Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon is a popular beach attraction located on Waikiki Beach, and it is part of the Hilton Hawaiian Village grounds. The lagoon was closed for renovation in 2006 and repopened in December... [Read more]
Even though the Kewalo Basin Park is conveniently located right next to Ala Moana Beach Park (west of it), it is still largely undiscovered and never crowded. The oceanfront park has many shady trees,... [Read more]
Coconut Island, also known as Moku o Lo‘e, is located on Oahu’s windward (east) coast. This little offshore island is the location where part of the popular TV series Gilligan’s Island was filmed.... [Read more]
The Kaneohe Sandbar, also known as Ahu o Laka, is a popular picnicking spot among local Oahu residents, particularly among those who have a boat or access to a boat or kayak. It’s the only sandbar of... [Read more]
Downtown Honolulu is a busy business center. Many Hawaii business offices are located here. Downtown Honolulu is busy during the week and calm on the weekend, when almost all businesses and public restaurants... [Read more]
Makapuu Beach Park is located right across Sea Life Park Hawaii on the east shore of Oahu. The beach is a pretty place and it offers nice views and picture-taking opportunities. However, it is not a good... [Read more]
Waimanalo Beach Park is the longest white-sand beach on Oahu, located on the island’s east shore. Spanning over a distance of three miles, Waimanalo Beach is a great spot for swimming, bodyboarding,... [Read more]
Here are some photos of the beautiful Kuilei Cliffs Beach located at one of the finest areas on Oahu (between Diamond Head and Kahala). The beach is a popular surfing spot. ... [Read more]
Makalei Beach Park is a small park located on the foothills of Diamond Head. It is very close to Diamond Head Beach Park. The park has picnic tables and some big trees. There is a small swimming beach... [Read more]
Diamond Head Beach Park is also known as Leahi Beach Park. Located on the foothils of Diamond Head, the beach park is a good place for picnics but not for swimming because the ocean bottom is shallow and... [Read more]
Diamond Head Lighthouse is a symbol of The Hawaiian history. The lighthouse is located on Diamond Head Road, bewteen Gold Coast and Kahala. ... [Read more]
Diamond Head Hike is known as the most popular Oahu hike. Another popular hike is the Diamond Head Road which starts at the end of Waikiki, and goes all the way to Kahala. The hike is easy and very scenic.... [Read more]
Christmas in Honolulu is green and tropical and many light decorations can be seen in the city and the rest of the island. Every year, Honolulu Hale, located in downtown Honolulu, hosts an event called... [Read more]
One of my favorite Honolulu festivals is the Oktoberfest in Ala Moana Hotel that comes every October. There are lots of German good beer, music and dancing. The food is great too. Here are some videos... [Read more]
Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd # 3241 Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 941-7715 View Map California Pizza Kitchen in Honolulu (the Ala Moana Center location) is a place I visit often. I like the food there.... [Read more]
Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd # 125, Honolulu, HI (808) 942-3446 View Map Assaggio is a popular Italian restaurant in Honolulu, located in the Ala Moana Shopping Center and since I live close to... [Read more]
One of my most favorite and “can’t-wait-for” events in Hawaii is the annual Greek festival that takes place at the end of August at the McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park. This year’s... [Read more]
Last night (Friday evening) we felt like listening to some Hawaiian music, so we decided to go to the Tapa Bar at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We knew the band Olomana would perform live there that evening.... [Read more]
I just came back from the Bubba Gump restaurant at Ala Moana Shopping Center in Honolulu. I decided to write this review while I have my experience from the restaurant still fresh. Ok, I did not go there... [Read more]
If you are in Waikiki and you want to eat something tasty but healthy, check out the Marie’s Health Foods café, located right behind the Planet Hollywood, and in front of the Hawaiiana Hotel. They have... [Read more]
