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Exciting and Interesting Oahu Vacation Destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Hike To the Top of Diamond Head<\/strong>
\nFor a spectacular view of Waikiki hike the 1.5-mile Diamond Head Trail to the summit of the landmark crater. It is a bit of a climb including flights of steps and even tunnels, but the scenery from the top is a sight to behold. This is a great way to start your day before it gets to hot out, then you can have a nice breakfast (see below) and proceed to enjoy Honolulu and Waikiki.<\/p>\n

If you decide to stay in Honolulu please check out these high quality
\nHonolulu condominiums and hotels<\/a> or Diamond Head vacation rentals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Eat Breakfast At Sam Choy\u2019s Breakfast, Lunch, Crab<\/strong>
\nThis family-style restaurant run by the award-winning restaurateur, TV host, and best-selling cookbook author Sam Choy is located in Honolulu\u2019s industrial district of Iwilei. They serve huge portions for breakfast and lunch including fresh crab, lobster and shellfish, steaks, ribs, and chicken. In the afternoons come to sample the Sam Choy\u2019s \u201cBig Aloha\u201d Beer brewed on the premises.<\/p>\n

3. Visit Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum<\/strong>
\nThe newly renovated Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum is a worldclass repository of Hawaiian culture and history including many interactive exhibits and programs that are great for children. Check on the Bishop Museum site for Planetarium programs that will introduce you to Hawaii\u2019s stars and discuss how the Hawaiian used them to sail the seas.<\/p>\n

4. Visit the Waikiki Aquarium<\/strong>
\nFrom sea turtles to seals and thousands of fish, Waikiki Aquarium is a delightful place to see Hawaii\u2019s marine life up close. The Aquarium has interactive exhibits for kids and educational displays that will give you insight into everything from coral reefs to eels.<\/p>\n

5. Tour Iolani Palace<\/strong>
\nThis is the United States only royal palace and a tour of the fully restored palace is a glimpse into Hawaii\u2019s past from the early days of Hawaiian royalty to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom and the imprisonment there of Queen Liliuokalani. One of the most touching items seen on the tour is the quilt that Queen Liliuokalani stitched while in being held in confinement–she sewed into the quilt the names of people who had remained loyal to her. Next door to Iolani Palace is the State Capitol building and in front of the building you can see a statue of the newly designated Saint Damien who ministered to the Hansen\u2019s disease victims of Molokai.<\/p>\n

6. Visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor<\/strong>
\nBuilt directly above the USS Arizona where 1,177 men perished during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial may be Hawaii\u2019s most moving historical site. Nearby are two more historical attractions, the USS Missouri (upon which Japan surrendered) and the USS Bowfin Submarine (which sunk 44 ships). A Museum on the site provides interesting information about the Pearl Harbor attack<\/p>\n

7. Surf Waikiki with the Beachboys<\/strong>
\nAlong Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki you can rent a surfboard and get a lesson from a real Hawaiian waterman or waterwoman who will show you how to surf the waves. The gentle waves of Waikiki along with some expert instruction will have you up and riding the waves in no time.<\/p>\n

8. Shop at Aloha Tower Market Place or Ala Moana Shopping Center<\/strong>
\nThere is no shortage of good shopping in Honolulu, and two of the best places to go are the and the Ala Moana Shopping Center. The centerpiece of the Aloha Tower Marketplace is the Aloha Tower, a Honolulu landmark standing 184 feet tall with a large clock face and the word \u201cAloha\u201d on each side along with balconied openings. Dozens of upscale stores and restaurants are found in the Marketplace where live music often plays.<\/p>\n

The Ala Moana Shopping Center<\/a> is a Hawaii institution, providing more than 230 stores to choose from as well as any type of food you might want. When you\u2019re done you can go next door to Ala Moana Park and relax in one of Hawaii\u2019s most popular beach parks.<\/p>\n

Don’t want to stay in the city your entire vacation? Stay in a Kailua vacation rental<\/a> or Lanikai beach rental<\/a>. Both destinations are just a short drive to Waikiki but feel a world away.<\/p>\n

9. Stand Atop Nuuanu Pali<\/strong>
\nAtop the steep cliffs of Nuuanu Pali you get a panoramic view of Oahu\u2019s windward side and you can feel the tradewinds in all of their glory. A wonderful series of informational signs at the site tell of Kamehameha the Great\u2019s famous battle here where many warriors plunged to their death.<\/p>\n

10. Fall Asleep On Lanikai Beach<\/strong>
\nIf you do this, when you wake up you will think you are in a dream. Azure waters, soft white sand, and a picturesque setting with the furrowed Koolau mountains behind islets offshore all make Lanikai Beach one of Oahu\u2019s most scenic beaches. It is also one of the most relaxing as it is somewhat hidden and rarely is crowded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"