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Oahu Winter.Spring 2015
CONTENTS
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The
Plan
Let’s get started
The
Guide
The best of Oahu
4 Editor’s Itinerary
28
Come on and get happy
with a casual hike, a sandbar adventure and a warm
bowl of noodle soup.
>>TRIP PLANNER
Start the morning with
a home-cooked meal at
Moke’s Bread & Breakfast.
Retail Therapy
Haleiwa reveals a new
—but old—shopping
retail destination.
38
80 My Oahu
Also Inside
06 Ask the Experts
10 Hot Dates
72
Bloody Mary
Local girl Loretta Ables
Sayre reprises her role
in South Pacific.
22
Where Now
14 Savory Snacks
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SAVORY
THE
BEST OF
THE ISLAND
@ wheretraveler.com
SNACKS
From the Portuguese donut to a post-beach lunch,
local flavors require a brave yet appreciative palate.
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
Locals’ favorite tid-bits
16 Toes on the Nose
The winter season brings big waves and dangerous swells to the renowned North Shore.
ON THE COVER
BY KRISTEN NEMOTO
Local snacks vary from sweet
to salty, including malasadas,
poke and the refreshing shave
ice. ©Tor Johnson
18 Say “Om”
YOGA RETREAT
WALKING TOURS
WHALE WATCHING
CONNECT WITH US
Get recharged for the new year as the Turtle Bay
Resort hosts the third annual Wanderlust Festival.
BY KRISTEN NEMOTO
22 Dar She Blows
Humpback whales return to Hawaiian waters.
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
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ENTERTAINMENT
44
ACTIVITIES
Zip Zip Away
Enjoy a bird’s-eye view
of the North Shore with
a Zipline Canopy Tour.
54
MUSEUMS &
ATTRACTIONS
Socialite Pass
A glimpse into Doris
Duke’s ornate suite.
58
DINING
Fancy Feast
Star of Honolulu presents world-class cuisine at its finest.
76
NAVIGATE
Dolphin Quest
See dolphins swim
and flip in action at
the Kahala Hotel.
COURTESY OF STAR OF HONOLULU
Mike Latronic
North Shore resident and
professional surfer shares
his loves of sun, fun, surf
and food comas.
SHOPPING
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Editor’s itinErary
RIZZA COSIO
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Ever since I moved here from California in 2012, I’ve noticed that I have
become more “outdoors-y,” and a bit more friendly. The year-round
perfect weather makes it hard not to be. From snorkeling to hiking to
ziplining (page 44), everything becomes much more enticing when
the views consist of lush forests and warm, crystal-blue waters. Just ask
the hundreds of locals and visitors who will travel to the North Shore
this winter for the Wanderlust Festival (page 18). The four-day event
will embrace health, peace and harmony, just like I have.
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If we haven’t gotten
enough sun from the
morning’s hike, a day
trip to the Kaneohe
Sandbar would surely
top it off. Sandbar is a
raised strip of land in
the middle of the bay,
perfect for wading, partying and saying “Lucky
we live Hawaii.” The area,
can only be accessed via
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>> EVENING
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the sunset from Tantalus, we’ll head out for a
rare “date night.” Our restaurant of choice: Pig &
The Lady. I have dreams
about their bowls of
gourmet pho and the
roasted tomato dish is
equal parts tasty and
stunning. The night will
end with a stroll, as the
weather always permits.
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I like to start my mornings off with a walk or a
hike, because it makes
breakfast that much
more enjoyable. A hike
to the Kaniakapupu
Ruins off the Pali Hwy.
is a favorite, then we’ll
head straight to Moke’s
Bread & Breakfast in
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and had brought with them their collection of plush bears—some were huge.
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WHERE CALENDAR WINTER/SPRING 2015
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DATES
POW! stands for the impact art has. WOW! reflects the reaction art evokes. And together
they form the term chosen to describe the gathering and celebration of culture, music
and art. Hundreds of artists and curious spectators from all over the world gather for this
weeklong event to watch the concrete walls, alleyways and rooftops of Kakaako explode
in color and transform into elaborate murals. Gallery shows, lectures, workshops, concerts
and live art installments will be held all week. www.powwowhawaii.com
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6 OLD WAIKIKI> MAR.
15 Settle in on Waikiki
Beach to watch outrigger
canoe races and partake in
ancient Hawaiian makahiki
games and entertainment.
1 NEW BEGINNINGS>
JAN. 1 Lay your foundation
for a great year ahead and
partake in Hatsumode, an
ancient Japanese ritual.
2 GET ARTSY >
JAN. 1718 Join in on arts
and crafts, craftmaking
demonstrations and Hawaiian music and hula.
3 KING’S DAY > JAN.
19 Celebrate Martin Luther
King Jr. with a lively parade
in Waikiki and a festival to
follow at Kapiolani Park.
4 LOVE OF MUSIC >
FEB. 14 Bluegrass artists
near and far will come to
perform for the Bluegrass
Festival at the Leeward
Theatre.
5 KANPAI! > MAR. 1
Imbibe and learn about the
most revered by-product
of rice at the Sake Appreciation Festival.
Community events
and celebrations of
cultures are abound in
the winter and spring on
Oahu.
FEB. 78
CARNIVAL FUN
Malasadas, Portuguese
bean soup and mango
chutney are only but a
few of the delicacies that
locals and fellow Punahou
Carnival-goers can look
forward to at this year’s
annual two-day event.
www.punahou.org
FEB 7-14: POW! WOW! Hawaii
Great Things
Not to Miss
TOP STOPS
7 ST. PATTY’S DAY >
MAR. 17 Wear green and
get wild at this annual
block party and parade.
Kawaii Kon
FEB. 17
MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL
Island residents and visitors
alike will get a dose of the
Big Easy during 15th annual
Mardi Gras Carnaval, which
is billed as “An International
Celebration of Indulgence.”
Chinatown will turn into a
French Quarter-like street
festival, capturing the
caption here
rowdy spirit of Fat Tuesday.
MAR. 68
DRAGONS AND DRUMS
Over 130 performers representing from Japan and
other Asia-Pacific countries
such as the Philippines,
North Korea and Taiwan,
will travel to the Gathering Place to celebrate the
Honolulu Festival.
MAR. 2729
KAWAII KON 2015
Delve deep into the world
of Japanese anime at this
three-day convention that
plays host to thousands
of fans, fanatics, artists
and industry guests from
around the globe.
www.kawaii-kon.org
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Tasty tid-bits to satisfy your midday cravings
LOCAL FLAVORS
Beyond experiencing our
contemporary Pacific Rim cuisine,
guests will want to sample the various
treats that island residents enjoy.
PHOTO CREDIT
Savory Snacks
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P
oke, manapua, shave ice, malasadas: Hawaii’s
iconic snacks are one-of-a-kind. Like the waves of
people who introduced, adapted and embraced
them, they’re unique to the islands, a happy blend of
sweet, savory, puckery and hot. Here’s a quick introduction to Hawaii’s favorite snacks.
Malasadas
Introduced by the Islands’ first Portuguese immigrants,
malasadas are balls of doughy goodness that have been
deep-fried and rolled in sugar. At Leonard’s Bakery on
the edge of Waikiki, they’re made to order and come
out piping hot, fluffy and utterly delicious. A generation
ago the bakery’s founding Rego family introduced the
sugary sweet for Shrove Tuesday, a Portuguese tradition preceding Lent, and malasadas took off. Leonard’s
Bakery, 933 Kapahulu Ave., 737-5591
Shave Ice
Right after the beach on hot summer days, there’s nothing like a delicious cone of soft, sweet ice to remind you
that Hawaii no ka oi (Hawaii is the best). Just ask President Obama, who takes Sasha and Malia on at least one
shave ice outing every time he visits his island home.
The ice is shaved ultra-fine by sharp blades, mounded
by hand atop paper cones and doused with fruity syrups. The most popular flavor? Old-fashioned strawberry.
Most popular combo? Rainbow, a colorful cone with
strawberry, vanilla and banana syrups. President Obama
favors cherry and lemon-lime. Don’t forget add-ons like
sweet condensed milk, ice cream or sweet red azuki
beans. Waiola Shave Ice, 2135 Waiola St., 949-2269 and
3113 Mokihana St., 735-8886; Matsumoto Shave Ice, 66087 Kamehameha Hwy., 637-4827
Crack Seed
Children in Hawaii know the puckery knobs of salted
preserved plum called li hing mui are good for sore
throats, but there’s much more to it than that. Li hing
mui is just one of an infinite assortment of crack seed,
a favorite after-school snack named for the process of
cracking the seed inside some of the fruit before it’s preserved. There’s rock salt plum, pickled plum, lemon peel
and pickled apricot. Newer varieties include shredded
mango and candied ginger. Flavors range from ubersalty to sweet-tart to salty-spicy.
©TOR JOHNSON
Poke
Poke in Hawaiian (pronounced POH-keh) means “to
slice or cut,” which is exactly what’s done to premium
raw fish to turn it into one of Hawaii’s favorite snacks.
In olden days the cubed fish was simply mixed with
sea salt and crushed kukui nuts; today, reflecting the
”For visitors, Hawaiian
food means a luau. For
people who live here, the
true taste of Hawaii is in
its snack food.“ Andrew Zimmern
Islands’ mixed cultures, the incarnations are infinite.
Supermarkets typically sell a dozen or more varieties,
with different stores known for different specialties.
Even local Safeway and Whole Foods stores feature
poke counters. Popular choices include ahi mixed with
soy sauce (shoyu ahi poke), spicy ahi and salmon poke.
There’s even smoked meat poke, raw crab poke and
vegan tofu poke. The best part: Every poke counter offers free samples, so don’t be afraid to taste different selections until you find your favorite. Tamura’s Fine Wines
& Liquors, 1216 10th Ave., 808.735.7100; Ono Seafoods, 747
Kapahulu Ave., 808.732.4806
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RECREATION
Surf’s Up!
PHOTO CREDIT
Winter in Hawaii means large and
dangerous waves, which surfers from all
around the world will flock to the North
Shore to vie for the most illustrious title.
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INSIDER’S GUIDE
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
To Surf or Not To Surf
Many wave riders will make the attempt but only
few are able to take on the ferocious waters of
North Shore’s infamous surf breaks:
• What helps separate
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SURFER ROYALTY
Unlike the dependable grounds of a tennis court
or a football field, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
—as it has done so for the past 32 years—relies
solely on what Mother Nature decides to send
that very day. “That’s probably the most stressful
part of this job,” laughs Marty Thomas, the executive director of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
“We get down to the beach early in the morning,
just in time to see the light hit the water.” After
watching each thick swell roll in and out along the
North Shore’s coarse sandy shores, Thomas, along
with the head judge and a surfing representative
of the Vans Triple Crown, will “make the call” on
whether the forecast is looking favorable for the
day’s competition. “We want to make sure we take
the best four days out of our 12-day waiting period
for the competition,” Thomas says. “It’s the ultimate
proving ground.” In 1983, former Hawaii senator
Fred Hemmings decided to transform a multitude
of surfing events being held on the North Shore
into a culmination of surf competitions that would
crown an overall champion.“Fred had the idea,”
Thomas says. ”It’s the ultimate stomping grounds
for the best surf in the world.”
the amateurs from the
professionals is the most
dangerous tube ride in the
world known as Pipeline.
With jagged reef and lava
plateau beds gravely close
to Pipeline’s driving force
swells, it’s a wonder why
some surfers would want
to risk its dangerous and
often times fatal end. In
2013, professional surfer
Kelly Slater opt only to
surf and challenge fellow
competitors in the Vans
Triple Crown of Surfing’s
Billabong Pipe Masters as
its reputation that comes
with the winnings is
known to supercede any
surfing destination in the
world. First-time surfers
are advised not to start
riding their first waves at
this location, especially
during the winter months
of November through February. Pay attention to the
warning signs for the day’s
currents and consult with
the lifeguards on duty.
Pipeline
2013 winner
Kelly Slater
• Known as one of the
world’s most consistent
producer of 8- to 12-foot
waves, Sunset Beach is the
spot where experienced
surfers like to ride long and
well-earned tubes of greatness. As the swell comes in
heavy from the west to the
northeast, surfers have to
vie patiently for the waves
and keep up with the spinning treadmill of scooping
arms and kick-happy feet.
• Unpredictable as she
is sometimes massive,
Haleiwa surf break keeps
surfers “toes on the nose”
and then some with its
high-performance and
impulsive waves. As this
famous surf spot feeds
its bigger currents from a
west swell, when its not
coming in at an enormous
20-foot size during the
winter time, it can be much
smaller in size compared to
all the other breaks on the
North Shore.
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ltruistic and ambitious at its finest, the Wanderlust Oahu Festival is a culmination of music
and nature while mastering the art of stillness,
unplugged moments, relaxation and, of course, a
bountiful amount of yoga.
“We are thrilled to come back to the fabled North
Shore of Oahu,” says Jeff Krasno, co-founder of Wanderlust, in a released statement. “The integration of surfing
and stand-up paddleboarding with yoga and music
makes this festival so unique for us. Beyond the epic
surf breaks and warm sunsets, Turtle Bay is the perfect
setting for Wanderlust. It’s grandiose and, at the same
time, intimate—a perfect place to foster community.”
And that community is one that provides an overwhelming sense of regrouped thoughts and “purpose-
driven” intentions by all those who attend. These
similar values are the reasons why Krasno established
this annual world-wide festival in 2008. Back then,
Krasno was working as a music producer with longtime
friend and business partner Sean Hoess in Manhattan.
As Krasno’s wife, Schuyler Grant, opened a successful
yoga studio just above their Tribeca office, he became
fascinated with the amount of active people come in
greater numbers with their sticky mats in hand, ready
to unwind the day away. Inspired by his wife and all
the yogis who sought out a commune that promotes a
healthier lifestyle, Krasno decided to combine his and
Hoess’ ability to produce and promote and marry that
with the yoga community.
“We wanted to create a large scale retreat that
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"We wanted to create a
retreat that combines
all the best things in life.
Yoga, mindfulness and
organic food; but doing
it in a fun way.”
combines all the best things in life,” Krasno says. “Yoga,
mindfulness, and organic food; but doing it in a fun
way by adding means of culture, music and art. And it
just began to figure out from there.”
That includes, says Krasno, an overwhelming (yet
unsurprising) attraction to the island of Oahu.
From Thursday, February 26 to Sunday, March 1,
the Wanderlust Festival will commence its third annual
oasis at the Turtle Bay Resort. Guests will have a variety
of events and activities to choose from such as hiking,
fishing, running, Segway and moped tours, surfing and
stand up paddle lessons, teaching and health seminars,
Speakeasy sessions, meditation classes, concerts, spa
treatments, a “sea-to-table” dinner and, of course, yoga
lessons from such renowned instructors as Shiva Rea,
Eoin Finn, and Seane Corn.
Whether you’re trying to eat well, interested in
growing spiritually, or looking to catch a great concert
(Brett Dennen and Nahko & Medicine for the People
will perform), the hope for the Wanderlust Festival
overall has become a “hyper reality” oasis that will energize people to take further within their lives.
“The idea of conscious living can spread with one
person at a time,” Krasno says. “It’s an internal exploration to know one’s self.”
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WHERE NOW Oahu
OUT & ABOUT TOURS
EXPLORING CHINATOWN’S HISTORY
Tour Guide Exposes the
Area’s Scandalous Past
As seasoned travelers will tell you, getting
to know a city is best done by foot. And
we agree. After all, every city—including
Honolulu—has its nooks and crannies,
and dirty little secrets. Describing her
WWII Red Light District Tour as “theatrical
and a one-woman comedy show,” Carter
Churchfield exposes the scandalous history of Chinatown during her 75-minute
tour, which runs Wednesdays through
Sundays, starting at 9:30 a.m.
To make reservations, call 808.670.7090 or visit www.honoluluexposed.com. The tour starts at The Hawaii Theatre, 1130
Bethel St. If you are taking the bus from Waikiki take 2 or 13
to Bethel and Hotel St.
GHOST ENCOUNTER
Visit some of the most
haunted places on Oahu, if
not on all of the Hawaiian
Islands, on the Honolulu
City Haunts walking tour.
Experienced guides will escort participants to spooky
places and will entertain
(and scare) them with
stories of the supernatural.
All sites are real and all the
stories you’ll hear are true,
based on historical and ancestral information, along
with eye-witness accounts.
www.oahughosttours.com
HISTORY LESSON
Learn a little about Hawaiian culture and its past
during a visit through
Honolulu. Conducted
by self-described history
buffs, guides with Ohana
Walking Tours take guests
on two-hour walks that
start in front of the iconic
King Kamehameha statue
on King Street. Visit such
historical landmarks as
Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church and Mission
Houses Museum. Tours are
only offered on Saturdays
and Sundays. To reserve a
spot, call 866.204.7331 or
visit www.ohanatours.org
ARCHITECTURAL TOUR
Organized by the nonprofit
American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Honolulu, this
walking tour allows guests
to see Honolulu’s buildings
through the eyes of an
architect. Points of interest
include Washington Place,
State Capitol, St. Andrews
Cathedral and Honolulu
Hale. Tours are held on
pre-reserved Saturday
mornings from 9-11:30 a.m.
For more information, call
808. 628.7243 or visit
www.aiahonolulu.org
HOLE-IN-THE-WALL TOUR
Ryan Conching is on a mission to introduce visitors to local flavors, leading guests on a culinary
walking tour of various restaurants. Launched in
2013, Aloha Food Tours introduces eateries that
represent Hawaii’s diverse ethnicities, including
food trucks and off-the-beaten-path snack shops.
Available tours include
“Local Eats” and “Best
of Chinatown.” For
dates, times and locations, call 808.330.5602
or visit www.alohafoodtours.com
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WHALE OF A TIME
Star of Honolulu
Billed as “Hawaii’s Premier
Whale Watch Cruise,” this
excursion aboard the Star
of Honolulu offers guests
360 degree views from
its 60’ high observation
deck. A certified naturalist
accompanies each outing,
providing educational
information about these
humpback whales, which
can grow—it’s on record—
up to 88 feet long. Sails
daily through April 15.
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Up to 75 guests can charter
a private sailboat and go
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watching tour with Captain
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yachts depart from Honolulu at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and
2 p.m. The fully equipped
yacht offers ample cockpit
and deck seating, onboard
restroom, beverages and
narration by a United
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licensed captain. www.
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MAKAPUU LIGHTHOUSE
Those who would prefer
to see whales from land
should hike the Makapuu
Lighthouse Trail in East
Oahu. This moderately
easy hike offers bird’s-eye
views of humpbacks playing in the Pacific Ocean.
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Exploring Oahu and its surrounding areas
A drive north, south, west or east
will yield new discoveries and a
chance to interact with island residents. Oahu’s neighborhoods are
lined with shops, restaurants and
other points of interest.
Lā‘ie
Lā‘ie is one of the best known communities of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the site of the Lā‘ie
Hawaii Temple, the fifth oldest operating Mormon temple
in the world. The most notable attraction to this northeastern part of the island is the Polynesian Cultural Center,
which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Considered one of the world’s most successful
cultural theme attractions, the center helps to preserve
and perpetuate the more ideal aspects of Polynesian
culture, and to provide work opportunities for students at
the adjoining Brigham Young University Hawai‘i.
Kaimuki
LANIKAI
The turquoise waters, powdered-sugar sands
and swaying palms rank this Windward beach
among some of the best in the world. Sheltered
by a wide, protective offshore reef, this half-mile
strand of beach provides ideal swimming conditions, as well as kayaking, outrigger canoeing,
sailing, surfing and windsurfing. During the weekdays, the beach is relatively calm, but on weekends during peak tourist season it can become
extremely crowded.
This is the neighborhood
that everyone loves: easily
accessible, not too rural
and not too developed,
at the edge of Kahala, Diamond Head (with views, too) and Palolo
Valley, and at the foot of St. Louis Heights.
It’s also close to the University of Hawai‘i.
Gastronomically, it has more restaurants
and cafés per capita than most neighborhoods, and socially, it’s a wonderfully convenient gathering place with its share of
boho chic boutiques.
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Home Sweet
Haleiwa
Shopping
While driving up along the scenic route
to the North Shore, turn off the air conditioner and roll down your windows to
smell the deep salty air and get a nice
good look at the new (old) Haleiwa
Store Lots. A historical reference to the
site’s original name—Waialua Store
Lots—Haleiwa Store Lots will conserve
and retain the rural character of the
laid-back beach town by combining
traditional designs and elements of the
plantation-era building style with a new
modern layout. Amongst the Haleiwa
native tenants who will reside in the
Lots is the Guava Shop boutique, Clark
Little Gallery, and the iconic Matsumoto
Shave Ice store. Kamehameha Highway.
Haleiwa, Hawaii.
88 TEES T-shirt collectors will spend
an entire day in this tee palace. Search
through hundreds of piles of logo tee
shirts and vintage goods. 88tees.com.
2168 Kalakaua Ave., 808.922.8832; 2310
Kuhio Ave., 808.922.8822.
ALOHA AINA BOUTIQUE A boutique
with a fresh and modern perspective of
Hawaii with a variety of local products
and locally designed apparel. Royal
Hawaiian Center, 2301 Kalakaua Ave.,
808.924.4333.
ANTEPRIMA WIREBAG Vibrant colors,
textures and fresh elements are part
of the signature look for these oneof-a-kind wire bags and accessories.
Sophisticated yet simple, Anteprima
bags are perfect for a day at the beach
or a night on the town. anteprima.com.
Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalakaua
Ave., 808.924.0808; Ala Moana Center,
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.983.3886.
BAILEY’S ANTIQUES AND ALOHA
SHIRTS Carrying the world’s largest
selection of aloha shirts, with more
than 15,000 in stock, Bailey’s special-
izes in vintage shirts and hard-to-find
labels. You will also find new and used
shirts as well as a diverse offering of antique collectibles, from Hawaiian LPs to
figurines and jewelry. alohashirts.com.
517 Kapahulu Ave., 808.734.7628.
HAUTE SAND Take home a piece of
Hawaii with Haute Sand T-shirts and
accessories. Hand-crafted and threedimensional textured artwork is perfect
for kids and created by real Hawaiian
sand on Ecosmart T-shirts. hautesand.
com. Dole Plantation, 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy., 808.621.8408.
CHECK OUT ALLURE SWIMWEAR for the best swim-ready suits and accessories on Oahu. Royal Hawaiian Center, Level 1, Building C. 808.926.1174
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Shopping
IN4MATION Hawaii’s premiere retailer
of skate and street wear has opened up
a store in New York City, featuring the
ever evolving design ideas of local boys
Ryan Arakaki, Todd Shimabuku, Jun Jo
and Keith Kanagusuku. in4mants.com.
Pearlridge, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd.,
808.488.0411; Chinatown, 1154 Nuuanu
St., 808.538.8898.
KOI BOUTIQUE This pint-sized boutique
helps shoppers make a big statement
with dazzling celebrity favorites including jewelry and apparel by Chan Luu,
Tylie Malibu, Lauren Moshi, Siwy, Faith
Connexion and Kippy (to name a few).
Find your next edgy outfit among their
tasteful displays and be sure to keep
an eye out for the paparazzi. Royal
808.923.6888.
LESPORTSAC Offers a variety of bags
such as mini bags, handbags, totes,
backpacks and travel bags. The retailer
here offers Hawaii exclusive designs.
lesportsac.com. Ala Moana Center,
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.973.6306;
Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Rd.,
808.973.6300; Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Resort & Spa, 2424 Kalakaua Ave.,
808.971.2007; Royal Hawaiian Center,
2301 Kalakaua Ave., 808.971.2920;
Waikele Premium Outlets, 94-790
Lumiaina St., 808.686.9788; Waikiki
Shopping Plaza, 2250 Kalakaua Ave.,
808.971.2919.
MOCCHIN HAWAII Cute and trendy
PRINCESSE TAMTAM LINGERIE Lovely
lingerie is fashioned out of whisper-thin
chiffon, charmeuse and the like, with
ribbons and seamless seams that ensure a comfortable fit. Find European
brands such as La Perla and Verdissima. princessetamtam.com. Royal
808.922.3330.
QUIKSILVER The popular surf brand
represents a casual, healthy lifestyle
deriving from its board-riding origin.
The shops feature Quiksilver and Roxy
clothing, accessories and related products for active, young-minded people.
quiksilver.com. Waikiki Beach Walk,
2181 Kalakaua Ave., 808.921.2793.
REYN’S Home of the world-famous
Reyn Spooner aloha shirts, Reyn’s has
been the local place to shop for the
best quality aloha wear since 1959.
reyns.com. Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala
Moana Blvd., 808.949.5929; Kahala Mall,
4211 Waialae Ave., 808.737.8313.
SGH SUNGLASS HUT This Miami-based
sunwear brand was one of the first sunglass boutiques to come to Hawaii and
can now be found globally with over
2,000 stores. They offer the latest high
fashion, classic and sport sunglasses to
fit every face shape and personal style.
sunglasshut.com. 2113 Kalakaua Ave.,
808.926.0630; Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Resort & Spa, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #126,
808.923.9520; Macy’s Waikiki, 2314
Kalakaua Ave., 808.923.0406; Royal
Hawaiian Center, 2233 Kalakaua Ave.
Building A & B, Level 1, 808.926.7767.
TORI RICHARD A family-run business
in Hawaii since 1956, featuring men’s
aloha shirts as well as aloha wear for
women and children. toririchard.com.
Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana
Blvd., 808.949.5858; Hyatt Regency,
2424 Kalakaua Ave., 808.924.1811;
808.943.9472; Royal Hawaiian Hotel,
2259 Kalakaua Ave., 808.921.2702.
WESTERN CLASSICS Find a collection
of Native American-inspired detailing
and colors in fashion and jewelry, from
Navajo sterling silver to cowboy boots
and hats. Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201
Kalakaua Ave., 808.923.1294.
Hawaiiana
BOB’S UKULELE Kamaka, KoAloha and
other popular labels are offered in
what is one of the largest selections of
private label ukulele on the island. bobsukulele.com. Royal Hawaiian Center,
2201 Kalakaua Ave., 808.922.4292.
SPOTLIGHT
seasonal must-haves including lingerie,
accessories and apparel line the walls
of this adorable new boutique. Royal
808.922.1051.
MUUMUU HEAVEN Muumuu Heaven
believes in reincarnation when it comes
to the oversized aloha designs of the
muumuu. They have taken vintage
Hawaiian wear and turned it into stylish
tops, dresses, skirts and handbags.
This family business donates one
percent of their sales to help preserve
Hawaii’s coral reefs. muumuuheaven.
com. 767 Kailua Rd., 808.263.3366.
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PINEAPPLE COUNTY Trendy casual
wear and an ever-expanding accessory selection creates relaxed yet
elegant looks for the vibrant crowd.
pineapplecounty.com. 342 Lewers St.,
808.926.8245.
Bellissima Verdissima
Hailed from the Province of Modena, Italy, Verdissima—a
luxurious and sexy lingerie line—boasts its luscious colors and
carefully crafted shapes within the hidden gem of the Royal Hawaiian Center’s Princesse Tam-Tam lingerie boutique. Other than
high-end stores or exclusive boutiques abroad, nowhere else
within the United States will you find the Verdissima line. Royal
Hawaiian Center, 808.922.3330, www.allure-hawaii.com
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Shopping HILO HATTIE You’ll find the largest
selection of made-in-Hawaii fashions
and gifts, with free trolley service from
Waikiki hotels to the flagship store on
Nimitz Hwy. The trolley departs daily
every 30 minutes from 8:30 a.m.-5:10
p.m. hilohattie.com. 700 N. Nimitz
Hwy., 808.535.6500; Ala Moana Center,
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.973.3266.
NATIVE BOOKS NA MEA HAWAII Boasts
an extensive selection of books and
educational resources relating to the
Hawaiian culture, including gifts and
crafts made by local artists. Maui
lavender products, unusual jams and
food items, jewelry, pareu, and a commitment to Native Hawaiian culture
give this shop its folksy personality.
nativebookshawaii.com. Ward Center,
1050 Ala Moana Blvd., Main Line:
808.596.8885.
Health & Beauty
L’OCCITANE A delightful skincare
boutique that allows you to immerse
yourself in the fragrances and sheer
beauty of France’s Provence region.
loccitane.com. Ala Moana Center, 1450
Ala Moana Blvd., 808.949.0800; Royal
808.923.0102.
LOVE RENAISSANCE A Japanese
skincare line known for their innovative
anti-aging and serum-based natural
products ranging from cleansers
to moisturizers. Their mission is to
“deliver beauty and happiness to
everyone in the universe.” This is the
company’s only boutique in the United
States. love-renaissance.com. Royal
808.923.0991.
Jewelry/Watches
HAWAIIAN ACCESSORIES The ancient
Hawaiians crafted the prized koa wood
into sculptures of gods, personal containers and canoes, exclusive for the alii
class, or royalty. Today, koa is desirable
for upscale furniture, ceremonial bowls
and personal adornment. Hawaiian
Accessories designs and crafts koa
by hand into necklaces, bracelets,
earrings, and pendants. hawaiianaccessories.com. Outrigger Waikiki
on the Beach, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.,
808.921.3400; Outrigger Reef Hotel,
2169 Kalia Rd., 808.445.9096; Waikiki
Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2522 Kalakaua Ave., 808.922.8957; Ala Moana
Center above Center Stage, 1450 Ala
Moana Blvd., 808.944.9928.
SPOTLIGHT
KAIMANA KEA One of only a handful
of exclusive Rolex boutiques in the
U.S., this authorized Rolex dealer offers
expert guidance on the purchase and
care of the renowned Rolex watches.
Ave., 808.971.2986.
KOBE JEWELRY One of Honolulu’s lead-
ing fine jewelers for more than 20 years
features stunning pieces of gorgeous
diamonds, precious gemstones and
beautiful pearls. It is one of three stores
on the island that sells the Pandora line.
Ave., 808.923.2282.
MARGO TAHITIAN PEARL Pearls
harvested in the Tahitian Islands are
known for their luster, shapes and
striking colors that can range from
peacock to gray. At Margo Tahitian
Pearl, customers can select their pearls
and settings to make customized jewelry. margotahitianpearl.com. Waikiki
Business Plaza, 2270 Kalakaua Ave.,
Suite 101, 808.922.8881; Hyatt Regency
Waikiki, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 109,
808.922.8881.
MAUI DIVERS JEWELRY Maui Divers
Jewelry is celebrating its 50th anniversary as the largest jewelry manufacturer in Hawaii. Founded in 1959, they
are renowned for unique, high-quality
handcrafted designs featuring pearls,
precious corals, Hawaiian gold, diamonds and gemstones. The majority
of Maui Divers’ jewelry is handcrafted
from design sketch to casting to
final stone setting in the company’s
world-famous jewelry design center
in Honolulu. The company owns and
operates 52 locations on the four major
Hawaiian Islands and in California and
Guam. mauidivers.com.
Million Dollar Mile
A befitting and emblematic tribute to Hawaiian royals whom
once would vacation in the vibrant city of Waikiki during their
monarchy years, Luxury Row—stretched along the infamous Kalakaua Avenue—boasts an opulent collection of the world’s top
luxury brands such as Tiffany & Co., Coach, Saint Laurent, Chanel,
Gucci, Moncler, Bottega Veneta, and Hugo Boss. 2100 Kalakaua
Ave., 808.922.2246, www.luxuryrow.com
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essence of Hawaiian lifestyle and
tradition in its collection of fine jewelry.
Hawaiian for “stars,” Na Hoku carries
unique fine jewelry designed and made
in Hawaii. You’ll find original pieces set
with Tahitian pearls, diamonds, and colored gemstones, as well as collections
by renowned designers. The jewelry
is designed to accent the individuality
and style of its wearer and will forever
be a memento of the Islands. nahoku.
com. Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.946.2100; Hilton Hawaiian
Village, 2005 Kalia Rd., 808.942.4858;
Outrigger Waikiki, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.,
808.922.0556; Waikiki Beach Walk, 226
Lewers St. #112, 808.926.7700.
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NA HOKU Na Hoku captures the
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Shopping PEARL FACTORY In a decades-old Ha-
waiian tradition, customers can personalize their pearl jewelry experience by
choosing the oyster, watching it open
for the pearl and selecting the jewelry’s
silver or gold setting. It’s like a treasure
hunt, with pendants, chains, bracelets,
rings and earrings. pearl-factory.com.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort &
Spa, 2005 Kalia Rd., 808.942.2447.
SACRED JEWELS OF MU Influenced by
the mystic symbols of ancient Hawaii
with a modern touch, these distinct,
hand-finished pieces tell the story of
the islands. Find high quality, locally
crafted rings, pendants, bracelets and
other accessories in 18-karat gold,
precious and semiprecious stones.
jewelsofmu.com. Waikiki Beach Walk,
227 Lewers St., 808.923.0777.
TIFFANY & CO. The New-York based
jeweler is known internationally for
engagement rings in classic settings,
silver jewelry and charms, all elegantly
wrapped in their signature blue box.
You can also find gifts for babies, anniversaries and other special occasions.
tiffany.com. Luxury Row, 2100 Kalakaua
Ave., 808.926.2600; Ala Moana Center,
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.943.6677.
SPOTLIGHT
Shopping Centers
ALA MOANA CENTER Kukui trees, taro,
lily ponds and a lively mix of retailers
and restaurants make Ala Moana more
than the the largest open-air shopping mall in the world. Its 260+ stores
and restaurants, and Center Stage
entertainment, make it both a social
and commercial commonplace. After
the stores have closed, the nightclub
and restaurants keep people coming.
alamoanacenter.com. 1450 Ala Moana
Blvd., 808.955.9517.
ALOHA STADIUM SWAP MEET Featuring
over 700 vendors, crafters and artists
from all over the world, the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet has become Hawaii’s
biggest and most famous flea market.
Shop for everything here: clothing,
accessories, made-in-Hawaii products,
ethnic foods and vintage antiques.
Open three days a week, Wed and
Sat from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday
from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $1
per adult, children 11 years and under
are free. alohastadiumswapmeet.net.
Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd.,
808.486.6704.
CENTER OF WAIKIKI Built on the same
site as one of the first theaters in
Hawaii, the former historical building
(built in 1936) has since been torn down
to make way for this 30,000-square foot
specialty retail center which includes
Coco Cove, Rip Curl, Footlocker,
California Pizza Kitchen and Atlantis
Seafood & Steak as well as over 140
cart vendors along Duke’s Lane. 2284
Kalakaua Ave.
DUKE’S MARKETPLACE Conveniently
Meaning “brave” or “bold,” in Hawaiian, koa derives from the
acacia tree, grown naturally only in the Islands. In ancient
Hawaii, koa wood was sculpted into images of gods or carved
into canoes for ali‘i (royalty). Because of its resiliency, this
endemic wood was also used to create weapons, paddles
and surfboards. For more than 50 years, Martin & MacArthur
has produced a wide array of koa products, including watches, bracelets, boxes, bowls, sunglasses, smartphone cases and
surfboard cutting boards. Award-winning craftsmen’s attention to detail can be found in each piece, which are all produced on the island. www.martinandmacarthur.com
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KOKO MARINA CENTER Located in East
Oahu, Koko Marina Center has been
serving the community for 50 years.
Discover assorted eateries, waterfront
dining, locally owned boutiques and
convenience retailers. The Center
also offers an abundance of activities.
Adventure seekers can indulge in any
water sport activity while land lovers
can catch the latest blockbuster film
or squeeze in a workout. You can even
pamper yourself with a refreshing salon
experience or rejuvenating massage.
COURTESY MARTIN & MACARTHUR
Wood Working
located in the the Center of Waikiki,
this landmark marketplace has been
around for over 30 years. Featuring
over 100 kiosks and stores, visitors are
sure to find various “aloha” souvenirs
to take home. 2301 Kuhio Ave.
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Shopping kokomarinacenter.com. 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy., 808.395.4737.
LUXURY ROW Flagship boutiques
include Tiffany & Co., Chanel, Gucci,
Yves Saint Laurent, Coach, Bottega
Veneta and Hugo Boss. luxuryrow.com.
2100 Kalakaua Ave., 808.922.2246.
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER This newly
renovated center covers three city
blocks and boasts 100+ shops offering
designer apparel and gifts. Cartier,
Hermes, Ferragamo, Bulgari, and
the classic luxury retailers are part of
the mix, as well as coffee houses and
numerous restaurants offering international cuisine over four levels. The center’s free Hawaiian entertainment and
cultural programs are well-known and
well-attended. royalhawaiiancenter.
com. 2201 Kalakaua Ave., 808.922.2299.
WAIKELE PREMIUM OUTLETS Discover
50 designer and name-brand outlet
stores with savings of 25% to 65%
everyday. Featuring A|X Aramani
Exchange, Adidas, Banana Republic,
Barneys New York Outlet, BCBG Max
Azria, Coach, Guess, Kate Spade New
SPOTLIGHT
York, Nine West, Polo Ralph Lauren,
Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and more.
premiumoutlets.com. 94-790 Lumiaina
St. West of Honolulu directly off H-1
Freeway, Exit 7, Waipahu. 808.676.5656.
WAIKIKI BEACH WALK Forty specialty
stores and many popular restaurants
anchor the nearly 8-acre Waikiki Beach
Walk in the heart of Waikiki. Among
the attractions are Ruth’s Chris Steak
House, Roy’s Waikiki and Kaiwa, a
Tokyo teppan grill and sushi bar.
Enjoy free weekly entertainment on
Tuesdays, free yoga on the lawn on
Wednesdays and a monthly concert
series held every third Sunday of the
month. waikikibeachwalk.com. 227
Lewers St., 808.931.3591.
Specialty Stores
AIR BUGGY A brand of original strollers
developed by Japanese company
GMP International has made its way
to Hawaii with its first American store
recently opened on Waikiki Beach
Walk. The highly rated safe and light
three-wheeled strollers come in
various colors, combining functionality with fashionable. airbuggy.com.
Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St.,
808.553.9070.
MARTIN AND MACARTHUR A premier
Forget paying expensive postage or greeting cards that’ll
be forgotten the following year, former New York University
instructor and MTV collaborator Laura Margulies shares her
artistic talents through animated e-cards via LeiMation.com.
Unlike other mass-produced e-cards, LeiMation.com’s versions are laboriously created with a touch of aloha. Each card
requires a minimum of four days to produce with at least 120
sketches. An annual subscription costs $12.99, which includes
unlimited e-card and e-vite sends. For $4 more, a deluxe subscription allows pre-scheduling of e-cards and free access to
LeiMation wallpapers. www.leimation.com
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NEWT Find authentic one-of-a-kind
Panama hats, hand-woven by master
artisans in Equador. Complete your
outfit with retro-print aloha shirts and
tropical sportswear. newtattheroyal.
com. Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201
Kalakaua Ave., 808.531.1888 800.630.
HATS(4287).
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to wheretraveler.com
COURTESY LAURA MARGULIES
Art in Motion
Koa furniture maker in Hawaii for over
50 years, Martin & MacArthur features
the finest Koa gifts and home accessories for gracious Hawaiian living.
They offer the widest selection of Koa
jewelry boxes, Hawaiian harwood
bowls, etched glassware, ceramic
vessels, framed Hawaiian weapons,
framed feather leis - all made in
Hawaii by the finest artists in the state.
martinandmacarthur.com. Ala Moana
Shopping Center, 1450 Ala Moana
Blvd., 808.941.0074.; Hilton Hawaiian
Village, 2005 Kalia Rd., 808.792.1140.;
Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169
Kalia Rd., 808.477.2797.
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‘Bloody Mary’ is Back
If there is one thing locals make a big deal over,
it’s fellow locals who have gone on to become
world-famous athletes, performers or presidents. One in specific is Loretta Ables Sayre, an
actress and songwriter made famous from her
role as Bloody Mary in the revival of Rodger’s &
Hammerstein’s South Pacific at Lincoln Center
Theater. The Tony Award nominee will be appearing at Diamond Head Theatre’s very own
production of South Pacific in celebration of
their 100th season. Although it may help, you
don’t have to be familiar with the original 1949
film to appreciate songs like “Bali Hai,”“Younger
than Springtime” and “Some Enchanted Evening.” Witness Sayre’s talent and see why the
New York Daily News called her, “the find of the
season, completely convinving and hilarious.”
www.diamondheadtheatre.com
ANNA O’ BRIEN’S Formerly known
as Anna Bannana’s, Anna O’ Brien’s
serves beer and liquor and offers
music entertainment from Hawaii’s
independent music scene. Most shows
begin at 9 p.m. annaobriens.com. 2440
S. Beretania St., 808.946.5190.
BAR 35 With pizzas, a Monday through
Friday happy hour and more than 150
international beers, Bar 35 is a hotspot
in the heart of Honolulu’s arts district
in Chinatown. DJs, live bands and
special events keep the place jumping. bar35hawaii.com. 35 N. Hotel St.,
808.537.3535.
FIVEO BAR & LOUNGE An oasis
for shoppers in need of a quick (or
leisurely) break, Five-O Bar & Lounge
has ample leg room. Take your pick
from a bamboo wall-enclosed lounge,
to a bar with front row seats, to sports
games on flat screen TVs, to a balcony
overlooking the Grove. five-o-bar.com.
Ave., 808.922.0550.
GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY RES
TAURANT Offers appetizers and
their beers and ales and views of the
Honolulu Harbor with nightly live entertainment. gordonbiersch.com. Aloha
Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Dr.,
808.599.4877.
IRISH ROSE SALOON Every neighbor-
hood needs an Irish pub, and this one
offers daily happy hour specials, several televisions with live satellite sports
events, and classic rock ‘n roll with
dancing nightly. With beers, liquors,
cocktails and Guinness, those Irish eyes
are smiling. irishrosesaloon.com. 478
Ena Rd., 808.947.3414.
JJ DOLAN’S Their slogan says, “An Irish
pub with New York pizza from two guys
in Chinatown” and they live up to it in
every way. With pizza pies rumored to
be the best in town, this unique, evercrowded bar is proof that this is a place
you don’t want to miss. jjdolans.com.
1147 Bethel St., 808.537.4992.
Learn how to play the ukulele with free classes at the Royal Hawaiian Center ‘s Royal Grove, Monday through Friday from 10am to 11am.
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KELLEY O’NEIL’S A popular Irish pub
right in the heart of Waikiki that features live Irish music Sunday afternoons
and rock and roll seven nights a week.
Hearty sandwiches and Guinness meat
pies accompany the pints of brew.
irishpubhawaii.com. 311 Lewers St.,
808.926.1777.
LEWERS LOUNGE An elegant venue for
live jazz music, this Halekulani classic
keeps abreast with the latest in cocktails and mixology. Cocktails created
by master mixologist Dale DeGroff,
the “King of Cocktails,” and a stateof-the-art ice machine are among the
many special touches complementing
the riffs of Hawaii’s finest jazz artists.
Dress code: collared shirts and slacks
for men and evening attire for women.
halekulani.com/dining/lewers-loungebar. Halekulani Hotel, 2199 Kalia Rd.
808.923.2311.
MAI TAI BAR Ala Moana Center’s laid-
back, open-air bar is a gathering place
for locals and visitors long after the
shops have closed. A very happy happy
hour, live music nightly, and people
jockeying for the limited number of
tables add to the social whirl. maitaibar.
com. Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa
Terrace, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.,
808.947.2900.
RIVALS Prepare to be wowed by this
Vegas-style sports bar with flat screen
TVs on every wall, their famous 19”
pizzas, a full-service bar and of course,
sports memorabilia galore! Enjoy live
entertainment and party events weekly.
rivalslounge.com. OHANA Waikiki
Malia, 2211 Kuhio Ave., 808.923.0600.
RUMFIRE You could set the world
afire with the more than 100 types of
rum served at this oceanfront lounge.
Listen up, rum aficionados: there are
pre-embargo varieties from Cuba, and
every table has an ocean view, with outdoor seating also available. At night,
RumFire morphs into a club, complete
with fire pits lining its perimeter with
licks of flame. Open for lunch, dinner
and daily happy hour. rumfirewaikiki.
com. Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalakaua
Ave., 808.922.4422.
THE BEACH BAR A casual oceanfront
bar with umbrella-covered patio
tables, it’s a Waikiki Beach staple just
steps away from the ocean. The Menu
includes appetizers and tropical drinks,
including the Moana Pineapple, a
tropical sizzler of Bacardi rum, amaretto and coconut rum mixed with fruit
juices and served in a whole pineapple.
moana-surfrider.com. Moana Surfrider,
Banyan Court, 2365 Kalakaua Ave.,
808.922.3111.
THE STUDY AT THE MODERN HONOLU
LU Oversized sofas and custom fur-
nishings in natural materials make this
a great place to relax over cocktails.
The large rotating bookshelf acts as a
wall to separate The Study for a more
intimate space. themodernstudy.com.
The Modern Honolulu, 1755 Ala Moana
Blvd., 808.450.3396.
TIKI LOUNGE AT WOK KIKI BUFFET &
BAR Features a karaoke stage and
outdoor seating with comfortable
chairs and large umbrellas for shade.
The fun, lively atmosphere makes for
an entertaining evening out in Waikiki.
Perfect for large groups looking for
a place to show off their vocal talent.
Adjacent to the Ramada Plaza Waikiki.
1830 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.489.0768.
SPOTLIGHT
MAI TAI BAR AT THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN
It’s a Waikiki institution, on the beach at
a historic hotel where Hawaiian music
from an adjacent room adds to the
epic Mai Tais, Diamond Head views
and festive beach atmosphere. It’s the
perfect perch for taking in the sunset
or full moon rising over Diamond Head.
royal-hawaiian.com/dining/maitaibar. 2259 Kalakaua Ave. Open daily.
808.923.7311.
MOOSE MCGILLYCUDDY’S PUB &
CAFE It’s a party on the beach with
their happening Happy Hour: Find $3
cocktails and draft beers seven days a
week. mooserestaurantgroup.com. 310
Lewers St., 808.923.0751.
COURTESY THE STANDARD
O’TOOLE’S IRISH PUB There’s no cover
charge at this Irish pub featuring live
music every night. A longtime downtown magnet for local news hounds,
sports lovers, and year-round St.
Patrick’s day celebrants, O’Toole’s is an
Island institution. otoolesirishpub.com.
902 Nuuanu Ave., 808.536.4138.
Slicker Than Your Average
Get all dressed up and go dancing in downtown Honolulu at
The Standard. This recently opened venue is sexy, modern
and sophisticated—much like the 21 and older crowd it
attracts. The clean and contemporary interior, with cube
seating and cool colors, sets the stage for an elegant night
out. DJ-spun house music and a plush, luxurious VIP lounge
make this newcomer reminiscent of mainland Las Vegas and
New York clubs. Savor a ginger martini with seared togarashi
ahi tuna tacos, and mix and match sweet potato or shoestring
fries with spicy Thousand Island or marshmallow aioli sauce.
Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., 808. 529.0010.
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CHART HOUSE RESTAURANT Offers
seafoods, steaks and prime rib with a
view of Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. Live local
entertainment nightly. charthousehonolulu.com. 1765 Ala Moana Blvd.,
808.941.6669.
DUKE’S WAIKIKI Named after the leg-
endary Hawaiian surfer Duke Kahanamoku, Duke’s Waikiki has two sections:
the dining room and the Barefoot Bar
and offers menus for breakfast, lunch,
dinner, children and drinks. Validated
parking available. dukeswaikiki.com.
2335 Kalakaua Ave., 808.922.2268.
HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY Immortalized
in a 1925 Charlie Chan novel, this
restaurant has menus for breakfast,
lunch, cocktails and appetizers and
offers nightly entertainment including
hula dancing and live performances by
local musicians. halekulani.com/dining/house_without_a_key/. Halekulani
Hotel, 2199 Kalia Rd., 808.923.2311.
KANI KA PILA GRILLE True to the mean-
ing of its name (kani ka pila means “to
make musc” in Hawaiian), this poolside
restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and
dinner plus an impressive nightly lineup of local musicians. outriggerreefonthebeach.com. Outrigger Reef on
the Beach, 2169 Kalia Rd., 808.924.4990.
KUHIO BEACH HULA SHOW A free
sunset hula show at Waikiki Beach
near the Duke Kahanamoku statue.
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday, the show runs from 6:30-7:30
p.m. During November to January, the
show runs from 6-7 p.m. Kuhio Beach
Hula Mound, beachside at Uluniu Ave.
& Kalakaua Ave., Times and schedule
are subject to change, call for more
information. 808.843.8002.
PAKELE LIVE Relax with a cocktail in
the indoor/outdoor lounge within the
popular Willows Restaurant to hear
live Hawaiian music, 6–8 p.m. Check
out their website for schedule and
artist lineup. pakelelive.com. The
Willows Restaurant, 901 Hausten St.,
808.952.9200.
SPOTLIGHT
ROYAL GROVE Enjoy free Hawaiian
music performances at the newly
renovated Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evenings. On the
ground level, facing Kalakaua Avenue
and Seaside. royalhawaiiancenter.com.
2201 Kalakaua Ave., 808.922.0588.
TROPICS BAR & GRILL This beachfront,
venue at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
is the place to be for food, fun and
nightly entertainment. The sunsets are
fantastic, and on Fridays you’ll be front
row center for Hilton’s famous fireworks
show. HiltonHawaiianVillage.com.
808.949.4321.
WAIKIKI BEACH WALK Free perfor-
mances by local hula dance troupes
and accompanying bands every
Tuesday. Be sure to check the schedule
on the website for free activites.
waikikibeachwalk.com. 227 Lewers St.,
808.931.3591.
Luau
GERMAINE’S LUAU Dinner, cultural
lessons, entertainment and sizzling
sunsets mark this leeward Oahu luau in
Kapolei. A Polynesian revue highlights
the dances of Samoa, Tahiti, New
Zealand and Hawaii with everything
from the Samoan fire-knife dance, the
Samoan slap dance and the graceful
Hawaiian hula. In case you’re not into
poi, the dinner buffet includes local
and American dishes. germainesluau.
com. 91-119 Olai St. Call for reservations at 808.949.6626.
PARADISE COVE LUAU Learn how to
For an exciting nightlife excursion, stray off the beaten path
and go where the locals go — to the entrancing scene of
Chinatown. And if the timing is right, stumble upon the WonderShow, a vaudevillian extravaganza and “the most dazzling
display of heterogenous splendor.” Every third Friday, contortionists, belly dancers, acrobats, jugglers and fire dancers
come together at the Mercury Bar to sweep their audience
off their feet and into their world of whimsical wonderments.
For more information, visit www.misscatwings.com.
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Nightclubs
ADDICTION NIGHTCLUB Guests enter
the club through a doorway on the
hotel’s facade, climb a raw concrete
stairwell into a room with a ceiling of
light bulbs and a dance floor full of
dancing bodies. Lounge at the VIP
tables scattered across throughout the
nightclub. addictionnightclub.com.
The Modern Honolulu, 1775 Ala Moana
Blvd., 808.943.5800.
COURTESY JOE MARQUEZ
World of Weird
play traditional games, make traditional
arts and crafts, participate in Hawaiian
net fishing ceremony before you savor
the luau feast at this hands-on luau at
the Ko Olina Resort located on the Leeward side. paradisecove.com. 92-1089
Aliinui Dr., Kapolei, 808.842.5911.
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HULA’S BAR & LEI STAND Hawaii’s old-
est gay-friendly bar with dancing and
drink specials every night. With a great
view of Waikiki Beach and Kapiolani
Park, parking at the Honolulu Zoo,
world-class DJs and a great crowd, it’s
no wonder Hula’s has a loyal following.
hulas.com. Waikiki Grand Hotel, 2nd
Floor, 134 Kapahulu Ave., 808.923.0669.
THE M This venue is sexy, modern and
sophisticated — as is the 21 and over
crowd it reaches out to. Reminiscent
of the nightlife in Los Angeles, New
York and Las Vegas, they infuse music,
art, fashion and praiseworthy savory
dishes. mnlhnl.com. Waterfront Plaza,
500 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.529.0010.
MANIFEST By day a coffee shop, by
night a sophisticated bar where artists
and hipsters mill about enjoy great
music. Enjoy the monthly showcase of
artwork by artists of all art mediums.
manifesthawaii.com. 32 North Hotel St.,
808.523.7575.
NASHVILLE WAIKIKI Play blackjack from
10 pm - 4 am nightly. Pool tournaments
happen S-Th, 10 pm - 4 am. This wild
saloon also regularly offers country music and line dancing. nashvillewaikiki.
com. OHANA Waikiki West, 2330 Kuhio
Ave., 808.926.7911.
RUMOURS NIGHTCLUB Dance the night
away in the cages, host private functions or reserve the VIP lounge at this
night spot that attracts a more mature
crowd and is known for its 80s night.
www.alamoanahotelhonolulu.com/
dining_and_nightlife. Ala Moana Hotel,
410 Atkinson Dr., 808.944.4396.
THIRTYNINE HOTEL A loft city vibe
complete with a rooftop deck. Imported DJ’s, monthly art exhibitions, a
delicious tapas-style menu and signature cocktails keep the crowds coming.
thirtyninehotel.com. 39 N. Hotel St.,
808.599.2552.
Performance Venues
NEAL S. BLAISDELL ARENA Honolulu’s
signature venue for large events, the
Blaisdell is where the luminaries hold
their concerts, sporting events, large
meetings, consumer shows and other
specialty events. Everyone from the
Rollings Stones to N’ Sync, Elton John
and Celine Dion has performed there,
and past shows have featured Disney
on Ice, Sesame Street and international
gymnastics and martial arts exhibi-
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tions. Validated parking is available,
and the arena is near the buslines.
blaisdellcenter.com. 777 Ward Ave.,
For Box Office and Event Info, call
808.591.2211.
NEAL S. BLAISDELL CONCERT HALL
From opera to classical performances
and Broadway hits, the concert hall is
a performing arts center seating more
than 2,000 people. “Phantom of the
Opera,” “The Lion King” and “The
King and I” are among the many hit
performances that took place here.
blaisdellcenter.com. 777 Ward Ave., For
box office and event information, call
808.768.5252.
THE REPUBLIK Hawaii’s newest
performance venue includes a music
hall, art gallery and lounge. Although
this Kakaako location has just recently
opened, it has already hosted concerts
by world-famous entertainers including
Gym Class Heroes, A Flock of Seagulls,
Mickey Avalon and DJ Shadow.
jointherepublik.com. 1349 Kapiolani
Blvd.
WAIKIKI SHELL There’s nothing like
a full-moon performance at this
shell-shaped outdoor landmark on
the slopes of Diamond head. People
spread out on the grassy lawn or buy
reserved seats, and the acoustics and
ambiance are outstanding. blaisdellcenter.com/venues/waikikishell.html.
2805 Monsarrat Ave., 808.768.5400.
Theater
CREATION  A POLYNESIAN JOURNEY
Part history, part culture, and all parts
entertainment, this live show takes
you on a journey through the history
of Polynesia. www.sheraton-waikiki.
com. Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel,
second floor of Ainahau Tower, 120
Kaiulani Ave., 808.931.4660.
HAWAII THEATRE Its famous prosce-
nium arch, velvet seats, and Beaux-Arts
decor are part of the theater’s legacy.
Built in 1922, it’s located in the heart
of downtown Honolulu and is on the
National Register of Historic Places. It
hosts live hula shows, Hawaiian music
concerts, local plays and visiting performers such as Stomp! and Chinese
acrobats. hawaiitheatre.com. 1130
Bethel St. For event and ticket info, call
808.528.0506.
LEGENDS IN CONCERT WAIKIKI Back in
Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian Theater is
the famous show featuring a collection
of talents such as Lady Gaga, Britney
Spears, Sting, Madonna, Elton John,
Rod Stewart and Prince as well as
perennial favorites Elvis Presley and
Michael Jackson. Tickets start at $65
for the Legendary Cocktail package
which includes a free beverage and a
meet-and-greet with the show’s stars.
An additional $35 includes premier
seating and an all-you-can-eat buffet. VIP packages are also available.
legendsinconcert.com. Royal Hawaiian
Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., 808.629.
SHOW(7469).
MAGIC OF POLYNESIA Illusionist John
Hirokawa performs illusions such as
making people and objects disappear
and reappear. Twenty Polynesian-style
entertainers will fire knife dance and
chant, and the show features lights
and pyrotechnics. magicofpolynesia.
com. Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber
Resort, 2300 Kalakaua Ave.
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Zip on the North Shore
There are countless reasons why you should visit the North Shore; the sacred Waimea Valley, the beaches
along the Seven-Mile Miracle, shrimp trucks and to try every flavor of shave ice while touring the quaint
little town of Haleiwa. But there’s a new gimick in town and let’s say it’s the most exhilerating one yet. Allow
Climbworks to take you on an unforgettable Zipline Canopy Tour as you soar over Keana Farms and the lush
landscape of the North Shore. The three-hour tour consists of dual ziplining, sky bridges, boardwalks, an ATV
adventure and a few other surprises that are sure to leave you in a state of euphoria. Learn about local farming and immerse yourself in the Hawaiian culture and history. Participants must be at least seven years old.
Keana Farms Oahu, 56-452 Kamehameha Hwy., 808.200.7906, www.climbworks.com/keana_farms
BLUE HAWAIIAN HELICOPTERS Aerial
tours are a handy way to see the less
accessible natural areas in Hawaii,
including waterfall-laced valleys,
active volcanoes, tropical rainforests
and shorelines. Tours are available on
Oahu, Maui, Hawaii island and Kauai.
bluehawaiian.com. 800.745.2583; Oahu,
99 Kaulele Pl.; Kauai, 3651 Ahukini Rd.
Heliport #8; Big Island, Hilo International Airport; Maui, 1 Kahului Airport
Rd. #105.
MAKANI KAI HELICOPTERS Airplane
charters fly to every airport in the state,
and helicopter tours are available
for Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii
Island. makanikai.com. 130 Iolana Pl.,
808.834.5813. 877.255.8532.
PACIFIC SKYDIVING Taking off from
Waialua on the north shore, skydivers
can reach 14,000 feet of altitude and
soar over mountain and ocean views.
It’s a breathtaking experience. pacificskydivinghonolulu.com. Dillingham
Airfield, 68-760 Farrington Hwy.,
808.637.7472.
SKYDIVE HAWAII Waikiki hotel
pickups and group discounts are
offered for skydiving excursions and
entry into “freefall school” at this
north shore airfield. With mountains
and ocean converging, skydivers
soar like the seabirds that nest at
Ka’ena Point, just around the corner.
skydivehawaii.com. Dillingham
Airfield, 68-760 Farrington Hwy.,
808.945.0222.
Boat Tours/Cruises
ALII KAI CATAMARAN CRUISES
Panoramic views of Honolulu are a
staple of this cruise. Enjoy a Polynesian
dance show and dinner menus created
with a mix of locally grown ingredients.
aliikaicatamaran.com. Aloha Tower
Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Dr., Pier 5,
808.539.9400.
GET THE BEST PANORAMIC views by visiting popluar lookouts like Makapuu, Nu’uanu Pali lookout, Mount Tantalus and Diamond Head Crater.
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ATLANTIS SUBMARINES Submarines
enable you to dive with comfort, so you
can chuck the scuba gear and watch
the underwater spectacle: marine life,
coral reefs, sunken shipwrecks and
airplanes. Free transportation from
select Waikiki locations. atlantisadventures.com. Hilton Pier, Hilton Hawaiian
Village, 2005 Kalia Rd., 800.381.0237.
HAWAII PIRATE SHIP ADVENTURES
Embark on an unforgettable journey
into the adventurous world of a pirate’s
life aboard the three-deck Treasure
SPOTLIGHT
Seeker. Comedic actors recreate the
experience on their daily Lost Treasure
excursions and other family friendly
cruises. A BYOB evening cruise for
adults is also offered for a more clubstyle adventure. hawaiipirateshipadventures.com. Kewalo Basin Harbor,
1085 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.593.2469.
MAKANI CATAMARAN In Hawaiian ma-
kani means “the wind.” On an excursion aboard this catamaran, you may
come into close contact with dolphins,
flying fish, sea turtles and, in the winter
months, humpback whales. Indoors,
the catamaran is equipped with LCD
TVs, a Bose surround sound system,
sunbathing net areas and freshwater
bathrooms. sailmakani.com. 1009 Ala
Moana Blvd., 808.591.9000.
OCEAN JOY CRUISES The Kai ‘Oli
‘Oli is a power catamaran yacht that
cruises the Waianae coast looking for
dolphins, whales, flying fish and sea
turtles, which make guest appearances
for lucky cruisers. Cruises include
private charters and lunch buffet.
Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki
can also be arranged. oceanjoycruises.
com. Ko Olina Marina, 92-100 Waipahe
Pl. 808.677.1277.
Fitness
BIKRAM YOGA HONOLULU Detox,
Jungle + Yoga
+ Hike
Imagine moving through
your vinyasa flow within the
serene settings of Oahu’s
jungles. Fall into a zen state
as your instructor leads you
into the heart of the island
among cascading waterfall
streams, sacred ruins,
mountain ranges and lush
bamboo forests. The yogis
behind Beach Sunset Yoga
specialize in creating unique
yoga experiences and
wellness retreats with their
insider’s knowledge of the
island. sunsetyogahawaii.com
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meditate and exercise with Bikram hot
yoga, designed by Bikram Chaudhury.
The 90-minute class consists of 26 yoga
postures that systematically stretches
every party of the body. Bikram Yoga
does not allow pregnant students to
participate without prior consent from
instructor. yogahnl.com. 1120 12th Ave.,
Second Floor, 808.888.7558.
LANIWAI SPA Picking one of over 150
spa therapies may be the only stressful
part of your day at this Aulani Resort
spa. Options include skin care treatments, shiatsu, traditional Thai and
Hawaiian massages, reflexology, sports
massage and couples treatments.
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, 92-1185
Aliinui Dr., 808.674.6200.
OPEN SPACE YOGA Specialists trained
in different styles of yoga teach a full
range of workshops and classes to increase flexibility, reduce stress and enhance health and well-being in a meditative atmosphere. yogaopenspace.
com. 79 S. Pau’ahi St.; 3046 Monsarrat
Ave. (heated studio).; 3106 Monsarrat
Ave., second floor, 808.232.8851.
THE SHIATSU & MASSAGE CENTER Jap-
anese shiatsu meets Hawaiian lomilomi
in the custom therapies offered at this
center. With massages, yoga fitness
and a fun and casual atmosphere, the
center integrates techniques from East
and West. shiatsumassagecenter.com.
Suite L209, 808.922.0171.
Golf
HAWAII PRINCE GOLF CLUB The
rain-carved Waianae Mountains
surround this 27-hole, 270-acre golf
course in leeward Oahu. Peppered
with 90 white-sand bunkers and 10
lakes, it also features an all-grass
driving range, putting and chipping
greens, a pro shop and locker rooms.
The Bird of Paradise Restaurant is
open for lunch and cocktails, and
complimentary shuttle services are
available from a few Waikiki hotels.
princeresortshawaii.com/waikikioahu-golf.php. 91-1200 Fort Weaver
Rd., 808.944.4567.
KO OLINA GOLF CLUB Located on the
very sunny leeward side, this 18-hole
championship golf course has multitiered greens and 16 water features,
as well as grand views of the ocean
and Koolau Mountains. Designed by
renowned golf course architect Ted
Robinson, Ko Olina Golf Club is named
as one of the “top 75 resort courses in
the U.S.” Amenities include a golf shop
and Roy’s Restaurant. koolinagolf.com.
92-1220 Aliinui Dr., 808.676.5300.
OLOMANA GOLF LINKS Named after
the landmark peaks of the Koolau
Mountains visible from this part of the
island, this 18-hole, par-72 golf course
has a front nine of level fairways. But to
keep you on your toes, each hole has
a water hazard. Rolling hills with sand
bunkers mark the back nine, and the
clubhouse has a snack shop, restaurant
and golf shop. pacificlinks.com/
olomana. 41-1801 Kalanianaole Hwy.,
808.259.7926.
Surfing/Paddling
HANS HEDEMANN SURF SCHOOL
Pro surfer and ocean safety advocate
opened his surf school in 1997 offering
surf camps and lessons, water activity
packages and equipment rentals.
Kahala Hotel, 5000 Kahala Ave.;Turtle
Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy.,
hhsurf.com. 808.924.7778.
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Activities PADDLE CORE FITNESS More than just
a stand-up rental shop, the experts
at Paddle Core Fitness will have you
up and paddling in ten minutes. “If
you can walk, you can paddle,”says
founder Reid Inouye. Located on the
Diamond Head end of Ala Moana
Beach Park, next to Magic Island.
paddlecorefitness.com. Ala Moana
Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd.,
808.723.5357.
TY GURNEY SURF SCHOOL Ty Gurney
is a highly respected, nationally
prominent surf instructor offering
private and customized lessons
tailored to personal needs. You can
choose one-on-one instruction or
group lessons in Waikiki, or full and
half-day surf safaris to east Oahu and
the north shore. The customer service is notable. tygurneysurfschool.
com. Imperial of Waikiki Resort, 205
Lewers St., 808.271.9557.
Tours/Activities
955FISH Fishing tours include bottom
fishing, jigging, big game trolling and
midnight shark expeditions; water
sports run the gamut, from parasailing
and jet skiing to SCUBA diving and
snorkeling. Glass bottom boat rides,
VIP super boat, private charters and
Rock N Roll Blues Cruz can also be
booked, and free transportation can
be arranged. 808955fish.com. Kewalo
Basin, 1025 Ala Moana Blvd. 808.955.
FISH(3474).
SPOTLIGHT
BIG KAHUNA MOTORCYCLE TOURS &
RENTALS What’s better than the
balmy sun, tropical breeze and surf in
Hawaii? Enjoying all of that by touring
the island on your dream motorcycle
— be it a sport bike, cruiser or enduro.
Big Kahuna specializes in motorcycle
rentals with names such as HarleyDavidson, BMW, Honda, Suzuki and
Yamaha. bigkahunarentals.com. 407
Seaside Ave., 808.924.2736.
BIKE HAWAII Hike a 75-acre rainforest
trail then coast downhill on a paved
road through the lush Puu Ohia rainforest or take a dirt mountain biking adventure through Kaawa Valley. Lunch
is included in both tours. bikehawaii.
com. 808.734.4214.
DISCOVER HAWAII TOURS With its
natural beauty and distinctive plants,
animals and landscapes, Hawaii is the
ideal place for adventure tours. This
company specializes in guiding small
groups to locations of natural and
cultural interest: hidden waterfalls,
sacred sites, Waimea Falls, and other
locations on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui
and Kauai. discoverhawaiitours.com.
808.690.9050.
DISCOVER HIDDEN HAWAII TOURS Pearl
Harbor, the North Shore, Polynesian Cultural Center and even a St.
Damien’s expedition to Molokai are
among this group’s offerings. Guides
are trained in Hawaiian culture and Hawaiian and U.S. history, and the menu
of tours is diverse. Choose a coastal
tour, Pali/Makapuu tour, a North Shore
luau package, and many combinations
thereof. discoverhiddenhawaiitours.
com. 808.690.9051.
DUNEBUGGY ADVENTURES RENTALS
AND TOURS Based on Volkswagen
Get up close and personal with some of the most friendly and
fascinating creatures of the ocean—dolphins. Opt to do a snorkeling trip with Dolphin Excursions and find yourself among them
as they swim and socialize playfully around you. As they travel in
groups of up to 100, be prepared to be whisked away by their
acrobatic flips, spins and slapping tails. For reservations, visit www.
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GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR Take a
narrated tour around the island of
Oahu. Air-conditioned buses will stop
at either Dole Plantation or Helemano
Plantation (both located in Central
Oahu) for lunch. grandcircleislandtouroahu.com. Tours depart from 307
Lewers St., 866.482.9775.
COURTESY DOLPHIN EXCURSIONS
Eye Pods Along Waianae Coast
Beetle pans, the street-legal vehicles
are air-cooled, with 4-speed manual
transmission and removable soft tops.
Surfboards, body boards and snorkel
gear are also available for rental. dbahawaii.com. 909 Ala Nanala St. #2001,
808.371.6578.
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Activities KAMA’AINA KIDS For date nights or
day trips planned with more daring,
non kid-friendly excursions during your
stay, Kama’aina Kids provides in-room
childcare at all hotels, timeshares and
vacation rentals on Oahu and Maui.
Rates and reservation details can
be found on their website. kamaainakids.com. 156 Hamakua Dr., Ste C,
808.262.4538.
KUALOA RANCH The stunning, 4,000-
acre working cattle ranch is a windward signature, a landscape of valleys,
dense rainforest, sheer cliffs and
white-sand beaches. With its backdrop
of the Koolau Mountains, its menu
includes adventure tours on horseback
and ATV and Hawaiian experience
tours such as fishponds, gardening
and ocean voyaging. kualoa.com. 49560 Kamehameha Hwy., 808.237.7321.
ROBERTS HAWAII Roberts Hawaii, Inc.,
a full-service company and Hawaii’s
largest tour transportation company,
provides charters, group services, and
personalized sightseeing tours and
excursions among its various activities
and attractions. These include Hawaii’s
popular stage spectacular Magic of
Polynesia, and Alii Kai, the world’s
largest Polynesian catamaran. Service
extends to the four major islands of
Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii. robertshawaii.com. 680 Iwilei Rd., #700,
808.539.9400. 800.831.5541.
ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOOTING CLUB
The largest indoor shooting facility
in Hawaii offers a wide selection of
firearms in a clean and safe environment. Visitors choose from different
packages, along with a member’s
only “a la carte” option. The recently
renovated facility includes a briefing
room, 17 shooting stalls and a gift
shop. rhshooting.com/en/. Royal
808.922.4122.
WAIMEA VALLEY Waimea Valley is an
1,875 acre privately-owned property.
Filled with native flora, the valley is rich
in history and a culturally significant
wahi pana (storied place). Experience
Waimea Valley with a walk through a
sacred ahupua`a (Hawaiian land division that extends from the mountains
to the sea), which happens to have a
world class Botanical Garden in the
middle of it. waimeavalley.net. 59-864
Kamehameha Hwy., 808.638.7766.
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Water Sports
DIVE OAHU A dive club, open-water
certification courses and daily boat
charters for experienced divers are
among Dive Oahu’s offerings. This
veteran operation has been featured
in national dive magazines and know
the sites well. Open-water certification
courses are available for uncertified
divers, while daily boat charters cater
to seasoned divers. With shallow reef
dives and even night dives, all skill levels are welcome. diveoahu.com. 1085
Ala Moana Blvd., 808.922.DIVE(3483).
DOLPHIN QUEST Swim with and kiss a
dolphin at the Kahala Resort. Visitors
have the option to encounter dolphins
up-close as a family, couple or alone in
various programs offered throughout
the day. Call for reservations. dolphinquest.com. The Kahala Hotel & Resort,
5000 Kahala Ave., 808.739.8918.
DOLPHINS & YOU Spend a day in the
pristine ocean off of the coast of
Waianae on The Dolphin Tour. Swim
with dolphins in the wild, snorkel with
turtles, enjoy fresh hamburgers for
lunch and learn how to hula with the
friendly crew on the most popular of
tour offered by Dolphins & You. Just
don’t forget your underwater camera.
dolphinsinhawaii.com. 808.696.4414.
HANS HEDEMANN SURF SCHOOL Pro
surfer and ocean safety advocate Hans
Hedemann opened his surf school in
1997 and today has locations in Waikiki
and Turtle Bay. His school offers surf
camps and lessons, water activity
packages and equipment rentals, with
a strong emphasis on ocean safety.
hhsurf.com. Park Shore Hotel, 2586
Kalakaua Ave., 808.924.7778; Turtle
Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy.,
808.447.6755.
HAWAII NAUTICAL AND PORT WAIKIKI
CRUISES These tours cover Oahu’s
sunny coastlines: Waikiki and the
leeward coast around Ko Olina Resort
& Marina. Catamaran tours, snorkeling,
scuba diving, whale and dolphin tours,
surfing lessons, stand-up paddling,
cocktail cruises and private charters
are offered. hawaiinautical.com. Hilton
Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Rd.; Waianae Harbor, 85-491 Farrington Hwy.,
808.234.SAIL (7245).
HAWAII SHARK ENCOUNTERS Guests
are taken 3 miles offshore to where
Galapagos and Sandbar sharks can
be observed from a floating cage
equipped with large plexiglass
windows. Scuba experience is not
necessary, as guests will stay on the
ocean surface and use a mask and
snorkel. hawaiisharkencounters.com.
Haleiwa Boat Harbor, 66-105 Haleiwa
Rd., 808.351.9373.
HAWAII WATER SPORTS CENTER Scuba
diving and snorkeling are some of
the ocean activities of this south
shore operator, located in Koko
Marina Center, just minutes away from
Hanauma Bay. Surf lessons, waterskiing, jetskiing, parasailing, banana
boating and bumper tubing are also
offered. hawaiiwatersportscenter.com.
Koko Marina Center, 7192 Kalanianaole
Hwy., 808.395.3773.
HAWAIIAN PARASAIL Tandem rides use
a harness method with the choice of
side-by-side or back-and-front seating.
Operators let you choose between
a dry flight or a water touchdown,
with landing and takeoff from a boat.
Flights usually last 8 to 10 minutes
and reach up to a 500-foot altitude.
hawaiianparasail.com. 1651 Ala Moana
Blvd., Slip 600B. 808.591.1280.
HAWAIIAN WATER SPORTS  New and
used equipment can be bought or
rented for kiteboarding, windsurfing,
surfing, stand up paddle boarding
and bodyboarding. Snorkel and kayak
lessons and equipment rentals are
available. hawaiianwatersports.com.
Diamond Head, 415 Kapahulu Ave.,
808.739.5483.; Kailua, 167 Hamakua Dr.,
808.262.5483.
PARADISE WATERSPORTS Offers a safe
and modern parasailing experience in
the heart of Waikiki next to the Hilton
Hawaiian Village. Choose from three
flight packages featuring 500, 750 and
1,000 feet of towline. Observer boat
rides are also available. goparasailinghawaii.com. 1651 Ala Moana Blvd.,
808.675.6613.
WET’N’WILD HAWAII If you’ve ever
dreamed of riding a water slide
multiple stories high, this is the place
for you. wetnwildhawaii.com. 400 Farrington Hwy., 808.674.9283.
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Suite Memories
Upon the last stop of her honeymoon, Doris Duke – daughter of tobacco tycoon turned generous philanthropist – fell in love with something other than her dashing new husband: the majestic and natural beauty
of Hawaii. A world-class traveler who often gravitated towards the vibrant colors and mesmerizing architecture designs of India, Duke became inspired to combine her love affair for Mughal Indian art with the calm
and relaxed lifestyle of the islands. Newly opened to the public, the Mughal Suite of Duke’s Shangri La estate
features the heiress’ private bedroom and bathroom suite that was commissioned by noted architect Frances Blomfield in Delhi, India. 4055 Papu Cir., 808.734.1941, www.shangrilahawaii.org
BATTLESHIP MISSOURI MEMORIAL
PEARL HARBOR The USS Missouri,
America’s last battleship, served her
country through three wars, and is
best known as the site of the signing
of the Formal Instrument of Surrender,
marking the end of World War II. Today,
the “Mighty Mo” stands proudly
overlooking her fallen sister ship, the
USS Arizona, in Pearl Harbor. Visitors
are welcome daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(with extended hours during June, July
and August). The “Mighty Mo Pass” is
$25 per adult and $13 per child (ages
4–12) and includes the choice of three
optional tours. ussmissouri.org. 63
Cowpens St., 808.455.1600.
DIAMOND HEAD STATE MONUMENT
One of the most visited destinations
on Oahu, offering a two-hour, 1.6
mile hike from the inside of the crater
to the summit. At the summit, hikers
are awarded with the most breathtaking views daily from 6 a.m. to 6
p.m. There is limited parking during
peak periods. To avoid crowds,
opt to arrive between 1 p.m. and 4
p.m. $5 per car, $1 per pedestrian.
hawaiistateparks.org. Diamond Head
Rd., 808.587.0300.
DOLE PLANTATION Many Hawaii
residents can trace their ancestral roots
to the plantation days of Hawaii, when
workers from other countries arrived
to work in the plantations in the early
1900s. Cultural influences from those
days linger, and at Dole Plantation,
visitors can learn about them. You can
ride on the Pineapple Express, tour
the Plantation Garden and walk in the
World’s Largest Maze, shaped like a
pineapple. The snack shop and general store sells everything pineapple,
including Dole Whip Pineapple Ice
Cream. dole-plantation.com. 64-1550
HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART’S Doris Duke Theatre screens renowned independent and international films. www.honolulumuseum.org
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Museums+Attractions HANAUMA BAY NATURE PRESERVE
Snorkelers of all levels of experience
can explore this marine life conservation area. Stunning from the lookout
and staggering beneath the water, the
turtles, sea urchins, eels and a living
coral forest are pure underwater eye
candy. Daily except Tuesdays. Parking:
$1 per car. General $7.50, children 12
and under and Hawaii residents free
with proof of residency. hanaumabaystatepark.com. 7455 Kalanianaole
Highway, 808.396.4229.
HONOLULU ZOO A new lion was the
summer headliner at the largest zoo
within a radius of 2,500 miles. Honolulu
Zoo is home to 1,000+ mammals, birds
and reptiles, in habitats that include
the African savanna, tropical forest,
islands of the Pacific and the children’s
zoo. Some of the endangered animals
include the nene (Hawaiian goose),
koloa maoli (Hawaiian duck) and the
Sumatran tiger. honoluluzoo.org. 151
Kapahulu Ave., 808.971.7171.
IOLANI PALACE The royal palace is the
former home of the Hawaiian monarchy
and the only official royal residence in
the United States. Self-guided audio
tours: adults - $14.75 (+$1 for audio
recording), youth ages 5-12 - $6 (+$1
for audio recording). Reservations
recommended for docent-led tours:
adults - $21.75, youth - $6; Basement
gallery exhibits: adults - $7, youth $3. iolanipalace.org. 364 S. King St.,
808.522.0822.
KING KAMEHAMEHA STATUE This
landmark gold-leaf statue (and popular
photo opportunity) in the middle of
downtown Honolulu honors King
Kamehameha the Great, who unified
the Hawaiian Islands and founded the
Hawaiian monarchy. Fronting Aliiolani
Hale, the Hawaii State Supreme Court,
417 S. King St.
KUALOA RANCH The 4,000-acre work-
ing cattle ranch is a windward Oahu
signature, bordered by valleys, dense
rainforest, sheer cliffs and white-sand
beaches. With its backdrop of the
Koolau Mountains, it’s also popular
among filmmakers, with “Jurassic
Park” and “Lost” among its location
credits. Its menu includes adventure
tours; Hawaiian experience tours, such
as fishponds, gardening and ocean
voyaging; and a number of guide-led,
custom tours by horseback or ATV.
kualoa.com. 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy.
808.237.7321.
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PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM PEARL
HARBOR Pearl Harbor gives Hawaii
deep significance in aviation and world
history, and this museum captures it.
Accessed by shuttles from the USS
Arizona Memorial Visitor Center, the
museum celebrates aviation history
in the Pacific with exhibits of vintage
aircraft, refurbished hangars and a
recently approved renovation of the
control tower that guarded Ford Island
during the attack on Pearl Harbor on
Dec. 7, 1941. pacificaviationmuseum.
org. Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd.,
808.441.1000.
POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
With its seven native island villages,
a Hawaiian luau and “Ha: Breath of
Life,” a Polynesian show, the PCC is
a living museum and entertainment
center. With Polynesian dance, music
and fire-knife dancing, the show tells
the story of Mana and his beloved
Lani. Daily except Sunday. polynesia.
com. 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy.,
808.293.3333.
USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL PEARL
HARBOR The largest visitor destina-
tion in Hawaii, the USS Arizona Memorial is the final resting place for 1,117 of
the ships’ crew who lost their lives on
Dec. 7, 1941. Open daily from 7 a.m. to
5 p.m. Tours of the Memorial are
offered every 15 minutes from 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Over 2,000 free tickets are
available every day on a first come first
serve basis. Half day and full day tours
available. nps.gov. 1 Arizona Memorial
Pl., 808.423.7300.
USS BOWFIN SUBMARINE & MUSEUM
PEARL HARBOR Admission includes
two tours. The Submarine Museum
tour educates visitors of the history of
undersea warfare and the USS Bowfin
tour covers the Bowfin and how it
became one of the most decorated
submarines of WWII. Both tours include free self-guided narrated audio
tours. bowfin.org. 11 Arizona Memorial
Dr., 808.423.1341.
WAIKIKI AQUARIUM  The second
oldest aquarium in the country is
world-renowned as the first facility in
the world to successfully propagate
the Chambered Nautilus. With a living reef, monk seals, coral farm and
reef exploration programs, plus Jun
Kaneko ceramic sculptures flanking
the entrance, it’s one of Oahu’s jewels. Open daily. wakikiaquarium.org.
2777 Kalakaua Ave., 808.923.9741.
WAIMEA VALLEY Waimea Valley is an
1,875 acre privately-owned property,
filled with native flora. The valley is rich
in history and a culturally significant
wahi pana (storied place). Experience
Waimea Valley with a walk through a
sacred ahupua`a (Hawaiian land division that extends from the mountains
to the sea), which happens to have a
world class Botanical Garden. waimeavalley.net. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy.,
808.638.7766.
Museums
BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM In
Honolulu’s Kalihi district, this recently
renovated museum is the world’s most
significant repository of Pacific and
Polynesian artifacts, an imposing stone
structure with more than 25-million
artifacts in its collection. The museum
is more than 100 years old and includes
a planetarium, science center and precious artifacts from pre-contact times.
bishopmuseum.org. 1525 Bernice St.,
808.847.3511.
HAWAII STATE ART MUSEUM Houses
a collection of work by Hawaii artists
in a Spanish-Mission style building.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every first Friday of
each month, stay late for their art gallery walk. Free admission. Donations
are accepted. sfca.hawaii.gov. No. 1
Capital District Building, 250 S. Hotel
St., 808.586.0900.
HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART Hawaii’s
fine arts museum with a collection of
60,000+ works, and its major strengths
are in Asian art, European and
American painting and graphic and
decorative arts. The museum’s Hawaiian collections contain pieces from
the time of the first European contact
in Hawaii to today. Closed Mondays.
honolulumuseum.org. 900 S. Beretania
St., 808.532.8700.
MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM Includes
three missions houses that served
as homes and workplaces of the first
Christian missionaries in Hawaii. A
library contains the earliest books
printed in the Hawaiian language,
and visiting exhibitions showcase
American history. missionhouses.org.
553 S. King St., 808.447.3910.
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Dining
Star-Studded Cruise
Ala Moana/Ward/Aloha
Tower
ALAN WONG’S Regional. Chef Alan
Wong has cooked for President
Obama, won the James Beard Award,
and his restaurant was named one
of America’s Top 50 Restaurants in
Gourmet Magazine. Popular dishes
include the “New Wave” opihi shooter,
macadamia-coconut-crusted lamb
chops, and warm lobster sushi—the
extravagant chef’s tasting menu are
available with innovative wine pairings.
alanwongs.com. 1857 S. King St., 3rd
Floor. Dinner only, call for reservations.
808.949.2526.
CHEF CHAI AT PACIFICA Regional.
One of Hawaii’s top chefs, Chai Chaowasaree takes diners on a globetrotting tasting adventure, serving such
dishes as Chinese bao, Thai-style
whole fish, grilled Mongolian lamb
chops and Asian-style braised pork
osso buco. The restaurant’s motif
offers an urban chic vibe with a color
palette of black, brown and beige.
chefchai.com. 1009 Kapiolani Blvd.,
808.585.0011.
KAKAAKO KITCHEN Regional. Chef
Russell Siu’s no-nonsense eatery serves
gourmet plate lunches, including the
shoyu chicken and furikake tempura catfish with ponzu sauce. Other
popular dishes include the sweet chili
chicken and sautéed mahi with lomi
tomato butter sauce. The take-out
business is brisk here (you order at
the counter), and those who stay use
open-air tables at a casual, busy corner
at Ward Center. kakaakokitchen.com.
Ward Center, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.,
808.596.7488.
KINCAID’S FISH, CHOP & STEAK HOUSE
Seafood/Steak. Locals flock here
after work for pau hana (happy hour)
specials. Go there early to grab a table
by the window, and enjoy views of Ala
Moana Beach Park and the menu selections of fresh fish, raw oysters on the
half-shell, steaks and chops. kincaids.
com. Ward Center, 1050 Ala Moana
Blvd., 808.591.2005.
KALAPAWAI CAFE feeds everyone from the breakfast crowd to the lunch seekers and romantic diners. 750 Kailua Road, 808. 262.3354.
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COURTESY STAR OF HONOLULU CRUISES & EVENTS
For a night of luxury and world-class dining, come aboard the Star of Honolulu’s Five Star Sunset Dining &
Jazz Cruise. Guests are welcomed with a pier-side hula and a Captain’s Welcome Reception, where they are
greeted by a signature Hawaiian Bellini and an assortment of hors d’oeuvres. After the STAR departs, dinner
will continue in the luxurious Art Deco Super Nova room, complete with romantic harmonies from a live
jazz band. And as if the dramatic view of Waikiki’s infamous shoreline isn’t enough, guests will take pleasure
in a fireworks show that will light up the night sky every Friday evening. www.starofhonolulu.com
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LONGHI’S  Italian. Longhi’s serves fish,
SPOTLIGHT
steak, pasta and wine in a beautiful
open-air setting overlooking Ala Moana Beach Park and the ocean beyond.
Dishes include Prawns Venice with
garlic, filet mignon with basil butter
and family-style pastas. longhis.com.
Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana
Blvd., Ste. 3001, 808.947.9899.
PANYA BISTRO Regional. Panya Group
Bountiful Buffets
Noses pressed against the
glass, excited diners snap
photos as a “mermaid” glides
by their tables, followed by a
school of fish and an adorable
stingray. Audible oohs and
aahs echo in the dining room
only to be silenced as guests
carve into a piece of prime rib
or crack into a crab leg. The
only one of its kind in the state,
Oceanarium houses more
than 400 fish and 70 different
species, only seven of which
are not indigenous to our local
waters. Available nightly from
4:30, the international buffet
showcases an assortment
of dishes and live action
stations, as well as prime rib
and sashimi. Themed buffets
include Alaskan king crab legs
on Mondays and Thursdays;
“Shrimp Night” on Tuesdays
and Saturdays; “Hog Heaven”
on Wednesdays; “Aloha Friday;”
and “Oyster Night” on Sundays.
Oceanarium, 2490 Kalakaua
Ave., 808.921.6111, www.
pacificbeachhotel.com
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offers appetizing quality food, a wide
range of cuisine, friendly and efficient
service and an appealing, informal
ambiance that lends itself to any occasion. The bistro at Hokua is known for
its fusion martinis and cocktails; and
appetizers; sandwiches and Asianinspired entrees. panyagroup.com.
1288 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.946.6388.
THE SIGNATURE PRIME STEAK AND
SEAFOOD Steak. Unparalleled
service, perfectly aged prime-grade
steaks, fresh seafood, and epic views
from the 36th floor create a unique and
unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy
pairings from a thorough wine list and
bask in the ambiance as tunes from a
grand piano play in the background.
signatureprimesteak.com. Ala Moana
Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., 808.949.3636.
YUZU Various. This modern Japanese
restaurant offers a creative twist to
traditional Japanese dishes with plates
such as the lotus root pizza, avocado tempura and cut-to-order udon
noodles. Open daily for lunch and dinner. yuzuhawaii.com. Ala Moana Hotel,
410 Atkinson Dr., 808.943.1155.
Downtown Honolulu
53 BY THE SEA Italian. This new restau-
rant overlooking the sea truly rises to
the occasion with Art Deco-inspired
architecture, an in-house sommelier,
delectable Italian cuisine made with local ingredients and live music. 53bythesea.com. 53 Ahui St., 808.536.5353.
BRASSERIE DU VIN French. This
bustling bistro serves small plates,
cheese platters and Gallic classics like
escargots, plus 250+ different wines.
The three interior areas (the Salon,
Patio and Cask Room) provide cozy
nooks and niches. Enjoy their happy
hour menu, available Monday through
Saturday from 4-6 p.m. brasserieduvin.
com. 1115 Bethel St., 808.545.1115.
HANK’S HAUTE DOGS American. Hank
Adaniya has taken the hot dog to a
whole new level. Try their classics,
or check out their daily specials for
creative options such as their buffalo
brat or alligator andouille. hankshautedogs.com. Kakaako, 324 Coral St.,
808.532.4265.
LILIHA BAKERY & COFFEE SHOP
Regional. This neighborhood 24-hour
bakery and diner is a beacon for night
owls or the early morning business
man. The legendary coco puffs are
undefeated in the “what to bring to the
potluck” category, and sell out quickly.
lilihabakeryhawaii.com. 580 N. Nimitz
Hwy., 808.537.2488; 515 N. Kuakini St.,
808.531.1651.
NICO’S PIER 38 Seafood. Chef Nico
Chaize serves gourmet plate lunches
from a menu that features fresh fish
brought in daily from the Honolulu Fish
Auction, just steps away. The menu
includes furikake (seasoned seaweed)
pan-seared ahi with ginger-garlic-cilantro sauce, fried ahi belly, plus a host of
local favorites. For breakfast there’s the
loco moco. nicospier38.com. Pier 38,
1129 N. Nimitz Hwy., 808.540.1377.
East Honolulu
12TH AVENUE GRILL American. This
bistro, located in the heart of Kaimuki,
features contemporary American
cuisine with a commitment to fresh, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.
Sustainable seafood and the best of
Hawaii’s island farms and ranches make
up the menu: house-cured meats,
organic produce and grass-fed beef.
12thavenuegrill.com. 1120 12th Ave.,
808.732.9469.
3660 ON THE RISE Regional. This
beloved eatery in Honolulu’s Kaimuki
neighborhood has received much
praise. Chef Russell Siu’s ahi katsu is
a favorite appetizer, and patrons rave
about the dessert menu. 3660.com.
3660 Waialae Ave., 808.737.1177.
DIAMOND HEAD COVE HEALTH
BAR Vegetarian. Everything here
is organic, including the kava (a root
found throughout Polynesia, used for
medicinal purposes). Choose from a
wide array of smoothies, acai bowls,
salads and fresh fish. This groovy little
joint features live local music on different nights of the week. diamondheadcove.com. 3045 Monsarrat Ave.,
808.732.8744.
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Dining FRESH CATCH Hawaiian. Reno Hen-
riques’ Waialae store is a one-stop
shop for island seafood delicacies and
Hawaiian favorites. The quality of the
ingredients set it apart: the crabmeat
is shipped from Oregon, the opihi (limpets) are brought in fresh from the Big
Island, and the pork laulau is so tender,
all you need is a fork. freshcatch808.
com. 3109 Waialae Ave., 808.735.7653.
KOKO HEAD CAFE Various. For a true
island breakfast experience, head to
Koko Head Cafe where regulars return
for favorite dishes like the cornflake
French toast and breakfast bi bim bap
created by celebrity chef Lee Anne
Wong. The neighborhood cafe vibe is
great for families with young children
or lunch dates. www.kokoheadcafe.
com. 1145c 12th Ave., 808.732.8920.
MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE American. Everything about this popular
steak house screams sophistication
and indulgence: Maine Lobster cocktail, Chicago-style bone-in ribeye, and
jumbo lumb crab cakes. mortons.com/
honolulu. Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala
Moana Blvd., 808.949.1300.
SIDE STREET INN Regional. An-
thony Bourdain’s television show, “No
Reservations,” featured this hole-inthe-wall with its famous appetizers
and local comfort foods. Honolulu’s
celebrity chefs unwind here with beer
or wine, four sports television screens
and heaping plates of pesto-crusted
ahi, fried rice or island pork chops.
sidestreetinn.com. 1225 Hopaka St.,
808.591.0253; 614 Kapahulu Ave.,
808.739.3939.
SPOTLIGHT
SUSHI SASABUNE Japanese. A
must-visit for sushi aficionados, this
restaurant has been called the “best
Tokyo-style sushi experience in town,”
offering the freshest (and most exotic)
fish and seafood. If you sit at the sushi
bar, what you will eat is the chef’s
choice only, and you must succumb
to the culinary whims and expertise
of Chef Seiji Kumagama. 1417 S King
Street, 808.947.3800.
TOWN Italian. This popular restaurant
in Kaimuki is always packed for the
“undiscovered” bar and the extremely
tasty Italian-themed treasures created
by Chef Ed Kenney, whose food mantra
is “local first, organic whenever possible, with aloha always.” Find dishes
like gnocchi with sage brown butter
sauce and a half roasted chicken on
a bed of croutons. townkaimuki.com.
3435 Waialae Ave., 808.735.5900.
Hawaii Kai/Kahala
HOKU’S Regional. Hoku’s offers stellar
ocean views within the world-famous
Kahala resort. and a menu of Hawaiian,
Asian and European flavors streaming
from the open kitchen. Its ahi musubi,
short rib tempura and crisped whole
Island fish are well-known. kahalaresort.
com. The Kahala Hotel & Resort, 5000
Kahala Ave., 808.739.8888.
KONA BREWING COMPANY American.
Ales, lagers and specialty beers take
center stage. Hawaii’s largest brewery
has some award-winning brews and
serves them with appetizers, pizzas,
burgers, salads and casual fare, including imu pork sandwiches. konabrewingco.com. Koko Marina Center, 7192
Kalanianaole Hwy., 808.396.5662.
LE BISTRO AT NIU VALLEY French.
Contemporary Cuisine
Actress Kate Winslet describes Nobu as “heaven on earth and sex
on a plate.” A little hyperbole, perhaps. But for the past five years,
Nobu in Waikiki has attracted its fair share of compliments. Known
for his contemporary iterations on Japanese cuisine, chef Nobu
Matsuhisa’s talents shine through his dishes, including the signature
black cod miso and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño. Nobu, 2233
Helumoa Road, 808.237.6999, www.noburestaurants.com/waikiki
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Don’t let the strip mall location deter
you from visiting one of Oahu’s best
restaurants. Chef Alan Takasaki knocks
it out with his quartet of beef, featuring
a foie gras slider, red-wine-and-peppercorn short ribs, rib eye with bone
marrow and a piece of filet with port
wine sauce. The foursome is a culinary
tour de force that guarantees a return
visit. Niu Valley Shopping Center, 5730
Kalanianaole Hwy., 808.373.7990.
OLIVE TREE CAFÉ Greek. This little
Greek café attracts dinners who are
seeking a night out without breaking
the bank. All the selections of tradition-
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$20. 4614 Kilauea Ave., 808.737.0303.
PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE Regional.
Take in the ocean views as you sip on
a mai tai. The a la carte menu features
such items as The Kahala Burger, consisting of Certified Angus ground beef,
a fried egg, white cheddar cheese,
guacamole and bacon. kahalaresort.
com. The Kahala Hotel & Resort, 5000
Kahala Ave., 808.739.8888.
ROY’S Regional. Roy’s Hawaii Kai loca-
tion launched him as a culinary force.
Live music, views of the bay, and local
ingredients in Euro-Asian preparations
are the highlight of this busy dining
room. The menu changes daily based
on availability of local ingredients. Find
dishes such as signature Szechuan
baby back ribs, sushi and Cajun spices
on fresh seafood. royshawaii.com.
Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., 808.396.7697.
North Shore /Windward
Oahu
BOOTS & KIMO’S HOMESTYLE
KITCHEN Regional. Residents will
travel from all ends of the island for
the macadamia nut pancake stack that
comes topped with a sweet, whipped
SPOTLIGHT
macadamia nut butter sauce. 151 Hekili
St., 808.263.7929.
BREAKERS RESTAURANT & BAR Pacific
Rim. This is one of the few places on
the North Shore to get a late-night
meal or drink. Aside from American
and Pacific Rim dishes, Breakers has a
full bar and hosts happy hour specials,
as well as live music and small concerts.
breakershaleiwa.com. North Shore
Marketplace, 66-250 Kamehameha
Hwy., 808.637.9898.
CHOLO’S HOMESTYLE MEXICAN
RESTAURANT Mexican. Excellent
margaritas and Mexican fare require
that you not rush off to the beach. The
tacos, tostadas, quesadillas and refried
beans are generous. cholosmexican.
com. North Shore Marketplace, 66-250
LUIBUENO’S  Baja Mexican & Spanish. Specializing in Baja Mexican and
Spanish fare, this restaurant uses only
the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy
margaritas and Mexican draft beers
after a day at the beach. luibueno.com.
Haleiwa Town Center, 66-165 Kamehameha Hwy., 808.637.7717.
MATSUMOTO’S SHAVE ICE Shave Ice.
There’s always a line outside of Matsumoto’s no matter what time of year
it is, with hordes of visitors and locals
waiting to get some shave ice (Hawaii’s
answer to the snow cone). The shop
also sells snacks, candy, drinks and
souvenirs t-shirts. matsumotoshaveice.com. 66-087 Kamehameha Hwy.,
808.637.4827.
Waikiki
Chef Chai Chaowasaree has opened his second eponymous
restaurant in Waikiki across from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Unlike
Chef Chai at Pacifica, this new location will focus on local flavors in
a casual atmosphere. “It’s not fast food, though,” Chaowasaree says.
“We’re taking local favorites and adding a gourmet twist to them.” A
case in point is the pork guisantes. A local staple, this is the Filipino
version of the French cassoulet, prepared with green peas and
garbanzo beans and pieces of fork-tender pork. The old-fashioned
beef stew is composed of large chunks of carrots, potatoes and
beef, all slowly simmered in a robust sauce. Other popular items
include the loco moco, Hawaiian-style saimin and the savory oxtail
soup. Grab-and-go salads and desserts are also available. Chef Chai
at Waikiki, 1910 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.941.9200, www.ChaisWaikiki.com
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AZURE RESTAURANT Seafood/
Regional. Chef Shaymus Alwin has
crafted a menu that focuses on fresh
local seafood—caught and selected
each morning from the Honolulu Fish
Auction. Choose between a classic
preparation of high heat aromatic herb
roasting or an innovative Hawaiian
regional cuisine preparation served
with bright tropical flavors. azurewaikiki.com. The Royal Hawaiian, 2259
Kalakaua Ave., 808.923.7311.
BEACHHOUSE AT THE MOANA
Seafood/Steak. An oceanfront dining
experience in Waikiki with a menu of
island-inspired specialties and the
finest quality seafood and steaks, such
as angus and American wagyu (kobe
style) beef. beachhousewaikiki.com.
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Dining Moana Surfrider Hotel, 2365 Kalakaua
Ave. Dinner daily. 808.921.4600.
BLT STEAK  Seafood/Steak. Chef Lau-
rent Tourondel transformed the concept of the steak house when he first
opened BLT Steak in New York City.
Now diners on Oahu have the chance
to experience his award-winning menu
of USDA Prime steaks, sides, desserts
and more. trumphotelcollection.com.
Trump International Hotel Waikiki
Beach Walk, 223 Saratoga Rd. Open
daily. 808.683.7440.
CHART HOUSE WAIKIKI Seafood. Over-
looking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, and
tucked away from the bustle of Waikiki,
this multi-level restaurant and lounge
presents classic Pacific Rim cuisine using the freshest bounty of the Islands.
The lounge serves one of the Island’s
largest pupu (appetizer) menus until
12:30 a.m. charthousewaikiki.com. 1765
Ala Moana Blvd., 808.941.6669.
CHEF CHAI AT WAIKIKI Local. Serves
all the local favorites, including loco
moco, beef stew, saimin, kalua pork, ahi
poke and oxtail soup. A chilled display
cases offers salads to-go, mini desserts
and much more. ChaisWaikiki.com,
1910 Ala Moana Blvd., 808.941.9200.
CHIBO OKONOMIYAKI Japanese. Sip
on some sake and watch as skilled
chefs prepare okonomiyaki(Japanese
pancakes made-to-order), teppan-
SPOTLIGHT
yaki meats and seafood and yakisoba
dishes right at your table. chibohawaii.
Kalakaua Ave. 808.922.9722.
DORAKU SUSHI Japanese. Hailing from
South Beach, Miami, Doraku has an
extensive sake menu (and one of the
few sake sommeliers in Hawaii), familystyle meals and sushi and sashimi with
a Latin influence. sushidoraku.com.
Ave., 808.922.3323. Open daily.
DUKE’S WAIKIKI Regional. Island
waterman Duke Kahanamoku inspired
many, including those who designed
this beachfront restaurant and bar
that’s popular with visitors, paying
homage to Duke Kahanamoku, the
founder of modern surfing. They have
an extensive menu of tropical drinks
and appetizers as well as a kid’s menu.
dukeswaikiki.com. Outrigger Waikiki,
2335 Kalakaua Ave., 808.922.2268.
GIOVANNI PASTRAMI American. This
New York-style deli, pizzeria and premier sports bar has 17 high-definition
televisions, live satellite sports events
and the full menu of classics: corned
beef, pastrami and Reuben sandwiches
and salads, pastas, burgers and Round
Table pizzas, made fresh in-house.
giovannipastrami.com. Waikiki Beach
Walk, 227 Lewers St. 808.923.2100.
HAKONE Japanese. Hakone serves
Trained in the strict, old-school Japanese way, master chef
Masami Shimoyama’s attention to detail is the primary reason
for Hakone’s popularity. And although this is a “buffet,” the
quality of the food here compares to any sit-down, full-service
Japanese restaurant. The tempura holds its crisp; the sashimi
is fresh; the crab legs are succulent; slices of beef teriyaki are
tender; and the variety of sushi satisfies even the most discerning palate. “We control the portion on what we put out
on the buffet line, so everything stays fresh,” says Shimuzu,
while gesturing to the shrimp and vegetable tempura as an
example. The buffet is available Tuesday through Sunday.
Hakone, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, 100 Holomoana St., www.
princeresortshawaii.com, 808.944.4494
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HULA GRILL WAIKIKI Hawaii Regional.
Peter Merriman’s influences are felt
in this oceanfront dining room with
a plantation-era atmosphere and a
menu offering Hawaii Regional Cuisine.
Dishes include tako poke (octopus),
macadamia nut-crusted fish and ahi
steak. hulagrillwaikiki.com. Oceanfront
at the Outrigger Waikiki, 2335 Kalakaua
Ave., 808.923.4852.
HY’S STEAK HOUSE Steak. This old-
fashioned restaurant has garnered
a loyal following for its USDA prime
steaks, prime rib and cherries jubilee.
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traditional sushi favorites buffet-style
in an intimate and elegant setting overlooking the ocean at the Hawaii Prince
Hotel. Look for ahi (yellowfin tuna) and
hamachi (yellow tail) that come straight
from the Honolulu Fish Auction, and
other top-grade fish from Japan. There
is also an ala carte menu of traditional
dishes such as shabu-shabu, sukiyaki
and tempura. princeresortshawaii.com.
Hawaii Prince Hotel, 100 Holomoana
St., 808.944.4494.
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Dining Enjoy tableside preparation of specialty salads and desserts. hyshawaii.
com. Waikiki Park Heights, 2440 Kuhio
Ave. 808.922.5555.
JAPENGO Pacific Rim. Featuring
incredible flavors from Thailand, Japan,
Vietnam, Korea and China, this hip and
modern restaurant offers innovative
cocktails, expertly rolled sushi and
a dinner menu of exotic flavors. The
contemporary design of the layout
include communal tables, a sushi bar,
private dining rooms and intimate
tables for two. waikiki.hyatt.com. Hyatt
Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa,
2424 Kalakaua Ave., 808.237.6180.
KAIWA Japanese. An upscale dining
spot with a menu that ranges from
teppanyaki to sushi and innovative
SPOTLIGHT
Known for its “new wave”
cuisine, Sansei Seafood
Restaurant & Sushi Bar
provides contemporary
and innovative sushi.
Talented chefs prepare
such items as a duet of
hamachi, composed of
tartare and thin slices of
amberjack complemented
with a truffle-infused
ponzu sauce; and Wagyu
carpaccio freckled with
bits of chili pepper. www.
dkrestaurants.com, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
& Spa, 2552 Kalakaua
Ave., 808.931.6286
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Dining twists on classic Japanese favorites.
The restaurant’s interior design is
beautifully cosmopolitan and chic: Find
four different seating rooms, including
a traditional tatami room with plush
carpeting. kai-wa.com. Waikiki Beach
Walk, 226 Lewers St. 808.924.1555.
KANI KA PILA GRILLE Various. Waikiki’s
hotspot is at this poolside restaurant,
where Hawaiian casual cuisine, tropical
drinks and award-winning Hawaiian
entertainment create an unforgettable
experience. Serves lunch and dinner
daily and hosts live entertainment
featuring legendary artists nightly from
6 to 9 p.m. 2169 Kalia Rd., 808.924.4990.
MAC 247  American. Known for its
sleek white decor and “Modern American Cooking” served in generous portions, MAC 24-7 offers comfort food all
day and night (and the bar serves cocktails until 4 am). Dishes include meat
loaf, “mac daddy” pancakes and spicy
tuna sandwiches, as well as appetizers,
small plates and salads. mac247waikiki.
com. Hilton Waikiki Beach, 2500 Kuhio
Ave., 808.921.5564.
MAUI TACOS Mexican. This Mexican
surf grill has some gnarly Mexican fare
with a local twist—including the Maui
SPOTLIGHT
It’s a Wagyu World
A certificate of authenticity accompanies each shipment of A5 Miyazaki
Wagyu beef, leaving no doubt of its
origins and quality. Scoring the highest 12 in the Beef Marble Standard
(BMS) rating, this prized Japanese
meat has rarely been served in
Hawaii, let alone at an Italian restaurant. That is until now. Arancino
at the Kahala Hotel & Resort prepares this exquisite cut of beef in a
lavender-perfumed, warm sous-vide
bath. The well marbled texture of
the meat simply melts in the mouth.
If there was ever a piece of beef
that had to be tasted, this is it. Pure
indulgence. Arancino, Kahala Hotel
& Resort, 5000 Kahala Ave., 808
.380.4400, www.arancino.com
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taco salad and surf burrito. Explore
the salsa bar with salsa such as the
“Maui firedancer” chipotle hot salsa,
“pineapple passion” salsa and the
“hola aloha” tomato salsa. mauitacos.
Kalakaua Ave., 808.931.6111.
OCEANARIUM  American. Aside from
being famous for the three-story
indoor oceanarium packed with
tropical marine life, this restaurant is
where locals love to bring out-oftown guests for the nightly prime
rib and seafood buffet dinner and
breakfast buffet. Watch as divers feed
the fish daily. pacificbeachhotel.com.
Pacific Beach Hotel, 2490 Kalakaua
Ave., Open daily. 808.921.6111
TAORMINA SICILIAN CUISINE Italian.
As soon as you step into this modern
feng shui establishment, you’ll pick
up on a big city vibe. Handsome furnishings, mood lighting and a friendly
staff make your dinning experience
unforgettable. The food reflects
the environment — clean, light and
well done. taorminarestaurant.com.
808.926.5050.
TOP OF WAIKIKI Regional. Hawaii’s
only revolving restaurant serves innovative Pacific fusion cuisine, emphasizing fresh local ingredients from its
perch above Waikiki. Double happy
hours go from 5-7 and 9-11 nightly
except holidays. topofwaikiki.com.
Waikiki Business Plaza, 2270 Kalakaua
Ave., Top Floor, 808.923.3877.
WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE American.
Wolfgang’s serves marbled, prime
cuts of beef that have been dry-aged
for 28 days. wolfgangssteakhouse.
net. Royal Hawaiian Center, 2301
Kalakaua Ave., 808.922.3600.
YARD HOUSE American. Boasting the
“world’s largest selection of draft
beer,” this anchor restaurant in the
Waikiki Beach Walk offers more than
100 domestic and imported beers,
ales and beer blends on tap. Beers
are served in glasses ranging from
a goblet to a pint and a half-yard.
yardhouse.com. Waikiki Beach Walk,
226 Lewers St., 808.923.9273.
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Grace Under Water
They may be cute but dolphins are also highly intellectual mammals. This is a point that animal behaviorists with Dolphin Quest emphasize when in the lagoon with these majestic creatures at the Kahala Hotel
& Resort. While the thrill of being around a dolphin is exhilarating, it’s also important to note the biological
aspects of these beings. They are warm blooded. They have hair. They have 80-100 very sharp conicalshaped teeth. And they don’t sleep. As the only dolphin interaction program in the world, Dolphin Quest
provides a fun, but also, immersive educational experience. For reservations, visit www.dolphinquest.com.
BIKE HAWAII Hike a 75-acre rainforest
trail then coast downhill on a paved
road through the lush Puu Ohia rainforest or take a dirt mountain biking adventure through Kaaawa Valley. Lunch
is included in both tours. bikehawaii.
com. 808.734.4214.
E NOA TOURS This company offers
unique, personalized tours of Oahu
catering to what guests want to do
and their activity level preference. Find
shopping tours, narrated circle island
tours, hiking and snorkeling trips and
more. enoa.com. 3015 Koapaka St., Ste.
B, 808.591.2561.
HOLOKAI KAYAK & SNORKEL ADVEN
TURE Journey through ancient
Hawaii as Holokai Kayak & Snorkel
Adventures take you through the calm
waters of Kaneohe Bay. Lush rainforests
and dazzling reefs are just a few of what
guests can expect from the kayak ecotour. After an exploration of the bay,
a hearty meal is provided while participants take in the breathtaking view
of the He‘eia fishpond — an 88-acre
sacred place once cared for by Native
Hawaiians. Managed by the non-profit
organization Kamaaina Kids, proceeds
will help benefit environmental and
educational programs for children of
Hawaii. holokaiadventures.com. 46-465
POLYNESIAN ADVENTURE TOURS See
Oahu’s main attractions with the aide
of a knowledgeable guide aboard a
comfortable motor coach. Choose
from a variety of excursions to the
memorials at Pearl Harbor, Polynesian
Cultural Center, the North Shore or opt
to circumnavigate the island. polyadhawaiitours.com.com. 2880 Kilihau St.,
808.833.3000.
ROBERT’S HAWAII This full-service
transportation and activity company
has been a crucial part of Hawaii since
1941. Catch the airport shuttle service,
take a Grand Circle Island Tour by bus
or the Honolulu City Haunts Tour by
foot. robertshawaii.com. 680 Iwilei Rd.,
Ste 700, 808.539.9400.
A SUNSET-AND-SNACK package on two wheels is available at Hawaiian Style Rentals & Sales, which will provide the bicycles. www.hawaiianstylerentals.com
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WAIKIKI TROLLEY Offering four routes
throughout Honolulu and Oahu, the
Waikiki Trolley offers transportation to
the island’s major shopping hubs, as
well as sightseeing tours. Once you buy
a pass you get unlimited boarding and
re-boarding privileges. waikikitrolley.
com. 3015 Koapaka St., 808.593.2822.
Island Views/
Neighborhoods
CENTRAL OAHU Acres upon acres of
pineapple and sugarcane fields once
stretched here from the foothills of
Mount Kaala. Now the H-2 freeway
traverses through these central plains
past Pearl Harbor, Aloha Stadium and
through planned residential communities, outlet malls and military bases.
Central Oahu is at a higher elevation,
and it’s generally cooler here with lots
of passing showers. A popular draw is
Dole Plantation, just past Wahiawa on
the way to North Shore, an agricultural and retail exhibit with pineapple
memorabilia and treats.
DOWNTOWN HONOLULU The financial
and business center of the Pacific. By
day the busy streets are packed with
area workers, where skyscrapers and
offices sit adjacent to historic buildings.
In the center of town are the Hawaii
State Capital Building, Aliiolani Hale
and the highly photographed statue of
King Kamehameha and Iolani Palace.
Nearby on the waterfront is the iconic
Aloha Tower, once the tallest building
in Honolulu that greeted arriving cruise
ships, now surrounded by the Aloha
Tower Market Place and its wide variety
of restaurants, bars, cafes and gift
shops.
LANIKAIThe turquoise waters, pow-
dered-sugar sands and swaying palms
rank this Windward beach among
some of the best in the world. Sheltered by a wide, protective offshore
reef, this half-mile strand of beach
provides ideal swimming conditions, as
well as kayaking, outrigger canoeing,
sailing, surfing and windsurfing. During
the weekdays, the beach is relatively
calm, but on weekends during peak
tourist season it can become extremely
crowded. The beach is a popular
spot for photo shoots, as seen on the
pages of previous Sports Illustrated’s
Swimsuit editions. Due to its position
on the east side of the island, Lanikai
is recognized as being great place
to watch the moonrise, particularly
during the full moon. With the twin
Mokulua Islands in the distance (both
are seabird sanctuaries), Lanikai Beach
truly lives up to its translated name of
“heavenly sea.”
NORTH SHORE Known as Oahu’s “coun-
try,” communities here lead a laidback
lifestyle, making Honolulu’s hustle and
bustle look like New York City by com-
parison. In Haleiwa Town, natural food
stores and cafes sit alongside surf and
souvenir shops. Other popular sites on
the North Shore include the numerous
shrimp trucks that line Kamehameha
Highway in Kahuku, Waimea Valley,
Dole Plantation and the 142-acre James
Campbell National Wildlife Refuge.
gonorthshore.org.
Public Transportation
THEBUS An easy, cost-effective, and
environmentally friendly way to get
around the island is via TheBus, the
island’s award-winning public transportation system. Many routes depart
frequently from Waikiki and stop at
Oahu’s major attractions. Fares are the
following: adults 17 and over: $2.50
each way, seniors 65+ and people with
disability: $1 each way, youth ages 6-17,
$1.25 each way. Each trip allows for one
transfer, which allows two connections.
Visitors may also want to consider
buying the four-day pass at ABC Stores
and 7-Eleven stores. thebus.org. For
route and schedule information, call
808.848.5555.
SPOTLIGHT
©DAEJA FARIS/HTA
LAIE Laie is one of the best known
communities of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and the site
of the Laie Hawaii Temple, the fifth oldest operating Mormon temple in the
world and once compared to India’s Taj
Mahal. The most notable attraction to
this northeastern part of the island is
the Polynesian Cultural Center, which
is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. Considered one
of the world’s most successful cultural
theme attractions, the center helps
to preserve and perpetuate the more
ideal aspects of Polynesian culture, and
to provide work opportunities for students at the adjoining Brigham Young
University Hawai‘i.
Surfer Chic
In hippie haven Haleiwa (ha-lay-ee-vah), boutique retailers,
surf-centric shops and casual restaurants keep the boho-chic
vibe alive. This is Oahu’s “country,” where a laid-back lifestyle
prevails, and social life revolves around the ocean. Stop at
world-famous Matsumoto’s for shave ice and fun souvenirs.
North of Haleiwa, high-profile winter surf competitions take
place at Waimea Bay, Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach.
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Meaning “spouting waters” in the Hawaiian
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Hawaiian royalty and is now a mecca for millions of
travelers seeking sunshine and a piece of paradise.
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Air Canada:
(888) 247-2262
Alaska:
(800) 252-7522
American:
(800) 433-7300
Continental:
(800) 523-3273
Delta:
(800) 221-1212
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(888) 435-9462
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(800) 367-5320
Island Air (inter-island):
(800) 652-6541
Japan:
(800) 525-3663
Mokulele Airlines (inter-island):
(866) 260-7070
Northwest/KLM:
(800) 225-2525
United:
(800) 864-8331
US Airways:
(800) 428-4322
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Australia:
(808) 524-5050
Brazil:
(808) 235-0571
Japan:
(808) 543-3111
New Zealand:
(808) 595-2200
Philippines:
(808) 595-6316
South Korea:
(808) 595-6109
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Kaiser Permanente Medical Center:
(808) 432-0000
Kapiolani Medical Center:
(808) 983-6000
Straub Clinic & Hospital:
(808) 522-4000
Queen’s Medical Center:
(808) 538-9011
Tripler Army Medical Center:
(808) 433-6661
Urgent Care Clinic (Walk-in, Waikiki
location): (808) 924-3399
Kuhio Pharmacy: (808) 923-4466
Longs Drugs: (808) 941-4433
Safeway: (808) 733-2600
Walgreens: (808) 949-8500
Wal-Mart: (808) 955-8611
Aloha Bus: (808) 457-4300
Charley’s Taxi: (808) 531-1333
Eco-Cab: (808) 979-1010
E Noa Tours: (808) 591-2561
Oahu Cab: (808) 624-8222
Roberts Hawaii (Tours):
(808) 954-8652
Star Taxi: (808) 739-1300
TheBus: (808) 848-5555
TheCAB: (808) 422-2222
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O‘ahu
My perfect day
7 a.m.
Morning Exercise
A perfect day is going to start with a
spring morning on the North Shore
with little to no clouds in the sky. I’d
head to Sunset Beach for surf session
number one.
9 a.m.
Healthy Start
[Pro Sur fer]
Aside from being the stunt double for Matt Adler, the main character in the
classic film “The North Shore,” the pro surfer has taken home a collection of
merits, including the most recent title as ISA Master’s World Champion. From
the sands of Sunset Beach, Latronic talks about life on the North Shore.
What are you doing on Sunset
Beach?
I’m trying to get a spot in the HIC Pro
(qualifier for the Vans Triple Crown).
I’m number two on the waitlist.
What’s it like getting “barreled?”
It’s one of the most addictive
things in the world. It’s a defining
connection with nature that would
be really hard to describe in words.
In some ways, it’s very peaceful and
it centers you. In other ways, it’s very
exhilarating and it inspires you. It’s
such a rare feeling.
How was it being a stunt double?
It was the best six weeks of
employment I ever had. We got up,
we had breakfast then we went
surfing or we went looking for waves.
Some days we didn’t do anything. I
was really stoked to be a part of it.
What do you like about Hawaii?
We moved here when I was 12 and
I fell in love with surfing and the
people. You don’t have to do much
research to find out that we have
some of the best surf on the planet.
What’s something most people
don’t know about you?
I wasn’t selected as the double for
North Shore at first. But on the first
day, my friend said they couldn’t
believe the stunt double they picked
didn’t even look like the actor. So I
went there, showed my portfolio and
they said, “We want this guy.” It may
be the New Yorker in me, but when I
believe in something, I will go for it.
Noon
Midday Nap
I’ll probably lounge around because
I’ve eaten way too much good food
and maybe even squeeze in a 20minute nap in the sand.
4 p.m.
Surf All Day
Surf session number two fits in
perfectly just in time for the waves to
jump up between six and 12 feet.
6 p.m.
Sunset View
Can’t go wrong with mom’s pasta dinner, then the beach so I can enjoy the
sunset with friends and family.
10 p.m.
All For Fun
If I don’t go into a blissful food coma,
some simple fun and games would
top off my perfect day.
»
For Mike’s full interview
and itinerary, go to
wheretraveler.com
where
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COUR TESY TONY HEFF
Mike Latronic
For breakfast, I’m torn between
making a really good omelet at home
or going out elsewehere. I prefer to
eat organic and it’s nice to see more
North Shore restaurants making that
commitment.
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