Lonely Planet Honolulu Waikiki & Oahu

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9781786577078
• eBook ISBN: 9781787011977

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch the sunset at Waikiki Beach, snorkel the turquoise waters of Hanauma Bay, or browse the Bishop Museum's Hawaiian artefacts -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of destination and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu Travel Guide: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, lifestyle, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 30 color maps Covers Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Kapolei Area, Diamond Head, Kahala, Hanauma Bay, Pali Highway, Waimanalo, Kailua, Turtle Bay, Waimea, Sunset Beach and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu, our most comprehensive guide to Oahu, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for a guide focused on Hawaii or Honolulu? Check out Lonely Planet Discover Hawaii, a photo-rich guide to the state's most popular attractions; or Pocket Honolulu, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Importan

Honolulu

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Eating

Drinking & Nightlife

Entertainment

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Honolulu

Why Go?

Here in Honolulu, away from the crowded haunts of Waikiki, you get to shake hands with the real Hawaii. A boisterous Polynesian capital, Honolulu delivers an island-style mixed plate of experiences.

Eat your way through the pan-Asian alleys of Chinatown, where 19th-century whalers once brawled and immigrant traders thrived. Gaze out to sea atop the landmark Aloha Tower, then sashay past Victorian-era brick buildings, including the USA’s only royal palace. Browse at the world's largest open-air shopping center at Ala Moana, then poke your nose into the city's impressive art museums.

Ocean breezes rustle palm trees along the harborfront, while in the cool, mist-shrouded Koʻolau Range, forested hiking trails offer postcard city views. At sunset, cool off with an amble around Magic Island or splash in the ocean at Ala Moana Beach. After dark, migrate to Chinatown’s edgy art and nightlife scene.

When to Go

Jun The concerts and hula performances of Mele Mei lead up to Hawaii’s prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

Sep The Aloha Festivals are a month-long celebration of Hawaiian music, dance and history throughout the state.

Nov Be in town in for Honolulu’s version of the Hawaii International Film Festival.

Best Local Lunches

A Helena’s Hawaiian Food

A Kahai Street Kitchen

A Ethel's Grill

A Kakaʻako Kitchen

A Side Street Inn

A Highway Inn Kaka'ako

Best Dining

A Alan Wong's

A Chef Mavro

A Duc's Bistro

A Nico's at Pier 38

A 12th Avenue Grill

A Livestock Tavern

Honolulu Highlights

1 Bishop Museum Delving into the finest Polynesian anthropological collection in the world.

2 ʻIolani Palace Inspecting the USA's only royal palace.

3 Chinatown Markets...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu
• Oahu's Top 15
• Need to Know
• What's New
• If You Like
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Accommodations
• Eat & Drink Like a Local
• Diving & Snorkelling
• On the Water
• Surfing
• On the Land
• Hiking & Biking
• Driving
• Green Oahu
• Travel with Children
• Regions at a Glance
• Honolulu
• Honolulu in Color
• Waikiki
• Waikiki in Color
• Pearl Harbor & Leeward Oahu
• Pearl Harbor & Leeward Oahu in Color
• Southeast Oahu
• Windward Coast
• North Shore & Central Oahu
• Understand Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu
• Oahu Today
• History
• People of Oahu
• Hawaiis Arts & Crafts
• Lei
• Landscapes & Wildlife
• Directory AZ
• Transportation
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers