NamasteHawaii

 
O’ahu “The Gathering Place” 

Oahu is the perfect island to begin your hawaii visit. The island has something for everybody’s taste whether you want to experience different cultures and cuisines or enjoy dancing, or like moonlight strolls on the beach Oahu is the best place to begin with.

Honolulu is the capital city on Oahu and the only big city in Hawaii. There are many famous attractions and interesting places to visit.

BEACHES

Ala Moana Beach Park
1201 Ala Moana Boulevard (Landmark: Ala Moana Shopping Center)

“Ala Moana” ..meaning “The Path to the Sea”. One of the finest and perfect beach for family outings.

Ala Moana Beach Park has the following services and amenities in its beach and park areas:
Lifeguards
Picnic Areas
Restrooms
Showers
Phones
Walking/Jogging Path along the Reef
BBQ Grills
Free parking

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Diamond Head Beach

Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, one of the most spectacular natural resources in Hawaii, is reaping the benefits of over a decade of moves to re-establish its pristine marine ecosystem. Recognizing the damage done by years of neglect and abuse by allowing some three million visitors annually, the City and County of Honolulu in 1990 laid out a plan to restore Hanauma to a clean, healthy state by reducing the number of visitors, establishing an education program, and instituting supportive restrictions.

Hanauma Bay is Not a “beach park” for beach sport, but a Nature Preserve dedicated to safeguarding the fragile marine life in the Bay, it is the first Marine Life Conservation District in the State.

Useful Important Information, please read carefully:

Hanauma Bay is not a “Beach Park”. This is a Marine Life Conservation Area. no pets allowed, no alcoholic beverages, no fishing or feeding the fish, do not remove, harass or harm any marine life.

Call 808-396-4229 for recorded message with all current fees, timings, conditions.

Hanauma Bay is currently Closed on Tuesdays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice..

• Hanauma Bay Open hours are: 6:00am to 7:00pm.
• $1 per car parking fee -  arrive early as the lot fills quickly and expect long lines.
• Currently$5 per person admission fee, Call 808-396-4229 for recorded message with current fees.

Free for children under 13 years and for Hawaii residents and military stationed in Hawaii with proper ID.

Visitors are required to watch an educational film about the bay, the marine life and the preserve prior to going down to the beach.

Paved walkway from entrance down to beach

Optional shuttle bus available to bring visitors up and down the hill to the beach. – currently fee is $1 per person each way. Handicap accessible.

Remember to bring your Sunscreen and Camera.

Do not forget to make your souvenirs with pennies for memories to take home (Gift shop at the entrance).

Hanauma Bay has the following services and amenities in its beach and park areas:

• Lifeguards
• Picnic facilities with tables, grassy areas and shade located near the parking lot
• Restrooms located in the beach as well at the entrance.
• Showers located in the beach area.
• Phones
• Snorkel, mask and fin rental available on the beach
• Locker rental available on the beach
• Wheelchair Accessible via shuttle bus or trolley
• Gift shop

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Haleiwa Beach – North Shore

North Shore Oahu, Hawaii. 10 minutes north of the Historic Haleiwa Town with it’s shops, restaurants and harbor. 5 minutes South of Waimea Bay in the heart of the world Famous North Shore. Only 45 minutes from the Airport and a hour away from the bustling night life in Waikiki.

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Haleiwa Turtle Beach – Laniakea Beach

Laniakea beach or Lani’s is also referred to as “Turtle beach”. “This place is cool you can get up close watch and take a picture with sea wild turles. One of the best beach famous for their resident turtles that swim along the shore and rest on the beach”.

Note: Be careful and do not touch the turtles(Honu), because they are protected. Always pay attention to posted signs.

You can get here by taking a Circle Island Bus from Ala Moana shopping center or it can be a quick stop if you rent a car.

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Turtle basking in the sun fronting the Beach house

Ko olina Lagoons
Lanikai Beach

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Makaha Beach

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Makapu Beach

Sandy’s Beach

Waimea Bay

Waikiki BeachA place to relax away from work, stresses of a busy life.
Waikiki Beach is the world’s most famous beach, streching along 2-1/2 mile of sea from famous Diamond Head Crater to Ala Wai Harbour. Waikiki known in Hawaiian as “spouting waters,” it is the center of the island’s life, with its long beachside strip of hotels, restaurants, art galleries, small stores to famous brand stores, night clubs, and activities like surfing for beginners, swimming, sailing, picnic, snorkeling, evening hawaiian dance show by local artists, and of course, sunbathing.

O‘ahu is home to arguably some of the best chefs in the world.

Safety Tip
Please have in mind, always pay attention to signs posted on the beach, Whatever beach you visit in hawaii, the ocean currents can be very dangerous.  If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any on the beach).

Please click here to read more about Ocean creatures and ocean safety in Hawaii.

NIGHT OUT
Nightlife in Hawaii begins at sunset, when all eyes turn westward to see how the day will end. Whatever your taste is Oahu has it all when it comes to Nightlife, Clubs, Bars, Discos

Oahu is the perfect place for a great night out.

Hawai‘i is a veritable melting pot of cultures and cuisines. On O‘ahu, different cuisines are blended and transformed resulting in a culinary fusion that results in something new, different and exciting. O‘ahu is home to arguably some of the best chefs in the world.

the diverse cuisine, enjoy dancing the night away, or like moonlight strolls on the beach