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Read Ebook: Oahu Traveler's guide by Gleasner Bill Gleasner Diana C
Font size: Background color: Text color: Add to tbrJar First Page Next Page Prev PageEbook has 239 lines and 14757 words, and 5 pagesHONOLULU HIGHLIGHTS WAIKIKI Waikiki is where the action is--wave action and people action. This long series of beautiful beaches is protected by an offshore reef a half mile out. Conditions are ideal for surfing, outrigger canoe paddling and catamaran sailing. The people come in waves that overflow the streets and fill the high rises. The ebb and flow of humanity is a fascination in itself. Waikiki is a peninsula separated from Honolulu by the Ala Wai Canal and bounded by the sea and Diamond Head. Long a favorite summering place for Hawaiian royalty, it is today a monument to the jet age. OAHU'S EAST END The drive around the east end of the island from Waikiki to Koko Head, Sea Life Park, Waimanlo and back through Nuuanu Pali's tunnels is as interesting a 35 mile tour as you're likely to take anywhere. The scenery is dramatic--rocky coastline, wide sand beaches, transparent water, and offshore islands with the rugged Koolau Mountains as a backdrop. OAHU'S WINDWARD COAST OAHU'S NORTH SHORE CENTRAL OAHU BEACHCOMBING The best beaches for beachcombing and tidepool peeking are Ewa Beach Park, Mokuleia Beach Park, Kaiaka Bay, Chun's Reef, Punaluu Beach Park, Kaaawa Beach Park, Kualoa Point, Kaneohe Bay and Waialae Beach Park. Hawaiian Fruits Hawaiian Flowers Hawaiian Flowers Hawaiian Flowers Hawaiian Flowers SURFING Waikiki's ideal surfing conditions--steady, dependable waves usually from two to five feet--attracted Hawaiian royalty years ago. The surf today draws enthusiasts from around the world. As a result, while the waves are still excellent, especially for the novice surfer, there's usually a crowd. For more maneuvering space and a change in scene, surfers should head for one of Oahu's other great surfing beaches. Ala Moana Park Waialee-Kaunala Beach Sunset Beach Ehukai Beach Park Waimea Bay Beach Park Chun's Reef Lanaikea Beach Haleiwa Makua Beach Makaha Beach Park Maili Beach Park Ulehawa Beach Park BEACHES From time to time strong currents, high surf and turbulent water affect every beach on Oahu. Dangerous waves and rip tides are common during the winter months especially on the north and west shores and at Koko Head Beach Park and Makapuu Beach Park. The safest beaches are those under supervision of a lifeguard. GOOD SWIMMING BEACHES Ala Moana Park Waikiki Beach Center Prince Kuhio Beach Park Queen's Surf Beach Park Sans Souci Beach Hanauma Bay Beach Park Kaupo Beach Park Waimanalo Beach Park Bellows Beach Park Kailua Beach Park Kalama Beach Kaaawa Beach Park Kahana Bay Beach Park Punaluu Beach Park Ehukai Beach Park Waimea Bay Beach Park Makua Beach Keaau Beach Park Pokai Bay Beach Park Maili Beach Park Ulehawa Beach Park Nanakuli Beach Park Kahe Beach Park BODY SURFING AND SNORKELING The best beaches for body surfing are Prince Kuhio Beach Park, Koko Head Beach Park, Makapuu Beach Park, Bellows Beach Park, Laie Maloo and Keaau Beach Park. GOOD SNORKELING BEACHES Sans Souci Beach Maunalua Beach Park Hanauma Bay Beach Park Kaaawa Beach Park Panaluu Beach Park Ehukai Beach Park Sunset Beach Pupukea Beach Park Waimea Bay Beach Park Chun's Reef Laniakea Beach Mokuleia Beach Park Makua Beach Keaau Beach Park Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park Pokai Bay Beach Park Nanakuli Beach Park Kahe Beach Park GLASS FLOAT BEACHCOMBING Glass balls that once held Japanese fishing nets afloat are carried great distances on ocean currents. Some find their way to Hawaiian beaches where they are highly prized by beachcombers. FISHING How's the fishing? Stroll down to the International Market Place in Waikiki and take a look at the marlin on display. There's your answer, all 1800 pounds of it. Fishing is a year-round pleasure and for saltwater enthusiasts there are no seasonal restrictions, no limits and no licenses required. You can also try your hand at surf casting, spin fishing, spear fishing and fresh water fishing. Honolulu boats fish for a mixed catch which may include mahimahi , Allison yellow fin tuna, giant bonefish, marlin, wahoo or bonita. Kewalo Basin near Waikiki, the sport-fishing center for Oahu, offers a fine selection of charter craft and experienced skippers. There's usually lively action off Koko Head, in the open sea off Kaneohe Bay or in Molokai Channel. A Happy Time Deep Sea Fishing Charters Outrigger East Hotel Honolulu, HI 96815 Catherine S. Kewalo Basin Honolulu, HI 96814 Comet Kewalo Basin Honolulu, HI 96814 Coreene-C Sport Fishing Charters 802 Punahou St. Honolulu, HI 96814 Ilima I Charter Fishing 444 Hobron Lane Honolulu, HI 96815 Magic Time Deep Sea Fishing Charters 2335 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815 Tina Rei Sport Fishing 426 Ward Ave. Honolulu, HI 96814 Haole Queen Box 267 Haleiwa, HI 96712 Inter-Island Sportfishing, Ltd. Kewalo Basin Honolulu, HI 96814 Island Charters Kewalo Basin Honolulu, HI 96814 Kamalii Kai Too 85-794 Farrington Hwy. Honolulu, HI Ke-Au-Kai Sport Fishing Kewalo Basin Honolulu, HI 96814 Kamome Sport Fishing Kewalo Basin Honolulu, HI 96814 Kono Charters Kewalo Basin Honolulu, HI 96814 Sport Fishing-Hawaii Kewalo Basin Honolulu, HI 96814 Kamalii Kai 85-794 Farrington Hwy. Waianae, HI 96792 Pacific Trolling and Trapping 404 Piikoi, Rm. 2288 Honolulu, HI 96814 FUN FOR KIDS Add to tbrJar First Page Next Page Prev Page |
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