INDEX

See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

Mid-Waikiki, Mauka, Marketplace, AAA (American Automobile 96–100 209–210 Association), 258 Waikiki Beach Walk, 94 nightlife, 250 AAA Above Heaven’s Gate, 62 Windward , 109–111 restaurants, 136–137 Aaron’s Dive Shop, 167 Admissions Day, 24 shopping at, 243 Abhasa, 91–92 Affordable Weddings of Aloha wear, 232–234 Academy Shop, 241 , 62 Aloha Wedding Planners, 62 Access Aloha Travel, 43 Agnes Portuguese Bake American Airlines, 27 Accessibility, 43 Shop, 246 American Airlines Vacations, Accommodations, 82–119 Agricultural screening at the 49 Ala Moana, 107 airports, 29 American Automobile bargaining on prices, Aiea loop, 116 Association (AAA), 258 60–61 Air Canada, 27 American Express, 258 bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), Air New Zealand, 27 traveler’s checks, 37 59–61, 88 Air Pacific, 28 American Express Travelers best, 10–14 Airport Waikiki Express, 30 Cheque Card, 37 campgrounds and Air travel, 27–30 America the Beautiful Access wilderness cabins, environmentally-friendly, Pass, 43 114–119 48 America the Beautiful Senior Downtown , 107 Ala Moana Pass, 44 environmentally-friendly, accommodations, 107 Anchor House Antiques, 235 48 brief description of, 68–70 Angles Waikiki, 252 family-friendly, 90–91 restaurants, 129, 132–136 Animal-friendly issues, 48 Honolulu beyond Waikiki, Ala Moana Beach Park, 153 Antique Alley, 235 106 Ala Moana Center, 243 Antique House, 235 Kahala, 108–109 Alamo car rentals, 31 Antiques and collectibles, Kailua and Kaneohe, Alaska Airlines, 27 234–235 110–111 Ala Wai Municipal Golf Area code, 258 Leeward Oahu (Waianae Course, 178 Arizona, USS, Memorial at Coast), 113–114 Alii Antiques of Kailua, 246 Pearl Harbor, 194 near Honolulu Alii Antiques of Kailua II, 246 Army Community Theatre, International Airport, Aliiolani Hale, 203, 215 255 108 All Nippon Airways, 27–28 Arnold Palmer Course, 180 nickel-and-dime charges at All Stings Considered, 40, 41 ARTafterDark, 252 high-priced hotels, 103 Aloha Beach Service, 164, Art galleries, 234, 247 The North Shore, 111–113 169 Art Mart, 219 package deals,COPYRIGHTED 49 Aloha Bowl, 25 MATERIALArts with Aloha, 234 types of, 59–60 Aloha Festivals, 24 Asian Grocery, 236 using a booking agency vs. Aloha Festivals’ Poke Association of Independent doing it yourself, 61 Contest, 24 Tour Operators (AITO), 48 Waikiki, 82–106 Aloha Flea Market, 198 Aston at the Executive Centre Diamond Head end, Aloha Stadium, 184 Hotel, 107 100–106 Aloha State Cab, 35 Atlantis Submarines, 169 Ewa end, 82–87 Aloha Tower, 209 ATMs (automated-teller Mid-Waikiki, Makai, machines), 36 87–96 Atrium Center Court, 250 Bodyboarding (boogie Central Oahu 265 Australia boarding) and camping, 116 customs regulations, 27 bodysurfing, 52–53, 166 golf, 181–182 embassy and consulates, BookEnds, 246 sights and attractions, 258–259 The Bookmobile, 235 227–231 passports, 260 Bookstores, 235–236 Central Oahu (Ewa Plain), sustainable tourism, 48 Borders, 236 brief description of, 71–72 visas, 262 Botanical gardens Chai’s Island Bistro, 250, 252 Avanti Fashion, 232, 233 Foster Botanical Garden, Chamberlain House, 215 Avis car rentals, 30 197 Charley’s Taxi & Tours, 35 Hoomaluhia Botanical Children, families with, Gardens, 225–226 43–44 Baby Emporium, 242 Senator Fong’s Plantation accommodations, 90–91 Baby’s Away, 43 & Gardens, 226 attractions, 196–199 Bailey’s Antiques & Aloha Bowfin, USS, Submarine restaurants, 135 Shirts, 233 Museum & Park, shopping, 242–243 Bakeries, 238 195, 199 suggested itinerary, 78–79 Ballet Hawaii, 255 Box jellyfish, 40 China Airlines, 28 Bank of Hawaii, 206 Boyd, Manu, 253 Chinaman’s Hat, 225 Banyan Veranda, 253 Brothers Cazimero, 252 Chinatown Banzai Beach, 161 Budget car rentals, 30 history of, 204–206 Barnes & Noble, 235 Buffalo’s Big Board Classic, nightlife, 251 Barnfield’s Raging Isle Sports 21–22 shopping, 207 & Cycle Shop, 248 Bumatai, Andy, 256 walking tour, 204–208 Bar 35, 251 Business hours, 258 Chinatown Cultural Plaza, Baskin Robbins, 221 207 Beaches, 153–164. See also Cindy’s Lei Shoppe, 241 specific beaches Cafe Laufer, 238 Cinemas, 257 best, 2, 6 Caffé Giovannini, 58 City Taxi, 35 East Oahu, 156–157 Cake Works, 238 The Cliffs, 169 Leeward Oahu (Waianae Calendar of events, 21–25 Climate, 20 Coast), 163–164 Campgrounds and Clyde Aikau’s Pure Hawaiian The North Shore, 161–163 wilderness cabins, 114–119 Surf School, 169 safety, 39–41 Camping, 53 Coast Taxi, 35 Bed & Breakfast Hawaii, 61 Camp Mokuleia, 118–119 Coconut, 31 Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), Canada Coffee tours, 188 59–61. See also customs regulations, 27 Collision-damage insurance, Accommodations embassy and consulates, 31 etiquette, 88 259 Condos, 59, 61 Bellows Field Beach Park, passports, 260 Contemporary Museum, 203 166 Captain Bob’s Adventure Contemporary Museum Gift Bestsellers Books & Music, Cruises, 165 Shop, 241 235 Carbonfund, 48 Continental Airlines, 27 Bete, 233 Carbon Neutral, 48 Continental Airlines Big Kahuna Motorcycle Car rentals, 30–31 Vacations, 49 Rentals, 31 environmentally-friendly, “Creation-A Polynesian Big Kahuna Rentals, 182 47 Odyssey,” 255 Bike Hawaii, 182 smoking, 34 Credit cards, 36 The Bike Shop, 246 Car travel Crime, 42 Biking, 182 driving safety, 42 in camping areas, 115 Birding, 52 main streets and highways, Cruzin Hawaii Motorcycles, , 189, 192, 31, 34 31 198–199 Celestial Natural Foods, 247 Customs regulations, 26–27 Bishop Square, restaurants, Cellphones, 57 Cuts, 41 137 Centipedes, 38 Boating and sailing, 23, 52, 165–166 266 golf, 178–179 Foodland, 238 Daylight saving time, hiking, 175 Foster Botanical Garden, 197 22, 261 restaurant, 147 Fourth of July Fireworks, 23 Debit cards, 36–37 Eco Directory, 48 Frame House, 215 Delima, Frank, 256 Ecotourism, 52. See also Friends of Kailua Library Delta Air Lines, 27 Sustainable tourism Bookstore, 236 Delta Vacations, 49 Ecotourism Australia, 48 Frommers.com, 57 DFS Galleria, 243 Ecotours, guided, 187–188 Fujioka’s Wine Merchants, Diamond Head Crater Ehukai Beach Park, 161 236 hiking, 171–172, 199 Electricity, 258 Fusion Waikiki, 252 sightseeing, 201 Embassies and consulates, Diamond Head Grill, 254 258–259 Diamond Head Tennis Emergencies, 115, 259 allery at Ward Centre, 234 Courts, 219 G Enjoying ’s Unique Ocean Garakuta-Do, 235 Diamond Head Theatre, Environment, 41 Gasoline, 259 254–255 E Noa Tours, 186 Gays and lesbians, 42 Digital travel photography, Enterprise car rentals, 30 accommodations, 106 50 Environmental initiatives, bars and clubs, 251–252 Dinner cruises, 165 45–46 Genoa Keawe, 252 Disabilities, travelers with, Environmentally Friendly George Fazio Course, 180 43 Hotels, 48 Germaine’s luau, 256 Dive Hawaii Guide, 167 Executive Chef, 236 Ghost tours, 188–189 Dive Oahu, 167 Explorers of Mauna Kea Glide Ride Tours and Rentals, Diving. See Scuba diving show, 192 188 Dole Cannery, 257 Explorers of Polynesia show, Glider rides, 182–183 Dole Pineapple Plantation, 192 Global Creations Interiors, 227–228 247 Dollar car rentals, 30 Golden Week, 19 Don Ho’s Island Grill, 250 alls of Clyde, 210 Golf, 53–54, 177–182 Don Quijote, 236 F Families with children, 43–44 Sony Open, 21 Down to Earth, 239 accommodations, 90–91 Gordon Biersch Brewery attractions, 196–199 Restaurant, 250 accommodations, 107 shopping, 242–243 The Green Directory, 48 brief description of, 70 suggested itinerary, 78–79 Greenhotels, 48 nightlife, 250 Fashions (clothing) Green Pages, 48 restaurants, 137–139 boutiques, 240 Grey’s Beach, 156 walking tours, 187 the North Shore, 248 Dream Dinners, 132 Father Damien Statue, 212 Drinking laws, 258 Festival, aloha wear, 232–234 aleiwa, 227, 230 Driving rules, 31 H Festival of Lights, 24 Haleiwa Gallery, 247 Driving safety, 42 Festivals and special events, Halona Blowhole, 222 Dry season, 20 21–25 Hana Hoohiwahiwa O Duc’s Bistro, 254 Fiji, 253 Kaiulani, 24 Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fishing, 55, 168 Hanauma Bay, 6, 156–157, 156 Fish markets, 238 167, 199, 222 Duke Kahanamoku Statue, Flavors of Honolulu, 23 Hang-gliding, 183 218 Flightseeing, 187 Hank’s Café, 250 Duke’s Canoe Club, 253 Flowers and leis, 241 Hans Hedemann Surf School, Duke’s Ocean Fest Hoolaulea, Flowers by Jr. and Lou, 241 169 24 Flowers for a Friend, 241 Hauula, 225 Duke’s Waikiki, 250 Food and cuisine. See also Hauula Beach Park, 160–161 Restaurants Index Hauula Loop, 176 Aloha Festivals’ Poke Hawaiiana and gift items, aster Sunrise Service E Contest, 24 241–242 (National Memorial Flavors of Honolulu, 23 Hawaiian Airlines, 27, 29 Cemetery of the Pacific), 22 shops and markets, Hawaiian culture, 47 East Oahu 236–240 1-week itinerary, 77–78 beaches, 156–157 the North Shore, 247 Hawaiian Fire Surf School, brief description of, 70–71 Oahu Market Place, 169 206–207 Hawaiian Island Creations, Healing Stones, 218 Honolulu Soaring, 183 267 246 Health concerns, 38–41 Honolulu Symphony Hawaiian Islands Humpback Health food, 239–240 Orchestra, 255 Whale National Marine Heeia Fish Pond, 225 Honolulu Zoo, 197, 200, Sanctuary, 56 Heeia Pier, 225 218–219 Hawaiian music, 252–253 Heritage Antiques & Gifts, Hookena, 253 Hawaiian Railway, 196 246–247 Hoomaluhia Botanical Hawaiian Regent Hotel, 252 Hertz car rentals, 30 Gardens, 225–226 Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Hewett, Frank camping, 116–117 Festival Gabby Style, 24 Kawaikapuokalani, 253 Horseback riding, 54, 183 Hawaiian Trail and Mountain High season, 19, 82 Hospitals, 259 Club, 53, 54, 171 Highways, 31, 34 Hotel Association of Canada, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Hikers Guide to Oahu, 171 48 Park (Wet ‘n’ Wild), 196, 198 Hiker’s Guide to the Hawaiian Hotels, 82–119. See also Hawaii Beachfront Vacation Islands, 53, 54 Accommodations Index Homes, 61 Hiking, 171–177 Ala Moana, 107 Hawaii Beach Safety, 166 best, 7–8 bargaining on prices, Hawaii Bicycle League, 182 East Oahu, 175 60–61 Hawaii Children’s Discovery Honolulu area, 171–175 bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), Center, 197 information and resources, 59–61, 88 Hawaii Coffee Company, 188 54 best, 10–14 Hawaii Condo Exchange, 61 Leeward Oahu, 177 campgrounds and Hawaii Country Club, 181 the North Shore, 176–177 wilderness cabins, Hawaii Ecotourism Pearl City, 175 114–119 Association, 52 safety, 38, 115 Downtown Honolulu, 107 Hawaii Geographic Maps and Windward Oahu, 176 environmentally-friendly, Books, 53, 54, 171, 187 Hiking/Camping Information 48 Hawaii Geographic Society, Packet, 171 family-friendly, 90–91 25, 187 Hiking on Oahu: The Official Honolulu beyond Waikiki, Hawaii International Film Guide, 171 106 Festival, 24 Hilo Hattie, 233 Kahala, 108–109 Hawaii International Jazz Hirokana, John, 255 Kailua and Kaneohe, Festival, 23 Hokulea, 210 110–111 Hawaii Kai, 220 Hokule’a (canoe), 199 Leeward Oahu (Waianae Hawaii Kai Championship Holidays, 21, 259 Coast), 113–114 Golf Course, 178 H-1 Freeway, 31, 34 near Honolulu Hawaii Kai Executive Golf Honolulu Academy of Arts, International Airport, Course, 179 204 108 Hawaii Kai Golf Course, 178 Honolulu Academy of Arts’ nickel-and-dime charges at Hawaii Kai Hui/ ARTafterDark, 252 high-priced hotels, 103 Taxi, 35 Honolulu Academy of Arts The North Shore, 111–113 Hawaii Maritime Center, 192, Theatre, 257 package deals, 49 199, 210 Honolulu Chocolate Co., types of, 59–60 Hawaii Nature Center, 171 236–237 using a booking agency vs. Hawaii Opera Theatre, 255 Honolulu City and County doing it yourself, 61 Hawaii’s Plantation Village, Bike Coordinator, 182 Waikiki, 82–106 196 Honolulu City Hall, 216 Diamond Head end, Hawaii Sports, 170 Honolulu City Haunts tour, 100–106 Hawaii State Art Museum, 189 Ewa end, 82–87 203–204 Honolulu Club, Jazz Mid-Waikiki, Makai, Hawaii State Capitol, 213 Wednesdays at, 254 87–96 Hawaii State Farm Fair, 23 Honolulu Fish Auction, Mid-Waikiki, Mauka, Hawaii Temple, 226 238–239 96–100 Hawaii Theatre, 208, 250, 254 Honolulu International Waikiki Beach Walk, 94 Hawaii Visitors and Airport Windward Oahu, 109–111 Convention Bureau (HVCB), accommodations near, 108 Hotel Street, 206 25 arriving in, 29 Hot Mama, 240 Hawaii Wildlife Fund, 46 Honolulu Marathon, 24 House of Flys, 240 Hawaii Winter Baseball, 184 Honolulu Nails Salon, 237 House of Health, 239 268 House Without a Key, 249 Beach Park, 2, King Kamehameha Statue, Huckleberry Farms, 239 160 214–215 Hula performances, 23, 192 camping, 117 Kokua Market, 239–240 Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 251 Kahanamoku, Duke, Statue, Ko Olina, 163 Hula Supply Center, 241–242 218 Ko Olina Golf Club, 7, 180 Kahana Valley, 176 Korean Air, 28 Kahuku, 225 Kualoa, 225 In-Between, The, 252 Kahuku Golf Course, Kualoa/Laie, brief description Indigo’s, 251 179–180 of, 71 In4mation, 240 Kahuna Canyon, 6, 166–167 Kualoa Ranch and Activity Insects, 38 Kailua, 224 Club, 226 Insurance, 259 accommodations, 110–111 Kualoa Regional Park, 160 car-rental, 31 brief description of, 71 camping, 117 Internet access, 57–58 shopping, 246–247 Kuan Yin Temple, 208 InTouch USA, 57 Kailua Beach, 2, 160, 166, Kuhio Beach, 156, 249 Iolani Palace, 192, 214 170, 224 Kuhio Beach Park, 218 Iolani Palace Grounds, 214 Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks, Kukaniloko Birthing Stones, Ireland 164, 166, 170 228 embassy and consulates, Kaimuki, restaurants, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 255 259 144–146 passports, 260 Kakaako, restaurants, 129, Islands’ Best, 236 132–136 Lai Fong Department Store, Island Seaplane Service, 187 Kalalua Point, 169–170 208 Itineraries, suggested, 72–81 Kalanimoku, 216 Lanikai, 170 adventures, 80–81 Kalihi/, Lanikai Beach, 2, 157–159 cultural and historic restaurants, 139, 141 sunrise viewing, 201–202 1-week itinerary, 77–78 , King, statue Lantern Floating Hawaii, 22 for families with kids, of, 214–215 Leeward Community College 78–79 Kanahele, Kekuhi, 253 Theatre, 255 1-week itinerary, 72–73 Kane, Raymond, 253 Leeward Oahu (Waianae 2-week itinerary, 76–77 Kanealole Trail, 172–173 Coast), 72 It’s Chili in Hawaii, 237 Kaneohe accommodations, 113–114 Izumo Taisha Mission accommodations, 110–111 beaches, 163–164 Cultural Hall, 208 brief description of, 71 golf, 180–181 shopping, 247 hiking, 177 Kapahulu, restaurants, restaurant, 151–152 Jameson’s, 230 144–146 Legal aid, 259–260 Japan Air Lines, 27 Kapena, 253 Lei Day Celebrations, 22 Jazz Wednesdays, 254 Kapiolani Beach Park, 220 Leis, 28 Jellyfish, 40 walking tour, 216–220 shopping for, 241 Jerry Santos and Olomana, Kapiolani Hospital for Lewers Lounge, 254 252–253 Women and Children, 220 Lin’s Lei Shop, 241 Jet lag, 29 Kapiolani Park, 200 Lita’s Leis, 241 Judiciary History Center, 203 Kapiolani Park Bandstand, Little Hawaiian Craft Shop, Jungle Gems, 248 219 241 Kapiolani Park Beach, 7 Longs Drugs, 246 Kapiolani Park Kiosk, 218 Lost and found, 260 Kaaawa, 225 Kapolei Megaplex, 257 Love Hawaii, 62 , 177 Kawaiahao Church, 193, 215 Low season, 82 Kahakalau, Robbie, 253 Kayaking, 54, 166 Luaus, 151, 256 Kahala, 222 Keaiwa Heiau State Lyon Arboretum, 200 accommodations, 108–109 Recreation Area, 116 brief description of, 70 Kicks, 240 restaurants, 146–147 Kimo’s Surf Hut, 169 McCully Bicycle & Sporting Kahala Mall, 244 King Kamehameha Goods, 246 Kahala 8-Plex, 257 Celebration, 23 Macy’s, 234, 246 Kahala Sportswear, 232–233 King Kamehameha Hula Mahi (wreck), 6, 166 Kahaluu, 225 Competition, 23 Mail, 260 Main streets and highways, Mokolii, 225 Noelani Elementary School, 269 31, 34 Moleka Trail, 173 220 Mai Tai Bar, 249 Money and costs, 35–38 Nohea Gallery, 242 Makaha Beach Park, 163–164 Moongate Stage, 207 The North Shore Makaha Resort Golf Club, 7, Moose McGillycuddy’s, 251 accommodations, 111–113 180 Mosquitoes, 38 beaches, 161–163 Makaha Sons of Niihau, 253 Motorcycle rentals, 31 brief description of, 71 Makai accommodations, The Movie Museum, 257 camping, 118–119 87–96 Movie theaters, 257 golf, 179–180 Makapuu Beach Park, 157, Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 250 hiking, 176–177 224 Music, Hawaiian, 252–253 restaurants, 149–151 Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, shopping, 247–248 175 sights and attractions, Makapuu Point, 222 Na Ala Hele (Trails to Go 227–231 Makiki, 220, 221 On) Program, 171 Northshore Boardriders Club, restaurants, 141–144 Nahuina Trail, 173 248 Makiki-Manoa Cliffs, 173 Na Hulu Ali’i tour, 192 North Shore Shark Makiki Valley Trail, 173 Naish Hawaii/Naish Adventure, 168 Malaekahana Bay, 170 Windsurfing Hawaii, 170 North Shore Surf and Malaekahana Bay State Na Leo Pilimehana, 253 Cultural Museum, 230 Recreation Area, 162 Na Mea Makamae tour, 192 North Shore Swimwear, 248 camping, 118 Narcissus Festival, 21 Northwest Airlines, 27 Malaekahana Beach, 2 Natatorium, 219 Nudity, 42 Malama Hawaii, 46 National car rentals, 30 Nuuanu Avenue, 208 Mamo Howell, 233 National Cemetery of the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, 202, Mana Hawaii, 242 Pacific (the Punchbowl), 224 Manoa Cliffs Trail, 173 193–194 Nuuanu Valley Rain Forest, Manoa Falls Trail, 174 National Marine Fisheries 202 Manoa Valley, 220 Service, 56 accommodations, 108 National Weather Service, 38 brief description of, 70 Native Books & Beautiful Oahu Ghost Tours, 188–189 restaurants, 141–144 Things, 242 Oahu Market Place, 206–207 Manoa Valley Theatre, 254 Nature Conservancy of Oahu Nature Tours, 187 Maps, 25 Hawaii, 51, 54, 171 Oahu Snorkelers and Shore Marathon, Honolulu, 24 Navatek I, 165, 210 Divers Guide, 54 Marijuana, 42 Neal Blaisdell Center, 184, Oahu Visitors Bureau, 25 Martin and MacArthur, 241 255 Obama, Barack, sights MasterCard, traveler’s New Otani Kaimana Beach associated with, 220–221 checks, 37 Hotel, 172 Ocean kayaking. See Matsumoto Shave Ice, 230, Newspapers, 260 Kayaking 247 New Zealand Oceans in Glass, 247 Mauka Makai Excursions, 188 customs regulations, 27 Off-season, 19 Mauna Kea Marketplace embassy and consulates, Olomana, 224 Food Court, 237 259 Olomana Golf Links, 7, 179 Maunakea Street, 208 passports, 260–261 Oogenesis Boutique, 248 Maunawili (Pali) Trail, 176 visas, 262 Orbs of O’ahu, 189 Medical requirements for Nick’s Fishmarket, 254 O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 250 entry, 27 Nightlife, 249–257 Outdoor activities, 52–56 Meet me at the Hot Spot- , Outdoor etiquette, 173 Lava Melting Demo, 192 250 Outfitters, setting out on Memorial Day, 22–23 best spots for sunset your own vs. using, 51–52 Microclimates, 20 cocktails, 17 Out in Honolulu, 42 Mililani Golf Club, 181–182 cinemas, 257 Outrigger canoe racing, Mission Houses Museum, Hawaiian music, 252–253 22, 184–185 187, 193, 215–216 luaus, 256 Outrigger Canoe Season, 22 Missouri, USS, Memorial, performing arts, 254–256 Outrigger Waikiki on the 195–196 showroom acts and revues, Beach, 255 Modern Amusement, 240 255–256 Moiliili restaurants, 141–144 270 Polynesian Cultural Center, family-friendly, 135 Pacific Aviation Museum, 226 Honolulu beyond Waikiki, 194 Poohala Lei and Flowers, 241 129–146 Pacific Islands Arts Festival at Portuguese man-of-war, 40 Ala Moana and Thomas Square, 21 Pounders Beach, 161 Kakaako, 129, Package deals, 49–50, 61 Prime Time Sports, 166 132–136 Pali Golf Course, 179 Prince Kuhio Day Aloha Tower Pali (Maunawili) Trail, 176 Celebrations, 22 Marketplace, Paradise Air Hawaii, 183 Princess Kaiulani, 233 136–137 Paradise Cove Luau, 256 Printing Office, 215 Downtown Honolulu, Paradise Lounge, 253 Punahou Circle, 221 137–139 Passports, 25–26, 260 , 221 Kaimuki/Kapahulu, Patagonia, 248 Punahou School Carnival, 21 144–146 Pearl City, hiking, 175 Punaluu, 225 Kalihi/Sand Island, 139, Pearl Country Club, 182 Punctures, 41 141 Pedicures, 237 Pupukea Beach Park, 162 Manoa Valley/Moiliili/ Pegge Hopper Gallery, 208, Puu Ohia Trail to Nuuanu Makiki, 141–144 234 Valley View, 174 Kahala, 146–147 Pele’s Chair, 222 Puu o Mahuka Heiau, Leeward Oahu, 151–152 People Attentive to Children 202–203, 230 local chains and familiar (PATCH), 43 Puu Ualakaa State Park, names, 140 People’s Open Markets, 219, sunset views, 203 luaus, 256 237 Puu Ualakaa State Wayside The North Shore, 149–151 Performing arts, 254–256 Park, 174 Restaurant Row, 137, 210 Petrol, 259 shrimp trucks, 148 Philippine Airlines, 28 smoking at, 121 Pipeline, 161, 251 antas, 27 tours, 128 Planning your trip to Oahu, Q Queen Emma Summer Waikiki, 120–129 19–62 Palace, 193 Windward Oahu, 147–149 calendar of events, 21–25 Queen Kapiolani Garden, 219 Reyn’s, 234 climate, 20 Queen Liliuokalani Keiki Reyn Spooner, 233 entry requirements, 25–27 Hula Competition, 23 R. Field Wine Co., 238 getting around, 30 Queen’s Surf, 156 River Street Pedestrian Mall, health concerns, 38–41 Quiksilver to Oahu 207 money and costs, 35–38 Paddleboard Race, 23 Robyn Buntin, 235 outdoor activities, 52–56 Rockstar Games Pipeline Pro, package deals, 49–50 21 safety concerns, 42 ainbow Books and Room Service in Paradise, special-interest trips, 51–56 R Records, 236 124 specialized travel Rainbow Classic, 184 Royal Bandstand, 214 resources, 42–44 Rainbow Stadium, 184 Royal Hawaiian Hotel luau, sustainable tourism, 44–49 Rainbow Wahine Softball 256 telephones and Stadium, 184 Royal Hawaiian Shopping cellphones, 56 Rainforest Plantes et Fleurs, Center, 244, 245 traveling to Oahu, 27–35 241 Royal Mausoleum, 193 visitor information, 25 Rainy season, 20 Royal Taxi & Tour, 35 weddings, 61–62 Ramsay Galleries, 234 Rudy’s Flowers, 241 when to go, 19–20 Reece, Kim Taylor, 225 Rumours Nightclub, 251 Plants of Paradise Garden Reichel, Kealii, 253 Tour, 192 Resorts, 59. See also Pleasant Holidays, 49 Accommodations acred Spirits Tour, 189 Poetry Slam, 255 S Responsible Travel, 48 Safety concerns, 42 Pokai Bay, 6 Restaurant Row, 137, 210 at Hawaii’s parks, 115 Pokai Bay Beach Park, 164 Restaurants, 14–16, 120–152. Safeway, 238 Police, 261 See also Restaurants Index St. Andrew’s Church, 212 Polo, 184 delivery service, 124 Saint-Germain, 238 Polynesian Adventure Tours, East Oahu, 147 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 22 186 environmentally-friendly, Sand Castle Building Contest, 48 21 Sand Island State Recreation Snooze in the Zoo, 197, 200 Thirtyninehotel, nightlife, 271 Area, camping, 114–115 Snorkel Bob’s, 164 251, 254 Sandy Beach, 157, 222 Snorkeling, 6–7, 55, 167–168 Three Tables, 162 Sans Souci, 156 Society of Seven, 255 Thrifty car rentals, 30 Sans Souci Beach, 219 Sony Open, 21 Tihati, 255–256 Sans Souci State Recreational Southeast coast, sights and Tiki brand, 232 Area, 156 attractions, 222–224 Time zones, 261 Schofield Barracks, 228 Spa Olakino & Salon, 101 Tipping, 261 Sconees, 238 Spas, best, 12–14 Toilets, 261 Scorpions, 38 Special events and festivals, Tommy Bahama, 232 Scuba diving, 54, 166–167 21–25 Tori Richards, 232 best sites for, 6–7 Spectator sports, 184–185 Tourism Concern, 48 Sea Life Park, 199, 201 Sportfish Hawaii, 168 Tours, 186–189 Seasickness, 39–40 Sportfishing. See Fishing coffee, 188 Segway tours, 188 The Sports Authority, 246 restaurant, 128 Senator Fong’s Plantation & Stand-by Golf, 178 TourTalk-Oahu, 187 Gardens, 226 Stan Sheriff Center, 184 Tradewind Charters, 62 Senior travel, 44 Star Gazing at the Zoo, 200 Transpac Yacht Race, 23 ShakaNet, 58 Star Taxi, 30, 35 Transportation, Sharks, 40, 168 State Archives, 214 environmentally-friendly, Shark’s Cove, 6, 162, 167–168 State Capitol, 213 47 Shave ice, 230 State Library, 216 Traveler’s checks, 37 Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Stings, 40 Travelzoo, 49 Ainahau Showroom, Submarine dives, 169, 199 Tread Lightly, 48 255–256 Sun exposure, 39 Triple Crown of Surfing, 24 Shop Pacifica, 242 Sunrise viewing, 201 Trolleys, 35 Shopping, 232–248 Sunset Beach Park, 2, Tropical Rush, 248 bars and clubs, 249–252 162–163 Tropic Lightning Museum, best, 16–17 Sunset viewing, 203, 249 228 Chinatown, 207 Sun Yat-sen, statue of, 207 Tsukiyama, Sandy, 254 Haleiwa, 247–248 Surf & Sea Surf Sail & Dive The Tube, 243 Windward Oahu, 246–247 Shop, 248 Turtle Bay Resort, 180 Shopping centers, 243–245 Surfing, 55, 169–170 golf courses at, 7, 12 Showroom acts and revues, special events, 21–22, 24 horseback riding, 183 255–256 Surf News Network Surfline, luau, 256 Shung Chong Yuein, 208 169 tennis, 183 Shuttle vans, 30 Surf-N-Sea, 164, 166, Sierra Club, 51–52, 54, 171 167, 169 Sights and attractions, Surf shops, 246, 248 Ualakaa Loop, 174–175 186–230 Sushi Company, 238 Ukulele Festival, 23 central Oahu and the Sustainable tourism, 44–49 United Airlines, 27 North Shore, 227–231 Sustainable Travel United Kingdom guided tours, 186–189 International, 48 customs regulations, 27 Haleiwa, 230 Sustain Lane, 48 embassy and consulates, historic Honolulu, 189–197 Swimming, 170 259 for kids, 196–199 Natatorium, 219 passports, 261 southeast coast, 222–224 sustainable tourism, 48 spectacular views, 201–203 visas, 262 the Windward Coast, Tamashiro Market, 239 United Vacations, 49 224–227 Taxes, 261 University of Hawaii at Sig Zane Designs, 233 Taxis, 30, 35 Manoa, 220 Silver Moon Emporium, 248 Telephones, 56–57 University of Hawaii Press, 53 Sky-Dive Hawaii, 183 Tennis, 55, 183 University of Hawaii Skydiving, 183 TerraPass, 48 Warriors, 184 The Sky Tonight show, 192 T. Fujii Japanese Antiques, Upper Waimano Trail, 175 Smoking 235 U.S. Army Museum, 204 in accommodations, 86 TheBus, 29, 30, 32–34 U.S. Army Schofield Barracks, in rental cars, 34 TheCab, 35 228 at restaurants, 121 272 USS Arizona Memorial at Waikiki Beach Walk, 94 Wheelchair accessibility, 43 Pearl Harbor, 194–195 Waikiki Historic Trail, 189 Whole Foods Market, 240 USS Bowfin Submarine Waikiki Improvement Wi-Fi access, 58 Museum & Park, 195 Association, 189 Wikiki Tennis Court and USS Bowfin Submarine Waikiki-Kapahulu Library, 58 Lessons, 183 Museum Park, 199 Waikiki Roughwater Swim, Wiki-Wiki Bus, 29 USS Missouri Memorial, 24 Wild Side Tours, 165–166 195–196 Waikiki Shell, 219 Windsurfing, 56, 170 Waikiki Trolley, 35 The Windward Coast Waikiki Trolley Tours, 186 beaches, 157–161 Vacation rentals, 60, 61 Waimanalo, 224 brief description of, 71 Valerie Joseph, 240 Waimanalo Bay State golf, 179 Valley of the Temples, Recreation Area, camping, sights and attractions, 226–227 117–118 224–227 Veranda, 254 Waimanalo Beach, 224 Windward Mall, 247 Victoria Ward, 257 Waimea Bay, 6 megaplex, 257 Viet Hoa Chinese Herb Shop, Waimea Beach Park, 163 Windward Oahu 206 Waimea Valley, hiking, accommodations, 109–111 Views, best, 8–9 176–177 camping, 116–118 Visas, 26, 262 Waimea Valley Audubon hiking, 176 Visa traveler’s checks, 37 Center, 230 restaurants, 147–149 Visitors Pass, 35 Walking tours shopping, 246–247 Visit USA, 29 self-guided, 204–220 Wizard Stones, 218 Vog, 38–39 Chinatown, 204–208 World Fire-Knife Dance Volunteering opportunities, Kapiolani Beach Park, Championships & Samoa 46, 48 216–220 Festival, 22 Volunteer International, 48 the waterfront (Honolulu), 209–212 Waikiki and Honolulu, 187 Yama’s Fish Market, 239 Waianae Coast (Leeward Walks. See Hiking Yat Tung Chow Noodle Oahu), 72 Wallace Theatres, 257 Factory, 206 ac commodations, 113–114 Ward Centre, 245 Yokohama Bay, 164 beaches, 163–164 Ward Warehouse, 245 golf, 180–181 Wartime Honolulu, 193–196 hiking, 177 Washington Place, 212 Zoo, Honolulu, 197, 200, restaurant, 151–152 Waterfront, Honolulu, 218–219 Waikele Premium Outlets, walking tour, 209–212 Zoo by Twilight Tour, 197 244 Waterfront Plaza, 210 Zuke’s Magic & Jokes, Waikele Value Center, 244 Water safety, 115 242–243 Waikiki Water-skiing, 170 accommodations, 82–106 Watersports, 164–170. See Diamond Head end, also specific sports ACCOMMODATIONS 100–106 Wave Waikiki, 251 Ala Moana Hotel, 107 Ewa end, 82–87 Websites Alii Bluffs Windward Bed & Mid-Waikiki, Makai, best, 17 Breakfast, 110 87–96 traveler’s toolbox, 58 Aloha B&B, 109 Mid-Waikiki, Mauka, Web Site Story Café, 57–58 Aloha Punawai, 94–95 96–100 Wedding planners, 62 Aqua Bamboo and Spa, 104 beaches, 153–156 Weddings, 61–62 Aqua Island Colony Hotel, 97 brief description of, 66–67 Western Union, 260 Aqua Waikiki Wave, 97–98 golf, 178–179 West Loch Municipal Golf Aston at the Waikiki Banyan, nightlife, 251 Course, 181 102 restaurants, 120–129 Wet ‘n’ Wild (Hawaiian Waters Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, Waikiki Aquarium, 199, 200, Adventure Park), 196, 198 103 219 Whale and Dolphin Aston Waikiki Joy, 98 Waikiki Beach, 153, 156, 166 Conservation Society, 48 Best Western Aqua Coconut Waikiki Beach Center, 218 Whale-watching, 55–56, Plaza, 99–100 Waikiki Beachcomber, 255 165, 170 Best Western-The Plaza Pagoda Hotel, 107 Contemporary Museum Cafe, 273 Hotel, 108 Patrick Winston’s Waikiki 142 The Breakers, 95 Condos, 100 Deli on Heeia Kea Pier, 225 The Cabana at Waikiki, 106 Pat’s Kailua Beach Properties, Diamond Head Grill, 121–122 Diamond Head Bed & 110 d.k Steakhouse, 126 Breakfast, 104–105 Queen Kapiolani Hotel, 105 Don Ho’s Island Grill, 136 DoubleTree Alana Hotel ResortQuest at the Waikiki Duc’s Bistro, 137 Waikiki, 85–86 Banyan, 90 Duke’s Waikiki, 126 Embassy Suites Hotel-Waikiki Royal Gardens, 86 Genki Sushi, 135, 145 Beach Walk, 87, 90 Royal Grove Hotel, 105–106 Giovanni’s Original White The Equus, 86–87 Royal Hawaiian, 89–92 Shrimp Truck, 148 Hale Koa Hotel, 96 Santa’s by the Sea, 112 Gordon Biersch Brewery Halekulani, 87–88, 90 Schrader’s Windward Restaurant, 137 Hawaiiana Hotel, 91, 95 Country Inn, 90, 110–111 Haleiwa Joe’s, 149 Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Sheffield House, 111 Hale Vietnam, 146 82–83 Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hard Rock Cafe, 140 Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel, 97 Hau Tree Lanai, 126–127 Beach Resort & Spa, 83, 90 Sheraton Waikiki, 90–92 Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas, Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio, Team Real Estate, 111 137–138 101 Turtle Bay Resort, 111–112 Hoku’s, 146 Holiday Inn-Waikiki, 86 Waikiki Beach Marriott Holy Smokes: Hawaiian Holiday Surf, 98 Resort & Spa, 101 Meats and Seafood, 148 Hotel Renew, 103–104 Waikiki Parc, 93–94 Hula Grill Waikiki, 127 Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 102 Waikiki Sand Villa, 90, 106 Hy’s Steak House, 122–123 The Ilikai Hotel, 84–85 I Country Café, 134, 135 Ilima Hotel, 91, 98–99 Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, 138 J&B’s Haven, 109 RESTAURANTS Jameson’s by the Sea, J. 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Marriott Ihilani Resort & Akasaka, 133 149–150 Spa at Ko Olina Resort, Alan Wong’s Restaurant, 142 Jimbo’s Restaurant, 144 91, 113–114 Andy’s Sandwiches & Kaka’ako Kitchen, 134 The Kahala Hotel and Resort, Smoothies, 143 Keo’s in Waikiki, 127 91, 108–109 Angelo Pietro, 133–134 Kincaid’s Fish, Chop, and Kai Aloha Apartment Hotel, Arancino, 125 Steakhouse, 133 95–96 Assaggio, 133, 147–148 Kua Aina, 134, 150–151 Ke Iki Beach Bungalows, 112 Ba-Le Sandwich Shops, 140 La Mariana, 139 Laie Inn, 113 Bali by the Sea, 121 La Mer, 120 Lanikai Bed & Breakfast, 110 Boston’s North End Pizza L & L Drive-Inn, 140 Manoa Valley Inn, 108 Bakery, 140 Legend Seafood Restaurant, Marine Surf Waikiki Hotel, Bubba Gump Shrimp 138 100 Company, 140 Little Village Noodle House, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Buca di Beppo, 140 138 Resort, 88–90 Buzz’s Original Steak House, Longhi’s, 129 New Otani Kaimana Beach 148 Lucy’s Grill ‘n Bar, 148–149 Hotel, 104 Cafe Haleiwa, 150 MAC 24-7, 125 Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki, Cafe Laufer, 146 Mai Tai Bar, 140 105 California Pizza Kitchen, 140 Malee Thai/Vietnamese Ohana Honolulu Airport Cha Cha Cha, 128–129 Cuisine, 237 Hotel, 108 Chai’s Island Bistro, 136 Maple Garden, 142 Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber, To Chau, 138–139 Mariposa, 129 96 Chef Mavro Restaurant, Masa’s, 237 Ohana Waikiki Malia, 90, 99 141–142 Michel’s, 120–121 Ohana Waikiki West, 99 Che Pasta, 137 Nico’s At Pier 38, 139, 141 Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine, Ninniku-Ya Garlic Restaurant, 92–93 143–144 144 Outrigger Waikiki on the Cholos Homestyle Mexican II, Ola at Turtle Bay Resort, 150 Beach, 89, 90 150 Old Spaghetti Factory, 135 Outrigger Waikiki Shore Ciao Mein, 125–126 Olive Tree Cafe, 147 Condominium, 93 274 Orchids, 123–124 Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Town, 145 Outback Steakhouse, 140 Sushi Bar, 127 12th Avenue Grill, 145 Panda Cuisine, 134–135 Sarento’s Top of the I, 21 Degrees North, 149 Paradise Found Cafe, 151 124–125 Vino Italian Tapas & Wine Pho Lau, 237 Shokudo, 135–136 Bar, 139 The Pineapple Room, 132 Side Street Inn, 136 Voyages of Polynesia Luau, Prince Court, 124 Singha Thai Cuisine, 127–128 151 Roy’s Ko Olina, 151–152 Spices, 143 Well Bento, 144 Roy’s Restaurant, 147 Sushi King, 143 Willows, 143 Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 140 Sushi Sasabune, 132–133 Yanagi Sushi, 139 Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch, 3660 On the Rise, 144–145 Yohei Sushi, 141 Crab & Big Aloha Brewery, Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 128 Zippy’s, 135 141 Todai, 140 Zippy’s Restaurants, 140 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES