Top 50 Best Things to do in Honolulu, Hawaii

Top 50 Best Things to do in Honolulu, Hawaii
Author: Nicholas Khatch
Publisher: NK
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2023-07-31
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

This comprehensive list of 50 things to do in Honolulu will guide you through a remarkable exploration of this captivating city. Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, offers an abundance of activities that cater to every interest and desire. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, a culture aficionado, or simply seeking relaxation on pristine beaches, there is something for everyone in this tropical paradise. Begin your journey with a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, a poignant and historically significant site that commemorates the events of World War II. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii by exploring the exhibits at the Bishop Museum, where you'll gain insights into the traditions, customs, and history of the Polynesian and Hawaiian people. For the adventurous souls, Waikiki Beach presents the perfect opportunity to take surf lessons and ride the legendary waves that have made this destination a mecca for surfers worldwide. If you have a penchant for exploration and breathtaking natural beauty, Diamond Head is a must-visit. Embark on a rewarding hike to the summit of this volcanic crater, where panoramic views of Honolulu and the sparkling Pacific Ocean await you. For a more serene encounter with nature, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve offers excellent snorkeling opportunities, allowing you to marvel at the vibrant marine life in the coral reefs that dot its clear turquoise waters. No visit to Honolulu would be complete without experiencing the vibrant and diverse cultural scene. Attend a traditional Hawaiian luau, where you'll be treated to mesmerizing hula performances, traditional music, and a feast of delicious local cuisine. Delve into the history of the Pacific at the Pacific Aviation Museum, or explore the Honolulu Museum of Art, which houses a vast collection of artwork from various periods and cultures. Honolulu's allure extends beyond its historical and cultural attractions. Enjoy leisurely strolls along the white sands of Ala Moana Beach Park, bask in the sun, and indulge in a picnic with the backdrop of the azure waters. For a change of scenery, venture to the North Shore, where you can witness world-class surfers tackling enormous waves, visit the famous Waimea Valley with its lush botanical garden and majestic waterfall, or explore the bustling Chinatown district, known for its vibrant mix of culinary delights, art galleries, and charming shops. As you traverse through the wonders of Honolulu, take time to appreciate the warm hospitality and the aloha spirit that envelops you. Engage with the locals, learn about their customs, and let the vibrant energy of this city leave an indelible mark on your soul. With its blend of natural wonders, rich history, and warm cultural experiences, Honolulu offers an extraordinary destination that promises to captivate and inspire every traveler who ventures to this tropical paradise.

Fodor's Oahu

Fodor's Oahu
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2017-01-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 080414365X

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Oahu is the most popular Hawaiian island for travelers, with excellent resorts, beautiful scenery, and extensive opportunities for activities both on the water and on land. This guide covers all the popular areas of the island, including Honolulu, Waikiki, and the North Shore. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Kailua Beach, Shangri La and Kaena Point · Coverage of Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Ko Olina, Hanauma Bay, Haleiwa, the Waimea Valley, the North Shore, and more. Planning to visit more of Hawaii or other islands? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island of Hawaii.

Oahu Revealed

Oahu Revealed
Author: Andrew Doughty
Publisher: Wizard Publications, Inc.
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2024-09-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1949678210

The finest guidebook ever written for O‘ahu. Now you can plan your best vacation—ever. This all new eighth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Written by the author of the best-selling guides, Maui Revealed, Hawaii The Big Island Revealed and The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing places to stay, exciting waterfalls, colorful valleys and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes O‘ahu so exciting. ↵ • The most accurate up-to-date information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website and smartphone app. The app is an optional separate purchase and includes features not possible in a book, but it provides free access to all resort reviews with our detailed aerial photos—so you’ll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront—and you can filter them fast for the features and amenities you’re looking for. ↵ • Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants and activities show you which companies really are the best... and which to avoid—no advertisements. ↵ • Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by over 130 spectacular color photographs. ↵ • 20 specially created maps in an easy-to-follow format with landmarks—so you’ll always know where you are on the island. ↵ • Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places such as deserted beaches, hidden waterfalls, lush rainforests, spectacular coastlines and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else. ↵ • Exclusive chapter on O‘ahu’s beaches with detailed descriptions, including ocean safety. ↵ • Unique Adventures and Attractions chapters, over 70 pages of exciting activities from ATVs to ziplines, and nearly 200 island dining reviews. ↵ • Fascinating sections on Hawai‘i’s history, culture, language and legends. ↵ Oahu Revealed covers it all—from the top of the Ko‘olaus to the lost sunken island off Kane‘ohe. This is the best investment you can make for your O‘ahu vacation. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a longtime kama‘aina, you will learn more about O‘ahu from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with Oahu Revealed.

Young House Love

Young House Love
Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1579656765

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Significant Treasures

Significant Treasures
Author: Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums
Publisher:
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1997
Genre: Canada
ISBN: 9781550565041

50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save Hawai'i

50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save Hawai'i
Author: Gail L. Grabowsky
Publisher: Bess Press
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781573062770

For dedicated environmentalists as well as those who want to preserve Hawaii's resources but don't know where to start, this handbook provides specifics information on meeting Hawaii's 10 major environmental challenges - the loss of pristine places, coral reef degradation, overharvesting of marine resources, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, water consumption, energy, pollution, global warming, and the loss of culture. Hundreds of photos showcase Hawaii's natural beauty, inspiring readers to do a little - or a lot - to preserve it.

Hawaii

Hawaii
Author: Sara Benson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Hawaii
ISBN: 9781742204154

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Hawaii is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Learn to surf or lie in the sun on a sugary tropical beach, hike across ancient lava flows and up craggy peaks, or curve down Maui's lushest coast on the Road to Hana; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hawaii and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Hawaii Travel Guide: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, politics, arts & crafts, cuisine, landscapes, wildlife, and island customs Free, convenient pull-out sheet-map (included in print version), plus over 83 color maps Useful features - including Outdoor Activities Travel with Children, Month by Month (annual festival calendar), Scenic Itineraries Coverage of Oahu, Honolulu, Waikiki, Kailua, Hawaii the Big Island, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Maui, Lahaina, Road to Hana, Lanai, Molokai, Niihau, Kauai, Na Pali Coast, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Hawaii, our most comprehensive guide to Hawaii, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled. Looking for a guide focused on only one or a few islands in this destination? Check outLonely Planet's Discover Hawaii the Big Island, Discover Kauai, Discover Maui, and Discover Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu, photo-rich guides to the islands' most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Amy C Balfour, Adam Karlin, Adam Skolnick, Paul Stiles, Ryan Ver Berkmoes About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

Hawaii For Dummies

Hawaii For Dummies
Author: Cheryl Farr Leas
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 557
Release: 2008-12-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0470443006

For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer’s. Small trim size for use on-the-go Focused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges Tear-out “cheat sheet” with full-color maps or easy reference pointers

Michael Brein's Guide to Hawaii by Public Bus

Michael Brein's Guide to Hawaii by Public Bus
Author: Michael Brein, Ph.D.
Publisher: Michael Brein, Inc.
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1886590400

This is the ‘full’ expanded PDF desktop version of MIchael Brein's Travel Guide to Hawaii which includes an ultra-large, zoomable official map of Honolulu's public bus system with embedded links to visitor attractions. This version of the Hawaii guide is optimized for desktops and tablets. A 'lite' version ($3.99) for mobile devices is also available but without these special features of the 'full' expanded edition. Michael Brein’s Hawaii Travel Guide helps you get to the city of Honolulu’s and the Island of Oahu’s top 50 visitor attractions easily and cheaply using Honolulu’s excellent public bus system known affectionately as ‘The Bus.’ From the Arizona Memorial to the Polynesian Cultural Center and around the island by bus, with this ultra simple guide you have all you need to discover and get to Honolulu’s 50 top points of interest or top 10 "Must See" attractions if you have limited time. The Honolulu guide also helps you to find the nearest bus stops and which routes to take; see how to exit the bus stops and walk to the attractions; note other nearby points of interest; view the attraction's location on the Honolulu bus map; and get to attractions without needing wireless internet access. Finally, the Honolulu guide also includes an Extra Bonus Supplement which shows how to visit the main visitor attractions by public bus on the islands of Maui and Hawaii (The Big Island). Michael Brein’s Honolulu Travel Guide is compact, concise, and comprehensive and is so simple and convenient to use--it is really all you need on your mobile device to get to all of Honolulu’s top sights. And since it's based on Michael Brein’s acclaimed travel guide series to sightseeing by public transportation, it's the simplest way to get around the world's big cities. Similar guides to London, Paris, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Madrid are available, and others are planned.

Hawaii Travel Guide

Hawaii Travel Guide
Author: Michael Brein, Ph.D.
Publisher: Michael Brein, Inc.
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1886590303

Michael Brein's Hawaii Travel Guide helps you get to the city of Honolulu's and the Island of Oahu's top 50 points of interest easily and cheaply using Honolulu's excellent public bus system known affectionately as "The Bus." From the Arizona Memorial to the Polynesian Cultural Center and around the island by bus, with this ultra simple guide you have all you need to discover and get to Honolulu's 50 top points of interest or top 10 "Must See" attractions if you have limited time. The Honolulu guide also helps you to find the nearest bus stops and which routes to take; see how to exit the bus stops and walk to the attractions; note other nearby points of interest; view the attraction's location on the Honolulu bus map; and get to attractions without needing wireless internet access. Finally, the Honolulu guide also includes an Extra Bonus Supplement which shows how to visit the main visitor attractions by public bus on the islands of Maui and Hawaii (The Big Island). Michael Brein's Honolulu Travel Guide is compact, concise, and comprehensive and is so simple and convenient to use--it is really all you need on your mobile device to get to all of Honolulu's top sights. And since it's based on Michael Brein's acclaimed travel guide series to sightseeing by public transportation, it's the simplest way to get around the world's big cities. Similar guides to London, Paris, Chicago, Washington, DC, Madrid and other cities are also available, and others are planned.