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Police: 911
$1 U.S. Dollar is $1 U.S. Dollar
Medical: 911 $5 U.S. Dollar is $5 U.S. Dollar
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Non-emergency 311 in certain $20 U.S. Dollar is $20 U.S. Dollar
areas. A few rural areas still lack $50 U.S. Dollar is $50 U.S. Dollar
911 service. Also 112 works on $100 U.S. Dollar is $100 U.S. Dollar
GSM cell phones. 112 is being
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Time Zone $5 U.S. Dollar is $5 U.S. Dollar
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(the same day) in Honolulu. Tipping Policy
Taxi: 10 - 15%
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a surprised look, and answers, “WHOA, a talking
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Honolulu
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Maps
Weather
What to do
Where to go
Lodging
Dining
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Contents
Maps 8
Honolulu Region View 8
Honolulu City View 10
Honolulu Neighborhood View 12
Honolulu Street View 14
Honolulu 16
Understand 16
Districts 17
By plane 17
By ship 18
Navigating 18
Major arterials 19
Traffic 21
By bus 21
See 22
Beaches 22
Military Memorials 22
Museums and Galleries 23
Scenic 24
Running 25
Ice Skating 25
Treasure Hunt 26
Arts, Concerts, and Nightlife 26
Learn 26
Work 26
Buy 27
Shopping malls 27
Eat 28
Budget/Mid-range 29
Splurge 29
Drink 30
Sleep 31
Stay safe 31
Get out 31
Honolulu/Waikiki 33
Understand 33
Get in 33
By boat 33
By plane 33
Navigating 34
Major arterials 35
By bus 35
See 35
Museums and Galleries 36
Scenic 36
Do 37
Buy 37
Eat 39
Drink 39
Sleep 40
Splurge 43
Stay safe 44
Get out 44
Honolulu/Downtown 45
Get in 45
Get around 45
See 45
Do 48
Buy 48
Eat 49
Drink 49
Sleep 49
Contact 49
Honolulu, Hawaii 50
History 50
Geography and climate 51
Government 52
Districts 52
Neighborhoods and special districts 53
Demographics 55
Air 56
Highways 56
Performing arts 58
Visual arts 58
Natural museums 59
Other museums and cultural centers 59
Sports 60
Former professional franchises 60
Newspapers 61
Magazines 61
Cable and satellite television 63
Tourist attractions 64
Colleges & universities 64
Sister cities 64
Events 66
Friday, July 11, 2008 66
Saturday, July 12, 2008 78
Sunday, July 13, 2008 90
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 97
Thursday, July 17, 2008 97
Sunday, July 13, 2008 98
Weather Forecast 100
References 103
Offbeat Resources 103
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Honolulu
Honolulu , on the island of Oahu, is the capital and largest
city of the state of Hawaii. It is the center of government,
transportation, and commerce for the state, and home to its
best known tourist destination, Waikiki Beach.

Understand
Honolulu is a thriving
city, with beaches that
draw crowds from
around the world.
The name Honolulu
means “sheltered
bay” in Hawaiian,
and its natural harbor
■ IMG_9491r-v catapulted this
(Correct caption to be inserted) humble village on the
southern shore of the
island of Oahu to importance when, in 1809, King Kamehameha
I moved his royal court from the island of Hawaii to Oahu. Its
ideally located port made Honolulu a perfect stop for merchant
ships traveling between North America and Asia.

Eventually, in 1845, Kamehameha III officially moved the


kingdom’s capital from Lahaina on Maui to Honolulu. At the
same time, descendants of missionaries who arrived in the early
1800s established their headquarters in Honolulu, making it
the center of business. The late 1800s and early 1900s saw the
overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, annexation by the United
States, and an attack by the Japanese on nearby Pearl Harbor,
but Honolulu’s stature never wavered.

Today, with nearly one million people in its metropolitan


area (80% of the state’s population), Honolulu is the cultural,
industrial, commercial, and governmental center of Hawaii,
with Waikiki Beach the epicenter of the tourist industry. This
is definitely not the place to go for a “get-away-from-it-all”
Hawaiian vacation. It is as fast-paced and dynamic as any city,

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with all its problems such as heavy traffic, drugs, crime, and
homelessness. But Honolulu has not entirely lost the charm of
the Islands’ laid-back atmosphere and culture.

Districts
Honolulu extends inland from the southeast shore of Oahu,
east of Pearl Harbor to Makapuu Point, and incorporates many
neighborhoods and districts. You’ll most often hear people
refer to these districts by name -- Waikiki, Manoa, Kahala,
Hawaii Kai and so on -- as though they’re not part of the same
city. Technically, they are. In fact, the municipal government of
Honolulu covers the entire island of Oahu, including its outlying
suburbs.

This guide focuses on attractions and accommodations located


in Honolulu proper; for more information on Oahu’s outlying
communities, see the Oahu article.

For a closer look at a couple popular destinations:


■■ Waikiki
■■ Downtown

By plane
Honolulu International Airport , offers frequent local service to
the other Hawaiian islands. It is quite a walk between terminals,
so be sure to take the free Wikiwiki Shuttle that runs every few
minutes. It’s easy to miss it so be sure to ask somebody where
it is.

The Airport Waikiki Express provides shuttle service to hotels


in Waikiki every half hour ($9/$15 one-way/round-trip). City
buses #19 and #20 ($2 Adult, no change given, bills and coins
accepted) also come to the airport once every half-hour, going
through Aala Park downtown and on to to Waikiki. You can
catch them on the outside second level of the international and
domestic departure terminals.

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The best way to get to Waikiki by rental car (where your hotel
is most likely to be) is to follow signs for H-1 east, then follow
H-1 east about 2 miles to exit 18A (Waikiki/Nimitz Highway).
Follow Nimitz Highway (which turns into Ala Moana Boulevard
past downtown Honolulu) straight into Waikiki. You will pass
through Honolulu’s industrial district, along Honolulu Harbor,
and past downtown Honolulu and the Ala Moana Shopping
Center.

By ship
Cruise ships frequently
link Honolulu with the
US mainland.

Navigating
Unlike other cities on
the U.S. Mainland,
Honolulu is not laid
out in a strict compass-
point grid. Its street
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in large part to the
shorelines, valleys, and
ridges, with lots of twists and turns. It can be confusing for
people used to straight grid systems. However, at the same time,
it is not that difficult to navigate in, as long as you are familiar
with the major arterials and terminology below.

Because it is difficult to differentiate north and south on an island,


directions are normally given in terms of local landmarks. The
most common terms that you will run into are mauka (MOW-
kah) meaning “toward the mountain” and makai (mah-KIE)
meaning “toward the sea”. In the case of Honolulu, which is
located on Oahu’s south shore, “mauka” is a rough north, and
“makai” roughly south. You will also hear Ewa (EH-vah) and
Diamond Head used a lot, in relation to downtown Honolulu,
the former roughly means “west” (toward the town of Ewa
on the southwest shore of Oahu) and the latter roughly means
“east” (toward the famous landmark crater on the southeast
shore).

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Highway signs, however, will use standard compass directions,


so if you are asked to go Ewa-bound on the freeway, look for the
on-ramp to H-1 west.

It is a very good idea to invest in a good map of Honolulu before


doing extensive driving. Members of the American Automobile
Association (AAA) can request fold-out maps for free from their
local office. Rand McNally paper fold-out maps are available in
many stores; for more extensive coverage you can also purchase
Bryan’s Sectional Maps (a popular choice among locals) at most
bookstores for about $9.50.

Major arterials
Most major streets in Honolulu run ‘Ewa–Diamond Head (as
described in the preceding section, roughly east-west). There
are two main highways in Honolulu: Nimitz Highway (Hawaii
92) which runs from Pearl Harbor past Honolulu Airport to
downtown Honolulu and Waikiki; and Interstate H-1 which runs
mauka (mountain-ward) of downtown.

H-1 is some distance away from Waikiki itself and you need to go
onto surface streets to and from Waikiki. If you need to access
H-1 west from Waikiki to go someplace outside of the city, there
are three main routes:
# Go mauka to Ala Wai Boulevard and follow it ‘Ewa-bound to
McCully Street. Follow McCully mauka for about 1 mile; it will
take you over H-1. At the foot of the bridge, turn left on Dole,
then left again onto Alexander to the freeway onramp.
# Follow Kuhio or Kalakaua Avenue Diamond Head-bound to
Kapahulu Avenue. Follow Kapahulu mauka for about 1 mile, it
will take you under H-1 and lead you to the freeway onramp.

To get back to Waikiki from H-1 east, take either of these


routes:
# Take exit 23 (Punahou Street). Turn right on Punahou, and
stay in lane #3 from the left. This lane is right-turn only onto
the left side of Beretania. Take an immediate left onto Kalakaua
Avenue from Beretania. Follow Kalakaua into Waikiki.
# Take exit 25A (King Street). After merging onto King Street,
stay to the right. Take the second right onto Kapahulu Avenue
(follow signs to Waikiki). Follow Kapahulu into Waikiki.

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# Take exit 24A (Punahou Street). Stay straight to merge onto


Bingham Street. Turn right onto McCully Street and make a
slight left. Follow McCully to Waikiki.

There are also several routes from H-1 to downtown and back.
To get to downtown from H-1 east, use one of these routes:
# Take exit 21B (Punchbowl Street). This will take you to the
Capitol area.
# Take exit 21A (Pali Highway). Turn right onto Pali Highway,
which will curve to
the left and become
Bishop Street. This
will take you to
Chinatown.
# Take exit 22 (Kinau
Street). Turn right
onto Ward Avenue,
then turn right onto
Beretania Street.
This will take you to
■ Honolulu_Hal
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Chinatown.
# Take exit 20B (Vineyard Blvd). This will take you to northern
downtown.

To get to H-1 west from downtown, use one of these routes:


# Go north on Punchbowl Street (from the Capitol area), which
will merge into a ramp at the end of the street. At the fork at the
end of the ramp, go left.
# Go north on Alakea Street (from Chinatown), turn left onto
Beretania Street, turn right onto Pali Highway, turn left onto
School Street, and turn left onto the H-1 ramp.
# Go east on Kinau Street, turn left onto Piikoi Street, turn left
onto Lunalilo Street, then turn left onto the H-1 ramp.
# Go west onto Vineyard Blvd, which will become Halona Street
after the H-1 overpass. Turn left onto the H-1 ramp.
In central Honolulu, the two main streets are King Street and
Beretania Street. The two streets are one-way for most of
their route; King Street runs from ‘Ewa to Diamond Head, and
Beretania Street from Diamond Head to ‘Ewa. Both streets
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to east orientation, addresses on these streets are designated


North and South respectively; the dividing line between the
two is Nuuanu Avenue in downtown Honolulu, which runs
mauka-makai. Ala Moana Boulevard is a key route leading out
of Waikiki to Downtown Honolulu. Past Honolulu Harbor, Ala
Moana becomes Nimitz Highway and runs all the way to the
airport and beyond. Tree-lined Kapiolani Boulevard is another
major thoroughfare traversing east-central Honolulu, linking
the Waikiki district and points east with downtown Honolulu.

In Waikiki, the three main streets, from makai to mauka, are


Kalakaua Avenue (one way Ewa to Diamond Head, along Waikiki
Beach), Kuhio Avenue (two-way), and Ala Wai Boulevard (one
way Diamond Head to Ewa, along the Ala Wai Canal).

Traffic
Traffic in Honolulu, and on Oahu in general, is a persistent
problem. With almost one million people living in a relatively
small space, and only a few main routes serving the major
populated areas on the island, a single traffic incident has
the potential to induce gridlock across the entire island. The
likelihood of such traffic jams is relatively low, but someone
visiting Oahu and traveling during a weekday should be aware
of traffic problems. Normal weekday rush hour in Honolulu
is 6 to 8 a.m. going inbound and 4 to 7 p.m. going outbound.
Expect heavy traffic on Interstates H-1 and H-2, Nimitz Highway/
Ala Moana Boulevard, and the surface streets in downtown
Honolulu and Waikiki. Traffic is less heavy during the summer
and over the holidays when the University of Hawaii at Manoa is
not in session. All in all though, driving on Oahu is pleasurable
once you get off of the Interstates. Having a car on Oahu gives a
visitor a chance to visit the whole island in just a few days. Once
you get a little ways inland the traffic is not too bad and in the
agricutural areas, there is little traffic. Unless you are familiar
with this climate, convertible tops should be up when the sun
is intense, or you will soon burn to a crisp. Locals will look at
you and shake their heads and warn you about this. Heed their
advice.

By bus
The local bus service in Honolulu is called, with remarkable
succinctness, TheBus .

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See
Also see Oahu for details on attractions located outside Honolulu
proper.

Beaches
■■ Waikiki Beach. Covered in the Waikiki article.

Military Memorials
■■ Battleship Missouri
Memorial. On Ford
Island, Pearl Harbor.
See Arizona Memorial
below for directions.
+1 808 423-2263, . Ev-
ery day 9AM - 5PM
(ticket window clos-
es at 4PM). Closed
Thanksgiving, Christ-
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mas, and New Year’s.
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A perfect companion to
the USS Arizona Memorial, this battleship is best known the
site where World War II ended when the Japanese military
surrendered to the Allied forces. Tickets may be purchased
at the nearby U.S.S. Bowfin Museum visitors board buses to
the USS Missouri itself. No private non-military vehicles can
cross the Clarey Bridge to Ford Island without a pass. Adults
$16, children under 12 $8.
■■ USS Arizona Memorial. 1 Arizona Memorial Place, . From
Waikiki, H-1 west to exit 15A (Arizona Memorial, Stadium),
onto Kamehameha Hwy. (Hawaii 99) or Honolulu public
transit buses #20 and #42. Every day, 7:30AM-5PM. Closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. This memorial,
built over the hull of the sunken battleship USS Arizona,
commemorates the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor which
brought the U.S. into World War II. It also serves as the final
resting place for many of the 1,177 who died here. Visitors
view an interpretive film, then board ferry boats which run
from the visitor center to the memorial. Free admission tick-
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limited tickets may run out by noon on busy days. Expect


wait times of about one hour.
■■ National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. 2177 Puowaina
Drive (within Punchbowl Crater mauka of downtown), . Ev-
eryday, 8:00AM-5:30PM. From Waikiki, H-1 west to exit 21B
(Pali Hwy.), then follow signs. The final resting place of over
45,000 Americans who served their country in the military,
the crater’s rim also provides a panoramic view of Honolulu.
The Courts of the Missing, a large marble shrine inscribed
with the names of over 28,000 soldiers missing in action in
World War II, serves as the centerpiece. Free admission.

Museums and Galleries


■■ Bishop Museum. 1525 Bernice St. (H-1 west from Waikiki to
exit 15B Houghtailing St., right on Houghtailing, then left on
Bernice), +1 808 847-3511, . Everyday, 9AM-5PM. Founded in
1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, the husband of Princess Ber-
nice Pauahi Bishop, the last direct descendant of Kamehame-
ha I, who founded the Kamehameha Schools, this non-profit
institution seeks to “...record, preserve and tell the stories
of Hawai`i and the Pacific, inspiring our guests to embrace
and experience our natural and cultural world.” They have
an excellent permanent collection of Hawaiian artifacts, as
well as a number of science-based exhibits. The new Science
Adventure Center is centered around vulcanology, with a
large simulated volcano in the center that “erupts” regularly.
The museum also features a planetarium. The museum is
the leading repository of natural and cultural history in the
Pacific, recognized throughout the world for its cultural col-
lections, research projects, consulting services and public
educational programs. It also maintains one of the largest
natural history specimen collections in the world. The muse-
um’s J.L. Gressit Center for Research in Entomology houses
some 14 million prepared specimens of insects and related
arthropods, including over 16,500 primary types, making it
the third largest entomology collection in the United States
and the eighth largest in the world. Adults $14.95, seniors

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(65+) $11.95, children 4-12 $11.95, children under 3 free. Dis-


counts: local residents (ID required).
■■ The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu. 2411 Makiki Heights
Dr., +1 808 526-1322 or +1 866 991-2835, mailto:info@tchmi.
org/ info@tchmi.org], . T-Sa 10AM - 4 PM Su noon - 4PM.
This museum, occupying an old estate overlooking Hono-
lulu, is devoted exclusively to contemporary art. In addition
to the galleries, including a permanent installation by David
Hockney, visitors are encouraged to spend time outside in
the museum’s garden
area.
■■ The Honolulu Acad-
emy of Arts. Covered
in the Downtown ar-
ticle.
■■ Iolani Palace. Cov-
ered in the Downtown
article.
■■ Mission Houses Mu-
seum. Covered in the
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■■ The Workspace. 3624
Waialae Ave. Suite #201, . For those looking for contemporary
art produced by local artists, the Workspace is a must see.

Scenic
■■ Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. 10 miles E of Waikiki off
Kalaniana’ole Highway, Route 72, . Closed on Tuesdays. Dur-
ing the summer, open other days from 600 am) to ensure
you get in as they control the number of visitors per day in
an effort to preserve the reef. Admission $5.00 for adults,
Hawaii residents and children under 13 free. Parking $1.00.
Snorkel rental available.
■■ Pali Lookout. 6 miles NE of downtown Honolulu on Hawaii
61 (Pali Highway), right at the Pali Lookout exit. Everyday,
7AM-7 due to its location between two high cliffs, the Pali
Lookout is often buffeted by high winds. Admission Free.
■■ Diamond Head State Monument. Off Diamond Head Road
between Makapuu Ave & 18th Ave, across Kapiolani Commu-
nity College. Daily 6AM-6PM. This ancient volcanic crater is

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a former US military site, but portions are open to the public.


Specifically, there is a hiking trail that winds up the inside of
the crater to the summit on the western side of the crater
wall, 761 feet above sea level. To reach the trail, you can drive
or walk up the road that lead into the crater basin (through
a tunnel in the crater wall). There is a park fee of $5 to enter,
after which a winding path up the crater wall leading to a
World War II-era bunker with a steep staircase of over 100
steps, takes you to the top.
■■ Tantalus/Round Top. In Makiki Heights on Tantalus and
Round Top Drives. From Waikiki, Kalakaua Ave west, right
on King St., left on Punahou St., left on Nehoa St, right on
Makiki St., left at fork to Makiki Heights Dr, follow Makiki
Hts. Dr. to Tantalus Dr. Winding mountain drives take you
about 2,000 about sea level to various viewpoints providing
panoramic views of the south shore of Oahu. (NOTE: Heavy
rains in March 2006 washed out part of the lower portion of
Round Top Dr. this section is closed while the road is being
repaired.)

Running
Hawaii’s year-round tropical weather provides perfect running
weather all year, so bring your running shoes. Kapiolani
Park and Ala Moana Park are where most joggers in Honolulu
congregate; the loop around Diamond Head is a popular route.
Honolulu is also home to one of the world’s largest marathons.
The Honolulu Marathon , held annually on the second Sunday in
December, has become a huge event that attracts from 20,000
- 25,000 runners annually. Niketown Honolulu, 2080 Kalakaua
Ave., has group runs on Wednesdays at 600 a.m.

Ice Skating
An ice rink is probably the last thing you’d expect to find in a
tropical city, but at least it makes for the perfect getaway if the
hot climate is too much for you. The Ice Palace (4510 Salt Lake
Boulevard, 808-487-9921) offers instruction in figure skating and
hockey. The rink is an affiliate of the Ice Skating Institute.

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Treasure Hunt
If you’re ready to see more of the island and learn its history,
Ravenchase Adventures offers a unique treasure hunts and
adventure races on each of the islands.

Arts, Concerts, and Nightlife


Searching for entertainment in Honolulu? In addition to the
traditional luaus and hula shows, Hawaii has a thriving scene
of art, theatre, concerts, clubs, bars, and other events and
entertainment. Find a
well-maintained list of
upcoming shows and
weekly events online
at HNLnow.com

Learn
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at Manoa, (public uni-
versity) the flagship campus of the University of Hawaii sys-
tem.
■■ Learn to surf, beach boys give private surfing lessons daily
at Waikiki Beach. One hour lesson includes dry land and in-
the-water instruction. Instructors teach paddling, timing and
balance skills. No reservations required, just sign up at the
stand on the beach located Diamondhead of Waikiki Police
Station.
■■ Yoga Yoga is very popular on the islands, you will find many
places to practice or learn.
■■ Meditation is also very popular and one with an interest, will
find many who teach.

Work
Currently, Hawaii’s below-average unemployment rate and
high number of service and hospitality industry employers
make finding an entry-level job in Honolulu easier than in
much of the rest of the US. The State of Hawaii Employment
has comprehensive information for job seekers. Keep in mind
though the higher cost of living in relation to an entry level job’s
salary compared to many other areas on the mainland.

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Buy
Many of the chain grocers provide discount cards to the regulars
and will give you one if you request it. It will save you over
20%.

■■ International Market Place. Covered in the Waikiki article.


■■ Aloha Stadium Swap Meet - Hawaii’s Largest - Open every
Wed, Sat & Sun 6am-3pm. Admission $1 per buyer, under 12
free. Bring your hat, sunscreen, and bottled water and plan
at least 1/2 day. The swap meet is like a giant outdoor flea
market, surrounding Aloha Stadium, and features merchants
offering local food items, clothing and Hawaiian souvenirs.
You are unlikely to find Hawaiian souvenirs for less money
anywhere else. The prices are reasonable, haggling allowed,
unique items from local artists and merchants abound. Most
places are cash only, but there are a few standalone ATMs
on the outskirts of the swap meet. Located at the Aloha Sta-
dium, 99-500 Salt lake Blvd. (808) 486-6704
■■ Manoa Marketplace located between East Manoa Road and
Woodlawn Drive at the 2800 block has about twenty shops
including a Safeway grocery store, Long’s drugstore, McDon-
ald’s restaurant, a bank and Post Office.

Shopping malls
■■ Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaii and
the largest open-air shopping mall in the world. With about
250 stores on four levels, a food court with many different
cuisines, and everything from the practical (groceries and
medicine) to high-fashion (Chanel, Prada, etc.), for alterna-
tive clothing and style check out Hot Topic clothing and ac-
cessory shop, you can find almost anything that you might be
looking for. Currently anchored by Sears, Macy’s, and Nei-

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man Marcus, the mall is currently undergoing a major expan-


sion that will add another anchor store (Nordstrom).
■■ Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Covered in the Waikiki ar-
ticle.
■■ DFS Galleria (Duty Free Shops). Covered in the Waikiki ar-
ticle.
■■ Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Covered in the Waikiki article.
■■ Victoria Ward Centers, located between downtown Honolu-
lu and Waikiki, is a four-block destination of 120 stores rang-
ing from The Sports
Authority and Bor-
ders to small one-of-
a-kind boutiques, 23
restaurants, a farmers
market and 16-screen
megaplex and enter-
tainment center. En-
■ 800px-Flag_of_Azerbaijan.sv
(Correct caption to be inserted) compasses Ward Cen-
tre, Ward Warehouse,
Ward Entertainment Center, Ward Farmers Market, Ward
Village Shops and Ward Gateway Center.
■■ Aloha Tower Marketplace. Covered in the Downtown ar-
ticle.
■■ Kahala Mall, just off H-1 in the Kahala district, this regional
mall is known for its more upscale shops. It is anchored by
Macy’s, Barnes and Noble Bookstore, and an 8-plex movie
theatre.
■■ Koko Marina Shopping Center is one of the main shopping
centers in East Honolulu, with smaller shops and restaurants
and a 10-plex movie theatre.

For other shopping malls, also see the Buy section under Oahu.

■■ China Town. Covered in the Downtown article.

Eat
For general information on the kind of food available in Hawaii,
see the Eat section in the Hawaii article.

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Budget/Mid-range
■■ Ono Hawaiian Foods, 726 Kapahulu Ave, +1 808 737-2275, //
www.geocities.com/NapaValley/9874/index.html. Easily the
best place to get Hawaiian food in the islands -- popular with
kama’aina and the savvy traveler willing to venture beyond
the tourist track. Get the combination plate for a sampling of
both kalua pig and lau lau (with some pipikaula, lomi salmon
and poi on the side).
■■ Zippy’s, (various locations in Honolulu and Oahu), . Zippy’s
is the island equivalent of the 24-hour eatery Denny’s while
Denny’s has branches here, they are nowhere near as pop-
ular with locals as Zippy’s. They provide a wide variety of
food, including plate lunches at reasonable prices. Most are
open 24 hours and as such are very popular late-night spots
to hang out. Zippy’s signature dish is their chili, which they
prepare in many different ways: served over rice, or over a
burrito, or over french fries, to name a few.
■■ Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., on the second floor of the Ala Moa-
na Shopping Center. This is a touristy place centered around
the movie Forrest Gump. Decent for seafood, expensive
mixed drinks, and good old fashioned American cooking. Al-
though this may sound unappealing, the waiters are friendly
and the food is tasty. Worth a visit if you’re in the area, but
don’t go out of your way.
■■ Sushi Company, 1111 McCully St. Owned and operated by a
Japanese couple. They offer high grade take-out sushi at
budget prices. You can enjoy lunch or dinner here for well
under $10.
■■ Jimbo, 1936 S King St Ste 103 , specializing in authentic Japa-
nese udon and soba, freshly made on-site. Parking can be
difficult, but there are additional parking spaces behind the
building. They don’t take reservations.

Splurge
■■ L’Uraku, 1341 Kapiolani Blvd. (ground floor of the Uraku Tow-
er condominium), Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. +1 808 955-0552,
. M-Su 11AM-2PM lunch, 5:30PM-11PM dinner. This Japanese-
European fusion restaurant originally revolved around chef
Hiroshi Fukui’s renditions of Japanese seafood prepared Eu-
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but the tradition continues. The menu is heavy on the sea-


food with sauces that combine European and Japanese ele-
ments (e.g. miso cream sauce). Lunch entrees about $9-18,
dinner entrees from about $15-30. They offer “Weekender”
prix fixe lunch menus. Service is attentive. Reservations rec-
ommended.
■■ Alan Wong’s Restaurant, 1857 South King Street. +1 808 949-
2526,. serving top-notch Pacific-Rim cuisine. Alan Wong’s
was the only restaurant in Hawaii to be listed in Gourmet
magazine’s List of
Top 50 Restaurants
in America (it ranked
#8). Reservations rec-
ommended. Street or
valet parking.
■■ Roy’s Restaurant,
Hawaii Kai Corporate
Plaza, 6600 Kalani-
anaole Highway, +1
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■■ Chef Mavro, 1969
South King Street. +1 808 944-4714.
■■ Hoku’s, 5000 Kahala Avenue, +1 808 739-8780.
■■ 3660 on the Rise, 3660 Waialae Avenue.
■■ Morton’s, The Steak House, Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moa-
na Blvd. +1 808 949-1300.
■■ Aaron’s Atop the Ala Moana, Ala Moana Hotel, 36th Floor,
410 Atkinson Drive, +1 808 955-4466.
■■ Mariposa, Neiman-Marcus Ala Moana.

Drink
Mai Tai Bar, Ala Moana Shopping Center, Upper Level 4, was
voted the best bar in Honolulu in 2002. It is popular among
locals, especially on weekends and Wednesday nights. Live
local music is played between 4-7PM Monday-Friday, and 1-4PM
on the weekends and nightly 9:30PM-12:30AM. Happy Hour
8PM-11PM.

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Sleep
Not surprisingly, most hotels in Honolulu are found in Waikiki or
its vicinity. Generally Hawaii is most popular when the weather
is the worst on the U.S. mainland. High season in Hawaii is mid-
December to March (high rates and tight booking), and June
to September (high rates but somewhat easier booking). Low
season is from spring (April to June) and fall (September to mid-
December), when the best bargains are available.

■■ The Kahala Hotel & Resort http://www.kahalaresort.com 5


star hotel in Kahala district
■■ Best Western The Plaza Hotel, 3253 North Nimitz Highway, .
Located 1/2 mile from the Honolulu Airport and offers rooms
and suites in a tropical setting. Features an outdoor pool, a
restaurant and lounge and meeting facilities.
■■ Manoa Valley Inn, is a bed and breakfast located within
Manoa. There are no hotels or motels in Manoa, because it is
primarily a neighborhood of single-family residences.

Stay safe
Although Honolulu is relatively safe as far as violent crime goes,
the risk of property crime is much greater. Take particular
care when parking vehicles in popular tourist spots, especially
Diamond Head and the Halona Blowhole near Sandy Beach;
always lock your vehicle; and do not leave ANY valuables in
your car. Keep all valubles within sight and within reach at all
times. Your car is not a safe place to store anything: thiefs have
commonly dismantled locks and broken into vehicles. Use extra
caution when visiting less savory parts of town, including the
Chinatown district after dark, but during the day you should
have no problem.

Get out
Don’t spend all your time on Waikiki Beach; the whole island of
Oahu, with more secluded beaches, hiking opportunities, and
the sight of huge waves in the winter, awaits you. Most of the
island’s major attractions can be seen in a day trip, or spread
out over several days.

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Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii
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Honolulu/Waikiki
Waikiki is a district of the city of Honolulu, on the island of Oahu,
in Hawaii, one of the United States of America. It has, perhaps,
the best known tourist destination in the world, Waikiki Beach.

Understand
Perhaps the best known beach in the world, Waikiki was the
favorite playground of Hawaiian royalty in the 19th century. At
the time, Waikiki was an area of wetlands fed by streams from
the valleys above Honolulu. That all changed in the 1920s when
the government decided to build what would become the Ala
Wai Canal, which would drain the wetlands and pave the way
for later development.

These days, this 1.5 mile stretch of white sand beach is the
nucleus of Hawaii’s tourist industry, packed full of high-rise
hotels that promise to treat you like a king, some of which may
also require a king’s ransom for admission. Often criticized for
its concrete-jungle appearance, Waikiki has undergone a recent
face lift to give it a more “Hawaiian sense of place.”

Get in
Interstates in Hawaii are H-1, H-2, and the newest one H-3, all
located on the island of Oahu. They provide excellent paths
throughout the state.

By boat
Thousands arrive every week from Japan and other countries to
the port in downtown Honolulu. Many stay on ships and swarm
the area buying goods to take back home. Others arrive every
day on every type of floating device you can imagine.

By plane
Honolulu International Airport is the main aviation gateway
for the Hawaiian Islands. The airport’s Main Terminal is served
by most major American airlines from the mainland U.S, and
by many international airlines from other countries around the
Pacific Rim. Its Inter-island Terminal is the home of Hawaiian

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Airlines and Aloha Airlines, both of which offer frequent local


service to the other Hawaiian islands.

The Airport Waikiki Express provides shuttle service to hotels


in Waikiki every half hour for $9 per person. City buses #19 and
#20 ($2 Adult/ no change given/ $US bills and coins accepted)
also come to the airport once every half-hour, going through
A`ala Park downtown and on to to Waikiki. You can catch them
on the outside second level of the international and domestic
departure terminals.

The best way to get


to Waikiki by rental
car (where your hotel
is most likely to be)
is to follow signs for
H-1 east, then follow
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to exit 18A (Waikiki/
Nimitz Highway). Follow Nimitz Highway (which turns into
Ala Moana Boulevard past downtown Honolulu) straight into
Waikiki. You will pass through Honolulu’s industrial district,
along Honolulu Harbor, and past downtown Honolulu and the
Ala Moana Shopping Center. On Oahu, some joke about the
“Red Ford Mustang Convertible”, somewhat like “Red Neck
Jokes”. If you are driving a “Red Ford Mustang Convertible”,
you are likely a tourist. It may add to your safety, or get you
forgiveness for stupid driving, but be assured, you are a marked
man in one.

Navigating
When getting direction in Hawaii you’re more likely to hear
“mauka” or “makai” then north, south, east or west. Mauka
means towards the mountains. Makai means towards the water,
in this case the ocean. This means that the direction of mauka/
makai is dependent on where you are on the island. In the
case of Waikiki and Honolulu, which are located on the south
shore of Oahu, mauka roughly means north, and makai roughly
means south.

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Major arterials
H-1 is some distance away from Waikiki itself and you need to go
onto surface streets to and from Waikiki. If you need to access
H-1 west from Waikiki to go someplace outside of the city, there
are two main routes:
# Go mauka to Ala Wai Boulevard and follow it Ewa-bound to
McCully Street. Follow McCully mauka for about 1 mile; it will
take you over H-1. At the foot of the bridge, turn left on Dole,
then left again onto Alexander to the freeway onramp.
# Follow Kuhio or Kalakaua Avenue Diamond Head-bound to
Kapahulu Avenue. Follow Kapahulu mauka for about 1 mile, it
will take you under H-1 and lead you to the freeway on ramp.

To get back to Waikiki from H-1 east, take either of these


routes:
# Take exit 23 (Punahou Street). Turn right on Punahou, and
stay in lane #3 from the left. This lane is right-turn only onto
the left side of Beretania. Take an immediate left onto Kalakaua
Avenue from Beretania. Follow Kalakaua into Waikiki.
# Take exit 25A (King Street). After merging onto King Street,
stay to the right. Take the second right onto Kapahulu Avenue
(follow signs to Waikiki). Follow Kapahulu into Waikiki.

In Waikiki, the three main streets, from makai to mauka, are


Kalakaua Avenue (one way Ewa to Diamond Head, along Waikiki
Beach), Kuhio Avenue (two-way), and Ala Wai Boulevard (one
way Diamond Head to Ewa, along the Ala Wai Canal).

By bus
If you’re traveling light, TheBus offers service from Honolulu
Airport to Waikiki. Take either route #19 or #20 to Waikiki. You
may carry your bag onto the bus, provided that your bag fits
under the seat and doesn’t disturb other passengers. Routes #8
and #19 serve Waikiki and Ala Moana Center.

See
■■ Japanese tourists. From the stereotypical camera toting mid-
dle aged couple to the Tokyo kids who look like glam-rock
stars ready to go on tour, if there’s one thing Waikiki has a lot
of it’s Japanese tourists.

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Waikiki Beach
If not the most famous beach in the world, Waikiki Beach is by
far the most famous in Hawaii. It forms the foreground of most
postcard pictures of Diamond Head. It is the first beach that
comes to mind when most people think of Hawaii. Consequently,
it is also, by far, the most crowded. It’s a good place to learn to
surf if you can manage not to hit or be hit by other beginners in
the throng.

■■ Queens Surf Beach


- Gay Friendly - Near
Kapiolani Park

Museums and
Galleries
■■ Kapiolani Park, a
large public park at
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Head), home to the
Waikiki Shell amphitheater and the Honolulu Zoo. Right
across the street on the shore is the Waikiki Aquarium.
■■ Honolulu Zoo, at the corner of Kapahulu Ave and Kalakaua
Blvd. +1 808 971-7171, . Every day, 9AM-4:30PM (closed Christ-
mas day). Lovely zoo with lots of exotic animals and plenty
of the big-name ones like elephants, rhinos, lions, zebras and
giraffes. $8 adults, $1 children, under age 5 free (family pass
available for $25).
■■ Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave. +1 808 923-9741, . Ev-
ery day, 9AM-4:30PM (closed Christmas day). The third old-
est aquarium in the United States, this incredible institution
has hundreds of species of marine life from Hawaii and the
Pacific. $9 adults, $4 teen, $2 children, under age 5 free.

Scenic
Diamond Head Crater, located on the southeast coast of Oahu at
the end of Waikiki overlooking Pacific. Observation deck at the
top with breathtaking views. Moderate hike with a lot of steps
towards the end. About 1.5 hour hike. Bring water.

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Do
■■ Na Hoku II, the beach in front of the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel,
$30 - 90 min. sails. This is the best way to see Waikiki from
the water and best of all, ALL drinks are free!!! Try the sunset
sail for spectacular views of the sunset!
■■ First time visitors should be sure to book at least one luau.
Some are better than others, check with your hotel concierge
for recommendations.
■■ Sunset On The Beach - Since 2001, there have been free mov-
ies on the beach in Waikiki near the Honolulu zoo. Many
tourists from around the world can view a movie on an out-
door 30 foot screen. This particular free movie event in Wai-
kiki is called .
■■ Surf, The beach (Walk towards the ocean). Waikiki is good
for beginners and old hands alike. It doesn’t have the killer
waves like Pipeline, but it has nice small longboard waves
right off the beach which is where the beginners lessons are.
A bit of a paddle will bring you out to some moderate sized
waves. There are several places to rent boards and hire les-
sons right on the beach, all of which open early, and there
countless cheaper places to rent off-beach.
■■ In addition to the traditional luaus and hula shows, Hawaii
has a thriving scene of art, theatre, concerts, clubs, bars, and
other events and entertainment. Find a well-maintained list
of upcoming shows and weekly events online at HNLnow.
com

Buy
Ever-present ABC Stores are located so that most hotels are
within no more than a one-block walk. In fact, many locations
are located in the shopping areas of the major hotels. They
provide all manner of convenience store food, souvenirs, and
merchandise, but the convenience does come at an extra cost.

Popular with locals, Longs Drugs are general merchandise stores


with locations throughout the islands. The nearest location to
Waikiki is on the second level of Ala Moana Center.

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Some of the chain stores grocers offer discount cards for


regulars. They will give you one if you ask. I can reduce your
shopping cost by an easy 20%.

■■ International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave. A virtual


warren of over 100 market stalls and shops laid out amongst
a jungle-like backdrop of banyan trees. All tourist goods and
local shlock (mumus, aloha shirts, shell jewelry) available.
Prices are not much better or worse than anywhere else, but
worth a trip just to
look at the trees and
tourists.
■■ Royal Hawaiian
Shopping Center is the
main shopping mall in
Waikiki, with levels of
many tourist-oriented
shops and restaurants.
Currently undergoing
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renovation. Includes
more than 100 shops and restaurants ranging from Cheese-
cake Factory to high-end boutiques (Hermes, Bvlgari, Fendi,
Cartier etc.), to art galleries and lei stands.
■■ DFS Galleria (Duty Free Shops) is a shopping court built
around a cruise theme. Included in the mall is one of the
largest duty-free shops in the state.
■■ Waikiki Shopping Plaza on Kalakaua Avenue includes five lev-
els of small shops, including a food court on the lower level.
■■ Kahala Nuts, Waikiki Shopping Plaza 2250 Kalakaua Ave.,
DFS GALLERIA 330 Royal Hawaiian Ave. (Corner of Kalakaua
Ave & Royal Hawaiian Ave.) These nuts are freshly roasted
and glazed right in front of your eyes. Awesome smell and
taste. Try to catch the owner, Shadow, the unofficial mayor
of Waikiki.
■■ At the west end of Waikiki you can find the ridiculously ex-
pensive stores like Armani, Tiffany’s, Bvlgari, etc.

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Eat
■■ Duke’s, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. (At the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel).
Named after legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku. For meals
and drinks right on the beach you can’t beat Duke’s. It’s a bar
and a restaurant. Their Sunday live music is a local favorite.
■■ Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Ave. (In the Waikiki Beach
Hotel). Good food and service.
■■ Wailana Coffee House, 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Great pancake
breakfast at a reasonable price. Try the coconut syrup!
■■ Cheeseburger Waikiki (The other end of Waikiki). Close to
the beach and indoors although the whole front opens up.
■■ Hy’s Steak House, 2144 Kuhio Avenue, +1 808 922-5555.
■■ Irifune, 563 Kapahulu Ave (North east corner of Waikiki).
This funky little Japanese fusion joint is one of the best kept
secrets in Hono. Be sure to try the garlic ahi. There can be a
long line of locals on some nights. It’s BYOB!
■■ Kyo-ya Restaurant, 2057 Kalakaua Avenue, +1 808 947-0552.
■■ La Mer, and Orchids, Halekulani Hotel, 2199 Kalia Road. +1
808 923-2311.
■■ Perry’s Smorgy Restrauant, 250 Lewers St and 2380 Kuhio
Ave (this is nicer location).
■■ Sam Choy’s Diamond Head Restaurant, 449 Kapahulu Av-
enue, +1 808 732-8645,.
■■ Sarento’s Top of the I, Ilikai Hotel, 30th Floor, 1777 Ala Moana
Blvd., +1 808 955-5559.

Drink
Almost all bars in Waikiki also serve good food and sometimes
it’s hard to draw the line between pub and restaurant. Any
of these places should also be considered a good place to get
dinner.

■■ O’Tooles, 311 Lewers St.. Great place for a Guinness. It doesn’t


put on the gaudy faux-irish decor, it’s a bar run by an Irish
guy. Friendly people and live music (Doolin’ Rakes, every
Saturday night, they kick ass!) Serves basic pub fare.
■■ Moose McGillycuddy’s, 310 Lewers Street (Across from
O’Toole’s). Moose’s is famous for their Happy Hour from
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beverages, ono pupu’s, bikini contest, friendly atmosphere


and staff. Huge selection of breakfasts, pupu’s (appetizers),
burgers and specialties. Some of the best prices in Waikiki.
Service is always superb. A Waikiki landmark for over 26
years.

Sleep
There are a zillion hotels in Waikiki and they come and go with
the tide. Try to find a
place that’s close the
center of town and
has decent amenities
and has been recently
renovated. Don’t
bother eating at the
hotel restaurant
unless it’s one of the
famous high-end ones
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hotel booking websites
all do a pretty good job here, although don’t be surprised to find
the name of your hotel has changed since you booked it.

■■ The Equus Hotel, 1696 Ala Moana Blvd., Phone: 808-949-


0061 The guest rooms and suites at this boutique Waikiki ho-
tel feature Wi-Fi, cable TV, swimming pool, complimentary
continental breakfast and the ambience of an Old Hawaiian
ranch.
■■ Aqua Palms & Spa Hotel, 1850 Ala Moana Blvd, Phone: 808-
947-7256 A luxury Waikiki Beach hotel featuring non-smok-
ing guest rooms with flat screen TVs, complimentary conti-
nental breakfast, high-speed Internet access, and swimming
pool and spa access.
■■ Aloha Surf Hotel, 444 Kanekapolei Street, Phone:
808.923.0222 A budget boutique hotel in downtown Waikiki
Beach featuring a pool, spa, and romance packages. The ho-
tel is located near golf, beach, boutique shops, and restau-
rants.
■■ Waikiki Beachside Hostel, 2556 Lemon Road, +1 808 923-
9566, . Located one block from Waikiki Beach near Honolu-

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lu Zoo. Dorm-style and semi-private rooms. US$20-$74 per


night, weekly rates available.
■■ Aqua Bamboo & Spa Hotel, 2425 Kuhio Avenue, Phone:
808.922.7777 A boutique hotel in downtown Waikiki Beach
featuring rooms with LCD TV’s and high-speed Internet ac-
cess. The hotel also offers open-air gazebos and an outdoor
grill for guests.
■■ Coconut Plaza Hotel, 450 Lewers Street, Phone: 808.923.8828
Just blocks from Waikiki Beach and near restaurants and
shops, this boutique hotel offers guest rooms and suites fea-
turing scenic views of Honolulu and Waikiki.
■■ Aqua Continental Hotel, 2426 Kuhio Avenue, Phone: 808-
922-2232 A budget luxury hotel featuring complimentary
Wi-Fi, cable TV, work desk, a guest concierge, and access to
spa facilities and fitness center.
■■ Island Colony Hotel, 445 Seaside Avenue, Phone: 808-923-
2345 A luxury hotel featuring guestrooms with cable TV, re-
frigerator, microwave, and access to a swimming pool, sun-
deck and spa, guest concierge, and Internet café.
■■ Aqua Marina Hotel, 1700 Ala Moana Blvd., Phone: 808-
942-7722 An affordable Waikiki Beach hotel featuring high-
speed Internet, cable TV, access to the hotel’s pool, and a
kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and two-burner
stovetop.
■■ Waikiki Wave Hotel, 2299 Kuhio Avenue, Phone: 808-922-
1262 A Waikiki Beach hotel featuring flat screen TVs, compli-
mentary Wi-Fi, microwave, refrigerator, private balcony and
access to the hotel’s spa.
■■ Waikiki Marina Resort at the Illikai, .Standing at the gateway
of world-famous Waikiki Beach and a magnificent stretch of
white sand, the Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai provides
the perfect setting for your next Hawaiian getaway. This re-
sort in Oahu provides easy access to Waikiki Beach, one of
the most beautiful beaches in the world.
■■ Ocean Tower Hotel, 129 Paoakalani Avenue, Phone: 808-687-
7700 An affordable hotel in Waikiki Beach featuring ocean

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views, Wi-Fi Internet, refrigerators, cable TV, complimentary


daily continental breakfast, and access to spa facilities.
■■ Ohana East Hotel, . Located just steps from the International
Market place and Kalakaua Avenue shopping.
■■ Ohana Islander Waikiki Hotel, . Just a five minute walk to Wai-
kiki Beach.
■■ Ohana Waikiki West Hotel, . Centrally located in the heart of
Waikiki.
■■ Ohana Waikiki Malia Hotel, . A short stroll to Royal Hawaiian
Shopping center and
DFS Galleria.
■■ Ohana Maile Sky
Court Hotel, . Just
steps from King Ka-
lakaua Plaza and a half
mile from the Hawaii
Convention Center.
■■ Ohana Waikiki
Beachcomber Hotel,
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Kalakaua Avenue, just
one block from Waikiki Beach.
■■ Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalakaua Avenue,
. Retreat to a brilliant tropical playground at the Waikiki
Beach Marriott Resort & Spa - situated only steps from world-
famous Waikiki Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
■■ Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, . Perched right on the sands of Wai-
kiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii.
■■ Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel, . Beachfront hotel on the
world-famous sands of Waikiki Beach.
■■ Outrigger Luana Waikiki Condo, . New deluxe condominium
on Kalakaua Avenue.
■■ Outrigger Waikiki Shore Condo, . Waikiki’s only beachfront
condominium.

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Splurge
■■ Halekulani Hotel 2199 Kalia. The only 5 star luxury hotel on
the Waikiki Beach.
■■ Ihilani Resort
■■ Kahala Hotel & Resort, . Formerly the Kahala Mandarin Ori-
ental.
■■ Doubletree Alana Hotel
■■ Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, 100 Holomoana Street, Hono-
lulu, Hawaii 96815 Phone: (808) 956-1111, . A luxury hotel in
Waikiki that features all oceanfront guest rooms and suites.
Other amenities of the hotel include a championship golf
course, day spa, tennis courts, and extensive facilities for
meetings, weddings, and social events.
■■ Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road (corner of Kalia
Road and Ala Moana Blvd.), 1+ 808-949-4321, . The largest
resort in Waikiki, covering 22 acres fronting Waikiki Beach.
Five towers with 2,545 units, 90 shops, and 22 restaurants.
Alii Tower® offers one of the best locations and amenities on
Waikiki Beach. Beachfront, luxurious accommodations, ex-
clusive services, enhanced amenities, including the Tower’s
private pool terrace, whirlpool and private fitness center. If
you request a room facing Diamond Head and with a balcony
above the trees, you will truly have one of the best rooms and
views on Waikiki Beach. The parking garage is very handy,
with your room card, you can access your car at any time
without waiting on valet service. US$199 and up.
■■ Royal Hawaiian Hotel - Tower Oceanview w/Balcony: At first,
it seems there is no reason to leave the balcony, the cat bird
seat on almost anything important on Waikiki. Slowly, you
discover the grounds, neighbor properties offerings, Ka-
lakaua Ave (the main drag) and beyond. Rooms always have
“a deal” you can afford, shopping on your own. Consider-
ing the waste of time/money travelling around the city, these
rates are a bargain to be at the hub. Everyone you meet will
be just about the nicest in the world, service was almost like
asking a genie a wish.

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Stay safe
■■ If you are not familiar with this climate, at times you may feel
like you are about two inches from the sun. The cool breezes
or convertible you are driving may offset the heat, but not
the ultraviolet sun rays. Take appropriate care and keep the
convertible top up, until evening or early morning.
■■ Do not pick up strangers - they may act friendly and act like
they really need a ride. Best not to take chances in places you
do not know.

Get out
Waikiki

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Honolulu/Downtown
Downtown Honolulu is the commercial, governmental, and
cultural center of the Hawaiian Islands. However, unlike
many cities on the U.S. Mainland, most hotels are not located
downtown (there is only one in the entire area). Nevertheless,
Downtown Honolulu has many attractions for the tourist to
see.

Get in
Taking Nimitz Highway west will take you to the waterfront
section of downtown, Aloha Tower, and Chinatown. To get to the
Capital District from Waikiki, take Ala Wai Boulevard west, turn
right on Kalakaua Avenue and follow it until it ends at Beretania
Street. Beretania Street will lead you into downtown.

If you plan on driving to downtown Honolulu, be sure to bring a


lot of quarters. Parking meters are easy to find, but the charge is
10 minutes per quarter. Many parking garages and parking lots
are only equipped with parking meters. These include the ones
underneath the state capitol building and at the Iolani palace.
Without coins, it is extremely difficult to find a place to park.

Get around
Downtown Honolulu is about one mile across; all the major
attractions are within walking distance of each other.

See
Bishop Street is Honolulu’s equivalent of Wall Street. It is home
to most of Honolulu’s skyscrapers, including the First Hawaiian
Center, the tallest building in the Hawaiian Islands (450 feet
tall).

Some buildings to look out for are:


■■ Aloha Tower and Aloha Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower
Drive (one block oceanside of Nimitz Highway between
Bishop and Fort Streets). Tower observation deck open ev-
ery day 900 PM, restaurant hours vary. Completed in Sep-

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tember 1926, the Aloha Tower was for a long time the tallest
building in Honolulu and was the first thing that tourists ar-
riving by ship would see. Today it still serves as the control
center for Honolulu Harbor a public observation deck pro-
vides panoramic views of downtown and the harbor. The
area surrounding the harbor was redeveloped in the 1990s to
recreate the feeling of “boat days.” Free admission.
■■ Hawaii Maritime Center, Pier 7, Honolulu Harbor (right next
to the Aloha Tower Marketplace), . Every day, 8:30AM-5-
PM (closed Christmas
day). A huge museum
with exhibits on mari-
time history in Hawaii
including Polyne-
sian voyagers, Euro-
pean explorers, and
whalers. A complete
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eton hangs from the
ceiling. Attached to the museum is the world’s only surviv-
ing four-masted, full-rigged sailing ship, the Falls of Clyde, as
well as a famous reconstructed Polynesian voyaging canoe,
the Hokulea. $7.50 adults, $4.50 children, under age 6 free.
■■ Hawaii State Public Library at the corner of South King and
Punchbowl Streets.
■■ Hawaii State Capitol Building. 415 South Beretania Street (be-
tween Punchbowl and Richard Streets). Open every day.
Completed in 1969, the State Capitol has a modern, open-
air design, with pillars reminiscent of palm tree trunks, and
two conical structures symbolizing volcanoes containing the
House and Senate chambers, all surrounded by a moat of wa-
ter representing the ocean. Free admission.
■■ The gracefully aging modern fenestration of the Honolulu
Board of Water Supply on Beretania
■■ Washington Place, private home of Hawaii’s last monarch,
Queen Liliuokalani, and presently the governor’s mansion.
■■ Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, seat of the Episcopal
Diocese of Hawaii. Commissioned by King Kamehameha IV

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and Queen Emma and completed by King Kamehameha V


in 1867.
■■ `Iolani Palace, 364 South King St. (corner of King and Rich-
ards St.), +1 808 522-0822, . Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Iolani Palace dates back to 1882 and was the official residence
of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last two monarchs. As a result of
careful restoration and continued preservation, today’s visi-
tors to this National Historic Landmark in downtown Hono-
lulu can experience one of the most precise historic restora-
tions and learn much about Hawaiian history and heritage.
■■ `Iolani Barracks, a small fortress-like building on the palace
grounds.
■■ Ali’iolani Hale, the seat of the Hawaii State Supreme Court.
Across King Street from `Iolani Palace.
■■ Kamehameha the Great Statue, in front of Ali’iolani Hale.
■■ Kawaiahao Church, the Westminster Abbey of Hawaii, his-
toric church of Hawaiian royalty, constructed between 1836
and 1842.
■■ Honolulu Hale, in the Hawaiian language, literally “Honolulu
House”, Honolulu’s city hall.
■■ Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace seat of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Honolulu, the orignal structure dates to 1843.
■■ Hawaii State Art Museum. 250 South Hotel St., occupies the
second floor of a beautifully restored historic building near
Iolani Palace and the state capitol. Funded by the Hawai`i
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
■■ The Honolulu Academy of Arts. 900 South Beretania St (cor-
ner of Beretania St. and Ward Ave.), +1 808 532-8700, . Tu-
Sa, 10AM - 4:30PM, Su 1PM - 5PM, M closed. This museum,
founded in 1927 by Anna Rice Cooke, encompasses 32 galler-
ies surrounding six courtyard gardens. The Honolulu Acad-
emy of Arts houses one of the largest collections of Asian art
in the United States, with an impressive Western collection
to boot, including Van Gogh, Picasso, Gauguin, Cezanne,
Monet, Modigliani and other masters. In partnership with
the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, the Academy also
conduct tours of Shangri La, Doris Duke’s architecturally sig-
nificant Honolulu estate that contains the country’s largest
private collection of Islamic decorative art, including more
than 3,500 items, many of which--eaborate ceilings, door-
ways, and tiles--are part of the house itself. Adults $7.00 se-

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niors (62+), students (13+), and military $4.00 children 12 and


under free 1st Wednesday of each month free.
■■ Mission Houses Museum. 553 South King St., +1 808 531-0481,
. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Its three restored houses,
temporary exhibition gallery, and research library provide a
unique glimpse into 19th century Hawaii.

The area around Nuuanu and Pauahi is filled with art galleries
and antique shops. Indigo restaurant is also here, credited
with starting the
gentrification process.
The First Friday of
every month is a
downtown festival
into the evening and
all the galleries are
open late.

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(Correct caption to be inserted) There are signs of
gentrification in Hotel
St., west of Nuuanu Ave., with numerous art galleries popping
up, with many adult businesses closing in what was the
traditional red light district.
Boat charters are available from Kewalo Basin, with offering
short cruises.

Buy
■■ Aloha Tower Marketplace, near Aloha Tower on the down-
town Honolulu waterfront is best known for several well-
known restaurants, such as Gordon Biersch and Don Ho’s
Island Grill. This is also where cruise liners are received.
■■ China Town Some will advise staying out of China Town. That
may be good advice after dark, but it is an extremely interest-
ing place to visit and shop during the day, if you like to walk.
The food and seafood markets are full, on many corners you
will find women manufacturing “Lei’s” (the ornamental flow-
ered necklace), so popular on the island. And, you can have
one made to your specifications, usually fresher and for far
less money than you can find them in other places.

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Eat
In Hotel St., west of Nuuanu Ave. Vietnamese retaurants and
coffee houses are opening up. It is rumoured that the coffee
houses are fronts for gambling operations.

■■ Cassis,Harbor Court, Mezzanine Level, 66 Queen Street. +1


808 545-8100.
■■ Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Restaurant Row, 500 Ala Moana
Blvd.

Drink
■■ Kelly O’Neill’s, 902 Nuuanu Avenue (In a small brick building
across the street from Aloha Tower). This excellent little pub
has good beer, good booze, and Irish friendliness without
going overboard on the imported (or fake) Irish crap. Live
music (try to catch Doolin’ Rakes, they kick ass!). They serve
sandwiches though they are nothing to write home about.
■■ Brew Moon, Ala Moana Center. Great microbrew beer, good
food too. Try the pupus.
■■ Smith’s Union Bar, and old stalwart, reopened after closure
due to fire or flood awhile ago.

Sleep
■■ ResortQuest Executive Centre Hotel, 1088 Bishop St., Hono-
lulu, HI 96813, 1-877-997-6667 or (808) 539-3000. Located on
the top 10 floors of the 40-story Executive Centre skyscraper
in downtown Honolulu. 116 suites. $150-300.

Contact
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, is the capital and most populous census-designated
place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Although Honolulu
refers to the city itself along the south shore of the island, it
is commonly designated as the entire island of Oahu. In the
Hawaiian language, Honolulu means “sheltered bay” or “place
of shelter.” It lies
along the southeast
coast of the island of
Oahu and of the City &
County of Honolulu.
The population was
371,657 at the 2000
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Honolulu is the only
incorporated city in Hawaii; all other local government entities
in Hawaii are administered at the county level. The island of
Oahu (approximately ) is under the administrative jurisdiction
of the consolidated City and County of Honolulu.

History
It is not known when Honolulu was first settled by the original
Polynesian migrants to the archipelago. Oral histories and
artifacts indicate that there was a settlement where Honolulu
now stands in the 12th century. However, after Kamehameha
I conquered Oahu in the Battle of Nuuanu at Nuuanu Pali, he
moved his royal court from the Island of Hawaii to Waikiki in
1804. His court later relocated, in 1809, to what is now downtown
Honolulu.

Captain William Brown of England was the first foreigner to sail,


in 1794, into what is now Honolulu Harbor. More foreign ships
would follow, making the port of Honolulu a focal point for
merchant ships traveling between North America and Asia.

In 1845, Kamehameha III moved the permanent capital of the


Hawaiian Kingdom from Lahaina on Maui to Honolulu. He

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and the kings that followed him transformed Honolulu into


a modern capital, erecting buildings such as St. Andrew’s
Cathedral, Iolani Palace, and Aliiolani Hale. At the same time,
Honolulu became the center of commerce in the Islands, with
descendants of American missionaries establishing major
businesses in downtown Honolulu.

Despite the turbulent history of the late 19th century and


early 20th century, which saw the overthrow of the Hawaiian
monarchy, Hawaii’s subsequent annexation by the United
States, and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu would
remain the capital, largest city, and main airport and seaport of
the Hawaiian Islands.

An economic and tourism boom following statehood brought


rapid economic growth to Honolulu and Hawaii. Modern air
travel would bring thousands, eventually millions (per annum)
of visitors to the Islands. Today, Honolulu is a modern city with
numerous high-rise buildings, and Waikiki is the center of the
tourism industry in Hawaii, with thousands of hotel rooms.

Geography and climate


Honolulu is located at 21°18’32” North, 157°49’34” West
(21.308950, -157.826182). While the climate is clearly in the
tropics, the climate (temperature and humidity) is moderated
by the mid-ocean location and some cooling achieved by the
California Current that passes through the islands much of the
year. The average daily low and high temperatures in January
are 65/80 °F (18/27 °C) and in July are 74/88 °F (23/31 °C).
Temperatures exceed 90 °F (32 °C) only rarely, with lows in the
50’s °F (15 °C) occurring perhaps once or twice in a year. The
hottest temperature ever recorded in Honolulu was 95 °F (35
°C) on September 19, 1994 and the coldest temperature ever
recorded was 53 °F (11.6 °C) on January 31, 1998, 1972 and 1948;
January 20, 1969; February 1 and February 2, 1976; February 9,
1981; and February 12, 1983.

The closest location on the mainland to Honolulu is the Point


Arena, California Lighthouse, at 2,045 nautical miles (2,353
statute miles) or 3,787 kilometers. (Any nautical vessel would
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Point.) However, part of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska are


slightly closer than California.

Government
Honolulu is administered under a consolidated city-county form
of government employing a strong mayor-council system. The
Mayor of Honolulu holds executive privilegesas opposed to mayors
with only ceremonial powersand the Honolulu City Council
serves as the legislature. Mufi Hannemann currently serves as
Mayor of Honolulu.
His term ends January
2, 2010.

One of the
largest municipal
governments in the
United States, the
city and county
works with an annual
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over USD 1 billion. The
Honolulu Fire Department and Honolulu Police Department
are administered by the mayor and city council through
appointed officials. Likewise, other municipal departments
oversee services which include civil defense, driver licensing,
emergency medical, parks and recreation, sanitation, streets,
vehicle registration, voter registration, water, among others.

Districts
The Honolulu District is located on the southeast coast of Oahu
between Makapuu and Halawa. The District boundary follows
the Koolau crestline, so Makapuu Beach is in the Koolaupoko
District. On the west, the district boundary follows Halawa
Stream, then crosses Red Hill and runs just west of Aliamanu
Crater, so that Aloha Stadium, Pearl Harbor (with the USS
Arizona Memorial), and Hickam Air Force Base are actually all
located in the island’s Ewa District.

Most of the city’s commercial and industrial developments


are located on a narrow but relatively flat coastal plain, while
numerous ridges and valleys located inland of the coastal plain

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divide Honolulu’s residential areas into distinct neighborhoods:


some spread along valley floors (like Manoa in Manoa Valley) and
others climb the interfluvial ridges. Within Honolulu proper can
be found several volcanic cones: Punchbowl, Diamond Head,
Koko Head (includes Hanauma Bay), Koko Crater, Salt Lake, and
Aliamanu being the most conspicuous.

Honolulu and Juneau, Alaska are the only two US state capitals
that cannot be reached directly by road from the contiguous 48
States. Direct connections to these capitals require a boat or a
plane.

Neighborhoods and special districts


■■ Downtown Honolulu is the financial, commercial, and gov-
ernmental center of Hawaii. On the waterfront is Aloha Tow-
er, which for many years was the tallest building in Hawaii.
Currently the tallest building is the -tall First Hawaiian Cen-
ter, located on King and Bishop Streets ().
■■ The Arts District Honolulu in downtown/Chinatown is on the
eastern edge of Chinatown. It is a 12-block area bounded by
Bethel & Smith Streets and Nimitz Highway and Beretania
Street - home to numerous arts and cultural institutions. It is
located within the Chinatown Historic District.
■■ The Capitol District is the eastern part of Downtown Hono-
lulu. It is the current and historic center of Hawaii’s state
government, incorporating the Hawaii State Capitol, Iolani
Palace, Honolulu Hale (City Hall), State Library, and the stat-
ue of King Kamehameha I, along with numerous government
buildings.
■■ Kakaako is a light-industrial district between Downtown and
Waikiki that has seen a large-scale redevelopment effort in the
past decade. It is home to two major shopping areas, Ward
Warehouse and Ward Centre. The John A. Burns School of
Medicine, part of the University of Hawaii at Manoa is also lo-
cated there. A Memorial to the Ehime Maru Incident victims
is built at Kakaako Waterfront Park.
■■ Waikiki is the world famous tourist district of Honolulu, lo-
cated between the Ala Wai Canal and the Pacific Ocean next
to Diamond Head. Numerous hotels, shops, and nightlife op-
portunities are located along Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues.
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year. Just west of Waikiki is Ala Moana Center, the world’s


largest open-air shopping center. A majority of the hotel
rooms on Oahu are located in Waikiki.
■■ Manoa and Makiki are residential neighborhoods located in
adjacent valleys just inland of downtown and Waikiki. Manoa
Valley is home to the main campus of the University of Ha-
waii.
■■ Nuuanu and Pauoa are upper-middle-class residential dis-
tricts located inland of downtown Honolulu. The National
Memorial Cemetery of
the Pacific is located
in Punchbowl Crater
fronting Pauoa Valley.
■■ Palolo and Kaimuki
are neighborhoods
east of Manoa and
Makiki, inland from
Diamond Head. Palolo
Valley parallels Manoa
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neighborhood. Kaimu-
ki is primarily a residential neighborhood with a commercial
strip centered on Waialae Avenue running behind Diamond
Head. Chaminade University is located in Kaimuki.
■■ Waialae and Kahala are the upper-class districts of Honolulu
located directly east of Diamond Head, where there are many
high-priced homes. Also found in these neighborhoods are
the Waialae Country Club and The Kahala Hotel & Resort.
■■ East Honolulu includes the residential communities of Aina
Haina, Niu Valley, and Hawaii Kai. These are considered
upper-middle-class neighborhoods. The upscale gated com-

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munities of Waialae iki and Hawaii Loa Ridge are also located
here.
■■ Kalihi and Palama are working-class neighborhoods with a
number of government housing developments. Lower Ka-
lihi, toward the ocean, is a light-industrial district.
■■ Salt Lake and Aliamanu are (mostly) residential areas built
in extinct tuff cones along the western end of the Honolulu
District, not far from the Honolulu International Airport.
■■ Moanalua is two neighborhoods and a valley at the western
end of Honolulu, and home to Tripler Army Medical Center.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 371,657 people, 140,337
households, and 87,429 families residing in the CDP. The
population density was 4,336.6 people per square mile (1,674.4/
km²). There were 158,663 housing units at an average density
of 1,851.3/sq mi (714.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was
19.67% White, 1.62% Black or African American, 0.19% Native
American, 55.85% Asian, 6.85% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from
other races; and 14.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 4.37% of the population.

There were 140,337 households out of which 23.7% had children


under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples
living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband
present, and 37.7% were non-families. 29.7% of all households
were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living
alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household
size was 2.57 and the average family size is 3.23.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 19.2% under the
age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45
to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median
age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,112, and
the median income for a family was $56,311. Males had a median
income of $36,631 versus $29,930 for females. The per capita
income for the CDP was $24,191. About 7.9% of families and

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11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including


14.6% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those 65 and
older.

Air
Located on the western end of Honolulu proper, Honolulu
International Airport (HNL) is the principal aviation gateway to
the state of Hawaii.

Highways
Several freeways serve
Honolulu:
■■ Interstate H-1,
which, coming into
the city from the west,
passes Hickam Air
Force Base and Hono-
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port, runs just north of
Downtown and contin-
ues eastward through Makiki and Kaimuki, ending at Waia-
lae/Kahala. H-1 connects to Interstate H-2 from Wahiawa and
Interstate H-3 from Kaneohe, west of the city proper.
■■ Interstate H-201—also known as the Moanalua Freeway and
formerly numbered Hawaii State Rte. 78—connects two
points along H-1: at Aloha Stadium and Fort Shafter. Close to
H-1 and Aloha Stadium, H-2 has an exchange with the west-
ern terminus of Interstate H-3 to the windward side of Oahu
(Kaneohe). This complex of connecting ramps, some directly
between H-1 and H-3, is in Halawa.
■■ Interstate H-2 runs from Pearl City, through Waipio and
Mililani, to Wahiawa and dissolves into a highway (Wilikina
Drive) near the military base, U.S. Army base Schofield Bar-
racks and Army Airfield Wheeler. The interstate is a conve-
nient way to get to the island’s North Shore.
■■ Interstate H-3 is also known as the John A. Burns Freeway,
and runs from the H-1 in Honolulu to the community of
Kane’ohe. Despite the number, signage is that of an east-west
highway. However, most residents would consider the route
to run north and south: from the windward (northeast) coast
to the south side of the island.

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Other major highways that link Honolulu proper with other


parts of the Island of Oahu are:
■■ Pali Highway, State Rte. 61, crosses north over the Koolau
range via the Pali Tunnels to connect to Kailua and Kaneohe
on the windward side of the Island.
■■ Likelike Highway, State Rte. 63, also crosses the Koolau to
Kaneohe via the Wilson Tunnels.
■■ Kalanianaole Highway, State Rte. 72, runs eastward from Wa-
ialae/Kahala to Hawaii Kai and around the east end of the
island to Waimanalo Beach.
■■ Kamehameha Highway, State Rte. 99, runs westward from
near Hickam Air Force Base to Aiea and beyond, eventually
running through the center of the island and ending in Ka-
neohe.

Like most major American cities, the Honolulu metropolitan


area experiences heavy traffic congestion during rush hours,
especially to and from the western suburbs of Kapolei, Ewa,
Aiea, Pearl City, Waipahu, and Mililani. Land for expanding
road capacity is at a premium everywhere on Oahu.

Bus
Established by former Mayor Frank F. Fasi, Honolulu’s public
transit system has been twice honored by the American Public
Transportation Association bestowing the title of “America’s
Best Transit System” for 1994–1995 and 2000–2001. Oahu
Transit Services’ “TheBus” operates 107 routes with a fleet of
525 buses.

In 2004, construction had started on a bus rapid transit (BRT)


system using dedicated rights-of-way for buses. The system,
proposed by former Mayor Jeremy Harris, was expected to link
the Iwilei neighborhood with Waikiki. However, current Mayor
Mufi Hannemann has largely dismantled the BRT system and
deployed its buses along other express bus routes.

Rail
Currently, there is no railway system in Honolulu. The last
major attempt was called the Honolulu Area Rail Rapid Transit
project. Popularly known as HART, the twenty-one station rail
system almost came to fruition before Mayor Eileen Anderson
cancelled the project in 1981 and returned grants and funding to

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their sources, arguing the project would break her vow of fiscal
responsibility.

Several attempts had been made since Anderson’s cancellation


of HART to construct a fixed rail mass transit system. All attempts
stalled in Honolulu City Council hearings. In 2004, the city,
county and state approved development of an action plan for
a system to be built in several phases. The initial line proposed
linking Kapolei in West Oahu to the University of Hawaii at
Manoa. However, on
December 22, 2006 the
city council approved
a fixed-guideway
system meant to
accommodate either
rail or buses, running
from Kapolei in West
Oahu to Ala Moana,
with spurs into Waikiki
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Performing arts
Established in 1900, the Honolulu Symphony is the oldest
US symphony orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains. Other
classical music ensembles include the Hawaii Opera Theatre.
Honolulu is also a center for Hawaiian music. The main music
venues include the Neal Blaisdell Center Concert Hall, the
Waikiki Shell, and the Hawaii Theatre.

Honolulu also includes several venues for live theater, including


the Diamond Head Theatre and the Manoa Valley Theatre.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth, a professional ensemble with
extensive education and outreach commitments, also performs
in various venues throughout Honolulu.

Visual arts
There are various institutions supported by the state and private
entities for the advancement of the visual arts. The Honolulu
Academy of Arts is endowed with the largest collection of Asian
and Western art in Hawaii. It also has the largest collection
of Islamic art, housed at the Shangri La estate. The academy
hosts a film and video program dedicated to arthouse and world

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cinema in the museum’s Doris Duke Theatre, named for the


academy’s historic patroness Doris Duke.

The Contemporary Museum is the only contemporary art


museum in the state. It has two locations: main campus in
Makiki and a multi-level gallery in downtown Honolulu at the
First Hawaiian Center.

The Hawaii State Art Museum is also located in downtown


Honolulu at No. 1 Capitol District Building and boasts a collection
of art pieces created by local artists as well as traditional
Hawaiian art. The museum is administered by the Hawaii State
Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Downtown Honolulu hosts
a monthly art walk on the first Friday of each month which
features the state museum, among other galleries.

Natural museums
Recognized internationally as the premier cultural institution
of Hawaii, the Bishop Museum is the largest of Honolulu’s
museums. It is endowed with the state’s largest collection of
natural history specimens and the world’s largest collection
of Hawaiiana and Pacific culture artifacts. The Honolulu Zoo
is the main zoological institution in Hawaii while the Waikiki
Aquarium is a working marine biology laboratory. The Waikiki
Aquarium is partnered with the University of Hawaii and other
universities worldwide. Established for appreciation and
botany, Honolulu is home to several gardens: Foster Botanical
Garden, Liliuokalani Botanical Garden, Walker Estate, among
others.

Other museums and cultural centers


■■ The Arts District Honolulu () is located on the eastern edge
of Chinatown and in old town Honolulu. In a span of just
over 12 blocks, over 25 arts-related businesses, two theaters,
two performance art venues, an alternative movie theater,
and some of Honolulu’s trendiest nightclubs and restaurants
coexist in buildings built at the end of the19th century.

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Sports
Currently, Honolulu has no professional sports teams. However,
Honolulu hosts the NFL’s annual Pro Bowl each February in
addition to the NCAA football Hawaii Bowl. Fans of spectator
sports in Honolulu generally support the football, volleyball,
basketball, and baseball programs of the University of Hawaii
at Manoa. High school sporting events, especially football, are
especially popular. Venues for spectator sports in Honolulu
include:
■■ Aloha Stadium
(football)
■■ Les Murakami Sta-
dium at UH-Manoa
(baseball)
■■ Stan Sheriff Center
at UH-Manoa (basket-
ball and volleyball)
■■ Neal Blaisdell Cen-
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ter Arena (basketball)

Honolulu’s mild climate lends itself to year-round fitness


activities as well. In 2004, Men’s Fitness magazine named
Honolulu the fittest city in the U.S. Honolulu is also home to
three large road races:
■■ The Great Aloha Run is held annually on Presidents’ Day.
■■ The Honolulu Marathon, held annually on the second Sun-
day in December, draws more than 20,000 participants each
year, about half to two thirds of them from Japan.
■■ The Honolulu Triathlon is an Olympic distance triathlon
event governed by USA Triathlon. Held annually in May
since 2004, there is an absence of a sprint course.

Former professional franchises


■■ Hawaii Islanders (Pacific Coast League, 1961-1987)
■■ Hawaiian Islanders (af2, 2002-2004)
■■ Team Hawaii (North American Soccer League, 1977)
■■ The Hawaiians (World Football League, 1974-1975)

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Newspapers
Honolulu is served by two daily newspapers: the Honolulu
Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. It is one of the
few cities of its size in the U.S. to have more than one daily
newspaper.

Magazines
Honolulu has the longest established magazine west of the
Mississippi, Honolulu Magazine, the only city magazine in the
state of Hawai‘i.

Full Power TV Stations


(Digital channel carrier in parenthesis. KKAI and KUPU will not
be digital until 2009.)
■■ 2 (22) KHON (FOX The CW on DT2)
■■ 4 (40) KITV (ABC The AccuWeather Channel on DT2)
■■ 5 (23) KFVE (MyNetworkTV The Tube on DT2)
■■ 9 (8) KGMB (CBS)
■■ 11 (18) KHET (PBS)
■■ 13 (35) KHNL (NBC NBC Weather Plus on DT2)
■■ 14 (31) KWHE (Independent Religious)
■■ 20 (19) KIKU (Independent Asian)
■■ 26 (27) KAAH (TBN)
■■ 32 (33) KBFD (Independent Asian)
■■ 38 (39) KALO (Independent Religious)
■■ 44 (43) KWBN (Daystar)
■■ 50 (50) KKAI (Faith TV)
■■ 56 (38) KUPU (Independent Religious/Pacific Islander)
■■ 66 (41) KPXO (ION)

Low-power TV channels
■■ 42 K42CO
■■ 46 KHLU-LP (Univision)
■■ 48 KHHI-LP (HSN)
■■ 64 K64FN

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17 AM radio stations
■■ 590 KSSK Adult Contemporary
■■ 650 KRTR Soft Adult Contemporary
■■ 690 KHCM Country
■■ 760 KGU Religious (Hawaii’s first radio station)
■■ 830 KHVH News/Talk
■■ 870 KAIM Silent
■■ 940 KKNE Traditional Hawaiian
■■ 990 KHBZ Talk
■■ 1040 KLHT Reli-
gious
■■ 1080 KWAI Talk
■■ 1130 KRUD NewTBA
■■ 1170 KORL Brokered
■■ 1210 KZOO Japanese
Pop
■■ 1270 KNDI Ethnic
■■ 1370 KUPA Silent
■ 600px-Flag_of_Portugal.sv ■■ 1420 KKEA Sports
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■■ 1460 KHRA Korean
■■ 1500 KUMU Talk
■■ 1540 KREA Korean

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FM radio stations
■■ 88.1 KHPR Classical, News (National Public Radio)
■■ 89.3 KIPO News, Information, Jazz (National Public Radio)
■■ 90.3 KTUH Modern Rock, Progressive music
■■ 92.3 KSSK Adult Contemporary
■■ 93.1 KQMQ Top 40
■■ 93.9 KIKI Rhythmic Top 40
■■ 94.7 KUMU-FM Adult Contemporary
■■ 95.5 KAIM-FM Contemporary Christian
■■ 96.3 KRTR-FM Adult Top 40
■■ 97.5 KHNR Talk
■■ 98.5 KDNN Hawaiian Contemporary
■■ 99.5 KHUI Adult Standards, Oldies
■■ 100.3 KCCN Hawaiian Top 40
■■ 101.1 KLHI Modern Rock
■■ 101.1 KXRG-LP Dance
■■ 101.9 KUCD Modern Rock
■■ 102.7 KDDB Rhythmic Top 40
■■ 103.7 Christian Rock
■■ 104.3 KPHW Rhythmic Top 40
■■ 105.1 KINE Traditional Hawaiian
■■ 105.9 KPOI Classic Rock
■■ 107.9 KGMZ Oldies

Cable and satellite television


Oceanic-Time Warner Cable (a division of Time Warner
Cable) is the primary cable television carrier in the Honolulu
metropolitan area. Satellite television (DIRECTV, Dish Network,
some C-Band) is also available as an alternative.

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Tourist attractions
■■ Ala Moana
■■ Aloha Tower
■■ Bishop Museum
■■ Diamond Head
■■ Hanauma Bay
■■ Honolulu Academy of Arts
■■ ?Iolani Palace
■■ Lyon Arboretum
■■ National Memorial
Cemetery of the Pa-
cific
■■ USS Arizona Memo-
rial
■■ Waikiki Aquarium
■■ Waikiki Beach

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universities
■■ Universityof Hawaii Manoa
■■ Chaminade University
■■ Hawaii Pacific University
■■ Brigham Young University–Hawaii (Laie)

Sister cities
Honolulu currently has 28 sister cities. They are:

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■■ - Baguio, Philippines
■■ - Baku, Azerbaijan
■■ - Bruyeres, France
■■ - Caracas, Venezuela
■■ - Cebu City, Philippines
■■ - Funchal, Portugal
■■ - Hainan Island, the People’s Republic of China
■■ - Hiroshima, Japan
■■ - Hue City, Vietnam
■■ - Incheon, South Korea
■■ - Kaohsiung Municipality, Taiwan
■■ - Laoag City, Philippines
■■ - Manila, Philippines
■■ - Mombasa, Kenya
■■ - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
■■ - Mumbai, India
■■ - Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
■■ - San Juan, Philippines
■■ - San Juan, Puerto Rico
■■ - Santiago, Philippines
■■ - Seoul, South Korea
■■ - Sintra, Portugal
■■ - Tokyo, Japan
■■ - Uwajima, Japan
■■ - Vigan City, Philippines
■■ - Zhongshan City, the People’s Republic of China
■■ - Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco since 10 March 2006
■■ - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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Events
Friday, July 11, 2008

Rocky Horror Show Musical


It\’s the biggest and baddest rock\’n\’roll musical ever! On the
way to visit an old college professor, two clean-cut kids run into
tire trouble and seek
help at the sight of a
light down the road.
It\’s coming from the
Frank N. Furter place
where the doctor
is in the midst of
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(Correct caption to be inserted) experiments. What
follows is a night of fun,
frolics and frivolity with that sweet transvestite and his motley
crew of misfits. This deliberately kitschy rock \’n\’ roll sci-fi
gothic is definitely as fun as ever!

\”A socko wacko weirdo rock concert.\” -- WNBC TV

\”A musical that deals with mutating identity and time warps
becomes one of the most mutated, time warped phenomena in
show business.\”
-- New York Times
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11
ALL DAY: Yes
VENUE: Manoa Valley Theatre
ADDRESS: 2833 East Manoa Road, Honolulu , HI

Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo


July 11-12, 2007Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo

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Honolulu, Hawaii
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Iyengar Yoga I
Location:
Specialty Studio

Instructor:
Evelia

Description:
Iyengar yoga techniques are based on the teachings of BKS
Iyengar. Emphasis is placed on correct posture alignment and
holding postures for extended time periods. Through learning
about body mechanics, yogis can develop a heightened sense of
body awareness.
Level 1 = Beginners: No experience or very little experience
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Interval Sports Step


Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Karen

Description:
Develop muscular strength and endurance by combining timed
segments of weight training with cardio repiratory training that
involves stepping up and down from a bench platform. Step
patterns are basic to allow focus and attention to be directed
toward proper technique and form. Full range movement
will add intensity to your step workouts and improve joint
functioning.
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club

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ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Sunday Worship
Saint Augustine Church

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DATE: Jul 11
VENUE: Saint
Augustine Church
ADDRESS: 130 Ohua
Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Stretch
Location:
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Instructor:
Evelia

Description:
Gently stretch muscles and open joints to improve posture,
mobility and back health. Classes may focus on balance, core
or restoration. N’Joy!
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Kick Box
Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Richard

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Description:
A high energy cardio kick-box class that will challenge your
cardio respiratory system, develop muscular endurance,
coordination and balance.
Teaching style and class emphasis differ among individual
instructors. A strength and flexibility component may follow
the cardio segment.
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Ballet - Basics
Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Marie

Description:
Classic ballet taught in a traditional class setting with the finest
talent in Hawaii. Open to all skill levels.
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Sunday School
Parish Of St. Clement

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DATE: Jul 11
VENUE: Parish Of St. Clement
ADDRESS: 1515 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu , HI

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Gentle Yoga for Seniors


Location:
Specialty Studio

Instructor:
Sundae

Description:
A gentle approach
to yoga at all levels.
Movement paired
with poses and breath
exercises designed
to keep the muscles
warm through the
whole class and
stretch with eccentic
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actions. Flexion and
extention of the spine
is frequently accomplished in class for an open and free feeling
in the back. Poses are safe and therapeutic, and the movements
are gracefully fulfilling. Soft instructor tones adds to class
ambiance. Beginners to advanced welcome!
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Pilates on the Ball


Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Cheryl

Description:
Pilates exercises using the physio-balls. Enhances balance,
strength in core, and maintains healthy back. Gain awareness

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and insight into personal postural habits and body imbalances.


Work to reconnect to your body, correct poor alignment habits
and strengthen from the inside out. No choreography and easy
to follow.
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Studio Cycling
Location:
Studio 2

Instructor:
Stacy

Description:
A group cycling journey along flat roads, up long hills and
wherever the music and your mind will take you. Training is
based on individual heart rate zones. Recommended items for
class: heart rate monitor, water bottle, cycling shorts or gel seat
and towel.
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Ashtanga Yoga II & III


Location:
Specialty Studio

Instructor:
Lara

Description:
Ashtanga Yoga is a vigorous and dynamic yoga sequence that
emphasizes deep diaphragmatic breathing, strength, and
cardiovascular fitness.

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Level II: Intermediate = Some yoga experience. Familiarity with


yoga postures, breathing techniques, and alignment.
Level III: Advanced = Experienced yogis who have a solid
practice.
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

The Fish Fall In Love Film


THE GLOBAL LENS 2008 FILM SERIES
The Global Film Initiative is a non-profit organization based in
San Francisco, California. Founded in 2002 with the mission
of promoting cross-cultural understanding through cinema, its
five complementary programs (chief among them the GLOBAL
LENS FILM SERIES) support the growth of global filmmaking
communities and introduce audiences to the remarkable stories
told in every corner of the world. 
THE FISH FALL IN LOVE
Director: Ali Raffi
Iran, 2006, 96 mins.
Wednesday, June 11 at 1 p.m. and 7//www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11
VENUE: Doris Duke Theatre
ADDRESS: 900 S Beretania Street Entrance on Kinau, Honolulu
, HI

Speed and Stability


Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Janna

Description:
This cardio and strength interval class fully utilizes the ball to
tone and train the body! Get a full-body workout to see full-body
results!

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DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008


VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Stability & Strength Ball


Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Patricia

Description:
Incorporates stability balls and resistance equipment to tone,
strengthen and stretch muscles with an emphasis on core
stability. Gain awareness and insight into personal imbalances
and improve your overall posture and coordination.
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Sunset Sessions
Enjoy Happy Hour every Friday night from 5-9pm with DJ Mr
Nick and special guests.  $3 beer and $4 martini specials should
keep you smiling.
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Next Door
ADDRESS: 43 N Hotel Street, Honolulu , HI

Drums Alive
Location:
Studio 1

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Instructor:
Karen

Description:
Join us for Drums Alive! Learn to combine dynamic movements
of aerobic dance with the rhythms of the drum. It is a unique
sensory/motor class designed to work the mind and body. Join
us Friday nights at 5:30 pm in Studio 1 and have a beat’n good
time.
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Aqua Fitness
Location:
Pool

Instructor:
Antonella

Description:
Aerobic classes harness the power of water, adding resistance
to every movement! This non-impact workout is excellent for
cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and strengthening. Aqua
training is a terrific way to gain fitness without the stresses of
gravity experienced in land-based training. Not just for seniors
or recovering athletes anymore -- water fitness continues to
gain popularity among all generations and fitness levels and is a
fantastic and fun way to get fit.
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

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F&M present Fridays at Pearl


What do you have when you take Hawaii\’s finest nightclub
experience, and combine it with Hawaii\’s Finest upscale party
promoters?  You get an experience that can be summarized in
one word. Pearl.

It\’s a silky luminescence that you have longed for since you
discovered Bottle Service. Why it\’s taken so long, we may never
know... but thanks to Flash and Matty Boy, and the visionaries
at Pearl... you can spend all Friday night in one perfect spot, at
Pearl Nightclub in the Ala Moana Center.

Make VIP Bottle Reservations now.  This one will sell out.

For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii


Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Pearl Ultralounge
ADDRESS: 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu , HI

THE WIZARD OF OZ

DATE: Jul 11
VENUE: Diamond Head Theatre
ADDRESS: 520 Makapuu Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Live Rock n\’ Roll @ The Irish Rose Saloon


Happy Hour Daily 10 AM \’til 8 PM
Live Music - 7 Days A Week - 9 pm \’til 2 am
~ Never A Cover Charge ~
Happy Hour prices \’til 8pm
$3.00 specials run nightly

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All your favorite beers, liquors, cocktails, & Guinness


LIVE ROCK \’N\’ ROLL MUSIC
7 DAYS A WEEK - 9 PM \’TIL 2 AM

Elephant on Sundays
Mixers on Mondays
Bongo Tribe on Tuesdays
Piranha Brothers on Wednesday - Saturday
This event was submitted by HNLnow.com Hawaii Event
Calendar
http://www.HNLnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Irish Rose Saloon Waikiki
ADDRESS: 478 Ena Road, Honolulu , HI

F.U.B.A.R. Fridays at Fashion 45


Fubar Fridays every Friday nights at Fashion 45.  Vertical Junkies
bring you absolute drunken madness  from 10pm-4am for all
18+.  $3 Drinks before midnight! Panties free before 11//www.
hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Fashion 45
ADDRESS: 2255 Kuhio Avenue Second Floor Waikiki Trade
Center, Honolulu , HI

The Limelight at Living Room


Furious Styles & Midnight Motion Productions presents
THE LIMELIGHT @ THE LIVING ROOM
Fisherman\’s Wharf — 1009 Ala Moana Blvd.
21 and over party EVERY Friday night!
NO DRESS CODE
Dress to impress or just chill.....make sure you have SOMETHING
on!
GET YOUR DRINK ON
Open bar from 10pm til 11pm! $$3 Drink special until 12//www.
hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008

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VENUE: Living Room


ADDRESS: 1009 Ala Moana Boulevard Fisherman\ s Wharf,
Honolulu , HI

Re:Fresh
HIPHOP/DANCEHALL/SOUL/REGGAETON/80\’s
SOVERN-T (TREEHAUS)
JAMI(NOCTURNAL SOUNDCREW)
SPINNING FRESH BEATS FROM 9PM-2AM!
21 & OVER
NO COVER!
$3 RED STRIPES $3 ABSOLUTE MARTINIS
RE//www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Che Pasta
ADDRESS: 1001 Bishop Street, Honolulu , HI

The Enterprise Live Music Fridays


Every Friday Night party at The Enterprise where no party
has gone before.  Live Music and Dancing Every Friday night. 
Featuring Missing Dave, Dolls Till Daylight, Davey Shindig, Ross
Jackson, DJ Douggie, Matt Ratt, Packo
Live Music, Indie, Electro, Disco Punk & Hip Hop.
Hopefully, you\’re bored like me. There\’s nothing to do on the
weekend and all the other places are too cool to schmooze. Well,
here you go. Party your ass off, bitches. Our resident DJs are
Davey Shindig, Matt Ratt, Ross Jackson and DJ Vagina. They\’ll
be spining Rock and other miscellaneous \”indie\”, electro,
discopunk etc. Basically music that makes people get up and
boogie. We\’ll also be having Hip Hop nights with DJ Packo and
DJ Revise. Live local bands, great atmosphere, positive vibes!
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: the Loft
ADDRESS: 115 Hotel Street, Honolulu , HI

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Contagious
Artist Groove Network presents Contagious Fridays at
Zanzabar.
Dress Stylish or don\’t come at all.
DJ Betty & Dj MikeyD in the Main room
DJ Ryan Sean in the back bar with the International Playaz
10 pm — 4 am Drink specials all night.
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 11—Jul, 11 2008
VENUE: Zanzabar
ADDRESS: 2255 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Rocky Horror Show Musical


It\’s the biggest and baddest rock\’n\’roll musical ever! On the
way to visit an old college professor, two clean-cut kids run into
tire trouble and seek help at the sight of a light down the road.
It\’s coming from the Frank N. Furter place where the doctor is
in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments. What follows
is a night of fun, frolics and frivolity with that sweet transvestite
and his motley crew of misfits. This deliberately kitschy rock
\’n\’ roll sci-fi gothic is definitely as fun as ever!

\”A socko wacko weirdo rock concert.\” -- WNBC TV

\”A musical that deals with mutating identity and time warps
becomes one of the most mutated, time warped phenomena in
show business.\”
-- New York Times
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/

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DATE: Jul 12
ALL DAY: Yes
VENUE: Manoa Valley Theatre
ADDRESS: 2833 East Manoa Road, Honolulu , HI

USATF Hawaii Association Junior Olympic


Outdoor Track & Field Championships

DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008


VENUE: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Step
Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Chris

Description:
A low-impact cardiovascular and lower body conditioning class
that involves stepping up and down from a bench platform
using various step and floor patterns. Resistance training may
be incorporated, followed by a relaxing stretch.
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Studio Cycling
Location:
Studio 2

Instructor:
Courtney

Description:
A group cycling journey along flat roads, up long hills and
wherever the music and your mind will take you. Training is

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based on individual heart rate zones. Recommended items for


class: heart rate monitor, water bottle, cycling shorts or gel seat
and towel.
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Yoga Basics
Location:
Specialty Studio

Instructor:
Shana

Description:
Our Yoga Basics classes are designed to build the foundation for a
safe, productive and enjoyable yoga practice. A variety of styles
and approaches may be integrated. Learn breathing techniques,
yoga postures, proper alignment and where to place your focus
and energy throughout the class. Gain an understanding of the
muscles involved in various asanas and how best to tailor the
practice to meet your individual needs. We feature Iyengar,
Ashtanga, Kripalu, and Hatha in addition to Basics.
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Stretch
Location:
Specialty Studio

Instructor:
Richard

Description:

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Gently stretch muscles and open joints to improve posture,


mobility and back health. Classes may focus on balance, core
or restoration. N’Joy!
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Aqua Fitness
Location:
Pool

Instructor:
Chris

Description:
Aerobic classes harness the power of water, adding resistance
to every movement! This non-impact workout is excellent for
cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and strengthening. Aqua
training is a terrific way to gain fitness without the stresses of
gravity experienced in land-based training. Not just for seniors
or recovering athletes anymore -- water fitness continues to
gain popularity among all generations and fitness levels and is a
fantastic and fun way to get fit.
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

The Nia Technique


Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Shar

Description:
Nia is a revolutionary and expressive cardiovascular fitness
and personal growth practice that helps students achieve

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physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well


being. It empowers us to make movement choices that are in
accordance with our unique bodys design. Through the use
of Music, Movement and Magic, certified Nia teachers help
their students discover and learn to guide their body the way
the body is designed to move. The practice of Nia offers both
traditional and non-traditional benefits, including, but not
limited to, cardiovascular conditioning, joint mobility, stability,
flexibility, strength, agility, alignment, energy efficiency, stress
relief, relaxation and self awareness. It provides a balanced
diet of linear (masculine) and non-linear (feminine) thought
and movement that produces power and grace for both male
and female bodies. All Nia movements are adaptable and can
be personalized for anybody. The technique fuses science,
craft and art to create one of the most exhilarating, energize,
dynamic, creative, playful and fun workouts ever!
The Bodys Way is the movement system developed by co-
founders of the Nia Technique, Debbie and Carlos Rosas.
It consists of a set of principles and intentional practices
which help students guide themselves intrinsically using a
combination of sensory IQ (body awareness) and the functional
design and integration of the whole body (the physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual being). The science, craft, and art of
three movement arts (martial arts, dance arts and healing arts)
and nine movement forms (are interwoven to create a dance
of mechanical and fluid movement that, through personal
expression, brings forth healing, fitness, and wholeness to
anybody at any age, level of fitness or movement experience.
By teaching us how consciously to seek movement pathways
of ease, love, pleasure, and freedom in contrast to effort, hate,
pain, and rigidity or habit, Nia transforms the No pain, no gain
fallacy into a No pain, all gain reality for those who consciously
choose dynamic ease over effort and pain.
The Nia Technique was born in 1983 from the idea that fitness
could look, feel, and be experienced differently in a less
painful and more pleasurable way. The original vision included
barefoot aerobics, holistic and integrated fitness, wellness and
personal growth supported by education and community. This
is still at the heart of all Nia programming today, now taught
in over 29 countries to more than 60,000 regular Nia students
worldwide. Through awareness and grace anybody can activate

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the joys of healing, health and well being. Nia engages the spirit
and touches peoples hearts, giving them permission to play
and more intimately connect with themselves and with others.
It encourages inner exploration and self-discovery and guides
students to move through their own unique, infinitely creative
space. Nia is guided by the Pleasure Principle: if the body feels
good, accepted, and loved, it will naturally become stronger
and heal. No previous experience is necessary and everybody
is welcome, so join us for Nia! Experience the joy of movement
and the benefits of moving your body the bodys way.
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Muscle Conditioning
Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Kathy

Description:
A muscular strength and endurance workout without a
cardiovascular training segment. Excercises may at times be
pulled from Yoga and Pilates practices. Hand weights, body bars,
FitBalls, and resistance bands may be used to cause overload to
working muscle groups.
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Vinyasa Yoga I, II, & III


Location:
Specialty Studio

Instructor:
Lara

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Description:
Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic class that connects the breath with
the flow of movement. Physiology, breathing techniques, and
meditation are emphasized in this class. All levels are welcome!
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Jazz
Location:
Studio 2

Instructor:
Pam

Description:
Traditional modern dance classes with the finest talent in
Hawaii. Open to all skill levels.
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Storytime
Storytime
Various Themes
Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)
DATE: Jul 12
VENUE: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Kahala Mall
ADDRESS: 4211 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Stretch & Relax


Location:
Studio 1

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Instructor:
Diana

Description:
Gently stretch muscles and open joints to improve posture,
mobility and back health. Classes may focus on balance, core
or restoration. N’Joy!
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Yoga I & II, & Meditation


Location:
Specialty Studio

Instructor:
Lara

Description:
The use of basic postures, movements and breathing techniques
to facilitate mind-body union.
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Soak
Every Saturday, the Wyland Waikiki Hotel parties poolside with
DJs, Cocktails and Entertainment.  Come and sip Bacardi under
the Waikiki Sun with DJs: Willis Haltom, Ramyt, Zane, Ernie K,
Cryptik, Chubakah, Loic, Marlon, Rayne and weekly guests.
$10, *Free for women
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Wyland Waikiki Hotel
ADDRESS: 400 Royal Hawaiian Avenue, Honolulu , HI

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Kick Box
Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Richard

Description:
A high energy cardio kick-box class that will challenge your
cardio respiratory system, develop muscular endurance,
coordination and balance.
Teaching style and class emphasis differ among individual
instructors. A strength and flexibility component may follow
the cardio segment.
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Rick Rock\’s Rock Bar


Finally a place where mature sophisticated adults can
Socialize, dance & network to the music they love.
\”Rick Rock Productions\” redefines Honolulu\’s nightlife
With 100% nonstop 80\’s 90\’s & old school music...
Saturday nights come alive with energy for adults:
\”80\’s & old school\” - live from the Rock Bar!!!
Saturday April 26th, 2008 & every Saturday after that
21 & over but 25 plus preferred
Dress fresh - fly and flashy and meet the dress code.
3 promoters - 2 dance floors - 2 V.I.P. rooms - 100 possibilities
Music techs: mike d - DJ Wu Chang - DJ Dogg father -
Take you back to spats, pink Cadillac, bobby McGee\’s,
masquerade & the point after -with the hits we loved!!!
Hottest with the mostest old school swag - rick rock
80\’s power hour starts at 8pm 10pm.
The \”rock bar\” is located at @ 1349 Kapiolani blvd

Created for Akshay Sthapit


Honolulu, United States 87

For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii


Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: O Lounge
ADDRESS: 1349 Kapiolani blvd, Honolulu , HI

PIMPBOT’s return to Coffee Talk


Unity Crayons presents PIMPBOT’s return to Coffee Talk!
More details tba.
DATE: Jul 12
VENUE: Coffee Talk
ADDRESS: 3601 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu , HI

THE WIZARD OF OZ

DATE: Jul 12
VENUE: Diamond Head Theatre
ADDRESS: 520 Makapuu Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Empire
Former JUICY Crew promoters; Jace
House · Breaks · Electro · Drum-n-Bass · Hip Hop · Soul · R&B ·
Dancehall · Retro Classicks
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Lotus Sound Bar
ADDRESS: 2301 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Oceanfront at RumFire
FM, Saab, Grey Goose & Bacardi present

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OCEANFRONT at RUMFIRFE
At Sheraton Waikiki
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
starting April 12th
Flash & Matty Boy have decided to just take over the Sheraton
Waikiki every Saturday to throw a party!
Expect all the great FM talent from djs, dancers & musicians &
the FM clientele that Skyline has with a twist.  Think of it as the
sister event to Skyline. Oceanfront at Rumfire is literally ocean
side at the most famous beach in the world with Diamond head
in the background.  
With bottle service outdoors at the fire pits. FIRE PITS!
Sylish attire, always free valet for the 1st 4 hours.
$5 guest list closes at 11pm.
The amazing tapas menu is available til midnight.
To reserve a fire pit with bottle service email vip@
flashandmattyboypresent.com
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: RumFire
ADDRESS: Sheraton Waikiki Hotel 2255 Kalakaua Avenue,
Honolulu , HI

The Quintessentials
The Quintessentials return to Hawaii.  This one night show at
Anna Banannas will be $5 and the show will also feature Extra
Stout, Upstanding Youth and The Substitoots.
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Anna Bananas
ADDRESS: 2440 South Beretania Street, Honolulu , HI

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Honolulu, United States 89

Rice Cracker
Architechs / Tantriq / Double-O-Spot Present
Rice Cracker
Saturday Nights, enjoy a relaxed outdoor/indoor atmosphere
at Aloha Tower Marketplace.  Back by popular demand, Chai\’s
Island Bistro is once again the location for the original indoor
& outdoor nightlife concept.  Hang out with your crew under
the stars with a full service outdoor bar with DJ G-Spot spinning
all your favorite throwbacks.  Inside the main dining hall, DJs
Delveider & DJ XL play the most handsome selections to make
you dance until the lights come up.  Nightly Drink Specials.
A relaxed atmosphere. The Best DJs & VIP treatment every
Saturday Night.  \”Rice Cracker\” at Chai\’s Island Bistro.
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Chais Island Bistro
ADDRESS: 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu , HI

Pure
At 10pm the lights begin to dim as we transition from Aaron\’s
into the Aaron\’s Ultra Lounge... The disco lights are activated
and a Mega Mix of Groove, HipHop, R/B, Dancehall, Reggae, &
Reggaeton fill the room.  A very friendly and customer service
based staff await you to provide a first class experience in a first
class venue \”Aaron\’s\”.  Come and experience a comfortable
/ stylish setting with a 180 degree Million Dollar Ocean View 36
floors high above the Waikiki City Lights.  Experience a view
unlike any other in a seductive yet, classy venue... Meet new
people, Chill with friends, take that special someone out for a
great time, or even let your team know they did a great job for
an employee appreciate night at an upscale/hip venue.  Special
guest DJ\’s thru out the month. 
 
Table Booth Reservations: (808) 479-0335
 
Mahalos 2:

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MAHARAJA
MASTER MIND ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
LEVEL
MOBILE CARE AUDIO
IMF VISIONS
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 12—Jul, 12 2008
VENUE: Aarons
ADDRESS: 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu , HI

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Rocky Horror Show Musical


It\’s the biggest and baddest rock\’n\’roll musical ever! On the
way to visit an old college professor, two clean-cut kids run into
tire trouble and seek help at the sight of a light down the road.
It\’s coming from the Frank N. Furter place where the doctor is
in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments. What follows
is a night of fun, frolics and frivolity with that sweet transvestite
and his motley crew of misfits. This deliberately kitschy rock
\’n\’ roll sci-fi gothic is definitely as fun as ever!

\”A socko wacko weirdo rock concert.\” -- WNBC TV

\”A musical that deals with mutating identity and time warps
becomes one of the most mutated, time warped phenomena in
show business.\”
-- New York Times
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 13
ALL DAY: Yes
VENUE: Manoa Valley Theatre
ADDRESS: 2833 East Manoa Road, Honolulu , HI

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Vinyasa Yoga I & II


Location:
Specialty Studio

Instructor:
Brigitte

Description:
Vinyasa is a style of yoga that concentrates on connecting
the breath with the flow of movement. In this beginner and
intermediate class, we emphasize anatomical physiology, breath
and meditation, creating a
class that is inviting to the individual levels of each student.
Whether it is your first class or you seek to build strength and
flexibility into your
practice, you will experience the increased knowledge and
fitness of your body that yoga offers.
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Studio Cycling
Location:
Studio 2

Instructor:
Karen

Description:
A group cycling journey along flat roads, up long hills and
wherever the music and your mind will take you. Training is
based on individual heart rate zones. Recommended items for
class: heart rate monitor, water bottle, cycling shorts or gel seat
and towel.
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club

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ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Low Impact
Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Chris

Description:
One foot remains in contact with the floor, reducing the risk of
high impact injury. Challenges the cardiorespiratory system,
increases muscular endurance and develops body awareness
and coordination. Muscle strength and flexibility segments may
also be incorporated. Routines and style vary among individual
instructors.
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Aqua Fitness
Location:
Pool

Instructor:
Antonella

Description:
Aerobic classes harness the power of water, adding resistance
to every movement! This non-impact workout is excellent for
cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and strengthening. Aqua
training is a terrific way to gain fitness without the stresses of
gravity experienced in land-based training. Not just for seniors
or recovering athletes anymore -- water fitness continues to
gain popularity among all generations and fitness levels and is a
fantastic and fun way to get fit.
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008

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VENUE: Honolulu Club


ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Muscle Conditioning - Emily


Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Emily

Description:
A muscular strength and endurance workout without a
cardiovascular training segment. Excercises may at times be
pulled from Yoga and Pilates practices. Hand weights, body bars,
FitBalls, and resistance bands may be used to cause overload to
working muscle groups.
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Muscle Conditioning
Location:
Studio 1

Instructor:
Richard

Description:
A muscular strength and endurance workout without a
cardiovascular training segment. Excercises may at times be
pulled from Yoga and Pilates practices. Hand weights, body bars,
FitBalls, and resistance bands may be used to cause overload to
working muscle groups.
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

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Jazz
Location:
Studio 2

Instructor:
Marie

Description:
Traditional modern dance classes with the finest talent in
Hawaii. Open to all skill levels.
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Vinyasa Yoga III


Location:
Specialty Studio

Instructor:
Brigitte

Description:
A dynamic class that connects breath with flow of movement.
Physiology, breathing techniques, and meditation are
emphasized as one learns to deepen their practice. Level III,
or Advanced, yoga students will be challenged to go deeper
into each posture and move between postures at a faster
pace. Inverted postures and other advanced postures will be
introduced and practiced.
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Universal Chi
Location:

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Studio 1

Instructor:
Stuart

Description:
A combination of Tai Chi, gentle stretching, Qigong &
meditation.
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

THE WIZARD OF OZ

DATE: Jul 13
VENUE: Diamond Head Theatre
ADDRESS: 520 Makapuu Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Ice Cream Sundays


Sundays at Venus Nightclub, check out DJs Mixmaster B and DJ
Technique as they pack the dance floor with ice cream melting
hits, guaranteed to get the girls covered in it....  $3 flavored stoli,
$4 Goose, Crown, Patron.
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Venus Nightclub
ADDRESS: 1349 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu , HI

VIP YACHT PARTY ON THE MAKANI + THE CIRCUS


NIGHTCLUB EXPERIENCE
VIP YACHT PARTY ON THE MAKANI
+ THE CIRCUS NIGHTCLUB
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

Honolulu, Jul 11–Jul 20, 2008


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-8:45p-
Board the Illustrious Makani Catamaran
2 Complimentary Drinks
On-Board Catering (Buffet Style)

-9:30p-
Departure Time
Full Bar – Flat LCD – BOSE Sound
Free Massage – Miller Light Girls
Ultimate Moonlight Cruise

-11:00p-
Boat Docks
Free Transportation to “The Circus”
-The Greatest Party on Earth-
Free Admission - $1 Drinks till 12:30
Live Cirque Performances – Dancing – DJ’s
More Miller Light Girls – Sex GoGo Dancers - Open till 4am

ONLY $65
($150.00 VALUE)

ADMISSION IS LIMITED - CALL TO RESERVE TICKETS OR FOR


MORE INFO!!!!

CALL
(808) 753-4970
TODAY

THE CIRCUS - $1 Drink Specials till 12a -21 & Up - EVERY FRIDAY-
$10 Before 12a -Doors @ 10pm - “Dress to Impress” - VIP & Bottle
Service Available - Exclusive & Elite Experience - Sexy GoGo
Dancers - Live Cirque Performances - Featuring: DJ MJ & DJ J.
Cube & A.V. NycE - Hosted by: Nugget & Pure @ CIRQUE HAWAII
(Old IMAX) - Plenty Parking - Bring Plenty Friends - 325 Seaside
Avenue in Waikiki.

LADIES FREE BEFORE 11Pm w/ HI STATE ID’s

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Honolulu, United States 97

ADMISSION IS LIMITED - CALL TO RESERVE TICKETS TODAY


(808) 753-4970
DATE: Jul 13
VENUE: Cirque Hawaii
ADDRESS: 325 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners


Learn the elegant art of Argentine Tango from internationally
recognized George & K’ai Garcia. No partner needed - singles
welcome; no tango experience required. Four-week series
starts the first Wednesday of every month. Includes one hour of
instruction and a 2-hour practice session immediately following.
Open to the public; free validated parking at Honolulu Club
garage. Please wear smooth-soled shoes that stay securely on
your feet. For more information visit www.islatango.com or
email: info@islatango.com.
DATE: Jul 16
VENUE: Honolulu Club
ADDRESS: 932 Ward Avenue, Honolulu , HI

Thursday, July 17, 2008

LEARN WHILE YOU EARN! INTRO TO REAL ESTATE


INVESTING!
LEARN WHILE YOU EARN! INTRO TO REAL ESTATE
INVESTING!

If you are a person who:

-is interested in Real Estate Investing and don’t know where to


start!

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-has equity sitting around doing nothing for you!


-wants to create a real estate portfolio!
-wants to create wealth in real estate!

THIS IS FOR YOU!

If you are the type of person who:

-is a go-getter!
-is a leader!
-is sick and tired of working for someone else!
-is ready to retire now rather than later!
-is willing to do what it takes!

THIS IS FOR YOU!

We look forward to meeting you at tonight’s briefing to Real


Estate Investing where we will show you just how easy and
simple it is to achieve your dreams!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! FOR MAKING A WISE DECISION!!!

“You can make excuses or make money, but you can’t make
both!“ ~ Cheri Tree INSA, Hawaii

CONTACT: CORY JIM @ 808.225.2959 to reserve your seat or


email NOUVEAURICHE@HAWAII.RR.COM
DATE: Jul 17
VENUE: Oahu Veterans Center
ADDRESS: 1298 Kukila Street, Honolulu , HI

Sunday, July 13, 2008

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Somethings Gotta Give


..So sunday, I know where you want to go!!! TSUNAMIS in
Waikiki. 21+ and party goes till 4am. It\’s only $5 at the door (18+
$10) and that gets you 25 cent draft beer (come on) and $1 Jello
shots $3 sex on the beach.
Hip-Hop, R&B Music
For more information visit www.HNLnow.com, the Hawaii
Event Calendar
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/
DATE: Jul 13—Jul, 13 2008
VENUE: Tsunamis
ADDRESS: 2260 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu , HI

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Weather Forecast
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
■■ Sunrise: 5:49 AM
■■ Sunset: 7:11 PM
■■ Expect: Sunshine and some
clouds
■■ High: 92
■■ Low: 75
■■ Wind: 15ENE
■■ UV: 11

Wednesday, June 04, 2008


■■ Sunrise: 5:49 AM
■■ Sunset: 7:11 PM
■■ Expect: Mostly sunny and very
warm
■■ High: 92
■■ Low: 74
■■ Wind: 12E
■■ UV: 12

Thursday, June 05, 2008


■■ Sunrise: 5:49 AM
■■ Sunset: 7:12 PM
■■ Expect: Partly sunny and mild
■■ High: 91
■■ Low: 72
■■ Wind: 14ENE
■■ UV: 12

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Friday, June 06, 2008


■■ Sunrise: 5:49 AM
■■ Sunset: 7:12 PM
■■ Expect: Sunshine and patchy
clouds
■■ High: 90
■■ Low: 72
■■ Wind: 14E
■■ UV: 12

Saturday, June 07, 2008


■■ Sunrise: 5:49 AM
■■ Sunset: 7:12 PM
■■ Expect: Nice with sunshine and
patchy clouds
■■ High: 92
■■ Low: 73
■■ Wind: 11E
■■ UV: 12

Sunday, June 08, 2008


■■ Sunrise: 5:49 AM
■■ Sunset: 7:13 PM
■■ Expect: Very warm and pleasant
with sunshine and patchy clouds
■■ High: 93
■■ Low: 74
■■ Wind: 12ENE
■■ UV: 12

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Monday, June 09, 2008


■■ Sunrise: 5:49 AM
■■ Sunset: 7:13 PM
■■ Expect: Sunny to partly cloudy
■■ High: 91
■■ Low: 72
■■ Wind: 16ENE
■■ UV: 12

Tuesday, June 10, 2008


■■ Sunrise: 5:49 AM
■■ Sunset: 7:14 PM
■■ Expect: Partly sunny
■■ High: 89
■■ Low: 68
■■ Wind: 15N
■■ UV: 11

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Honolulu, United States 103

References
Offbeat Resources

1. Wikipedia, Honolulu; http://en.wikipedia.org


2. Wikitravel, Honolulu; http://wikitravel.org
3. Yahoo! Finance, U.S. Dollar; http://finance.yahoo.com/cur-
rency
4. AccuWeather, Forecast for Honolulu; http://www.accu-
weather.com/us/
5. Google Maps, Maps of Honolulu; http://www.google.com/ma
ps?q=Honolulu%2c+United+States

Honolulu, Jul 11–Jul 20, 2008

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