Fodor's Oahu: with Honolulu, Waikiki & the North Shore

by Fodor's Travel Publications

Overview

Whether you want to visit beautiful Waikiki Beach, surf the big waves on the North Shore, or snorkel at Hanauma Bay, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Hawaii are here to help!  Fodor’s Oahu guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor’s Oahu travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities,and more
• PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Oahu's Best Beaches,” “Oahu's Best Natural Wonders,” “Hawaiian Flora and Fauna,” and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on “Hawaiian Cultural Traditions,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “What to Eat and Drink in Hawaii”
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Ko Olina, Hanauma Bay, Haleiwa, the Waimea Valley, the North Shore, and much more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in Hawaii? Check out Fodor’s Kauai, Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii, and Fodor's Maui.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640975217
Publisher:	Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	09/06/2022
Series:	Full-color Travel Guide
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	170,801
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budgets in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

Table of Contents

1 Expedience Oahu 6

25 Ultimate Experiences 8

What's Where 18

Oahu Today 20

Oahu's Best Beaches 22

Oahu's Most Incredible

Natural Wonders 24

Flora and Fauna in Hawaii 26

What to Eat and Drink in Hawaii 28

What to Buy in Hawaii 30

What to Read and Watch 32

Kids and Families 33

The History of Hawaii 34

Weddings and Honeymoons 44

2 Travel Smart 45

Know Before You Go 46

Getting Here and Around 48

Essentials 53

Hawaiian Vocabulary 60

Great Itineraries 64

On the Calendar 66

Contacts 68

3 Honolulu and Pearl Harbor 69

Welcome to Honolulu and Pearl Harbor 70

Planning 73

Waikiki and Diamond Head 75

Pearl Harbor 109

Mapunapuna 117

Iwilei 117

Downtown 119

Chinatown 127

Kakaako 132

Ala Moana 136

Makiki Heights 140

Kalihi-Liliha-Kapalama 142

Nuuanu 143

Moiliili 146

Kapahulu 147

Kaimuki 149

Manoa 150

Kahala 151

4 West (Leeward) and Central Oahu 153

Welcome to West (Leeward) and Central Oahu 154

Planning 156

Kapolei 158

Ko Olina 159

Waianae 164

Wahiawa 167

5 North Shore 169

Welcome to North Shore 170

Planning 172

Waialua 174

Haleiwa 177

Pupukea 180

Kahuku 183

6 East (Windward) Oahu 187

Welcome to East (Windward) Oahu 188

Planning 190

Hawaii Kai 191

Waimanalo 195

Kailua 199

Kaneohe 205

Kaaawa 207

Laie 209

7 Activities and Tours 211

Aerial Tours 212

Animal Encounters 214

Biking 215

Birding 216

Boat Tours and Charters 217

Bodyboarding and Bodysurfing 219

Deep-Sea Fishing 220

Golf 221

Hiking 227

Horseback Riding 231

Jet Skiing and Waterskiing 232

Kayaking 232

Running 234

Scuba Diving 235

Snorkeling 237

Stand-Up Paddleboarding 239

Submarine Tours 241

Surfing 241

Tennis 243

Volleyball 243

Whale-Watching 243

Windsurfing and Kiteboarding 244

Index 245

About Our Writers 256

Maps

Waikiki East and Diamond Head 78-79

Waikiki West 82-83

Pearl Harbor, Mapunapuna, and Iwilei 118

Downtown, Chinatown, Kakaako, and Ala Moana 122-123

Greater Honolulu 144-145

West (Leeward) and Central Oahu 160

North Shore 175

East (Windward) Oahu 196-197

Hawaiian Cultural Traditions 35

Pearl Harbor 111

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