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Kahuku Kahuku

Explore Kahuku on Oahu's North Shore

Before a backdrop of the breathtaking Kualoa Mountains, the houses, shops, and sandy roads that comprise quaint Kahuku sprawl gracefully across the fertile land that has drawn visitors to this small North Shore community for over one hundred years. View More >

© David Baker
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, See what the hype is about

Paddle boarding, also called Hoe’ he’e nalu, is a unique form of surfing perfect for Hawai’i’s warm waters. Directly translated from Hawaiian to English, hoe means paddle, he’e means to surf or slide, and nalu means wave. View More >

© Bruce Tuten
Contemporary Museum Contemporary Museum

Spend a Day at the Contemporary Museum

If modern art really has no boundaries, then the stunning view of Diamond Head as seen from the grounds of the Contemporary Museum would be considered a masterpiece. View More >

© riisa

The Bon Dance Festival: Until September 18

September 2nd, 2010 in Deals and Freebies, Upcoming Events by amy van duzer

Each year, the Bon Dance festival honors the spirits of ancestors who have passed away. Bon is short for Bon Odori, a traditional Japanese dance that is performed late June through August every year. Upbeat music is played in order to welcome the ancestor’s souls and create a warm, inviting environment for the dancers. This…

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Where to Eat

Hula Grill
Hula Grill

It's a beach where you can still hear the quick rapping of distant Hawaiian drums. Where catamarans crisscross the bay and vacationers take surf lessons. And it is where you'll find the charming plantation style restaurant that is the Hula Grill Waikiki.

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Where to Stay

The Outrigger Waikiki
The Outrigger Waikiki

The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach is near Honolulu, Hawaii's Waikiki Beach. The resort sits adjacent to the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and across the street from the shops of the International Market Place. The Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park and Waikiki Aquarium are within one mile of the property.

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Huge, fragrant blossoms swaying on tall trees, time moving so slowly you can almost see it, the sun shining brightly above, and a cool sea breeze kissing your face—this is what awaits you on Oahu. A mix of busy city and lazy beaches, this island manages to stay relaxed and happy, no matter what’s going on. Even though the island plays host to over five million visitors per year, you can still find plenty of local Hawai’i if you know where to look.

- Meagan Brorman

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