Okay, here's how to pronounce Kuliouou: coolee-oh-oh. Now that you know how to pronounce it, here's how to find it. Kuliouou Beach Park is located…

Kawaikui Beach Park is located off Kalanianaole Highway in east Honolulu. It is across the street from the Hawaii Loa Ridge neighborhood. It is eas…

Wailupe Beach Park is located off of Kalanianaole Highway near the Aina Haina neighborhood of east Honolulu. It's not a very big park nor does it ha…

The Honolulu swap meet is a popular place for tourists to look for souvenirs. It is listed in many guide books as a good place to go shopping. The …

The Waikiki Shell is a venue for concerts in Honolulu. It is an outdoor theater with fixed seating for 2,400 and a lawn area that can hold an additi…

If you have ever been to Hawaii, you will be familiar with ABC Stores. This is a store where you can buy everything a tourist needs. T-shirts, bea…

Hank’s Haute Dogs, as you can infer from the name, serves up designer hot dogs. They are located in the International Marketplace but not in the f…

The International Marketplace is a collection of kiosks, stores and restaurants targeted at the tourist. It is smack dab in the middle of the Waikik…

When a major concert comes to Honolulu, most of the time it is held at the Blaisdell Arena. It's not a big arena - capacity is 8,800 for a concert. …

There is no shortage of Thai restaurants in Honolulu. That's why I was disappointed when a German restaurant near my home was replaced by a Thai res…

If you want to be close to Waikiki Beach but not in the heart of it all, you should consider staying at the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. It's an o…

Whenever I have guests in town I like to take them for a drive along the southeast part of the island of Oahu. The road is carved out of the lava ro…

This has to be the best steakhouse in Honolulu. It's a classy steakhouse, not a family all-you-can-eat salad bar type of steakhouse. It is very una…

I arrived early for my dinner reservation so I took the opportunity to walk down Kuhio Avenue and take some photos. Kuhio is one block away from Wai…

Sand Island is the area of Honolulu where the container ships arrive to unload their cargo. I wanted to take some photos near the container docks bu…

On the windward side of Oahu in the town of Waimanalo is Sea Life Park. They try to provide an interactive experience for the visitor. Most people …

My niece (11 years old) and my nephew (8 years old) were visiting from Los Angeles. They wanted to go to either the Waikiki Aquarium or Sea Life Par…

The Aloha Tower Marketplace is an outdoor shopping and dining mall in Honolulu. It is located on the waterfront a few miles west of Waikiki Beach an…

The Ward Centers is a collection of shopping, dining and entertainment stores in Honolulu. Located just west of the Ala Moana Shopping Mall and Waik…

Ala Moana Beach Park is a 76 acre park located on the south shore of Oahu, between Waikiki Beach and downtown Honolulu. It is located across the str…

Driving in Hawaii can give you easy access to many places within the island. Here are some tips for driving your vehicle in the State of Hawaii:- T…

I am frequently asked if it is expensive to live in Hawaii. My answer is yes. That's what happens when you live on an island in the middle of the P…

Opened in 1904, the Waikiki Aquarium is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States.  A major renovation to the aquarium was completed…

Many visitors to Hawaii want to see a luau.  What exactly is a luau?  A luau is a Hawaii feast and is generally accompanied with music and …

I compiled a quick list of hotels that you may want to consider when visiting Oahu. I put this list together in preparation for the Honolulu T…

I am compiling a list of websites that may be useful to people visiting Oahu.  If any of the links don't work, please let me know. If the…

Let's start with the basics.  Hawaii is part of the United States of America.   The state of Hawaii consists of a group of islands in …