Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond

by Andrew Doughty

Overview

This is 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, in-depth look into 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780983888789
Publisher:	Wizard Publications
Publication date:	01/15/2015
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Andrew Doughty has been exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands for many years and is the best selling guide book writer in the United States, with millions of books in print.Andrew reviews every business anonymously and has hiked the GPSes every trail, secluded beach and special placed 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


Where Should I Stay?


Hazards


Traveling With Children (Keiki)


The People


Some Terms


Hawaiian Time


Shaka


The Hawaiian Language


The Hula


Books & Music


The Internet


Farmers Markets


A Note About Access


A Note on Personal Responsibility


Miscellaneous Information


Smartphone App





WAIKIKI & HONOLULU SIGHTS


Waikiki Area


Honolulu


Waikiki & Honolulu Best Bets





EAST O'AHU SIGHTS


The Coastal Route to Hanauma Bay


Hanauma Bay


Past Hanauma Bay to Kailua


Kailua Town


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 & 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 & Central O'ahu Best Bets





BEACHES


Beach Safety


Wai'anae Beaches


'Ewa & Leeward Beaches


Windward Beaches


North Shore Beaches





ATTRACTIONS


Cultural & Educational Attractions


Historical Attractions


Just-For-Fun Attractions





ACTIVITIES


Air Tours


ATVs


Biking


Boat Tours


Boogie Boarding


Camping


Escape Rooms


Fishing


Golfing


Gun Clubs


Hiking


Horseback Riding


Jet Skiing


Kayaking


Kiteboarding


Land Tours


Parasailing


SCUBA


Shopping


Skydiving


Snorkeling


Spas


Submarine


Surfing


Waterskiing


Whale Watching


Zipline





ADVENTURES


Swim With Sharks


Night Snorkeling


Rule Your Own Island


Paddle, Hike & Jump


Hang With Navy SEALs


Night Shipwreck Dive


Mermaid Cave


Wa'ahila Ridge to Mt. Olympus





ISLAND DINING


Island Dining Index


Island Fish & Seafood


Lu'au Foods


Other Island Foods


Waikiki Dining


East Waikiki to Diamond Head Dining


Honolulu Dining


Chinatown Dining


Kahala to Waimanalo Dining


Kailua Dining


Kane'ohe Dining


Between Kane'ohe & Kahuku


Kahuku Shrimp & More


Hale'iwa Dining


Central O'ahu Dining


Kapolei & Ko Olina Dining


Island Nightlife


Lu'au


Dinner Shows


Dinner Cruises





ABOUT THE AUTHOR





INDEX

Preface

Oahu Revealed 6th edition

Editorial Reviews

"Wizard continues to produce information, maps and photographs that are all first-rate, and—even better!"—Honolulu Star-Advertiser

From the Publisher