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Waikiki Beach Walk in Honolulu, Hawaii

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:26:34 +0000

Eight-acre Waikiki Beach Walk has it all, from shopping to dining to entertainment. There are nearly 100 Hawaii-related retail stores, selling an eclectic amalgam of items. Take care of your apparel needs at Sunshine Swimwear, Blue Ginger, Honolulu Surf Co., Oasis Lifestyle, and Aloha Army. Accessorize to the max at Hawaii Head 2 Toe, Folli Follie, MP Collections, and Freaky Tiki Tropical Optical. Bangles and baubles of all types can be found at King Jewelry, Planet U2, and Island Pearls. Find the perfect gift or souvenir at any number of specialty stores, such as Hawaiian Quilt Collection, Mana Hawaii, and Under the Koa Tree. Rejuvenate, refresh, and relax with a pampering massage or soothing facial at Serenity Spa Hawaii. Even the most demanding foodies will find culinary satisfaction at an appetizing array of restaurants serving up a heaping helping of everything from pastrami sandwiches (Giovanni Pastrami) and hamburgers (Cheeseburger Beachwalk) to Hawaii Fusion (Roy’s Waikiki) and seafood (Ocean House Restaurant). Outstanding entertainment featuring island musicians can be enjoyed at Kani Ka Pila Grille, located poolside at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach. And if you’re into dancing the night away, you’ll find just what you need at CW’s Night Club, which boasts some of Hawaii’s top live bands and DJs who specialize in music from the 80s, 90s, and today.

Waikiki Beach Walk Apparel Stores

Sunshine Swimwear
Blue Ginger
Honolulu Surf Co.
Oasis Lifestyle
Aloha Army

Waikiki Beach Walk Accessory Stores

Head 2 Toe
Folli Follie
MP Collections
Freaky Tiki Tropical Optical
Makana Trading Co.
Moonbow Tropics

Waikiki Beach Walk Jewelry Stores

King Jewelry
Planet U2
Island Pearls
Noa Noa
Na Haku

Waikiki Beach Walk Gift Stores

Hawaiian Quilt Collection
Mana Hawaii
Under the Koa Tree
Bittner
Nei

Waikiki Beach Walk Restaurants

Ocean House
Roy’s Waikiki
Cheeseburger Beachwalk
Giovanni Pastrami
Coconut Willy’s

Waikiki Beach Walk Entertainment

Kani Ka Pila Grille
CW’s Night Club

For more information on Waikiki Beach Walk, visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com

Thanksgiving Weekend Circle Island Tour

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:05:13 +0000

Kay, one of our revenue managers, took a spin around Oahu with some friends on Thanksgiving weekend. Even when it’s cloudy, Oahu is still beautiful!

First stop: Leonard’s Bakery for malasadas

Over the Pali Highway to Lanikai Beach – deserted on a cloudy day!

Up Kamehameha Highway (The Kam, as we call it) to Giovanni’s Shrimp Shack in Kahuku

Continuing up the Kam, past a surfing competition

To Pupukea and Shark’s Cove, which is called that because from the open water looking back at shore, it looks like a shark’s fin

On to Waimea Bay

Then back through Haleiwa and down the H-2 back into Honolulu!

Tip: Go counter-clockwise on your Circle Island Tour like Kay did, so you make right turns to check out the beach and attractions. If you go clockwise, it’s a pain to make a left turn back into traffic!

See Hawaii Now in Street View on Google Maps

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:37:44 +0000

Now that Hawaii has been added, you can get street views and 360 degree views from all 50 US states. And Hawaii has some spectacular views! If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and want to get a better idea of where hotels and activities are, Street View on Google Maps can provide some wonderful information. Take a virtual vacation, see ground level panoramas of cities, neighborhoods and other notable landmarks or check out where each of our Aqua Hotels and Resorts® are located and choose the one that best fits your needs.

Google worked with the Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau to create the collections in the new Street View Gallery which features Hawaii’s best beaches and hometown favorites of President Obama.

Oahu Hawaii North Shore Beaches

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:31:36 +0000

Head out to the North Shore of Oahu where miles of beautiful beaches beckon surfers from around the globe. Considered the Mecca of surfing, the North Shore features a wealth of stunning spots. Ehukai Beach is where you’ll encounter the Banzai Pipeline, which offers high-end surfing and boogie boarding in the winter, along with excellent swimming during the hot summer months. Waimea Bay is a top-tier snorkeling and swimming destination in the summer and a surfing magnet when winter arrives, though the waves are huge and scary. Turtle Bay Resort Beach features a cove area for snorkeling and a beach which extends down the coast that’s a bit rocky and better for strolling. Kawela Bay is not only picturesque but not very crowded and features calm waters, making it ideal for snorkeling and swimming. Each December, there are three major surfing competitions, the Reef Hawaiian Pro, the O’Neil World Cup of Surfing, and the Billabong Pipeline Masters. These make up what has come to be known as the Triple Crown of Surfing. There are plenty of other fun things to do, such as fishing and picnicking, in surrounding Hukilau Beach Park, Laie Beach Park, and Kokololio Beach Park.

Oahu North Shore Beaches

Ehukai Beach
Waimea Bay
Turtle Bay Resort Beach
Turtle Beach
Kawela Bay

Oahu North Shore Beach Parks

Hukilau Beach Park
Laie Beach Park
Kokololio Beach Park
Mokuleia Beach Park
Malaekahana State Park

Oahu North Shore Surfing Competitions

Reef Hawaiian Pro
O’Neil World Cup of Surfing
Billabong Pipeline Masters

For more information on Oahu’s North Shore, visit www.northshoreoahu.org

Waikiki Beaches

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:05:13 +0000

Waikiki may be the most famous beach, but if you’re looking for other beach experiences try the Kuillei Cliffs Beach located at the bottom of Diamond Head. It’s a local’s favorite. Or try Hanauma Bay for snorkeling, scuba diving or swimming.