HAWAI I SPORTS FACILITY GUIDE
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HAWAI I SPORTS FACILITY GUIDE
HAWAI‘I SPORTS FACILITY GUIDE Aloha, On behalf of the State of Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, I am pleased to provide you with the Hawai‘i Sports Facility Guide. Within this guide, you will find a wide variety of some of the world’s best facilities and venues located on our islands that would be perfect for your upcoming activity or event. In addition, Hawai‘i’s ideal year-round weather, exceptional accommodations, variety of activities and attractions, rich culture and history, and warm Aloha spirit are sure to make your experience memorable. We look forward to welcoming you to The Islands of Aloha® and making your event a successful one. A Hui Hou, Rex D. Johnson President and Chief Executive Officer Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Copyright © 2007 by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, State of Hawai‘i. All rights reserved. Printed in Hawai‘i. Contents Facilities in Hawai‘i Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Facility Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 O‘ahu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Maui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Hawai‘i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Kaua‘i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Moloka‘i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Event Beaches in Hawai‘i Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Organizations and Schools Directory .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3 KAUA‘I NI‘IHAU 16 17 18 O‘AHU 2 6 1 5 4 3 SPORTS FACILITY 1 Aloha Stadium 2 Central O‘ahu Regional Park 3 Diamond Head Tennis Center 4 Kapi‘olani Regional Park 5 Neal S. Blaisdell Center 6 Waipi‘o Soccer Complex 7 Kalama Park ¯ 8 Kıhei Aquatic and Community Centers 9 Lahaina Civic Center 10 Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch and Stadium 11 Wailea Tennis Club ¯ 12 War Memorial Complex and Keopuolani Regional Park 13 Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium 14 Hilton Waikoloa Village 15 Kailua Park Complex ¯ ¯ Stadium 16 Hanapepe 17 Kaua‘i Marriott Resort and Beach Club 18 Vidinha Stadium 19 Moloka‘i Bowhunters Archery Club - Kala‘e Outdoor Range ¯ 20 Lana‘i Pine Sporting Clays 4 ISLAND O‘ahu O‘ahu O‘ahu O‘ahu O‘ahu O‘ahu Maui Maui Maui Maui Maui Maui Hawai‘i Hawai‘i Hawai‘i Kaua‘i Kaua‘i Kaua‘i Moloka‘i ¯ Lana‘i CITY Honolulu Waipahu Honolulu Honolulu Honolulu Waipahu ¯ Kıhei ¯ Kıhei Lahaina Lahaina Wailea Wailuku Hilo Waikoloa Kailua-Kona ¯ ¯ Hanapepe ¯ ‘e Lıhu ¯ ‘e Lıhu Kala‘e ¯ Lana‘i City Facilities in Hawai‘i Each island is a unique and special place, but all of them share the desire to welcome you to their world-class sporting facilities. With a year round warm climate, many sporting organizers have discovered for themselves that Hawai‘i is ideal for sporting events anytime of the year. Below are facilities recommended for events. More helpful information and organizations are also listed in the directory on page 20 to make your next event unforgettable. MOLOKA‘I 19 12 10 9 20 7 ¯ ‘I LANA 8 11 MAUI KAHO‘OLAWE HAWAI‘I 14 15 13 5 HAWAI‘I SPORTS FACILITIES The next few pages are a collection of some of Hawai‘i’s best kept secrets: sports facilities. The facilities are sorted by island. An overview of the facility and contact information are provided. This directory is limited to facilities based on their size, seating capacity, availability, and track record for holding outstanding events. More information is available in the directory on page 20. 6 O‘AHU Aloha Stadium Venue size: 104 acres Fields/Courts: 1 Seats: 50,000 Parking: 8,109 Aloha Stadium is the largest multi-purpose stadium in Hawai‘i. It is able to seat up to 50,000 spectators. The stadium is host to the University of Hawai‘i Warriors football team, the NFL Pro Bowl and has also hosted events such as MLB baseball games and MLS soccer games. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Baseball · Football · Soccer INQUIRIES Contact Stadium Information Specialist Tel: 808-483-2500 Fax: 808-483-2823 Website www.alohastadium.hawaii.gov Address 99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96818 O‘AHU Central O‘ahu Regional Park Venue size: 269 acres Seats: 2,200 Parking: 648 Notice: 120 days Central O‘ahu Regional Park is the newest addition of sports facilities to the island of O‘ahu. The park is spread over 269 acres and has extensive lighting, which allows games to be held day or night. Each section is also wired to allow games to be televised. With the space and state-of-the-art facilities, this park is a real gem for hosting a tournament of any size. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Archery · Baseball · Soccer · Softball · Swimming and Diving · Tennis INQUIRIES Contact Regional Park Manager Tel: 808-677-8849 Fax: 808-677-8809 Website www.honolulu.gov/parks/ programs/index1.htm Address 94-801 Kamehameha Highway Waipahu, HI 96797 7 O‘AHU Diamond Head Tennis Center Fields/Courts: 10 Seats: 1,000 INQUIRIES Contact Manager Tel: 808-971-7150 Website www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/ programs/tennis/index1.htm Diamond Head Tennis Center is secluded behind Kapi‘olani Regional Park. With ten tennis courts and one stadium size court, it is capable of putting on tennis tournaments of any size. These courts are run by the City and County of Honolulu and are open to the public. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Tennis Address ¯ ¯ Avenue 3908 Pakı Honolulu, HI 96815 O‘AHU Kapi‘olani Regional Park Venue size: 140 acres Fields/Courts: 14 Parking: 1,200 Notice: 21days INQUIRIES Contact Regional Park Manager Tel: 808-971-2504 Fax: 808-971-2507 Kapi‘olani Regional Park, in the shadow of Diamond Head, is approximately 140 acres in size. Probably most notable as the finish line of the Honolulu Marathon, it has also been host to the AYSO Kirk Bank Tournament, international rugby tournaments and more. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES Website www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/ programs/activities/parks.htm Address ¯ ¯ Avenue 3840 Pakı Honolulu, HI 96815 8 · Archery · Rugby · Soccer · Softball · Tennis O‘AHU Neal S. Blaisdell Center Seats: 8,800 Parking: 2,000 The multi-purpose arena is a circular performance facility, which can seat up to 8,800 people for certain events. This venue has hosted many events such as indoor football, basketball, concerts, graduations and much more. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Basketball · Gymnastics · Indoor Football · Volleyball INQUIRIES Contact Sales Manager Tel: 808-527-5400 Fax: 808-527-5433 Website www.blaisdellcenter.com Address 777 Ward Avenue Honolulu, HI 96814 O‘AHU Waipi‘o Soccer Complex Venue size: 288 acres Fields/Courts: 21 Seats: 5,000 Parking: 1,000 Notice: 14 days Waipi‘o Soccer Complex was originally designed to be able to host the Western Regional Tournaments in the State of Hawai‘i. With 20 fields and one stadium that has 5,000 seats, it has been host to tournaments such as the Far West Regional Tournament, AYSO Western Regional Tournament and is the host facility for all University of Hawai‘i women's soccer games in the WAC. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Soccer INQUIRIES Contact Regional Park Manager Tel: 808-677-8849 Fax: 808-677-8809 Website www.honolulu.gov/parks/ programs/soccer/index1.htm Address 93-061 Waipi‘o Access Road Waipahu, HI 96797 9 MAUI Kalama Park Venue size: 36 acres Fields/Courts: 10 Parking: 282 INQUIRIES Contact District Supervisor Tel: 808-879-4364 Fax: 808-879-4950 Website www.co.maui.hi.us/parks Address ¯ 1910 South Kıhei Road ¯ Kıhei, HI 96753 Kalama Park is a spacious and diverse park complex suitable for organized sporting events on Maui. In addition to beach access, the 36-acre park is home to a variety of athletic fields and tennis and basketball courts. Kalama Park is in close proximity to a number of hotels and restaurants. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Baseball · Basketball · Softball · Tennis MAUI ¯ Kıhei Aquatic and Community Centers Venue size: 7 acres Fields/Courts: 2 Seats: 600 Parking: 149 INQUIRIES Contact District Supervisor Tel: 808-874-8137 Fax: 808-879-4364 Featuring an Olympic-sized competition pool, warm-up and rest pools, scoreboard, meeting/hospitality rooms for officials ¯ and competitors, the Kıhei Aquatic Center was the site for the 2001 Western Zones Aquatic Meet. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES Website www.co.maui.hi.us/parks Address ¯ 303 East Lıpoa Street ¯ Kıhei, HI 96753 10 · Swimming and Diving MAUI Lahaina Civic Center Venue size: 21 acres Fields/Courts: 6 Seats: 2,400 Parking: 900 Each November, the Lahaina Civic Center is home to the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational, the NCAA-sanctioned basketball tournament, hosted by Chaminade University. Other events at the facility include the World Youth Basketball Tournament in July, numerous concerts, community festivals and fairs. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Basketball · Gymnastics · Tennis · Volleyball INQUIRIES Contact District Supervisor Tel: 808-661-4685 Fax: 808-661-9316 Website www.co.maui.hi.us/parks Address 1840 Honoapi‘ilani Highway Lahaina, HI 96761 MAUI Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch and Stadium Fields/Courts: 11 Seats: 3,000 Located along Maui's beautiful Ka‘anapali Beach, minutes from shopping, dining, nightlife and lodging, this beautiful tennis facility has 11 lit courts and one stadium center court seating up to 2,000 people. The facility played host to the 2006 Women’s Adult League Section Championship. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Tennis INQUIRIES Contact Manager Tel: 808-667-5200 Fax: 808-667-5349 Website www.hawaiianhotelsandresorts.com /sub.aspx?id=455 Address 2780 Keka‘a Drive Lahaina, HI 96761 11 MAUI Wailea Tennis Club Fields/Courts: 11 Seats: 1,000 Parking: 100 INQUIRIES Contact Tennis Director Tel: 808-879-1958 Fax: 808-879-0610 Email: [email protected] Website www.waileatennis.com The Wailea Tennis Club, the premier Maui tennis club, is located in the heart of Wailea on the south coast of Maui. Memorial Day weekend is when you will find the Wailea Open, the club's most popular tennis event. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Tennis Address 131 Wailea Ike Place Wailea, HI 96753 MAUI War Memorial Complex and ¯ Keopuolani Regional Park Venue size: 6 acres Fields/Courts: 7 Seats: 20,000 Parking: 900 INQUIRIES Contact District Supervisor Tel: 808-270-7389 Fax: 808-243-7982 The War Memorial Complex is the largest sports and recreation facility in the Maui Parks system. Featuring a 20,000 seat stadium, a multi-purpose gymnasium, an open air competition pool, and a variety of recreational athletic fields, this facilty is ideal for major events. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES Website www.co.maui.hi.us/parks Address 700 Hali‘a Nakoa Street, Unit 2 Wailuku, HI 96793 12 · Baseball · Basketball · Football · Gymnastics · Soccer · Softball · Swimming and Diving · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball HAWAI‘I Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium Venue size: 104 acres Fields/Courts: 8 Seats: 3,500 Notice: 365 days Located on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium allows you many sporting possibilities. Lace up your shoes and hit the ball on one of their eight tennis courts. If you get too hot, you can jump into its Olympic size swimming pool. A vast array of well maintained fields and facilities make this venue a serious contender for your next sporting event. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Baseball · Basketball · Football · Softball · Swimming and Diving · Tennis · Volleyball INQUIRIES Contact Manager Tel: 808-961-8720 Fax: 808-961-8736 Address 350 Kalanikoa Street Hilo, HI 96720 HAWAI‘I Hilton Waikoloa Village Fields/Courts: 8 Seats: 432 Parking: 8,109 This is one of the best tennis facilities on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden setting and has eight courts and one professional-level stadium court. The 432seat stadium court plays host to tournaments and invitationals, as well as intramural competition. INQUIRIES Contact Tennis Pro Tel: 808-886-1234 Fax: 808-886-2900 Email: [email protected] SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Tennis Website www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com Address 425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa, HI 96738 13 HAWAI‘I Kailua Park Complex Fields/Courts: 5 INQUIRIES Contact Recreation Director Tel: 808-327-3553 Website www.hawaii-county.com/ parks/recreation.htm Address 75-5500 Kuakini Highway Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 14 On the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawai‘i, you can host a variety of sports while in close proximity to the beautiful town of Kona where there are a number of hotels and restaurants that fit all budgets. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Baseball · Basketball · Football · Gymnastics · Soccer · Softball · Swimming and Diving · Volleyball KAUA‘I ¯ ¯ Stadium Hanapepe Venue size: 14.68 acres Fields/Courts: 7 Seats: 2,000 Notice: 10 days Tucked away on the South side of Kaua‘i, this multi-sport facility can host a number of different field events all year long including baseball, football and soccer. There is ample lighting, score boards, a pressbox, and other amenities. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Baseball · Football · Soccer · Tennis INQUIRIES Contact Park Administrator Tel: 808-335-6181 Fax: 808-241-6807 Website www.kauai.gov Address 4451 Puoio Road ¯ ¯ HI 96716 Hanapepe, KAUA‘I Kaua‘i Marriott Resort and Beach Club Seats: 500 Surrounded by lush tropical landscape and overlooking the water, this facility has the best seating of all the tennis facilities on the beautiful island of Kaua‘i. This facilty will soon undergo extensive renovations to make this a top hosting venue for tennis on the island for years to come. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Tennis INQUIRIES Contact Manager Tel: 808-241-6000 Fax: 808-241-6025 Website www.marriott.com/property/ propertypage/LIHHI Address 3351 Ho‘olaule‘a Way ¯ Lıhu ‘e, HI 96766 15 KAUA‘I Vidinha Stadium Venue size: 34 acres Fields/Courts: 5 Seats: 5,000 Parking: 700 Notice: 10 days INQUIRIES Contact Park Administrator Tel: 808-241-6855 Website www.kauai.gov Address 3170 Ho‘olako Street ¯ Lıhu‘e, HI 96766 16 ¯ Near Kaua‘i's Lıhu‘e Airport, there is a completely renovated multi-purpose stadium ready to host events both large and small. This is the best and largest sports complex on the island and hosts a number of amateur sports day and night. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Baseball · Football · Soccer · Track and Field MOLOKA‘I Moloka‘i Bowhunters Archery Club - Kala‘e Outdoor Range Venue size: 8.78 acres Seats: 160 Parking: 21 This facility has a practice range with seven target bales from 10 to 70 yards. There is also a NFAA-approved marked 2-D walkthrough course with 28 animal targets ranging from 10 to 60 yards. This facility is host to the 8th annual Hawai‘i State Animal Round Tournament. Along Kala‘e Highway 470, you will find the “Moloka‘i Bowhunters” archery range sign on the left. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES · Archery INQUIRIES Contact Range Director Tel: 808-336-5567 Website www.angelfire.com/mech/ bowhunters/ Address Kala‘e Highway 470 (left hand side) Kala‘e, HI 96757 17 KAUA‘I NI‘IHAU 13 14 O‘AHU 1 2 4 EVENT BEACH 1 Hale‘iwa Beach Park 2 Kailua Beach Park 3 Ke‘ehi Lagoon Park ¯ ¯ 4 Nanakuli Beach Park ¯ ¯ Beach 5 Waikıkı ¯ 6 Waimanalo Beach Park 7 Hanakao‘o Beach 8 Kahului Harbor 9 Kama‘ole Beach Park 10 Hilo Bay 11 Kailua-Kona Bay 12 Kawaihae 13 Kalapakı¯ Beach 14 Po‘ipu¯ Beach Park 15 Hale O Lono Harbor 18 ISLAND O‘ahu O‘ahu O‘ahu O‘ahu O‘ahu O‘ahu Maui Maui Maui Hawai‘i Hawai‘i Hawai‘i Kaua‘i Kaua‘i Moloka‘i CITY Hale‘iwa Kailua Honolulu ¯ ¯ Nanakuli Honolulu ¯ Waimanalo Lahaina Kahului ¯ Kıhei Hilo Kona Kawaihae ¯ ‘e Lıhu Po‘ipu¯ Near Moloka‘i Ranch 3 5 6 Event Beaches in Hawai‘i MOLOKA‘I 15 8 7 ¯ ‘I LANA 9 MAUI KAHO‘OLAWE HAWAI‘I 12 10 11 19 Organizations and Schools BASEBALL FOOTBALL SOCCER STATEWIDE BABE RUTH LEAGUE O‘AHU O‘AHU POP WARNER FEDERATION (OPWF) STATEWIDE HAWAI‘I YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION (HYSA) P.O. Box 6308 ¯ ‘ohe, HI 96744 Kane www.popwarner.com/admin/Hawaii.asp P.O. Box 31286 Honolulu, HI 96820 Tel: (808) 678-2020 www.hawaiisoccer.com/ MAUI AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION (AYSO) www.baberuthleague.org/ CAL RIPKEN LEAGUE www.baberuthleague.org/ HAWAI‘I WINTER BASEBALL 1000 Bishop Street, Suite 904 Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel: (808) 973-7247 Fax: (808) 973-7117 www.hawaiiwinterbaseball.com PONY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL Tel: (808) 668-7250 www.pony.org MAUI POP WARNER FEDERATION (MPWF) ¯ 378 Mokapu St. Kahului, HI 96732 Tel: (808) 871-4027 www.popwarner.com/admin/Hawaii.asp CANOE / PADDLING HAWAI‘I O‘AHU BIG ISLAND POP WARNER FOOTBALL CONFERENCE O‘AHU HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION (BIPWFC) www.popwarner.com/admin/Hawaii.asp Tel: (808) 259-7112 www.ohcra.com HAWAI‘I HAWAI‘I ISLAND PADDLESPORTS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 3523 Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 Tel: (808) 936-7277 www.hawaiipaddling.com Tel: (808) 247-1422 www.aysosection7.org/index.php MAUI MAUI YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION P.O. Box 1225 Wailuku, HI 96793 Tel: (808) 244-7506 www.mauicounty.gov/youth/maui/ athletics/soccer.htm TENNIS KAUA‘I KAUA‘I POP WARNER FOOTBALL LEAGUE (KPWFL) O‘AHU UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION www.popwarner.com/admin/Hawaii.asp 1500 South Beretania Street, Ste 300 Honolulu, HI 96826 Tel: (808) 955-6696 Fax: (808) 955-8363 www.usta.com KAUA‘I ¯ KAI TENNIS CLUB PO‘IPU 1775 Po‘ipu¯ Road ¯ HI 96756 Po‘ipu, Tel: (808) 923-4402 www.hawaii.usta.com 20 Organizations and Schools YACHTING HIGH SCHOOL / UNIVERSITY O‘AHU HAWAI‘I YACHT CLUB O‘AHU HAWAI‘I HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (HHSAA) 1739C Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96815 Tel: (808) 949-4622 www.hawaiiyachtclub.org ¯ ¯ YACHT CLUB WAIKIKI 1599 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96814 Tel: (808) 955-4405 www.waikikiyc.com HAWAI‘I YOUTH SAILING ASSOCIATION www.holoholo.org/hysa/ MAUI LAHAINA YACHT CLUB 835 Front Street Lahaina, HI 96761 Tel: (808) 661-0191 Fax: (808) 667-2582 www.lahainayachtclub.org/ HAWAI‘I KEAUHOU KONA YACHT CLUB Keauhou, HI 96739 Tel: (808) 322-6672 HILO YACHT CLUB P.O. Box 62029 Honolulu, HI 96839 Tel: (808) 587-4495 Fax: (808) 587-4496 www.sportshigh.com FOR QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT : HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY ¯ 1801 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 Tel: (808) 973-2255 Fax: (808) 973-2253 Email: [email protected] www.hawaiitourismauthority.org UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I ¯ AT MANOA Office of Intercollegiate Athletics 1337 Lower Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822-2370 Tel: (808) 956-6178 Fax: (808) 956-9477 www.uhathletics.hawaii.edu/ CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY 3140 Wai‘alae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 Tel: (808) 735-4790 Fax: (808) 739-4695 www.goswords.cstv.com/ HAWAI‘I UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO ¯ 200 W. Kawili Street Hilo, HI 96720 Tel: (808) 974-7520 Fax: (808) 974-7711 www.vulcans.uhh.hawaii.edu/ 77 Laehala Street Hilo, HI 96720 Tel: (808) 969-6663 www.hiloyachtclub.org KAUA‘I ¯ NAWILIWILI YACHT CLUB KAUA‘I www.nawiliwiliyachtclub.org/index.html 21 Additional Information - www.gohawaii.com Considering a sporting event in the Aloha State? Here are a few additional reasons why so many people love to play sports in paradise. For more information, visit www.gohawaii.com. WEATHER TRANSPORTATION The weather is fantastic year-round in Hawai‘i, with an average high of about 80° F. Although cooler and wetter in the winter, the weather is still ideal. Hawai‘i sports facilities are operational throughout the year. Only a five-hour flight from the West Coast, Hawai‘i hosts over 6 million visitors a year and is serviced by all major airlines. The islands are connected by convenient and affordable flights and soon an upcoming, state-of-the-art ferry service. All islands have affordable transportation from buses, to rental cars, to taxis. Average Rainfall (inches) 4.0 FOOD AND LODGING 3.5 3.0 Hawai‘i offers a choice of everything from budget-friendly hotels and restaurants to breathtaking resorts and award-winning cuisine. There are over 70,000 hotels and other types of rooms available in the state. 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug O‘AHU Sep Oct Nov Dec Each island has major visiting areas. The maps below show the location of many of these hotels. ¯ ‘I LANA MAUI Hale‘iwa Lahaina Kahului ¯ Lana ‘i City Kailua ¯ Kıhei Wailea ¯ ¯ Waikıkı Honolulu HAWAI‘I KAUA‘I MOLOKA‘I Princeville Waimea Hilo Kailua-Kona Kaluako‘i Kapa‘a Kaunakakai ¯ Lıhu ‘e 22 O‘AHU O‘ahu had been called the heart of Hawai‘i because this is where the capital, Honolulu, is located. Within Honolulu is world-famous ¯ ¯ one of the most visited destinations in the world. Besides Waikıkı, breathtaking beauty, O‘ahu is convenient and includes countless amenities as in any major mainland metropolitan area. GOLF IN HAWAI‘I The State of Hawai‘i is also famous for golf. Each island has worldclass courses. Altogether there are over eighty unique courses, both public and private. Eight Hawai‘i courses were named Golf Magazine Top 25 U.S. Golf Resorts. For more information about golfing in Hawai‘i, go to: www.gohawaii.com/golf. MAUI Maui, also known as the Magic Isle, will have everything you need for a sporting event and more. This island, year after year, has been voted the World’s Best Island by major travel magazines. This is one of the most magical and enchanting places in the world and also why it is ideal for a sporting event. HAWAI‘I The Big Island of Hawai‘i is not only full of some of the greatest sporting venues in the state, but also home to an active volcano. There are also 150 miles of hiking trails, campgrounds, visitor centers, museums, an observatory and art center. The Big Island of Hawai‘i is a must-go destination. KAUA‘I Kaua‘i is known as the island of discovery. Kaua‘i is one of the best kept secrets in the state. Located here are some of the most spectacular views in Hawai‘i such as Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Or experience a lush tropical rainforest, filled with picture postcard hikes, and waterfalls. Discover why Kaua‘i is a getaway for many, year after year. OTHER ACTIVITIES Hawai‘i has many unforgettable places. While in Hawai‘i, go for a hike, see an active volcano, surf waves, go whale watching, or check out any of the fine art galleries or museums. MOLOKA‘I Moloka‘i is where the old Hawai‘i flourishes. Come and experience Moloka‘i for yourself. Step back 50 years in time where there is no traffic, nor traffic lights, nor buildings taller than a coconut tree. There are breathtaking natural scenery and deserted beaches. If you are considering a sporting event like no other, Moloka‘i should be on the list. ¯ ‘I LANA ¯ ‘i’s countryside is perfect for hiking, mountain biking, Lana sightseeing, and sporting clay – one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Sporting clay has found its perfect setting and one ¯ ‘i Pine Sporting of the most challenging sites in the world. Lana Clays (phone: 808-559-4600) features a 14-station sporting clay course, skeet field, wobble traps, compact sporting range, 12station archery range and six-station air rifle range. This 15-acre facility meanders through ironwood forests and eucalyptus trees, presenting challenges of varying terrains and targets. These adventures and more await you on Hawai‘i’s most enticing island. Discover why the Aloha State plays host so well. It’s among the most desirable travel destinations in the world, with people who are eager to welcome you. Questions, contact the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Sports Office at (808) 973-2255. 23 Joe Solem Kirk Lee Aeder The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is proud to support the many things that make Hawai‘i so special. www.hawaiitourismauthority.org