What to do in Waikiki?
hi Kas, you’re going to one of my favorite places on the planet and Oahu is one of our favorite islands. My wife and I are Hawaiian addicts as we’ve been thier seven times, including two cruises. Waikiki offers the best beaches and most activities of all the islands. Personally, I prefer renting a car so we’re not stuck in Waikiki with the maddening crowds. The island has simple modern highways and you can find your way around very easily. Rental cars give you independence and the abillity to see things that you would’nt see if you stay around Waikiki. However, Oahu does offer bus service around most of the island. Things to do: 1. Snorkel in Hama-something bay near Koko head, but get there early (crowds). 2. Take a ride on a mini-sub near Waikiki. 3. Go to the northshore and watch the surfers do the “Bonzai Pipeline” at Sunset beach. Afterward, take a glider/airplane ride at “Dillingham Field’ nearby. 4. Go to “Sea World Park” and interact with the dolphins. 5. Hike to the top of “Dia
Despite Honolulu’s skyscrapers and traffic jams, it’s one of the most laid-back urban centers in America. Add sandy beaches, waving palms and the balmy weather of Waikiki and you’ve got a great mix of of sun-fun and culture, best enjoyed with a multiethnic plate lunch. It might be part of the USA, but tropical Honolulu is more laid-back than any mainland capital. With its blend of sunny charm and legislative gravitas, the downtown area is surprisingly fascinating to explore – make the effort to drag yourself away from the Gidget-and-mai-tai scene of Waikiki. In Honolulu it’s impossible to oversleep: the sun’s shining practically from dawn! I pack a picnic lunch and walk the length of Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head. The beach is actually peaceful if you beat the crowds. When I reach the end at Kapiolani Park, I unroll my goza (straw mat) and relax, reading under a tree, tossing a football, or visiting the adjacent zoo. Waikiki might be over-the-top touristy but it’s fun for people-wa
