http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Oahu-blog.html The Best of Oahu Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the best-of-oahu.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us Oahu Sat, 18 May 2013 17:41:17 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 17:41:17 GMT best-of-oahu.com c4869bdb123d50ba4b88784adb53b7d7 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/hilton-hawaiian-village.html There couldn’t be a more grand entrance into Waikiki than entering the 22 acre Oahu Hilton Hawaiian Village. This Oahu resort features an island record of 5 swimming pools on site, a 5 acre salt water swimming lagoon, 5 hotel towers, 20 onsite restaurants, and a rainbow street bazaar that is part of the village that includes close to 100 shops through out. Sat, 18 May 2013 17:41:13 GMT bd50cf8fb621a3538572d6faf170cf02 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/oahu-resorts.html There are really only 4 Oahu resorts that have the extensive grounds and prestige worthy of the title as “true Oahu resorts”. Hawaiian Hilton Village, Turtle Bay Resort Oahu, Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, & the Kahala Hotel and Resort are your 4 island stars that rise high above the rest! Unique settings, onsite golf courses, tropical lagoon beaches, exquisite manmade waterfalls, popular luaus, star attractions such as dolphins and sting rays swimming about, spa centers, boutique shops, fine dining restaurants, top notch rooms and suites, and front row beach real estate are some of the outstanding all-in-one features you will find at these luxury Oahu resorts that are hard to find anywhere else. Sat, 18 May 2013 17:41:13 GMT ecca7193214d478aa54bf6399615a056 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/shopping-on-oahu.html Shopping on Oahu is a fun adventure. Whether you are looking for haute couture, local island art, or everything Hawaiiana, you are likely to find it at Ala Moana Mall, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, Aloha Tower Marketplace, or at the Ward WArehouse & Ward Center. Thu, 09 May 2013 06:07:34 GMT 0f419cbe4843f34e7fd79c1b15149212 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/manoa-falls.html Manoa Falls has to be one of the most fascinating waterfalls on Oahu! Cascading 150 feet down, it will seem more like 1000 ft as you stare up at the endless water falling down the rocks. Not many Oahu waterfalls are easy to travel to, that can also deliver such an impressive show. Wed, 01 May 2013 07:19:19 GMT 42720fc1240bc1e6c007fbc7d3d3ce80 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/makapuu-beach.html Makapuu Beach is a Hawaiian gem that sits below the southeast Makapuu Point. Most visitors venture out this direction to hike up to the Makapuu Lighthouse, but rarely stick around to enjoy one of the most beautiful Oahu beaches! Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:59:06 GMT 1336bc917d02c7114b874824a29fb951 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/hanauma-bay-oahu.html Hanauma Bay Oahu is one of the most popular and most visited beaches outside of Waikiki and the North Shore beaches. But it’s not so much about the beach as it is about the amazing Hanauma Bay snorkeling experience! With over 300 different Hanauma Bay fish species lurking about the shallow coral reefs, it is easy to see why this Oahu beach holds its fame! Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:59:06 GMT ec6b40a07f94582ca735832bb7f3d922 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/sandy-beach-oahu.html Sandy Beach Oahu is notoriously known for 2 things…powerful shorebreaks and the fine beach sand that gets into everything! Sandy Beach Park is a beautiful isolated stretch of beach that lays just beyond the popular Halona Blowhole. Sandys Beach is a magnificent scene that you arrive upon after driving along the lava rock cliffside of Koko Head Crater. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:40:35 GMT 1d0737e6093286edb1c06e1ea8301f92 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Oahu-Hiking-Trails.html Oahu hiking trails will provide you access to the best views and adventures on the island. These Oahu hikes will transport you to the island’s natural wild beauty. Hiking Oahu will be one of the true highlights of your Hawaiian vacation. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:10:28 GMT 51d9cdbfcd6277a4d7ee2cb3dd4adf0f http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Hawaii-Waterfalls.html Hawaii Waterfalls on Oahu are like little secret gems in the lush jungles of the island. You have to work to get a glimpse of some, while a short hike will grant you a great reward to see the others. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:10:28 GMT 7ddc3eaaf199c419b1f7cfb19d651bd3 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/oahu-restaurants.html Best Oahu restaurants that will tickle your taste buds, satisfy your tummy, and leave you salivating for more. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:53:48 GMT ea39e3b14f64eeab7909ad00cf72d7b1 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/oahu-nightlife.html After the sun melts into the Pacific, the stars come out, and the Oahu nightlife comes to life! It’s really all about the Honolulu nightlife for the most part. Whether you are seeking the Honolulu nightclubs & Honolulu bars, or maybe something a little more special, it’s hard not to find good entertainment somewhere in the Oahu nightlife! Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:35:55 GMT 2e5041eb04fbddb29bb315879fd22d25 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/honolulu-restaurants.html These best Honolulu restaurants, outside of Waikiki, will leave you more than satisfied, sighing with content, and revved up to go back for more! Here's a selection for all budgets and tastes from heavy hitters like Alan Wong's and Chef Mavro to holes in the wall like Ethel's and foodie staples like Shokudo. Your palettes will delight in what these restaurants have, waiting for your tastebuds. Ready, get set, make your reservations! Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:35:55 GMT f2351b11f6419560b2359594743e9fab http://www.best-of-oahu.com/waikiki-restaurants.html Food is my passion…and Waikiki has its share of hole-in-the-wall local spots along with 5 Star Waikiki restaurants that are worth considering when looking for a moment of satisfaction! Looking for the best Waikiki restaurants that would satisfy your hungry tummy without venturing too far out of the area? There are so many to choose from but no matter your budget or craving, we've assembled a nice sampling of local favorites to whet your appetite... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:58:05 GMT 0a0d5b064cb6373b3e8029ed4efd79f1 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Oahu-Golf-Courses.html You’ll find most of Oahu golf courses are kept in great tiptop shape, and rank as some of the best Hawaii golf courses to choose from. You may be inclined to a challenge at a Northshore golf course or want to stay close to your hotel and do some golfing in Waikiki … you will have great fun at the golf courses in Oahu. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:39:00 GMT 74b5be20d633560b67daeb1cd80da3a9 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/index.html Best of Oahu is your insider's guide to this island's best highlights, some of which are rarely discovered by tourists. Be in the know as this guide treats you to an insider's view of fantastic Honolulu attractions, spectacular Oahu beaches, captivating Hawaiian culture, amazing hidden Oahu Waterfalls, the rugged and rustic Oahu North Shore, famous Hawaiian surfing spots, best Oahu golf courses, scenic Oahu hiking trails, incredible Oahu shopping, and of course the most scrumptious island eats -- and then get ready for the very best Oahu nightlife. . Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:40:27 GMT 9ebddd973c70d564489d6370b7288d89 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Hawaiian-Surfing.html Hawaiian Surfing is just a way of life on Oahu. With close to a hundred named Oahu surf spots around the island, it’s hard for it not to be! You've got something for all levels...from surfing Waikiki beach to surfing Pipeline -- yes, the world famous Banzai Pipeline! Everyone from the keikis (kids) to energetic seniors, are either out playing around in the surf, or out watching the Hawaiian surfers riding the waves from some of the best of Oahu's surfing-spectator spots. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:14:12 GMT 414fa8f6d4369986b6b1da8f57376e18 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/oahu-car-rentals.html Oahu car rentals are cheap and easy to find. Whether you need a weekly rental or one for just a day, you have many great choices. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:31:09 GMT 1095424ca723218ff07d431b2b8b0e70 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Ko-Olina-Oahu.html Beautiful Ko Olina Oahu,ranked as top 3 beaches on the island, is not to be missed when you visit Oahu. The four magical Ko Olina Lagoons are pristine crescent-shaped swimming holes tucked away in the Marriott Ko Olina beachfront property in the western leeward side of Oahu. Other key attractions are Paradise Cove Luau and the Ko Olina Golf Course which houses Roys Restaurant. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:27:29 GMT 1b41553624a75c995761333e5ea1dce6 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/waimea-falls-park.html Waimea Falls Park - For Oahu hikes, this is more like a pleasurable one mile stroll through lush botanical gardens, that lead up to the grand Waimea Falls. Still known as the popular Waimea Falls Park, this Oahu waterfall and grounds are now run by the stewards of Waimea Valley Hi’ipaka. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:34:52 GMT 76d2c1cf37161ab44d6212a809dc8be3 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Oahu-North-Shore.html Oahu North Shore - Time to head to the countryside and pay a visit to this laidback corner of Oahu, whether you're coming to surf the world famous North Shore beaches, stroll through rustic Haleiwa town,browse through Hawaiian art galleries, or looking for northshore golf courses...experiencing North Shore Oahu is a must. Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:13:46 GMT 2d75324b6e55a32bc12c44744b112720 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/oahu-transportation.html Oahu transportation including flying in and out of the Honolulu International Airport is easy as it should be. Renting a cheap Oahu car rental to explore the island, or traveling about on an Oahu bus or Waikiki Trolley will get you from place to place, and couldn’t be simpler or more fun! Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:24:35 GMT 02d3128f88ed3683cb4769bb4f9c54f7 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/lanikai-pillbox-hike.html The Lanikai Pillbox Hike, also popularly known as the Kaiwa Ridge Trail, is one of the most picturesque and pleasant Oahu hiking trails. This intermediate hike rises just above beautiful Lanikai Beach Oahu, rewarding hikers with some of the best vistas of Oahu’s windward side. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:03:36 GMT b7791f9b5c41573fa79e69bcb9113274 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Lanikai-Beach-Oahu-Hawaii.html Lanikai Beach Oahu Hawaii is our all time favorite beach in the world! It's the first beach we go to once we land in Oahu for vacation. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:18:58 GMT 2ff2541aeb2e7036ace54337c913cce1 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/diamond-head-trail.html Diamond Head Trail is one of the most rewarding Oahu hikes, offering amazing 360 degrees views when you reach the top. Hiking Diamond Head might first appear to be a challenging all day climb, but these Oahu hiking trails can sometimes be deceiving, as it really only takes about 40 to 60 minutes to reach the 760-foot summit of the Diamond Head hike. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:20:06 GMT 2a30642defb6d8bc9db459a1e988096b http://www.best-of-oahu.com/oahu-bus.html The Oahu bus is a great way to get around the island if you opt not to get an Oahu car rental. The Honolulu bus system is actually ranked as one of the best transit systems in the world. That’s pretty impressive with over 72 million stratified Honolulu bus riders per year! Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:41:36 GMT 101c8c47e2ec845cf9ae02098dd8a36f http://www.best-of-oahu.com/best-of-oahu-site-search-results.html Best of Oahu Site Search Results Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:18:36 GMT dd6dc6d32df5c76ea5b1ccfef7b70543 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/hotels-in-oahu.html Searching for the best hotels in Oahu for your upcoming vacation? You’ll find that a majority of the choice hotels are in Waikiki, but a few exceptional Oahu resorts are located just outside of this bustling Oahu lodging enclave. Whether you are looking for the best Oahu luxury hotels or searching for some run of the mill inexpensive Waikiki Hotels, there are great selection for everyone! Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:28:01 GMT 2a9ef137845172ad56f113cf27a3985f http://www.best-of-oahu.com/pipeline-hawaii.html If you are on a quest to find the legendary Banzai Pipeline Hawaii, known around the world for its perfect barelling waves, then head to Ehukai Beach Park on the North Shore Oahu. Ehukai Beach Park ranks as on of the best Oahu beaches, but surfing pipeline is a unique experience itself, and ranks in many people’s list as one of the top 100 things to do before you die! Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:04:29 GMT 148faaf1d67cb7c704c4137b2d1c6429 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/bishop-museum-honolulu.html Bishop Museum is the most comprehensive and complete museum in Hawaii. A fantastic collection of Hawaii's heritage and culture is stored in this museum, which was commissioned by the husband of the last descendant of King Kamehameha the Great, Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:50:27 GMT 91e3f591c3f90475cdc838b7b23eeddb http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Things-To-Do-In-Oahu.html The best things to do in Oahu come from local insiders' tips. With so many things to do in Oahu, vacations can sometimes feel quite overwhelming with endless choices and so little time! Discover the best Oahu attractions along with helpful insider local tips, and off the beaten path destinations worth visiting! Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:09:13 GMT 325868d555fd0c3091b690627463b429 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/honolulu-attractions.html There are some great Honolulu Attractions to discover, experience, and remember when visiting Oahu! From the simple pleasures of visiting the Waikiki Aquarium and the Honolulu Zoo, to swimming with the many colorful Hanauma Bay fish, there are some wonderful Honolulu Attractions worth discovering. Once you’ve had enough sun and sand and need a little break, you can mozy on down to Pearl Harbor, the Iolani Palace Honolulu, and the Bishop Museum Hawaii. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:09:01 GMT 3dd164e230833bdb04e8d5dc6014ff82 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/waikiki-aquarium.html Waikiki Aquarium is another popular attraction for visitors in Oahu. Located next to a living coral reef, this award winning aquarium will delight you with multi-colored tropical fish, monk seals, reef sharks, live corals, and much more! Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:28:35 GMT 21f879eaa3e9b4ff4310379f9151ecc0 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/sunset-beach-oahu.html Sunset Beach Oahu is another beautiful surfing mecca not to be missed after making your rounds at Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline! It's a great spot to watch big-wave surfers furing the wintertime. Then come back in the summertime when the waves go flat, and Sunset Beach State Park gives way to a new scene for some amazing snorkeling in Oahu. But avove all, visit Sunset Beach Oahu for its name and reputation ... breathtaking Oahu sunsets which will easily rival some of the best sunsets in Hawaii! Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:28:19 GMT f52e4519ac2151de395ca408cad212fc http://www.best-of-oahu.com/Oahu-Beaches.html Do not go to Oahu without this Best Oahu Beaches guide. No matter what you're looking for, there is an Oahu beach guaranteed to satisfy your craving for the ultimate beach experience in Hawaii. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:23:42 GMT 0944b339c33506c906443e242a6248bb http://www.best-of-oahu.com/andy-irons.html Andy Irons, one of the world's best surfers tragically and unexpectedly dies at age 32, leaving behind his wife Lyndie Dupuis and their unborn son. Here are the best photo and video tributes to his short but very full life, his family, and his love of surfing. The entire surfing world is in shock and mourns Andy Irons' untimely death. Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:30:46 GMT 53409d8d0a2b7ef41c1d722dd0d82b84 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/waimea-bay.html The towering North Shore waves start here in Waimea Bay. The winter swells that roll into the famous Oahu North Shore beaches, generally top out at Waimea Beach Park , on the right hand side of the bay. Surfing Waimea Bay, along with Sunset Beach and the Banzai Pipeline, is a considered almost a pilgrimage among many pro-surfers that fly in from all around the world to partake in the daring action. The fun generally begins when the National Weather Service issues high surf warnings for the North Shore. Waimea Bay Beach Park is located just past Haleiwa Beach, and across from Waimea Falls Park. Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:30:32 GMT afdd49fd31669206cb52308c284956b5 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/waikiki-beach.html In Hawaii Waikiki Beach is not only the most famous beach, but also one of the most recognized places in the world. Did you know Waikiki Beach actually has eight different sections? All have their own character and beach ambience! Check it out... Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:51:07 GMT 26d96a88599949b6b6d1e8828ee41c33 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/waimanalo-bay.html Waimanalo Bay Recreation Area is one place rarely visited by tourists, that has one of the Oahu beaches that will leave you in awe of the fact that you had no idea it existed in Oahu. Waimanalo beach on a sunny day is jaw-droppingly drop dead gorgeous - turquoise blue waters and miles of some of the softest white sand your will toes will ever touch! Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:33:29 GMT 06e603b12770fca0e47c718b57b8d238 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/kailua-beach-park.html Kailua Beach Park is heralded as the second most beautiful of all Oahu beaches, and second only to heavenly Lanikai Beach. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:32:49 GMT f5c29e1a8b144cedeb2dc84a40c26c35 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/iolani-palace.html Iolani Palace is one of Oahu's most revered National Historic Landmarks. Located in the civic center in downtown Honolulu, this is actually the second palace that was commissioned to house the Hawaiian monarchy. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 01:18:18 GMT fa2cdd5190da18488fbfa89a3ad1c1d7 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/ala-moana-beach.html Ala Moana Beach Park is a playground that just about offers something for everyone, including Ala Moana Beach with its half mile stretch of white sand, Ala Moana Park with shady trees, picnic tables and a wide expanse of grass to play around in, tennis courts, a yacht club, 3 concession stands, and an additional half crescent beach. All of this is across the famed Ala Moana Mall. At Ala Moana Hawaii has a true urban beach that is beautiful, clean, and is a favorite for both locals and tourists! Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:56:05 GMT f665a0f719f4cce80de56d37dcc6f007 http://www.best-of-oahu.com/honolulu-zoo.html Honolulu Zoo hosts more than 750,000 visitors a year in its 42-acre setting! This Honolulu attraction is part of the 300-acre Kapiolani Park and is said to be the largest zoo within a 2,300 mile radius (Um, of course, right? Because how many zoos can be erected on the ocean, unless you count the underwater sea life…nevermind, I digress). It is also unique in that it is the only zoo in the entire United States to have come from a king’s grant – the Hawaiian “Merrie Monarch” himself, King Kalakaua. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:57:35 GMT