorkel? Bodysurfing, body boarding and stand uppaddle boarding are popular alternatives.Perhaps this is the time to try windsailing,parasailing or hang gliding! Or try windsurfing out by Le‘ahi (DiamondHead) or on beautiful Kailua beach.

There’s wakeboarding (it’s somethinglike waterskiing, but wilder), kitesurfing (a combination of kite-flying, wakeboarding, surfing and flying) andstand-up paddle boarding. Stand-uppaddle boarding is a more tranquil sport,unless you’re good enough to surf!Lather on the sunscreen, pack a picnicand a towel, and paddle a kayak to one ofO‘ahu’s nearby protected islets, or moku.Stroll the isolated beach, cool off in the water, and then paddle back in time for arefreshing shave ice…or mai tai!

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Known as the Banzai Pipeline because of the massive tubes that form from the

curling waves. The most famous surf spot on the North Shore.

Kawela Bay is the most protected bay on O‘ahu’s North Shore. Reefs outside the

bay diffuse high surf during the winter months leaving the near shore waters calm.

Considered one of the longest stretches of rideable surf in the world. The wide

sandy beach provides families a great place to play in the sand!

The bay offers excellent snorkeling with little current movement. Occasionally,

you can see turtles popping their heads out of the water.

Famous for 30-ft. waves in the winter, but calm during the summer months

allowing for excellent water fun.

This is a beautiful 76-acre park located along the south shore, just west of the

famous Waikıkı Beach area.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is one of the most popular snorkeling sites in

Hawai‘i. A narrow beach about 2,000-feet long lines the bay. Closed Tuesday.

Sandy Beach lies at the base of Koko Crater. Its famous waves are considered one

of the best bodyboarding sites in Hawai‘i.

One of the most famous beaches in the world. The two-mile stretch of white-sand

coast is fronted by hotels and visitor facilities.

This beautiful beach lies between Alala and Kapoho Points. It includes a public

boat ramp in the lee of Alala Point and is the center of windsurfing on O‘ahu.

Never crowded, this is the perfect site to just enjoy a relaxing day at the beach.

The water is calm and warm and the location beautiful.

Considered to be one of the best swimming beaches in Hawai‘i. The water is clear

and the beach is clean, wide and surf-free.

Makapu‘u Point, the easternmost point on O‘ahu, is the site of the Makapu‘u

Lighthouse and a popular bodyboarding beach for the locals.

Waimanalo Beach Park is a 38-acre park. The beach fronting the park is wide and

sandy, providing good conditions for sunbathing and swimming.

The Ko ‘Olina Lagoons are open to the public and include public parking.

The marina facilities include slips, a fuel dock, trailer parking and a public ramp.

Famous worldwide for its surfing waves, in winter waves are up to 25 ft. When

the ocean is calm this is one of O‘ahu most popular dive sites.

This is the last sandy stretch of shore on the northwest coast of O‘ahu. Also

known as Keawa‘ula Beach or Puau Beach.

‘Ehukai Beach &Banzai Pipeline

Kawela Bay

Sunset Beach

Turtle Bay

Waimea Bay

Ala Moana Beach

Hanauma Bay

Sandy Beach Park

Waikıkı Beach

Kailua Beach Park

Kualoa Regional Park

Lanikai Beach

Makapu‘u Beach

Waimanalo Beach Park

Ko ‘Olina Resort & Marina

Makaha Beach

Yokohama Beach

THE BEACH THE ACTIVITIES THE AMENITIES THE FACTS

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WEST SHORE

With 112 miles of sandy shoreline,O‘ahu has a beach for everyone. Whether you’re looking for highadventure on the waves, romantic sunsets

or a protected, family-friendly swimmingspot, it’s sure to be nearby.

And while you may be familiar withever-popular Waikıkı Beach and high-octane surfing along the North Shore, you’ll discover an almost unlimitedselection in between. Beach conditions vary by direction, shore contours andseason. The South Shore has many

sheltered beaches ideal for familyoutings, except in the summer, whenthe surf is unusually high. The tropical Windward Shore is a favorite destination

of windsurfers and sailors. The NorthShore is world-renowned for spectacular winter surf along beautiful white-sandbeaches. The Leeward or West Shorealso gets enormous winter waves, but hasmany excellent swimming beaches andgreat fishing.

Always check conditions with alifeguard before venturing into the water;

changing tides, marine animals andhidden coral may be hazardous. It is notrecommended that you swim in areas where lifeguards are not present.

For details on O‘ahu’s beaches, see Hawai‘i’s Best Beaches by John R.K. Clarkor log on to http://hawaiibeachsafety.org

“Splash right in!”



CRUISES One of the best ways to see O‘ahu’sdramatic skyline is from the water andIsland tour operators offer a varietyof cruises: lunch, snorkel, family fun/ splash, sunset, dinner/dance, whale/ dolphin watch, culture cruise andPearl Harbor cruises. Glass-bottom

boats and submarines provide a lookat the underwater scenery—no towelsrequired! Near Halona Cove, you’llfind one of the best places in Hawai‘i to view the majestic humpback whales thatfrequent O‘ahu’s turquoise waters fromNovember through March or to spotone of Hawai‘i’s rare monk seals—oneof the only two land mammals to reachthe Islands. Whale watching boats, wilddolphin excursion tours and dolphininteractive programs get you up closeto these wonderful creatures.

FISHING

Fishing is challenging and deliciouson O‘ahu. Try your hand at sportfishing—for blue marlin, ‘ahi , wahoo ormahimahi —on a half-, three-quarter orfull-day trip. The scenery is great, too!

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ATLANTIS SUBMARINESGet eye-to-eye with fish and turtles as Atlantis Submarines dives to view sunken

ships, airliners and reef structures thatare homes to exotic marine life.

WET ‘N’ WILD HAWAIIFloat languidly along a river on aninner tube at 29-acre Wet ‘n’ WildHawai‘i.

STAR OF HONOLULU Hawai‘i’s award-winning cruiseship takes you whale watchingor sunset dining.

SEA LIFE PARK HAWAI‘IGo nose-to-nose with exotic Hawaiianmarine life at Sea Life Park, where

programs include Sea Trek, HawaiianRay Encounter, Dolphin Royal Swimand more!

WAIKIKI AQUARIUMSay hello to the 3,500 aquaticanimals and plants that callthis aquarium home.

HONOLULU ZOOSee the African Savanna, TropicalForest, Pacific Islands and Children’s

Petting Zoo.

SURF Take a family surfing lesson inthe gentle waters off Waikıkı.

DOLE PLANTATION Wander through the three acres oftropical plants at the Dole Plantation’s World’s Largest Maze—amazing!

BISHOP MUSEUM Take a fascinating lesson in Hawaiianhistory and culture at Hawaiian Hall,

the Planetarium and Science Adventure Center.

HAWAI‘I NATURECENTEROver 15 trails and nature programsfor all ages let you experienceO‘ahu’s rainforests.

POLYNESIAN CULTURALCENTER Immerse yourself in a true Polynesianexperience at the 42-acre attraction.

PEARL HARBOR Walk along the massive deck ofthe USS Missouri, “Mighty Mo,”and see the spot where Japanunconditionally surrendered,marking the end of WWII.

With its gentle lagoons, miles and miles of sparkling sand, fun-loaded parks and fascinating history,O‘ahu is a world in itself. Your entire family will find loads to enjoy all day long, from the first rays ofthe rising sun until late into the star-swept night. Everywhere you go, your family will be greeted with

the warm welcome of aloha. Packed with variety, this year-round paradise is the perfect place to buildmemories that will last a lifetime.

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O‘ahu is a present you keep unwrapping every day you’re h ere.

let the beauty, spirit, serenity and tradition

of O‘ahu culture work its magic on your senses.

From the moment you feel the fragrant lei settle

onto your shoulders, your spirits begin to lift.

Now let yourself relax into the herbal scent of a

deep-tissue massage or facial. Wiggle your toes in

the warm sand. Listen to the melodic sound of the

surf. Stroll into colorful shops, where local crafts,

gorgeous jewelry and fine art dazzle the eyes. Savor

every delectable bite of fresh and irresistible Hawai‘i

Regional Cuisine. Feel the hypnotic rhythms of

hula, and the sweet enchantment of slack-key

guitar. Watch the moon and count the constellations.Rediscover yourself in O‘ahu.

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O‘ahu nourishes body, soul and spirit.Here the finest of ancient and modernhealing techniques are combined andrefined for your pleasure in world-classspas and resorts. No expense has beenspared in creating the most deliciouslyindulgent atmosphere for your care. Talented health professionals andexquisite facilities contribute to your well-being. Rediscover relaxation.

Experience energy. Let the warmculture of aloha, the natural beauty andthe remarkable diversity of Easternand Western life philosophies worktogether to help you feel sensational.Enrich heart and soul through yoga, sacred healing and Hawaiianspirituality. Cultivate spiritualand emotional awareness throughmeaningful encounters with nature—dolphin swims and nature meditations.Soothe your cares away with unique

healing therapies such as lomilomi massage or Hawaiian seaweed wrap.Consult skilled healers who provideherbal therapies, preventive medicalscreening and traditional Chinesemedicine. Take a barefoot walk inthe sand at sunrise. Practice Tai Chi weekday mornings at Kapi‘olaniPark. Nourish your body with freshly

grown Island produce and naturalresources from the Pacific Ocean thatare incorporated into the cuisine.Experience the healing power of thedeep resonating sound of Hawaiianchant under the direction of aHawaiian healer. Meet with a lifecoach and develop a nutrition and

fitness plan. The possibilities arelimitless. A wellness vacation onO‘ahu promotes well-being onall four levels of wisdom: mind,heart, body and spirit. Yourexperience here will enhance notonly your time on the Island,but your whole life.

SPAS

From the moment you step off the plane, take a deep breath of the world’s most wonderful air and feelthe weightless tingle of tropical breezes on your skin. Slow down. Leave the chaos behind and submitto the intoxicating pleasure of relaxation, Island-style.

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SPA TREATMENTS OF O‘AHU O‘ahu’s unique spa services offer Hawaiian and Asian influenced therapies, some using naturalhealing ingredients found only in Hawai‘i. Here are some ways to get pampered during your visit.

LOMILOMI MASSAGE

A traditional Hawaiianhealing art that incorporatesmassage using broad,rhythmic strokes.

SHIATSU

Traditional Japanesemassage using fingerpressure to loosen

tight muscles.

REIKI

Ancient Japanese methodof healing by touch.

POHAKU (STONE)

LOMI MASSAGE

The Hawaiian practiceof using heated rocks torelieve sore muscles.

FACIALS AND MASQUES

Local ingredients likeseaweed, papaya, ti leaf,rose petals, honey ginger,

coffee, and poi are usedto renew, rejuvenate andstimulate circulation.

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Long, kneading, circularmassage strokes are usedto reduce tension.

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Mineral-rich seaweedis applied to detoxify

and stimulate circulation.

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A jewel box of sensual pleasures andromantic activities to reward yourimagination and spark your passion,O‘ahu is made for lovers. Meaningfuland picturesque traditions make O‘ahuan ideal place to propose, get married,honeymoon or renew your vows. From

a barefoot gathering on the sand toa formal affair in one of the Island’selegant hotels, you can create the eventof your dreams. There are gardens,parks, waterfalls, private estates, hotelsand boats. Whatever your choice, O‘ahuis a wedding-friendly Island, with skilledplanners available to assist you.

From dawn to dusk, and far beyond,O‘ahu sets the stage for romance.Perhaps your day together will begin with a leisurely run on the sand, coffee

and fresh fruit at poolside, or sunrisemeditation on the Windward shore. Your days will be filled with delicious

choices: hike to a waterfall or take atandem surfing lesson? Snorkel in acrystal-clear bay or luxuriate at a spa?Hire a private limousine for a circle tourof the Island or rent a motor scooterand explore on your own?

Your romantic evening begins as yousip a cocktail and listen to the waveslapping at the shore. The air is warm. You feel refreshed by the many pleasuresof your day. Tonight perhaps you’llattend one of O‘ahu’s traditional lu‘au or

saturate your senses with the intoxicatingflavors and aromas of Hawai‘i RegionalCuisine at one of the Island’s award- winning restaurants. The night is young—and so full of opportunity. You canchoose from soothing Hawaiian music,dance clubs, raves, jazz bars, magicshows, performing arts, concerts, movies,mai tais or microbrews. Whatever you and your sweetheart decide to dotoday—and tonight—there’s always moreawaiting you tomorrow.

ROMANTIC ESCAPES

From the dizzying moment of our first crush to the tender touchof mature love, romance sweeps us into its warming embrace.Now imagine a place where romance reigns 24 hours a day,

365 days a year. This is a place for lovers. Time seems to stop here. A few days on the Island and you’ve never felt closer. O‘ahu is The Heart of Hawai‘i®

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HAWAI‘I MARRIAGELICENSE A marriage license agent for the stateof Hawai‘i will issue your license. Thebride and groom must be present whenthe license is issued and both must be at

least 18 years old. There is no waitingperiod, no residency requirement andno blood tests or shots required. Thelicense is good for 30 days. The fee is$60 in cash. Your birthplace, the namesof parents and final divorce decreeinformation, if applicable, will berequired on the license application. Formore information on Hawai‘i marriagelicenses, call 808-586-4545 or visit www.hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/ vital-records/marriage/index.html.

Take your sweetie on a sunset dinnercruise on a private luxury yacht, complete with limousine pickup, award-winningcuisine and premium bar. Pop the question as you’re ridingtandem on a surfboard—or just after

you reach the shore. Gazing at the constellations, grabone out of the sky and hand it to yoursweetheart. Propose on horseback on the beachat Turtle Bay or at Kualoa Ranch. Ask your hotel to put your proposalin their daily newsletter. Shop for matching aloha wear andslip the ring box in your honey’s pocket. Fly along the coastline on a motorcycleand stop at a secluded beach.

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A cross from the famous Ala MoanaBeach Park, Ward Centers

includes fashion forward boutiques,one-of-a-kind shops and a variety offull-service and fast food restaurants.

A block away, the Ala Moana Center (the world’s largest outdoor mall) hasadded a third level. With 290 stores andnearly 70 dining options, there’s alwayssomething going on!

Bargain-hunters will be richlyrewarded at Waikele PremiumOutlets, with its 50 stores, including A|X Armani Exchange, Barneys New York, Coach, Calvin Klein, Polo RalphLauren and Tommy Hilfiger, as wellas a huge assortment of shoppingfor shoes, kids, gifts, fine leather,

accessories and jewelry.For dazzling day and night elegance,

nothing compares to 2100 Kalakaua—acollection of upscale retail, includingChanel, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent,Coach, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta,Hugo Boss and Tod’s.

Set among splashing waterfalls,tropical foliage and exotic birds,

The Hyatt Shops at the Hyatt Regencyoffer three floors of shopping, from jewelry and sporting goods to artgalleries and Hawaiian gifts.

For Hawaiian antiques andcollectibles, visit Bailey’s, where you’llfind thousands of vintage aloha shirtsand other Island collectibles. For men’s wear, don’t miss Aloha Rag , selected asone of the “GQ100,” GQ magazine’s listof the best men’s stores nationwide.

Beneath the century-old banyan tree,the historic International Marketplace features over 130 carts, shops and artisanstands offering a lavish assortment oflocal products and an International FoodCourt with free Hawaiian entertainmentfive nights a week.

Whatever’s on your shopping list, from local crafts to international designer labels, you’ll find it onO‘ahu. Shop in an atmosphere of Island culture that includes great food and entertainment, and enjoyscores of new stores, thanks to the renovations that are transforming the retail profile of O‘ahu.

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Two distinct hotels, both in the heart of Waikiki and world-renowned for extraordinary

service and unparalleled guest experiences. Halekulani, a gracious and serene

‘House Befitting Heaven’. Waikiki Parc Hotel, the island’s chicest address offering

elite access to the best of this exotic cityscape.



Shopping

LEI Take the fragranceof O‘ahu home with you. Lei can be shipped to your loved ones onthe mainland.

KAPA The wauke, or papermulberry bush, is beatenand sun bleached to makethe kapa, also calledbark-cloth, into bookcovers, placemats andpicture frames.

MACADAMIA NUTS Plain, salted, caramels,crunch, butter, brittle,cookies, honey, oil,chocolate covered, konacoffee crunch, chocolate

pineapple crunch and more.

ALOHA WEAR Nothingsays Hawai‘i like aloha wear—shirts, dresses,sarongs. Choose the latestdesigns or select somethingtraditional or antique.

QUILTS Functional artas well as good investments,quilt bedspreads costbetween $1,800 and$6,000, while well-preserved historical quiltssell for upwards of $40,000.Smaller items includepotholders, pillowsand handbags.

KOA WOOD Handcarved bowls, boxes and

jewelry.

HAWAIIAN TREATMENTS ANDPRODUCTS Pick upnoni -mango lotion or kukui nut oil or pıkake scentedHawaiian salts.

JAMS/JELLIES/ PRESERVES Try mango,passion fruit, poha berry,ango-‘ohelo berry, mango-pineapple or guava.

WAIALUA COFFEE What could be better thanto wake up to the wonderfulsmell of fresh coffee? Waialua Coffee is growingexclusively on O‘ahu andis a wonderful reminder of

your vacation.

WAIALUACHOCOLATES Waialua Estate Cacao™is grown in the rich volcanicsoil of Waialua on O‘ahu’sfamous North Shore. Fromthis single origin cacao,some of the finest chocolateis produced.

CUSTOM-MADEHAWAIIAN JEWELRYSomething you cantreasure for years to come.Purchase gifts (for othersor for yourself!) craftedfrom precious metalsand engraved with yourHawaiian name, orhighlighting exquisite pearls,

corals and gemstones.

A SHOPPER ’S PARADISE

From simple souvenirs to exotic furnishings, O‘ahu is a shopper’s paradise! Here are just a few“must-have” gifts to remind you of your O‘ahu vacation!

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WAIKIKI BEACH WALK The stunning glass-canopied Waikıkı Beach Walk is an eight-acreshopping destination thatfeatures, among its 79tenants, Wyland Galleries

and Mana Hawai‘i, anoutdoor entertainmentplaza and many full-servicerestaurants, includingRuth’s Chris Steak Houseand Roy Yamaguchi’snewest, Roy’s Waikıkı. The canopies are lightedto create a beautifullyilluminated contrast tothe night sky.

ROYAL HAWAIIANCENTER In the heart of Waikıkı, the RoyalHawaiian Center completed a majorrenovation featuring Kate Spade’s firstHawai‘i boutique, Salvatore Ferragamo,Bvlgari, Cartier, Fendi and more.

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Whatever your taste, O‘ahu has something delicious in store for you. From five-star dining toneighborhood dives, the Island’s fare is eclectic, innovative and even affordable.

Dining

W hile you’re out exploring, besure to sample some of O‘ahu’s

local specialties: in Kahalu’u, on the Windward coast, get pasteles from theroadside vendors (they’re like PuertoRican tamales); in Kahuku, on the

North Shore, stopat the world-famous“Shrimp Truck” andtaste delicious Kahukushrimp; and look for theShave Ice signs on storesand stands all aroundthe Island, and stop fora cooling snow cone,Hawaiian style. (Thereare lots of flavors; try anew one every day.)

If international fareis part of your travel

experience, you will be very busy inHonolulu and Waikıkı. Whatever you crave, it’s probably here. Theassortment of flavors is astonishing. And, not surprisingly, seafood is aspecialty wherever you go.

S t o r i e s o f O ‘a h u

Hawai‘i Regional Cuisinewith Chef Alan Wong

“Th e quick definition of Hawai‘i RegionalCuisine is it’s a contemporary style of

cooking in Hawai‘i today that borrows from all th e ethnic influ ences

you find in Hawai‘i.I think the local people in Hawai‘i love to eat. You know, people plan their days around whatthey’re going to eat for breakfast, lunch anddinner. My advice to visitors: get out into thecommunity and don’t be afraid of trying differentthings. That’s where the real culture is.”

Watch a Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine video at gohawaii.com/alanwong


FARM TO TABLEO‘ahu’s innovative Farm to Table cuisineis one of the Island’s great attractions. With ideal year-round climate conditionsand rich volcanic soil, it is only naturalthat O‘ahu is home to an abundanceof farms. The countless farmers, chefs,restaurants and consumers dedicated toutilizing O‘ahu’s locally-grown productshave helped develop the Island’s farm-to-table movement, growing it considerablyin recent years and paving the way toward

Island-wide sustainability.

KCC FARMER’S MARKETFor a food-lover’s treat, visit theKapi‘olani Community College Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. There areabout 50 vendors, so come hungry and wear your walking shoes.



Let the locals pick for you. The following restaurants that won Hale ‘Aina Awards werechosen by residents as theBest in their category:

Best O‘ahu Restaurant CHEF MAVRO

Best Wine Program VINO AT RESTAURANT ROW

Best Service ALAN WONG’S RESTAURANT

Best BarRYAN’S GRILL

Best Restaurant for a Big GroupBUCA DI BEPPO

Best Hotel Restaurant HOKU’S AT THE KAHALAHOTEL AND RESORT

Best Romantic Dining MICHEL’S AT THECOLONY SURF

Best Bistro/New American Cuisine TOWN

Best Chinese Restaurant LITTLE VILLAGENOODLE HOUSE

Best French Restaurant LA MER AT HALEKULANI

Best Hawaiian Restaurant ONO HAWAIIAN FOODS

Best Indian Restaurant CAFÉ MAHARANI

Best Italian Restaurant ASSAGIO’S

Best Japanese Restaurant KYO-YA RESTAURANT

Best Korean Restaurant SORABOL KOREANRESTAURANT

Best Thai Restaurant PHUKET THAIRESTAURANT

HALE ‘ AINA WINNERS




O‘ahu is not just

one place; it’s many places in one.

Discover visitors may arrive on o‘ahu expecting a

resort or a place to do business, and of course

those things are here. But O‘ahu is so much more.

With its depth and richness of culture, history

and tradition, O‘ahu is a living tapestry, a treasure

for travelers and locals alike. Ancient priests and

royals thrived here and left temples, museums,

palaces, churches and historic sites across the

Island. Stories of the past are explained in the

sensuous movements of hula, the flavorful

traditions of lu‘au and the engaging sound of

music and song. Even international trade,

tourism and surfing have made an indelible

mark on O‘ahu. A melting pot of diverse

people, cultures and delicious flavors, O‘ahu

is a whole world to discover and treasure.

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Early voyagers crossed thousandsof miles of ocean, bringing withthem food provisions, plants and

domestic animals, as well as knowledgeof ocean navigation based on the stars. They traveled with the intent to settle, which they did, but also made manyreturn voyages to their homelands.

Here the Polynesians developed a newculture while maintaining the social andpolitical structure of their homeland. TheIslands were divided into small kingdoms,each ruled by its own high chief whoreceived guidance from a council of ali‘i (chiefs) and a kahuna (high priest). Thedistinction between those with powerand the maka‘ainana (commoners) was maintained through the stringentenforcement of kapu (taboos, rules). The

kapu system permeated everyday life,ruling, for example, that men and womencould not eat together or partake of thesame foods.

CAPTAIN COOK Until the late 1700s, the Hawaiians hadknown of people only from neighboringPacific kingdoms. But with the arrival ofCaptain James Cook in 1778, the livesof the Hawaiian people were alteredforever. Captain Cook happened uponthe Hawaiian Islands during an expeditionin search of the Northwest Passage andnamed them the Sandwich Islands.

HAWAIIAN MONARCHY At about the same time, Island ali‘i werebattling for supremacy. In a series of

Captain Cook discoversHawaiian Islands andnames them the SandwichIslands after Britain’s Earlof Sandwich

‘Iolani Palace is built byDavid Kalakaua, who initiateda cultural revolution includingrevival of the hula

1795King Kamehameha I

(Kamehamehathe Great) becomesthe first of Hawai‘i’s

great monarchs

1894Hawai‘i isdeclared arepublic

1845 Seat of Government movesfrom Lahaina to Honolu lu

1893 Monarchy overthrown

The reign of KingKamehameha III.

Inheriting the throne at age10, he was guided by regentQueen Ka‘ahumanu whoconverted the tribal kingdomsto Christianity

1778

1882

1825-1834

1891Hawai‘i’s onlyruling queen

and last monarch,Queen Lili‘uokalani

comes to power

1700s

1885 K amehameha

statue is unveiled

O‘ahu’s history is a royal tapestry of kings, queens, monarchs and princes

Hawai‘i isannexed bUnited St

1898

History

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Long before Captain Cook stopped here on his seafaring ventures, or Duke Kahanamoku surfeda mile along the O‘ahu shore, or the Waikıkı skyline glittered into the night, a group ofPolynesians sailed across the Pacific to the Hawaiian Islands.



900s

decisive battles, King KamehamehaI became the first of Hawai‘i’s greatmonarchs. Over the next century, eachruler—kings and queens—added to the vibrant traditions of Hawaiian culture. Their contributions are visible today inpalaces, museums and other landmarksthroughout the Island.

MISSIONARIES Many of the Island’s historic churchesare reminders of O‘ahu’s missionaryperiod, such as Kawaiaha‘o Church, which was the place of worship for ali‘i .

PLANTATIONS The Hawaiian Islands were recognizedfor their prime agricultural land, butagriculture also impacted the Islands’political and social structure. Plantationowners imported workers from China, Japan, Russia, Korea, Puerto Rico,Portugal, the Philippines and Europe,many of whom settled permanently andcontributed their own traditions to theappealing blend of Island culture(and cuisine!).

STATEHOOD The Islands have played a strategic roleas a U.S. military command center, andhave offered an ever-tempting allure to visitors from all parts of the world. TheIslands were formally annexed in 1898and Hawai‘i became the 50th state on August 21, 1959.

1901Moana Hotel, Waikık ı’s firstluxury hotel, is built. Todayit stands as the MoanaSurfrider, A Westin Resort

1926Honolulu’s Aloha Tower built to welcome ships fromaround the world

1941 Japan attacks Pearl Harbor,destroying and disabling 200aircraft and killing over 2,000officers and men, and bringingthe U.S. into World War II

1968Duke Kahanamokudies. 10,000 people were in attendance t view his ashes scattein the seas off Waik

1959Hawai‘i becomes50th U.S. State

1917Queen Lili‘uokalani, thelast Hawaiian Monarch, dies

Cultural renaissanceO‘ahu and revitalizatof Waikık ı takes plac

1927Royal Hawaiian Hotelis built catering tocruise liner trade

1930sCommercial flightsbegin from mainlandU.S. with Pan Am’sHawai‘i Clipper

TODAY



Culture

For those who enjoy classical musicand dance, some of the more popularO‘ahu venues include the Hawai‘iOpera Theatre, Hawai‘i Ballet Theatre, the Hawai‘i State Ballet andthe Honolulu Dance Theatre.

For visitors interested in fine arts,O‘ahu boasts a number of mainstreamand avant-garde galleries, includingthe Nohea Gallery, Wyland GalleriesHawai‘i, Livingston Galleries, Island Art Gallery and many others. Theater-goers can enjoy a wide variety of bothlocal and touring theatrical companiesat the Blaisdell Concert Hall or at thefantastic Hawai‘i Theatre.

O‘ahu also boasts some of the finestcontemporary dance performers

in North America. The IONAContemporary Dance Theatreis dedicated to the creation andperformance of innovative danceand theater works that providetransformational imagery and messages. The Tau Dance Theater explorestraditional Hawaiian themes in astunning contemporary format.

Immerse yourself in the arts and

culture of O‘ahu during your visit.Explore our Calendar of Events in theback of this Vacation Planner for alisting of events throughout the year,or visit www.gohawaii.com .

The distinctive sounds of‘ukulele and slack key guitar driftthrough the air along with thefragrance of flowers and the

low murmur of waves lappingthe shore. Along

with traditionalchant and song, they

permeate and enrich the Islandexperience and the vibrantcontemporary music scene.

The slack key guitar has beencalled Hawai‘i’s back porch,folk and soul music, and hasbecome another way for nativeHawaiians to tell their story andpass the passion of the culturefrom one generation to thenext. From Gabby Pahinui, theinstrument’s first virtuoso, tothe late guitar master Raymond

Kane, slack key is uniquelyHawaiian.

Introduced to Hawai‘i by thePortuguese in 1879, the ‘ukulele or “leaping flea” was adopted wholeheartedly by the musicallyadept Hawaiians. Today the versatile ‘ukulele is played ina surprisingly wide variety ofmusical styles, from traditionalHawaiian to pop and rock,classics and jazz.

The Royal Hawaiian Centeroffers free lessons. And if you happen to visit O‘ahuin July, be sure to attend the Annual ‘Ukulele Festival at theKapi‘olani Park Bandstand in Waikıkı. You’ll hear the finestplayers in the world, celebrityentertainers, plus a ‘ukulele ensemble of over 300 children.

THE ARTS

O‘ahu offers a multitude of cultural attractions and events suitablefor even the most discriminating tastes. Whether your tastes areclassical or contemporary, sophisticated or down-to-earth, world-renowned or culturally local, O‘ahu’s arts and culturerivals the best in the country.

MUSIC

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Few things are as universally symbolic of the Hawaiian Islands as thelong-held traditions of hula. Samoans, Maoris, Tongans, Tahitians andother Pacific cultures dance, but only Hawaiians hula. In the last 40 years, hula has come to embody the aloha spirit and its rich tradition hasbeen treasured and enjoyed by kama‘aina and malihini alike.

Spiritually uplifting, hula conveys the essence of aloha—great love,caring, sharing, charity, kindness, compassion, mercy,

humility. While hula kahiko (traditionalhula) is accompanied by chants and

percussion sounds mimicking windand surf, hula ‘auwana (modern

hula) often includes singingand musical instruments.Costume is also important,and both male andfemale dancers adornthemselves with lei ,

anklets, shells, feathersand flowers.

Wherever you seehula, if you like what you see, feel free

to shout “ Hana

hou!”— a greatcomplimentto the dancersthat means“Do it again!”

ALL ABOUT THE HULA THE LANGUAGEOF HAWAI‘I

Hawai‘i’s two official languagesare Hawaiian and English. Themelodious Hawaiian language isa Polynesian dialect. There are

only 13 letters in the Hawaiianalphabet: A, E, H, I, K, L, M,N, O, P, U,W and the ‘okina (‘). The ‘okina is a glottal stoplike the sound between the ohsin oh-oh and is considered aconsonant. The glottal stop (‘)or ‘okina, and macron ( ¯ ), orkahako , are often used to helpclarify pronunciation. The18 sounds in the Hawaiianlanguage are a, e, i, o, u, a, e, ı, o,

u, h, k, l, m, n, p, w, and w witha v sound.

The vowels are pronounced:a like a in abovea like a fare like e in bete- like ay in pay i like y in cityı like ee in seeo like o in lowo like o in sole

u like oo in hootu like oo in moon

Some vowels are diphthongs,forming a single sound as inai in Waikıkı. In general, theconsonants are pronounced asin English with the exceptionof w. W can be either a v or a

w sound.

A few words you shouldknow:

aloha: a greeting with love,hello, good-bye and morelei : a flower garland given foran occasionk¯ ane: mankeiki : childmahalo: thank you‘ohana: family pau: finishedwahine: woman

The Hawaiian lei is a garland made offlowers, historically a part of Hawai‘i’sromantic culture. Today’stradition of lei -giving signifiesa warm welcome or a gestureof love. Women prefer thenatural perfume of the

tropical blossoms whilemen tend to choose thetraditional leafy lei madefrom the glossy maile vine, which usually drapesuntied around the neck. Youcan enjoy the lingering smell of a lei athome. Most shops selling lei can arrangefor your lei to be packaged and shippeddirectly to your home.

A SYMBOL OF LOVE:FLOWER LEI

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The Bishop Museum The principal museum of thePacific and one of the world’s

leading scientific institutions.808-847-3511 www.bishopmuseum.org

The Mission Houses Museum Includes the oldest existing housein Hawai‘i, plus a LivingHistory Program.808-531-0481 www.missionhouses.org

The Damien Museum A fascinating memorial to

Saint Damien de Veuster, the“Martyr of Moloka‘i.”808-923-7024

‘Iolani Palace This historic landmark inDowntown Honolulu is one of themost precise historic restorationsabout Hawaiian history and

heritage and remains the onlyroyal palace on American soil.808-552-0832

www.iolanipalace.org

North Shore Surf& Cultural MuseumPromotes appreciationand preservation of surfing.808-637-8888

Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village The village offers a glimpseof the time when sugar canetransformed Hawai‘i.808-677-0110 www.hawaiisplantation

village-info.com

Queen EmmaSummer PalaceOnce the country home ofKing Kamehameha IV and his wife, Queen Emma.808-595-3167 www.daughtersofhawaii.org

The Contemporary MuseumDisplays imaginative works of artby celebrated international andlocal artists.808-526-0232 www.tcmhi.org

Honolulu Academy of Arts The academy has outstandingcollections of Asian, European,Pacific, American, and African art.808-532-8700 www.honoluluacademy.org

Hawai‘i State Art Museum One of only a few state sponsoredart museums in the country, thismuseum presents the largest andfinest collection of workby Hawai‘i’s artists.

808-536-0300 www.state.hi.us/sfca

Pacific Aviation Museum Aircraft from WWI on displayplus educational interpretations ofthe Pearl Harbor attack.808-441-1000 www.pacificaviationmuseum.org

From royal riches to military monuments, O‘ahu’s museums offer a tantalizing window through time.

Museums



Events & Festivals Festivals celebrate O‘ahu’s rich heritage and traditions and as such, are a great way to learn moreabout the Island’s multi-culturalism. Below is a listing of just a few of the most notable festivals on O‘ahu.

JANUARY 2011

Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational

in Memory of Eddie Aikau

The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau is an invitation onlyevent gathering the 24 most accomplishedpaddle-in big wave riders from around the world. http://theeddie.quiksilver.com

Sony Open, Wai‘alae Country Club Don’t miss the first full-field PGA TOURevent of the year during Hawai‘i’s AlohaSeason. Over 144 of the world’s leadingprofessional golfers participate in this weeklong premier event.

www.sonyopeninhawaii.com

Chinese New Year Celebration,

Chinatown Celebrate the Chinese New Year in the onlyChinatown in Hawai‘i. www.chinesechamber.com

FEBRUARY 2011

2011 Hawai‘i Opera Theatre Season With its reputation of artistic excellence,Hawai‘i Opera Theatre attracts principalsingers, stage directors, conductors anddesigners from the mainland, Europe and Asia. www.hawaiiopera.org

27th Annual Great Aloha RunStart this 8.15-mile run at Aloha Towerenjoying entertainment along the route as you make your way to Aloha Stadium. www.greataloharun.com MARCH 2011

17th Annual Honolulu Festival

Festivities include Japanese plays, streetperformers, food booths, Sumo, kite making,bon dancing, cultural arts demonstrations and aGrand Parade. www.honolulufestival.com

Sail in the Company of Whales,

Peak of Season Whale Watching

It’s no “fluke, this is prime whale time.” Marine

biologists share intimate four-hour sails on asleek 42 ft. catamaran. www.sailhawaii.com

APRIL 2011

Annual WaikÈkÈ SPAM Jam

The event celebrates the unusually highconsumption of SPAM® in Hawai‘i andfeatures a variety of Honolulu’s finestrestaurants serving up SPAM®-inspiredcreations. www.spamjamhawaii.com

MAY 2011

Lei Day Celebration A celebration including entertainment, foodbooths and a lei making contest takes place atthe beautiful Queen Kapi‘olani Park. www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/programs

NÅ HØkË O Hawai‘i Music Festival

This four-day festival will include workshops,demonstrations, exhibitions and performancesthat showcase and teach attendees aboutHawaiian music, arts and culture. www.nahokufestival.com JUNE 2011

Annual Pan-Pacific Festival –

Matsuri in Hawai‘i

This unique festival is a celebration of drumsand dance, pageantry and parade featuring Japanese entertainment, music, traditions, foodand more! www.pan-pacific-festival.com

38th Annual King Kamehameha

Hula Competition

Over 20 dance groups from the mainland U.S., Japan and Hawai‘i compete in both hula kahiko (traditional) and hula ‘auana (contemporary)dance styles. www.hulacomp.com

JULY 2011

Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival

Each year on the third Saturday in July, dancersfrom all of the islands converge at MoanaluaGardens on O‘ahu. www.mgf-hawaii.org

41st Annual ‘Ukulele Festival

Many of the finest ‘ukulele players in the world converge at the Kapi‘olani Bandstand in Waikıkı to share their musical talent during afree concert. www.roysakuma.net

AUGUST 2011

Made in Hawai‘i Festival Hawai‘i’s finest products and handicrafts areshowcased to sell at the Neal S. BlaisdellExhibition Hall. www.madeinhawaiifestival.com SEPTEMBER 2011

Aloha Festivals

This statewide multi-cultural event showcasesHawai‘i’s music, dance, history and culture. www.alohafestivals.com

WaikÈkÈ Ho‘olaule‘a

The streets of Waikıkı are closed off for thisevent as various booths offer a variety of localfoods and entertainment. www.alohafestivals.com

OCTOBER 2011

31st Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival

This annual festival showcases films fromNorth America, Asia and the Pacific Rim.Events include film screenings, discussions, workshops, symposiums, special awards and

media events. www.hiff.org

NOVEMBER 2011

Annual World Invitational

Hula Festival

Hula groups from around the world willcompete in a variety of categories in boththe hula kahiko (traditional) and hula ‘auana (contemporary) hula performance. www.worldhula.com

A Birthday Celebration For A King

Celebrate with The Friends of ‘Iolani Palaceduring the annual commemoration of KingKalakaua’s Birthday on November 16. www.iolanipalace.org

DECEMBER 2011

Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

The pinnacle of professional big-wave surfing,showcasing the world’s best surfers in the worlds biggest and best waves. www.triplecrownofsurfing.com

38th Annual Honolulu Marathon

Honolulu’s marathon includes spectacular views alongside famous Waikıkı Beach andLe‘ahi (Diamond Head). www.honolulumarathon.org



FLIGHTS

Honolulu International Airport (HNL)is Hawai‘i’s major airport, serving as theentry point for most of the Islands’ visitors. All major domestic carriers and10 international carriers serve O‘ahu,so you can get here from just aboutanywhere. The Honolulu International Airport is also Hawai‘i’s hub forinterisland flights.

The USDA enforces strict rulesregarding the importation of uninspectedplants and animals that can severely

change our fragile environment. Beforelanding in Hawai‘i, you’ll be asked todeclare any such items. Department of Agriculture agents will inspect and likelyconfiscate them before allowing you tocontinue on your way. For more infor-mation, visit the Dept. of Agriculture website at www.hawaii.gov/hdoa.

CLIMATE

Weather can vary from one part of theIsland to another. It is generally drieron the leeward side, wetter windward.Generally speaking, there are twoseasons. Winter (November through April), when temperatures typicallyrange in the low-70s to mid-80s, andsummer when the high can run into thelow-90s. Trade winds keep youcomfortable year-round.

DRESS CODE

Att ire is “resort wear” even at themost luxurious resorts and restaurants. There’s no need to bring a coat or tieunless you want to dress up. Dressfor comfort. T-shirts, tank tops, poloshirts, shorts, jeans, sundresses,sneakers and sandals are all goodchoices. Temperatures are cooler in

the evening, making a sweater and

slacks a good idea. It is a custom inHawai‘i to slip off your shoes whenentering a home.

O‘AHU TRAVEL TIPS Visit www.travelsmarthawaii.com tofind everything you’ll need to knowabout traveling to and from Hawai‘i.For water safety, check out www.hawaiibeachsafety.com .

TRANSPORTATION

You’ll find it very easy to get aroundO‘ahu. Rental cars are the most popularoption and they are available at allairports and at some hotel and off-airport locations. In addition, there areresort and destination airport shuttles,shopping express shuttles, guided toursand taxicabs. For a public bus schedule, visit www.thebus.org . Rental bikes,motorcycles and mopeds arealso options.

TIME ZONEHawai‘i Standard Time is GMT-10(Pacific Standard Time-2, EasternStandard Time-5). Since Hawai‘idoesn’t observe daylight savings time,add one hour to the time difference when in effect (March throughNovember).

AREA CODE 808 The area code for the entire state is 808.For long distance calls between Islands,dial 1-808 and then the number. When

placing calls to the U.S. Mainland fromHawai‘i, dial 1, the area code and thenumber. All calls within an Island arelocal. Hawai‘i’s cell phone law requiresthe use of a hands-free device whenusing a mobile electronic device whiledriving.

Many of O‘ahu’s larger hotels andcondominium resorts have high-speedInternet access, including wireless insome public areas.

Essential O ‘ahu

HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (HNL)



Protecting O‘ahu

SUN SENSE You’ll want to show off a nice tan when you go home, but please use commonsense when sunbathing in thetropics. A sunburn will develop fasterthan you thought possible, so be sure touse sunscreen. Remember, it’s usuallyhottest between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

and the sun is stronger here than you’reprobably used to.

SAFETY The ocean is O‘ahu’s playground, butthere are precautions to observe.Offshore winds and currents can bepowerful and change suddenly. Thatmeans don’t stray far from shore or headout to kayak, windsurf or sail if warningsigns are posted or if conditions warrantcaution. If you’re unsure about condi-tions, ask a lifeguard. For informationabout beach safety conditions, visit www.hawaiibeachsafety.com.

If you’re hiking into a wilderness, besure to sign out with park rangers andobserve all warning signs. Few places areas safe as O‘ahu, but that doesn’t mean you should abandon all care as you travelabout. Lock your car doors and don’tleave any personal belongings in yourunattended vehicle.

ENVIRONMENT The natural beauty of Hawai‘i’s fragileenvironment comes from its geographi-cal isolation from other ecosystems. TheDepartment of Agriculture enforcesstrict rules regarding the exportation ofuninspected plants and animals. Whendeparting, luggage must pass a pre-flightcheck at the airport to ensure that noplant insects or diseases are hitching aride back with you. You’re welcome totake inspected fresh flowers and fruitshome. Many items purchased at theairport or mailed home from local vendors are already inspected. For moreinformation, call the Department of Agriculture at 808-832-0566.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Ambulance, Fire, Police 911

American Red Cross 808-734-2101

Camping Permits

County Parks 808-768-3440

State Parks 808-587-0300

Hawai‘i Visitors &Convention Bureau 800-GoHawaii

Honolulu AirportVisitor Information 808-836-6413

Lifeguard Services 808-922-3888

Marine Forecast 808-973-4382

Marriage License 808-586-4545

O‘ahu Visitors Bureau 877-525-OAHU

Poison Center 800-222-1222

State Civil Defense 808-733-4300

State Dept. ofAgriculture 808-832-0566

State Division ofForestry & Wildlife 808-587-0166

TheBus 808-848-5555

TheHandi-Van 808-538-0033

Time of Day 808-643-TIME

U.S. Coast Guard 808-842-2600

Visitor Aloha Societyof Hawai‘i 808-926-8274

Weather Forecast 808-973-5286

MA ¯ LAMA I KE KAI Malama i ke kai (take care of theocean) is a Hawaiian tradition that you should practice while visitingO‘ahu. This means please don’ttouch the coral or the plants andanimals surrounding it. In fact, keep

a respectful distance from all sea crea-tures—for their safety and yours.

MA ¯ LAMA I KA ‘A ¯ INA Malama i ka ‘aina (take care of theland) is one of the more importantconcepts in Hawaiian philosophy,and it’s as important today as ever.Help take care of natural resources bystaying on trails when hiking and by

not disturbing any plants or historicalfeatures. Guided tours are sensitive tothe environment, and you are sure tolearn more with an expert on hand.

Please recycle or properly dispose your ‘opala (trash) to avoid littering.Reusable grocery bags are offered at

most stores. Numerous recycle binsand redemption centers are locatedthroughout the Island.

Hawai‘i values healthy lifestyles andfresh air. The Hawai‘i Smoke-Free Lawprohibits smoking in enclosed publicareas, workplaces and within 20 feetof doorways, windows and ventilationintakes. For more information, visit www.HawaiiSmokeFree.com .

There are many environmental

groups fighting toprotect the Islandfrom the stress offoreign flora andfauna species. You canhelp some of these groupsby volunteering time during your visit.

Volunteering for conservation activi-ties is a great way to have fun while ex-ploring the Island. You can sign up forafternoon or multi-day trips to help with a variety of projects. Most groups will provide training, if needed.

Only with awareness and respectcan we be environmentally respon-sible. When visiting, please do yourpart to help protect our fragileecosystem.

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866-774-2924AstonHotels.com

Hawaii Connection .......................... 800-423-2976

www.hawaiiconnection.com

Hotels & Resorts

Castle Resorts & Hotels .................. 800-367-5004

www.castleresorts.com

Reservations & Booking Services

Extra Holidays by Wyndham – HawaiiCondo Rentals ................................. 800-347-8182

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www.reservehawaii.com

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Shell Vacations Hospitality ............. 808-327-1280

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The Plumeria Hostel ........................ 808-596-2080

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Hawaii Beach Fronts ....................... 808-542-0226

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The Estates of Turtle Bay, Inc. ........ 888-200-4202

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Turtle Bay Resort ............................. 800-203-3650

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444 Nahua Condominium Suites .... 310-377-6248

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www.ilikai-marina-condos.com

Marina Hawaii Vacations ................. 808-946-0716

www.marinahawaiivacations.com

Outrigger Luana Waikiki ................. 800-688-7444www.outriggerluanawaikiki.com

Waikiki Condo Suites ...................... 808-372-0429

www.waikikitraveler.com

Waikiki Network ............................... 877-888-9425

www.waikiki-network.com

Directories & Guides

Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Associationwww.hawaiihotels.org ........................ 808-923-0407

Hostels

Waikiki Beachside Hostel ............... 866-478-3888

www.WaikikiBeachsideHostel.com

Hotels & Resorts

Ala Moana Hotel ............................... 800-367-6025

www.alamoanahotel.com

Ambassador Hotel ........................... 800-923-2620

www.ambassadorwaikiki.com

Aqua Palms & Spa ........................... 866-406-2782

www.aquaresorts.com/aqua-palms/index.htm

Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel ............. 877-997-6667

www.AstonHotels.com

Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel .............. 877-997-6667

www.AstonHotels.com

Aston Waikiki Joy Hotel .................. 877-997-6667

www.AstonHotels.com

Castle Hokele Suites Waikiki .......... 800-367-5004

www.hokelesuiteswaikiki.com

Doubletree Alana Hotel - Waikiki .... 800-559-4201

www.DoubletreeAlana.comEmbassy Suites - Waikiki Beach Walkwww.embassysuiteswaikiki.com ........ 800-362-2779

Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations Clubwww.grandwaikikianhgvc.hilton.com . 877-651-4482

Hale Koa Hotel ................................. 800-367-6027

www.halekoa.com

Halekulani ......................................... 800-367-2343

www.halekulani.com

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Clubwww.princeresortshawaii.com ........... 800-321-6248

Hilton Grand Vacations Club atHilton Hawaiian Village ................... 877-651-4482

hiltonhawaiianvillagehgvc.hilton.com

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spawww.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com ......... 800-HILTONS

Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio ............ 888-557-4422

waikikiprincekuhio.hilton.com

Hotel Renew ..................................... 808-354-2713

www.hotelrenew.com

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spawaikiki.hyatt.com ............................... 800-233-1234

Ilima Hotel ........................................ 800-801-9366

www.ilima.com

The Kahala Hotel & Resort ............. 800-367-2525

www.kahalaresort.com

The Lotus At Diamond Head........... 800-367-5004

www.thelotusatdiamondhead.com

O‘ahu Directory



Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa

www.moana-surfrider.com ................. 800-782-9488

The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel

www.kaimana.com............................. 800-356-8264

Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki ............ 800-367-5004

www.oceanresort.com

OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel

www.ohanawaikikibeachcomber.com 800-462-6262

OHANA Waikiki East ........................ 800-462-6262

www.ohanaeast.com

OHANA Waikiki Malia ...................... 800-462-6262

www.ohanawaikikimalia.com

OHANA Waikiki West ....................... 800-462-6262

www.ohanawaikikiwest.com

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts ............ 800-688-7444

www.outrigger.com

Outrigger Reef on the Beach .......... 800-688-7444

www.outriggerreef.com

Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach ..... 800-688-7444

www.outriggerwaikiki.com

Pacific Beach Hotel ......................... 800-367-6060

www.pacificbeachhotel.com

Ramada Plaza Waikiki ..................... 888-992-4545

www.ramadaplazawaikiki.com

Royal Grove Hotel & Apts ............... 808-923-7691

www.royalgrovehotel.comThe Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

www.royal-hawaiian.com ................... 800-782-9488

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel .. 800-782-9488

www.princess-kaiulani.com

Sheraton Waikiki Hotel .................... 800-325-3535

www.sheratonwaikiki.com

Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk

www.trumpwaikikihotel.com

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

www.marriottwaikiki.com ................... 800-367-5370

The Waikiki EDITION

www.editionhotels.com

Waikiki Marina Hotel at the Ilikai .... 808-955-7644

www.shellhospitality.com/hotels/waikiki_marina_

resort/index.html

Waikiki Parc Hotel ........................... 800-422-0450

www.waikikiparc.com

Waikiki Resort Hotel .........................800-367-5116

www.waikikiresort.com


Jet Luxury Resorts .......................... 877-538-7389

www.jetluxuryresorts.com

Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk ... 877-488-8556

www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p182668


Cabana Waikiki

www.cabanavacationsuites.com

Polynesian Plaza ............................. 808-923-4818

www.polynesianplaza.com

ACCOMMODATIONSWINDWARD

Bed & Breakfasts/Inns

Manu Mele Bed & Breakfast ........... 808-262-0016

www.manumele.net

Papaya Paradise Bed &

Breakfast 90/BB-0021 ........................... 808-261-0316

www.kailuaoahuhawaii.com/papaya.htm

Paradise Palms Bed & Breakfast ... 808-254-4234

www.paradisepalmshawaii.com

Pillows In Paradise .......................... 808-262-8540

www.pillowsinparadise.com

ACTIVITIES

Activity Booking & Concierge Services

Activity Store ................................... 808-926-3800

www.hawaiiactivitystores.com

Fun Hawaii Travel ............................ 808-926-8878

www.fun-hawaii.com

Go Oahu Card by Smart Destinations

www.GoOahuCard.com ..................... 866-637-8819

Great Life Tours ............................... 888-302-8687

www.greatlifetours.com

Hawaii Activities .............................. 877-877-1222www.hawaiiactivities.com

Hawaiian Ocean Promotions .......... 808-396-1600

www.hoptours.com

International Concierge Services

www.alohaconcierge.com

Kaala Center ..................................... 808-655-9971

Power Pass ...................................... 800-490-9330

www.visiticket.com/Honolulu

Waikiki Beach Activities

waikikibeachactivities.com/

Attractions

Activities & Attractions Association of

Hawaii (A3H) ..................................... 800-398-9698

www.hawaiifun.org

www.HawaiiFun.orgOver 2,400 owner listedactivities. Save $$$,Plan & Book Direct your“things to do” whilevacationing on Oahu.

Atlantis Submarines ........................ 800-548-6262

www.atlantisadventures.com

Dave and Busters ............................ 808-589-2215

www.daveandbusters.com

Dole Plantation ................................ 808-621-8408

www.dole-plantation.com

Dolphin Quest – Oahu ..................... 800-248-3316www.dolphinquest.com

Fernandez Entertainment Inc. ........ 808-682-5767

www.ekfernandez.com

Helemano Plantation Country Inn .. 808-622-3929

www.helemano.org

Honolulu Zoological Society .......... 808-971-7195

www.honoluluzoo.org

Kualoa Ranch Hawaii ...................... 808-237-7321

www.kualoa.com

Living Art Marine Center ................. 808-841-8080

www.HSL-TOUR.com

Maui Divers Of Hawaii, Ltd. ............ 808-943-8383

www.MauiDivers.com/tour/

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harborwww.pacificaviationmuseum.org ....... 808-441-1000

Polynesian Cultural Center ............. 800-367-7060

www.polynesia.com

Royal Hawaiian Shooting Club ....... 808-922-4122

www.rhshooting.com/en

Sea Life Park Hawaii ........................ 866-365-7446

www.sealifeparkhawaii.com

The Waikiki Aquarium ..................... 808-923-9741

www.waquarium.org

Teddy Bear World .............................808-921-801

www.teddybearworldhawaii.com

Waikiki’s newest attraction!Over 17,000 square feet ofinteractive Teddy Bear themedexhibits that will enchant andamuse the entire family.

TeddyBearWorldHawaii.com808-921-8011

Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii .................808-674-9283 x 107

www.wetnwildhawaii.com

Culture & the Arts

Aloha Festivals ................................ 808-391-8714

www.alohafestivals.com

Art on the Zoo Fence ....................... 808-672-8512

www.artonthezoofence.com

Arts of Paradise ............................... 808-927-0452

www.artsofparadise.com

Battleship Missouri Memorial ......... 877-644-4896

www.ussmissouri.com

Bishop Museum ................................808-847-351

www.bishopmuseum.org

Britton Gallery .................................. 808-637-6505

www.brittongallery.com

Cedar Street Galleries ..................... 866-498-7700www.cedarstreetgalleries.com

The Contemporary Museum ........... 808-237-5235

www.tcmhi.org

Hawaii Okinawa Center ................... 808-676-5400

www.huoa.org

Hawaii Opera Theatre ...................... 800-836-7372

www.hawaiiopera.org

Hawaii Temple Visitors’ Center....... 808-293-9297

www.ldschurchtemples.com

Hawaii Theatre ................................. 808-528-0506

www.hawaiitheatre.com

Hawaii’s Plantation Village ..............808-677-0110

www.hawaiisplantationvillage-info.com

Honolulu Academy Of Arts ............. 808-532-8700www.honoluluacademy.org

Iolani Palace ..................................... 808-522-0832

www.iolanipalace.org

Mission Houses Museum ................ 808-447-3929

www.missionhouses.org

Pacific Historic Parks

www.PacificHistoricParks.org

Queen Emma Summer Palace ........ 808-595-3167

www.daughtersofhawaii.org/

U.S. Army Museum Of Hawaii......... 808-955-9552

www.hiarmymuseumsoc.org

USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park

www.bowfin.org/ ................................ 808-423-134

Wanna Hula? ....................... 877-677-4852 (HULA

www.WannaHula.com

Wyland Galleries North Shore ........ 808-637-8729

www.signaturegalleries.com

Wyland Galleries Waikiki ................ 808-924-1322

www.signaturegalleries.com

Land Adventures

Aloha Private Tours ......................... 808-955-2264

www.alohaprivatours.com

Aloha VIP Tours, Inc. ....................... 800-367-607

www.alohavip.com

Bike Hawaii ....................................... 877-682-7433

www.bikehawaii.com

DiscoverHawaiiTours.com .............. 800-946-4432

www.DiscoverHawaiiTours.com



E Noa Tours ...................................... 800-824-8804

www.enoa.com/

The Great Ohana Hunt .................... 808-398-6444

www.thegreatohanahunt.com

Hawaiian Style Rentals ................... 866-916-6733

www.hawaiimoped.com

Island Adventures Tours & Travel ...808-596-2112

www.IslandAdventures-HawaiiTours.com

Oahu Nature Tours .......................... 808-924-2473

www.oahunaturetours.com

Photo Safari Hawaii ......................... 888-565-3185

www.PhotoSafariHawaii.com

Segway of Hawaii ............................ 808-941-3151

www.segwayofhawaii.com

TourTalk – Hawaii ............................ 877-585-7499

www.tourtalkhawaii.com

Waikiki Trolley .................................. 800-824-8804

www.waikikitrolley.com

LË‘au

Ali‘i Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center

www.polynesia.com ........................... 800-367-7060

Creation: A Polynesian Journey .... 808-931-4660

www.starwood.com/hawaii

Hawaii Flower Lei ............................ 800-665-7959

www.LeiGreeting.com

Paradise Cove Luau ........................ 800-775-2683www.paradisecovehawaii.com

Rainbows of Paradise Canoe Pageant at the

Polynesian Cultural Center ............. 800-367-7060

www.polynesia.com

Royal Luau ....................................... 808-931-7430

www.royal-hawaiian.com

Nightlife

Bonsai Restaurant & Lounge ......... 808-525-5081

www.bonsaihonolulu.com

The Elegant Dive .............................. 800-233-1234

www.hyattwaikiki.com

Hau Tree Bar ..................................... 800-735-1111

www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com

Ka Restaurant

www.karestaurant.com

Lewers Lounge .................................808-923-2311

www.halekulani.com

Mai Tai Bar ........................................ 808-947-2900

www.maitaibar.com

Moana Terrace ................................. 800-367-5370

www.marriottwaikiki.com

Next Door ......................................... 808-852-7222

www.myneighborsnextdoor.com

Pakele Lounge ................................. 800-367-6025


Rum Fire ........................................... 808-922-4422

www.starwood.com/hawaii

Rumours Nightclub ......................... 800-367-6025

www.alamoanahotel.comSand Bar ........................................... 808-922-4422


Senor Frog’s – Waikiki .................... 808-440-0150

www.senorfrogs.com

Tapa Bar ........................................... 800-HILTONS

www.hiltonhawaii.com

Tropics Bar and Beach Cafe ........... 800-HILTONS


Plantations, Farms & Gardens

Honolulu Botanical Gardens .......... 808-522-7060

honolulu.gov/parks/hbg

Waimea Valley

www.waimeavalley.net

Sky Adventures

Air Ventures Hawaii, LLC ................ 866-464-7864

www.airventureshawaii.com/

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

www.bluehawaiian.com

Interisland Airways .......................... 888-999-9105

www.iflyinterisland.com

Makani Kai Helicopters ................... 877-255-8532

www.makanikai.com

Original Glider Rides ....................... 808-637-0207

www.honolulusoaring.com/

Skydive Hawaii ................................. 808-637-9700

www.skydivehawaii.com

Stearman BiPlane Rides ................. 808-637-4461

www.stearmanbiplanerides.com

Water Adventures

A Tradewind Charter........................ 800-829-4899

www.TradewindCharters.com

Alex’s Aquatic Adventures ............. 808-292-0616

www.alexsaquaticadventures.com

Ali‘i Kai Catamaran .......................... 800-831-5541

www.robertshawaii.com/oahu/alii-kai-dinner-cruise.php

Aloha Surf Clinics with Nancy Emerson

www.surfclinics.com .......................... 808-294-5544

AquaZone, LLC ................................ 808-923-3483

www.scubaoahu.com

Big Wave Dave Surf Co. .................. 808-371-5774

www.surfwithdave.com

Bryan Suratt School of Surfing ...... 808-783-8657

www.surfnorthshore.com

Dolphin Excursions Hawaii, Inc. .... 808-239-5579

www.dolphinexcursions.com

EO Wai‘anae Tours Inc.

www.eowaianaetours.com

Girls Who Surf ................................. 808-772-4583

www.girlswhosurf.com

Hanauma Bay Dive Tours ............... 800-505-8956

www.hanaumabaydivetours.com

Hans Hedemann Surf School ......... 808-924-7778

www.hhsurf.com/ Hawaii Nautical Inc. ......................... 808-234-7245

www.hawaiinautical.com

Hawaii Shark Encounters ............... 808-351-9373

www.hawaiisharkencounters.com

Hawaii Surfboard Rentals LLC ....... 808-672-5055

www.HawaiiSurfboardRentals.com

Hawaiian Ocean Adventures LLC

www.hawaiianoceanadventures.com

Hawaiian Surf Adventure

www.hawaiiansurfadventure.com

Hawaiian Watersports.com

www.hawaiianwatersports.com

Honolulu Screamer .......................... 808-597-8669

www.honoluluscreamer.com

Honolulu Scuba Company .............. 808-220-0577www.honoluluscubacompany.com

Ko Olina Ocean Adventures ........... 808-396-2068

www.KoOlinaOceanAdventures.com

Koa Board Sports

www.koaboardsports.com

Maita‘i Catamaran ............................ 800-462-7975

www.leahi.com

Makani Catamaran ........................... 888-462-5264

www.sailmakani.com

North Shore Sportfishing ................ 808-721-8581

www.sport-fishing-hawaii.com

Ocean Legends ................................ 808-852-8881

www.oceanlegends.com/

Rainbow Watersports Adventures . 800-470-4964

www.rainbowwatersports.com

South Pacific Water Sports............. 808-395-7474

www.southpacifichawaii.com/web/

Sportfish Hawaii .............................. 877-388-1376

www.sportfishhawaii.com

Surf Academy by Dane Kealoha..... 808-373-0805

www.hyattsurfacademy.com

The Surf Bus – North Shore Activities Tour

www.northshoresurfbus.com ............. 808-226-7299

Surf Hawaii Surf School .................. 808-295-1241

www.surfhawaii4u.com

Tropical Ocean Sports

www.tropicaloceansports.com

Twogood Kayaks Hawaii ................. 808-262-5656

www.twogoodkayaks.com/Packages.html

Wild Side Specialty Tours ............... 808-306-7273

www.SailHawaii.com

X-Treme Parasail .............................. 808-737-3599

www.xtremeparasail.com

Wellness & Rejuvenation

Hale Lokahi Spa ............................... 866-576-6447


Ho‘onani Salon & Day Spa MAE-2348 808-737-1013www.hoonanispa.com

Ihilani Spa MAE #1439 .......................... 800-626-4446

www.ihilani.com/index_spa.htm

Lisa Carley Skin Care ...................... 808-637-9400

www.lisacarley.com

Mandara Spa MAE #1731 ...................... 808-945-7721

www.mandaraspa.com

Moana Lani Spa ............................... 808-237-2535

www.moanalanispa.com

Na Ho‘ola Spa MAE #1466 .................... 800-233-1234

waikiki.hyatt.com

The Point Health Club MAE #2166 ....... 808-955-9155

www.halekoa.com

Shiatsu Massage Center ................. 808-922-0171www.shiatsumassagecenter.com

Spa Pure ........................................... 808-924-3200

www.spapurewaikiki.com

Spa Suites at the Kahala Hotel & Resort MAE #2110

www.kahalaresort.com ...................... 808-739-8938

DINING

American

21 Degrees North ..................808-293-8811 x 6538


Banyan Tree Snack Bar at the Polynesian

Cultural Center ................................. 800-367-7060

www.polynesia.com

The Banyan Veranda ....................... 808-921-4600

www.moanasurfrider.comThe Bay Club .................................... 808-293-6000


Beach Bar .......................................... 808-922-3111

www.moana-surfrider.com

Beachside Cafe ................................. 808-922-3111

www.moanasurfrider.com/

BLT Steak

www.bltsteak.com

Cheeseburger In Paradise .............. 808-923-3731

www.cheeseburgerland.com

Garden Lanai & Peacock Room ..... 800-733-7753

www.castleresorts.com

Giovanni Pastrami ........................... 808-923-2100

www.giovannipastrami.com



Hard Rock Cafe – Honolulu ............ 808-955-7383

www.hardrock.com

Jimmy Buffett’s At The

Beachcomber ................................... 808-791-1223

www.jimmybuffettsatthebeachcomber.com/

Kau Kau Express ............................. 808-921-4600

www.sheraton-waikiki.com/

Kona Brewing Company at Koko Marina

www.konabrewingco.com .................. 808-394-5662

Kuhio Beach Grill ............................ 800-367-5370


Ocean Seafood & Steakhouse ........ 800-367-2317www.oceanresort.com

Oceanarium Restaurant .................. 800-367-2373


Palm Terrace .........................808-293-8811 x 6641


Pikake Terrace Restaurant .............. 808-921-4600

www.princess-kaiulani.com/

Rainbow Lanai ................................. 800-HILTONS


The Sand Bar ........................808-293-8811 x 6574


Snack Bar .......................................... 808-922-3111

www.moanasurfrider.com

Tapa Cafe .......................................... 800-HILTONS


Terrace Grille .................................... 800-233-1234


Wailana Coffee House ..................... 808-955-1764

Bakeries

Leonard’s Bakery Ltd .......................808-737-5591

www.leonardshawaii.com

Bars & Lounges

Hamohamo Cafe .............................. 800-367-5370


Kani Ka Pila Grille

www.outriggerhawaii.com/kani_ka_pila_grille.aspx

Moose McGillycuddy’s .................... 808-923-0751

www.MooseWaikiki.com

Pumana Lounge ............................... 866-576-6447


The Shack Waikiki ........................... 808-921-2255

www.shackwaikiki.com

Caribbean

Soul de Cuba Cafe ........................... 808-545-2822

www.souldecuba.com

Chinese

Ciao Mein .......................................... 800-233-1234

www.waikiki.hyatt.com

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant 808-942-7788

Continental

Akala Banquet Room ...................... 800-533-6970

Ambassador Fine Dining at the PolynesianCultural Center ................................. 800-367-7060

www.polynesia.com

Bali By the Sea ................................. 800-HILTONS


The Colony ....................................... 800-233-1234


Gateway Restaurant at the Polynesian

Cultural Center ................................. 800-367-7060

www.polynesia.com

House Without A Key ...................... 800-367-2343

www.halekulani.com

Island BBQ at the Polynesian Cultural Center


Ocean Terrace .................................. 808-921-4600


Plantation Cafe ................................ 800-367-6025


Princess Food Court ........................808-922-5811


Queens Banquet Room ................... 800-533-6970

The Surf Room ..................................808-923-7311

Dinner Shows & Cruises

Atlantis Cruises ............................... 800-548-6262

www.atlantisadventures.comHale Koa Hotel – Dinner Show ....... 800-367-6027

www.halekoa.com

Horizons Evening Show at the Polynesian

Cultural Center ................................. 800-367-7060

www.polynesia.com

Magic of Polynesia .......................... 877-971-4321

www.magicofpolynesia.com/schedule-location.php


Waikiki Menus

www.waikikimenus.com

French

La Mer ............................................... 800-367-2343

www.halekulani.com/dining/la_mer/

Hawai‘i RegionalAlan Wong’s Restaurant ................. 808-949-2526

www.alanwongs.com

Azul ................................................... 800-626-4446

www.ihilani.com

Chef Mavro Restaurant ................... 808-944-4714

www.chefmavro.com

Hau Tree Lanai ................................. 808-921-7066

www.kaimana.com

Hoku’s ............................................... 800-367-2525

www.mandarin-oriental.com

Hula Grill Waikiki ............................. 808-923-4852

www.hulapie.com

Kai Market ........................................ 808-931-4600


Kaiona Restaurant ........................... 866-576-6447


Mariposa ........................................... 877-951-8887

www.neimanmarcus.com

Nalu Grill

www.makaharesort.net/dining

Naupaka Terrace .............................. 800-626-4446

www.ihilani.com

The Plumeria Beach House ............ 800-367-2525


Prince Court ..................................... 800-321-6248

www.princeresortshawaii.com

Roy’s Restaurant Hawaii Kai .......... 808-396-7697

www.roysrestaurant.com

Seaside Grill ..................................... 800-367-2525www.kahalaresort.com/dining/cabanas-seaside-grill.cfm

The Sunset Room ............................ 808-293-6000


Tiki’s Grill & Bar ............................... 808-923-8454

www.tikisgrill.com

Top of Waikiki ................................... 808-923-3877

www.topofwaikiki.com

Twist at Hanohano ........................... 808-921-4600


The Veranda ..................................... 800-367-2525


Village Steak & Seafood .................. 808-949-4321


Wyland Grille Restaurant

www.wylandgrille.com

Hawaiian

Grass Skirt Grill ............................... 808-637-4852

www.grassskirtgrill.com

Ice Cream & Yogurt

Aoki’s Shave Ice .............................. 808-637-7017

www.aokishaveice.com

Italian

Malolo Lounge ................................. 800-HILTONS

www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.comSarento’s Top of the “I” ................... 808-955-5559

www.tristarrestaurants.com

Japanese

Hakone .............................................. 800-321-6248


Miyako .............................................. 800-356-8264

www.kaimana.com

Momoyama Restaurant ................... 808-921-4600


Morimoto Waikiki

www.morimotowaikiki.com

Musashi ............................................ 800-233-1234


Nobu Waikikiwww.noburestaurants.com

Restaurant Yoshiya ......................... 808-921-4600


Tanaka of Tokyo East ...................... 808-922-4233

www.tanakaoftokyo.com

Ushio-Tei .......................................... 800-626-4446

www.ihilani.com

Yanagi Sushi .................................... 808-597-1525

Mexican

Cholos Homestyle Mexican

www.cholosmexican.com

Pacific Rim

Cafe Hula Girl ................................... 808-979-2299

www.cafehulagirl.comChai’s Island Bistro ..........................808-585-001

www.chaisislandbistro.com

Roy’s Waikiki .................................... 808-923-7697

www.roysrestaurant.com/

Seafood

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. ................ 808-949-4867

www.bubbagump.com

Duke’s Canoe Club – Waikiki .......... 808-922-2268

www.dukeswaikiki.com

Neptune’s Garden ............................ 800-367-2373


Nico’s at Pier 38 ............................... 808-540-1377

www.nicospier38.com

Orchids ............................................. 800-367-2343

www.halekulani.com

Ship’s Tavern ................................... 800-782-9488

www.moana-surfrider.com

Steak

Chuck’s Steakhouse........................ 808-733-7500

www.restaurantswaikiki.com/chuckssteakhouse.htm

HY’s Steak House ............................ 808-922-5555

www.hyshawaii.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

www.ruthschris.com

Wolfgang Steakhouse ..................... 808-922-3600

www.wolfgangssteakhouse.net/waikiki



Vegetarian

Paradise Found Cafe ....................... 808-637-4540

www.ParadiseFoundCafe.net

GOLF

Golf Courses

Coral Creek Golf Course ..............888-TO TEE UP

www.coralcreekgolfhawaii.com

Hawaii Prince Golf Club .................. 808-944-4567


Ko Olina Golf Club ........................... 808-676-5300

www.koolinagolf.com

Makaha Resort & Golf Club ............ 866-576-6447


Turtle Bay Golf Club ........................ 808-293-8574

www.TurtleBayResort.com

Waikele Country Club...................... 808-676-9000

www.golfwaikele.com

Products & Services

HawaiiGolfDeals.com .....................888-GOLF 918

www.hawaiigolfdeals.com

ParHawaii.com ................................ 877-PAR-FIVE

www.ParHawaii.com

Surfrider Golf Shop ......................... 808-931-8878

Tachibana Golf Tours ...................... 808-738-3000

www.tachibana.com

SERVICES

Children & Families

Kama‘aina Kids ................................ 888-345-4374

www.kamaainakids.com

Paradise Baby Co. ........................... 808-561-1061

www.paradisebabyco.com

Travel Babees of Oahu ....................808-664-1144

www.travelbabees.com

Educational Programs & Institutions

Adopt-A-Beach Hawaii .....................808-637-2211

www.adoptabeachhawaii.org

Global Village English Centres Hawaii

www.gvenglish.com ........................... 808-943-6800Hawaii Pacific University ................ 866-225-5478

www.hpu.edu

Heald College ................................... 800-940-0530

www.heald.edu

Japan-America Institute of Management Science

www.jaims.org ................................... 808-395-2314

Pacific Islands Institute ................... 808-732-1999

www.pac-island.com

Meetings & Convention Services

Alaska Destination Specialists, Inc. 808-585-6191

www.alaskadestinations.com

Aloha Holidays ................................. 888-462-0999

www.alohaholidayshawaii.com

Attco, Inc. ......................................... 800-845-7942www.attcoinc.com

Bear Com Wireless .......................... 808-479-0734

www.bearcom.com

Chrysalis Events Hawaii ................. 877-989-4728

www.chrysaliseventshawaii.com

Destination America, Inc. ................ 800-971-4968

www.dest-amer.com

Douglas Trade Shows

www.douglastradeshows.com

Hawaii Meeting Builders ................. 808-244-7600

www.HawaiiMeetings.com

Hawaii State Tours ........................... 800-859-5969

www.hawaiistatetours.com

Island Events LLC

www.islandeventshawaii.com

Island Partners Hawaii .................... 808-270-2405

www.IslandPartnersHawaii.com

Kika Matsumoto ............................... 808-735-2088

www.kikainc.com

MC&A, Inc. ........................................ 877-589-5500

www.mcahawaii.com

Pac Rim Group Travel Services, LLC

www.GTSHawaii.com ........................ 808-595-9200

PPF Hawaii, LLC .............................. 866-926-2244

www.presenthawaii.com

Staging Solutions Hawaii

www.stagingsolutions.com/Hawaii

Star Theme Partys, Inc. in assoc with Koa

Entertainment, Inc. .......................... 808-689-1800

www.starthemepartys.com

Weil & Associates ............................ 800-367-2333

www.weildmc.com

Will Sales Consulting, Inc. .............. 800-988-4832

www.will-sales.com

The Wright Company, LLC ...............808-572-1160

www.thewrightcompany.com

Photographers & Videographers

Aloha Convention & Event Services

www.AcesXP.comVisitor Information & Guides

Aloha Isles

www.AlohaIsles.com

American Express Publishing ........ 808-377-1900

Better Business Bureau Of Hawaii

www.hawaii.bbb.org ........................... 877-222-6551

Hana Hou! ......................................... 808-733-3333

www.hanahou.com

Hawaii Dental Association .............. 800-359-6725

www.hawaiidentalassociation.net

Hawaii Islands of Aloha Guidebooks

www.alohaconnect.com ..................... 808-531-8883

HAWAI‘I Magazine ............................ 808-534-7520

www.hawaiimagazine.comHawaii.com ....................................... 808-951-6790

www.hawaii.com/

Ko Olina Resort Operators Association

www.koolina.com ............................... 808-680-7380

Modern Luxury Hawaii

www.modernluxury.com

Morris Visitor Publications ............. 808-955-2378

www.wheretraveler.com

National Geographic Traveler

Magazine .......................................... 212-610-5500

www.nationalgeographic.com/media/traveler

ThisWeekMagazines.com ............... 808-843-6000

www.thisweekmagazines.com

To-Hawaii.com

www.to-hawaii.com

Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii ...... 808-926-8274

www.visitoralohasocietyofhawaii.org/

SHOPPING


Retail Merchants of Hawaii ............. 877-770-8400

www.rmhawaii.org

Duty Free

DFS Galleria ..................................... 808-931-2655

www.dfsgalleria.com

DFS Hawaii, A Division of DFS Group L.P.

www.dfsgalleria.com .......................... 808-931-2700

Hawaiian Products & Apparel

ABC Stores Div of MNS, Ltd. .......... 888-703-4222

www.abcstores.com

Creative Hawaiian Gifts, Inc. .......... 800-845-9713

www.creativehawaiiangifts.com

Edible Hawaiian Islands LLC

www.ediblehawaiianislands.com

Greeters Of Hawaii, Limited ............ 800-366-8559

www.greetersofhawaii.com

Hawaiian Aloha Fashions ............... 877-949-5299

www.shakatime.com

Hawaiian Host, Inc. .......................... 808-848-0500

www.hawaiianhost.com

Hawaiian Resources Company, Ltd.

www.mailorderhawaii.com ................. 808-678-8688

Hilo Hattie – The Store of Hawai‘i .. 800-233-8912

www.hilohattie.com

Hilo Hattie’s Pomare Collection – Waikiki

www.hilohattie.com

Honolulu Cookie Company ............. 866-333-5800

www.HonoluluCookie.com

Hukilau Store at the Polynesian Cultural Center


Island Gifts ....................................... 800-232-0130

www.islandgifts.com

Island Treats Creationswww.islandtreatscreations.com

Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. ........................ 808-531-3165

www.kamakahawaii.com

Lanikai Bath and Body .................... 808-262-3260

www.lanikaibathandbody.com

Leis by Ron, Inc. .............................. 808-838-1455

The Madden Corporation ................ 800-468-2800

www.welcometotheislands.com

Mahinalani Gift Shop at the Polynesian

Cultural Center ................................. 808-293-3058

www.polynesia.com

Manuhealii Inc. ................................. 808-942-9868

www.manuhealii.com

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. .. 888-628-6256

www.maunaloa.com

The Mountain Apple Company, Inc. .800-882-7088

www.mountainapplecompany.com

Mutual Publishing ............................ 877-732-1709

www.mutualpublishing.com

North Shore Soap Factory .............. 808-637-8400

www.northshoresoapfactory.com

Oils of Aloha .................................... 800-367-6010

www.oilsofaloha.com

Pacific Market Place at the Polynesian

Cultural Center ................................. 808-293-3053

www.polynesia.com

Paradise Collection Unlimited ........ 808-255-7018

www.paradisecollection.com

R. Baird & Company, Inc. ................ 800-873-1334Robert J. Clancey, Ltd. .................... 800-596-0360

www.rjchawaii.com

Royal Hawaiian Mint ........................ 808-922-6468

www.royalhawaiianmint.com

Suntan Hawaii .................................. 800-367-2664

www.suntanhawaii.com

Online Shopping

AlohaOutlet.Com ............................. 808-922-8827

www.alohaoutlet.com

Hawaiian Jewelry & Gift Collection .800-922-1310

www.giftshawaii.net/



Retail Stores, Shops & Boutiques

Chanel Boutique .............................. 808-923-0255

www.chanel.com

Da Kine Dog House ......................... 808-548-2245

www.dogthebountyhunter.com

Foodland Super Market, Ltd. .......... 808-732-0791

Jungle Gems .................................... 808-637-6609

Leonard’s Bakery Ltd. ..................... 808-737-5591

www.leonardshawaii.com

Louis Vuitton Hawaii, Inc. ............... 808-971-6880

www.louisvuitton.com

Margo Tahiti Pearl

www.margohawaii.com

Na Hoku Hawaii’s Finest Jewelers Since 1924

www.nahoku.com .............................. 800-260-3912

Neiman Marcus ................................ 877-951-8887

www.neimanmarcus.com

Patagonia ......................................... 808-637-1245

www.patagonia.com

Philip Rickard Honolulu .................. 800-548-2616

www.philiprickard.com

Shirokiya Inc. .................................... 808-973-9111

www.shirokiya.com

Silvermoon Emporium .................... 808-637-7710

www.silvermoonhawaii.blogspot.com

Thom’s Barber Shop ....................... 808-949-6081

Shopping Centers, Malls & Outlets

2100 Kalakaua Avenue .................... 808-955-2878

www.2100kalakaua.com

Ala Moana Center ............................ 808-955-9517

www.alamoanacenter.com

Aloha Tower Marketplace ............... 808-528-5700

www.alohatower.com

The Center of Waikiki .......................808-521-2611

International Marketplace ............... 808-971-2080

www.internationalmarketplacewaikiki.com

Royal Hawaiian Center .................... 808-922-0588

www.RoyalHawaiiancenter.com

Waikele Premium Outlets................ 808-676-5656

www.premiumoutlets.com/waikele

Waikiki Beach Walk

www.waikikibeachwalk.com

TRANSPORTATION

Airlines

Alaska Airlines

www.alaskaair.com

All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd............ 800-235-9262

www.ana.co.jp/eng

go! Airlines .....................................888-I FLY GO 2

www.iflygo.com

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. ..................... 800-367-5320

www.hawaiianair.com

Marjet, Inc. ........................................ 808-833-1631www.marjethawaii.com

United Airlines ................................. 800-241-6522

www.united.com

Buses & Shuttles

Polynesian Adventure Tours, Inc. ...800-622-3011

www.Top-Hawaii-Tours.com

Polynesian Hospitality ...........808-524-2868 x 241

www.phthawaii.com

Roberts Hawaii ................................. 888-472-4729

www.robertshawaii.com

SpeediShuttle LLC ........................... 877-242-5777

www.speedishuttle.com

Travel Plaza Transportation ............ 808-534-3300

www.tpthawaii.com

V.I.P. Trans ........................................ 866-836-0317

www.viptrans.com

Cars, Motorcycles & Mopeds

AA Aloha Cars-R-Us Inc. ................. 800-655-7989

www.hawaiicarrental.com

Discount Hawaii Car Rentals .......... 888-292-3307

www.discounthawaiicarrental.com

Hawaii Car Rental Now

www.HawaiiCarRentalNow.com

Hawaii Car Rentals

www.hawaiicarrentals.net

Limousines & Taxis

Carey Hawaii Chauffeured Services

www.hawaiilimo.com ......................... 888-563-2888

Charley’s Taxi & Tours .................... 877-531-2333

www.charleystaxi.com

Elite Limousine Service Inc ............ 800-776-2098

www.elitelimohawaii.com

Royal Hawaiian Taxi ........................ 800-771-8560

www.royalhawaiiantaxi.com

TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS


Travel Agent Magazine

www.travelagentcentral.com

Travel Agents & Internet Travel Services

AAA Automobile Club of Southern

California .......................................... 714-850-8028

www.aaa-calif.com

AAA Hawaii ...................................... 800-736-2886

www.aaa-hawaii.com

AAA New Mexico

Albuquerque East ..................... 800-846-0377

Albuquerque West .................... 877-222-1020

Las Cruces ................................ 877-222-1020

Santa Fe ..................................... 877-222-1020

www.aaa-newmexico.com

AAA Texas – Houston ..................... 713-284-6335

www.aaa-texas.com

AAA Washington ............................. 800-562-2582

www.aaawin.com

Affordable Luxury Hawaii Travel .... 808-690-0028

www.AffordableLuxuryHawaiiTravel.com

Aloha Travel Service, LLC

www.alo-hawaii.com

American Express Travel Related Services

www.hawaiiplanner.com .................... 888-274-8798

China International, Inc. .................. 808-924-1088

www.chinaintl.com

Four Seasons Holiday Co., Inc. ...... 888-883-9188

www.fourseasonsholiday.com

Hawaii Aloha Travel ......................... 800-843-8771

www.hawaii-aloha.com

Hawaii Cruise Outlet ........................ 800-630-4401

www.hawaiicruiseoutlet.comHawaii Five O Travel ........................ 877-429-2445

www.hawaii5-0.com

Hawaiian Vacations ......................... 888-834-2924

www.gohawaiianvacations.com

Honeymoons, Inc. ...................888-811-1888 x 331

www.honeymoonsinc.com

JTB Hawaii, Inc. ............................... 808-922-0200

www.jtb-hawaii.com

Kintetsu International Hawaii Co. .. 808-926-0647

www.kintetsu.com

Marina Hawaii Travel ....................... 808-255-8542

www.hawaii.ru

Martin’s Travel & Tours ................... 800-999-7124

www.martinstravel.com

Nippon Travel Agency Hawaii, Inc. 800-596-2240

Orbitz ................................................ 808-585-003

www.orbitz.com

Panda Travel, Inc. ...........................888-PANDA 88

www.pandaonline.com

Sheraton Travel Services ................ 808-931-8072


Tanega Travel International, Inc. .... 808-487-8066

www.tanega.com

TasteHawaiiOnline.com .................. 866-613-4438

www.tastehawaiionline.com

Travel Hawaii .................................... 888-373-2422

www.travel-hawaii.com

The Travelmart, Inc. ......................... 440-835-8220

www.thetravelmart.com

University Travel Service ................ 818-563-9808

Vacation Packages & Tours

A A A A Aloha! ...................................800-256-421

www.11aloha.com

All About Hawaii .............................. 800-274-8687

www.allabouthawaii.com

ANA Sales Americas ....................... 808-926-3877

Apple Vacations ............................... 800-800-0202

www.applevacations.com

Blue Sky Tours ................................. 800-678-2787

www.blueskytours.com

Continental Airlines Vacations

www.covacations.com

Costco Travel ................................... 800-877-2730

Delta Vacations ................................ 800-800-1504

www.deltavacations.com

Dragon Hawaii Tours ....................... 808-591-8988

www.dragontours.com

Dream Vacation Builders ................ 714-385-0045

www.dreamvacationbuilders.com

EuroUSA ........................................... 808-236-0278

www.eurousatravel.com

Expedia.com .................................... 800-397-3342www.expedia.com

Flight Centre USA Inc. ..................... 201-934-3813

Funjet Vacations .............................. 800-558-3060

www.funjet.com

Hawaii Invitational Music Festival .. 800-448-2374

www.hawaiiinvitational.com

JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC ................... 808-921-2009

www.tphawaii.com

Pan Tours Hawaii ............................. 808-738-3835

www.PanTours.net

Perillo Tours ..................................... 800-431-1515

www.perillotours.com

Pleasant Holidays ............................ 800-448-3333

www.pleasantholidays.com

Sun Islands Hawaii, Inc. .................. 808-926-3888

www.sunislandshawaii.com

Tauck .............................................800-GO-TAUCK

www.tauck.com

Tournet Hawaii Inc. ....................... 888-TOUR NET

www.tournet-hawaii.com

United Vacations .............................. 888-328-6877

www.unitedvacations.com

www.HawaiianDiscountPackages.com

www.HawaiianDiscountPackages.com 808-779-871

YMT Vacations ................................. 800-922-9000

www.ymtvacations.com



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WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS

Caterers, Facilities & Venues

Creations in Catering

www.HawaiiCaterers.com

Current Affairs ................................. 877-632-9666

www.current-affairs.net

Haiku Gardens Weddings............... 808-247-0605

www.haikugardens.com

Honolulu Country Club ................... 808-441-9408

www.honolulucountryclub.com

The Loulu Palm Estate ................... 800-880-7256

www.loulupalm.com


Hawaii Weddings & Honeymoon

Escapes Magazine .......................... 808-943-1067

www.hawaiiweddingsmagazine.com

Oahu Wedding Association

www.oahuweddingassociation.com

Florists & Formal Wear

Celebrity Tuxedos

www.celebritytuxedos.com

Flower Farm, Inc. ............................ 888-880-4446

www.flowerfarmhawaii.com

Photographers & Videographers

10th Letter Media ............................ 808-206-1203

www.10thlettermedia.com

Chrissy Lambert Photography ...... 808-979-0001

www.chrissylambert.com

Diamond Head Photography .......... 808-888-5338

www.diamondheadphotography.com

Douglas Peebles Photography ...... 808-247-9966

www.douglaspeebles.com/

Hawaiian Lotus ................................ 808-261-9333

www.hawaiianlotus.com

Wedding Photographers Hawaii .... 866-766-9794

www.weddingphotographershawaii.com

Transportation & Limousines

Honolulu Horse and Carriage ........ 808-924-7895

www.honolulucarriage.com

Wedding Services Providers & Officiants

A Beach Wedding $95 ..................... 866-501-9079

www.beachwed.com

A Fairy Tale Wedding ...................... 888-246-3922www.getmarriedinhawaii.com

A Hawaii Marriage Minister

www.ahawaiimarriageminister.com

Above Heaven’s Gate ...................800-800-2WED

www.hawaiiweddings.com

ADreamWeddingHawaii.com ......... 800-829-4899

www.ADreamWeddingHawaii.com

Affordable Weddings of Hawaii ..... 800-942-4554

www.wedhawaii.com

Aloha Beautiful Hawaii Weddings . 800-383-5713

www.hawaii-weddings.com

Aloha Wedding Planners, Inc......... 800-288-8309

www.alohaweddingplanners.com

Best Bridal Hawaii ........................... 808-926-2378

www.BestBridalHawaii.com

Cherished in Hawaii Weddings ... 877-789-WEDD

www.cherishedinhawaiiweddings.com

Destination Hawaii Wedding LLC .. 808-990-3408

www.destinationweddinghawaii.com

Germaine’s Luau Special Events ... 800-367-5655

www.germainesluau.com/specialevents.htm

Halekulani – Wedding ..................... 800-367-2343

www.halekulani.com

Hawaii Weddings.net .....................808-486-LOVE

www.hawaiiweddings.net

Makaha Angels Productions .......... 808-258-7253

www.makahaangels.com

Marriage in Hawaii

www.marriageinhawaii.com

Mira Savara Events ......................... 808-342-1366

www.beachhawaiiweddings.com

My Hawaii Wedding......................... 866-498-0504www.myhawaiiwedding.com

Vacation Discounters, Inc. ............. 808-591-1005

www.vacation-discounters.com

The Wedding Cafe ........................... 888-626-0526

www.theweddingcafe.net

A3H. .....................................................67www.hawaiifun.org

Ala Moana Hotel. ...............................48alamoanahotel.com

Aqua Hotels & Resorts.......................1www.aquaresorts.com

Aston Hote ls & Resorts. ..............2, 66astonhotels.com

Atlantis N avatek Cruises .................37www.atlantisadventures.com

Atlantis Submarines Waikiki ...........39www.atlantissubmarines.com

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. .............32www.bluehawaiian.com

Courtyard Marriott

Waikiki Beach. ...................................32courtyard.com/hnlow

DaKine Dog House. ..........................53www.dogthebountyhunter.com

Disney Vacation Club. ......................73www.disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com

Dolphin Quest....................................36dolphinquest.com

DoubleTree Alana Hotel ...................49doubletreealana.com

Embassy Suites/WaikikiBeach Walk. .......................................19www.Outrigger.com

Hawaiian Airlines. ............................BChawaiianairlines.com

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort& Spa ...................................................41hiltonhawaiianvillage.com

Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani ......50

www.halekulani.comHyatt Regency Waikiki BeachResort & Spa ......................................45waikiki.hyatt.com

JW Marriott Ihilani Ko Olina ............47ihilani.com

Ko Olina Resort & Marina. .........34 -35www.koolina.com

Outrigger Hospitality......................IFCoutrigger.com

Paradise Cove Luau. ........................55www.paradisecove.com

Polynesian Adventure Tours. .........31www.polyad.com

Polynesian Cultural Center .............25polynesia.com

Prince Resorts Hawaii......................44www.PrinceResortsHawaii.com

Star of Honolulu ................................55

www.starofhonolulu.comStarwood Hotels & Resorts. .............4www.starwoodhotelshawaii.com

Teddy Bear World . ............................67www.teddybearworldhawaii.com

Trump International Hotel. ..............46www.trumpwaikikihotel.com

Turtle Bay Resort. .............................24turtlebayresort.com

Battleship Missouri Memorial.........62ussmissouri.org

Waikele Premium Outlets. ...............51premiumoutlets.com

Waikiki Beach MarriottResort & Spa ......................................47marriottwaikiki.com

Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii. ..........................20www.wetnwildhawaii.com

White Orchid Wedding. ....................49www.whiteorchidwedding.com



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