Synopses & Reviews
The finest guidebook ever written for O'ahu. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new expanded fifth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Written by the author of the best-selling guides, Maui Revealed, Hawaii The Big Island Revealed and The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing places to stay, exciting waterfalls, colorful valleys and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes O'ahu so exciting.
Review
"Wizard continues to produce information, maps and photographs that are all first-rate, and--even better!"--Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Synopsis
Most travel titles are put together in a few weeks by visiting travel writers. Wizard guidebooks take over a year to compile and the writers are residents who personally and anonymously review every facet of the island. Their maps are the best you'll find. From restaurants to helicopter companies to scuba to beaches to trails. They see it all and show you the best the island has to offer. They also reveal who's the worst and who to stay away from. All told in a frank, humorous way that keeps the reading fun.
Synopsis
Oahu Revealed, 5th edition
About the Author
Andrew Doughty has been exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands for many years and is the best-selling guidebook writer in the United States, with millions of books in print. Andrew reviews every business anonymously and has hiked and GPSed every trail, secluded beach and special place described in his books. When he's not on the ground, you'll find him in the air in his airplane designed specifically for aerial photography.
Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS BOOK
INTRODUCTION
How it Began
The First Settlers
Outside World Discovers Hawai'i
Kamehameha the Great
Modern Hawai'i
THE BASICS
Getting Here
What to Bring
Getting Around
Getting Married on O'ahu
Weather
Geography
Hazards
Traveling With Children (Keiki)
The People
Some Terms
Hawaiian Time
Shaka
The Hawaiian Language
The Hula
Books and Music
The Internet
Shopping
Miscellaneous Information
A Word About Driving Tours
Getting In and Out of Waikiki
A Note About Access
A Note on Personal Responsibility
Smartphone App
WAIKIKI and HONOLULU SIGHTS
Waikiki
Honolulu
Waikiki and Honolulu Best Bets
EAST O'AHU SIGHTS
The Coastal Route to Kailua
Kailua
Kane'ohe
East O'ahu Best Bets
NORTH SHORE SIGHTS
Kualoa
Kahana Bay
La'ie
Kahuku
Turtle Bay
The North Shore
Waimea Bay
Surfing Life
Hale'iwa
Past the Pavement
Ain't Technology Grand?
North Shore Best Bets
WAI'ANAE and CENTRAL O'AHU SIGHTS
Central O'ahu
Wahiawa
Mt. Ka'ala
Pearl Harbor
'Ewa
Kalaeloa/Barbers Point
Wai'anae
Makaha
The End of the Road
Wai'anae and Central O'ahu Best Bets
BEACHES
Beach Safety
Wai'anae Beaches
'Ewa and Leeward Beaches
Windward Beaches
North Shore Beaches
ACTIVITIES
ATVs
Biking
Boogie Boarding
Camping
Fishing
Gliders
Golfing
(Powered) Hang Gliders
Helicopters / Airplane Tours
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Kiteboarding
Land Tours
Ocean Tours
Parasailing
SCUBA
Skydiving
Snorkeling
Submarine
Surfing
Waterskiing
Whale Watching
ADVENTURES and ATTRACTIONS
Wet Adventures
Swimming With Sharks
Night Snorkeling
Rule Your Own Island
Paddle, Hike and Jump
Night Shipwreck Dive
Dry Adventures
Pu'u-ke-ahi-a-Kahoe (Moanalua Valley to Haiku Stairs)
Wa'ahila Ridge to Mt. Olympus
Attractions
Cultural and Educational Attractions
Polynesian Cultural Center
Chinatown
Bishop Museum
Hawai'i State Art Museum
Doris Duke's Shangri La
Historic Attractions
WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument
Punchbowl Cemetery
'Iolani Palace and Historic Buildings
Hawai'i's Plantation Village
Hawaiian Railway Society
Just for Fun Attractions
Swimming With Dolphins
Sea Life Park
Waikiki Aquarium
Wet 'n' Wild Hawai'i
Honolulu Zoo
Podium Raceway Hawai'i
The Groove Hawai'i
ISLAND DINING
Island Dining Index
Island Fish and Seafood
Lu'au Foods
Other Island Foods
Waikiki Dining
Honolulu Dining
Chinatown Dining
East of Waikiki Dining
Kailua Dining
Kane'ohe Dining
Between Kane'ohe and Kahuku
Kahuku Shrimp and More
Hale'iwa Dining
Central O'ahu--Wahiawa Dining
Ko Olina and Kapolei Dining
Wai'anae Dining
Island Nightlife
Dinner Shows
Lu'au
Dinner Cruises
WHERE TO STAY
Where To Stay Index
Where Are the Rest?
A Few Ground Rules
Waikiki
Just Outside of Waikiki
North Shore
Ko Olina
Wai'anae
Windward Side