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Honolulu Overview
With a cosmopolitan population of 850,000, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city. It also is the hub of cultural, educational, political, dining, shopping, business and entertainment activities in the Aloha State.
After Captain James Cook put the Hawaiian Islands on the map of the world in 1778, Honolulu became an increasingly important stop for ships traveling between America and Asia. First came fur traders, who made fortunes exchanging otter pelts from the Pacific Northwest for teas, spices and silks from China. Later, fragrant sandalwood became such a prized commodity that Island forests were nearly stripped clean of it. Then came the whalers, who plied the seas relentlessly in search of the gentle giants that were the source of rich oil.
Around 1843, recognizing the importance of the harbor to local commerce, King Kamehameha III moved the capital of Hawaii from Lahaina, Maui to Honolulu, and it has held that designation ever since.
Honolulu Harbor bustles with activity every day of the week. Fishing boats, tugboats, tour boats, container ships, cruise liners and barges berth at its piers. Its centerpiece, Aloha Tower Marketplace, is a trendy shopping, dining and entertainment complex that sprawls over 11 waterfront acres. This is your jumping-off place for an unforgettable Oahu stay.
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Where You're Docked
At Piers 10-11, adjacent to Aloha Tower Marketplace.
Language
English is spoken everywhere.
Currency & Best Way to Get Money
Numerous banks are located in downtown Honolulu. Hours are generally 7:30 or 8:30 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with hours extended to 6 p.m. on Friday. Most offer foreign exchange services.
Best Souvenir
Items handcrafted from native woods (from bowls to sculptures to jewelry); bags and baskets woven from coconut fronds and the leaves of the hala tree; Niihau shell and seed lei; Hawaiian quilts; Island attire (aloha shirts and muumuu for the ladies); coffee table books; CDs featuring the music of local performers; artwork; bath and beauty products imbued with tropical scents; and food (teas, jams, jellies, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, and Island-grown pineapple and coffee) are popular choices. Stores in or near downtown Honolulu that specialize in made-in-Hawaii gifts include Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii (808/596-8885), Martin & MacArthur (808/524-6066), Nohea Gallery (808/596-0074) and Island Keepsakes (808/550-0996). The Pacific Handcrafters Guild (808/254-6788) puts on four shows a year at Thomas Square, usually in April, July, October and December. If you're visiting Honolulu in August, you'll also find quality local products at the Made in Hawaii Festival at Neal Blaisdell Center (808/533-1292).
Hanging Around
With 70 stores and 6 restaurants, Aloha Tower Marketplace is a great place to pass some leisure hours. In addition, you can check out the following activities and attractions, all located at Honolulu Harbor, just a short stroll from your ship.
 Aloha Tower: The 10-story tower was the highest building in Honolulu when it opened in 1926. On the top floor, the observation deck reveals a breathtaking view of Honolulu Harbor. It's open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and admission is free. Piers 10 and 11. (808) 566-2337.
Hawaii Maritime Center: Patterned after King Kalakaua's boathouse, this museum documents Hawaii's maritime history. Among its most prized features is Hokulea, an authentic re-creation of a traditional double-hulled Hawaiian sailing canoe. Pier 7. (808) 536-6373.
If you're up for more cruising, Navatek (800/548-6262) and Star of Honolulu (800/334-6191) offer memorable excursions off the coast of Waikiki. From December through April, humpback whales are an additional attraction. The boats are docked at Piers 6 and 8, respectively.
Getting Around
Taxis line up curbside at Aloha Tower Marketplace adjacent to Piers 8 and 9. Staff at the concierge desk in front of Chai's Island Bistro can assist with rental car arrangements. Companies that run shuttles between the pier and their lot are National, Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz.
TheBus, Oahu's excellent mass transit system, covers just about the entire island of Oahu. Fares are $2 for adults and $1 for students from age 6 through high school (older teens may be asked to show their high school identification card as proof of age). Visitor passes, allowing unlimited travel on all routes for four consecutive days, cost $20. Boarding locations will vary, depending on your destination; call for more information. (808) 848-5555. www.thebus.org.
Reminiscent of San Francisco's famed cable cars, the Waikiki Trolley operates four lines around Oahu. The Red Line stops at 25 sights in Honolulu, including Bishop Museum, Chinatown and Iolani Palace. The Blue Line travels along the eastern coast to Hanauma Bay, Sea Life Park and other scenic stops. Shopaholics should board the Yellow Line, which includes Ala Moana Center, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Ward Centre and Ward Warehouse on its itinerary. Free brochures detailing the routes are available at the Waikiki Trolley's information kiosks at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and Ward Warehouse. Daily fares are $25 for adults and $12 for children aged 4 through 11, including unlimited reboarding. A pass good for four consecutive days is $45 for adults and $18 for children. (808) 593-2822. www.waikikitrolley.com.
City Attractions
Chinatown: This colorful district is roughly bordered by King, Smith, Beretania and River streets. The Hawaii Heritage Center offers tours on Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $10 per person. (808) 521-2749. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce conducts tours on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $5 per person. (808) 533-3181. www.chinatownhi.com.
Foster Botanical Garden: More than 4,000 species of tropical flora thrive in this 14-acre urban oasis, which often is used as a site for weddings and other special events. Guided tours are available Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, $1 for children aged 6 through 12. 50 North Vineyard Boulevard. (808) 522-7066. www.honolulu.gov/parks.
Hawaii State Art Museum: Select works from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' eclectic collection are displayed in changing themed exhibits. Free. No. 1 Capitol District Building, 250 South Hotel Street, Second Floor. (808) 586-0900. www.hawaii.gov/sfca.
Hawaii State Capitol: The heart of the state's political system, this imposing structure emulates a volcano, with the legislative chambers on either side shaped like cinder cones and the surrounding pools suggesting the ocean that embraces the Hawaiian Islands. Free guided tours are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. 415 South Beretania Street. (808) 586-0178. www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
Hawaii Theatre: Dubbed the "Carnegie Hall of the Pacific," Hawaii Theatre opened on September 6, 1922 as the most lavish venue in Honolulu. Tours, usually offered Tuesday at 11 a.m., include a mini organ concert. Cost is $5 per person; participants must be at least 9 years old. 1130 Bethel Street. (808) 528-0506 for general information about the theatre and current performances or (808) 791-1305 to book the tour. www.hawaiitheatre.com.
Iolani Palace: Reflecting the opulence of the royal courts of Europe, Iolani Palace was the residence of Hawaii's last reigning monarchs, King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani. Construction was completed in 1882; 11 years later, the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown. Tours are available Tuesday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults and $5 for children aged 5 through 17. Kids younger than 5 are not allowed on the guided tour. 364 South King Street. (808) 522-0832. www.iolanipalace.org.
Kawaiahao Church: Dating back to 1842, this stately house of worship was built with more than 14,000 coral blocks quarried from reefs off Honolulu. It has been the site of numerous notable events, including the marriage of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma. Services in English and Hawaiian are held at 8 and 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. 957 Punchbowl Street. (808) 522-1333.
Mission Houses Museum: Learn how Hawaii's first missionaries lived at this complex of original 19th-century dwellings, including a white frame house that was precut in Boston, shipped around Cape Horn and assembled in 1821. Tours are set Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1, 2:45 and 4:30 p.m. On Thursday there is an additional tour at 6:30 p.m. Sunday tours are at 1 and 2:45 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for students and free for children under 5. 553 South King Street. (808) 531-0481. www.missionhouses.org.
Washington Place: The former home of Queen Liliuokalani, Washington Place has served as the official residence of the governor of Hawaii since 1921. Free tours of the historic mansion are scheduled Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; among the treasures visitors can view is the Queen's koa piano (she was a gifted musician and composer). Reservations for the tour must be made 48 hours in advance. 320 South Beretania Street. (808) 586-0240. www.hawaii.gov/gov/washington_place.
Been There, Done That
Farmers' Market: Produce, flowers, baked goods, beef, seafood, cheese, fruit preserves, snacks, seasonings and more -- all made or grown in Hawaii -- draw huge crowds to the Farmers' Market, held twice weekly on Oahu. It's held Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Kapiolani Community College in Kaimuki, 4303 Diamond Head Road, and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the parking garage at the Kailua Town Center.
Celebrate First Friday: On the first Friday of each month, more than a dozen galleries in downtown Honolulu stay open until 9 p.m. to celebrate local art in all mediums. Be on hand for new exhibit openings; meet the artists; watch hands-on demonstrations; and enjoy refreshments, talks and live music. Free maps are dispensed at participating venues. (808) 521-2903.
Make a feather lei: Although it was practiced throughout Polynesia, the ancient art of featherwork reached its zenith in Hawaii. At Na Lima Mili Hulu Noeau you not only can purchase hatbands, hairpieces and other lovely feather items, you can learn how to make them. Cost is $5 for the initial three-hour lesson; supplies are extra. First-timers should call in advance to schedule their lesson. 762 Kapahulu Avenue. (808) 732-0865.
Visit the home of an heiress: Built in the late 1930s on five gorgeous acres overlooking the ocean and Diamond Head, elegant Shangri La was the home of the reclusive heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke. Striking architectural features and more than 3,500 treasures from throughout the Islamic world (including marble screens, tile panels, ceramics, textiles, carpets and paintings) are the highlights of tours which are offered Wednesday through Saturday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Cost is $25 per person; this tour is not appropriate for children under 12. (866) 385-3849. www.shangrilahawaii.org.
Getting face-to-fin with sharks: North Shore Shark Adventures whisks you three miles from Haleiwa Harbor on Oahu's North Shore to meet Galapagos, sandbar, gray reef, hammerhead and tiger sharks ranging in size from four to twelve feet. You'll descend into the sea for a close look at these fearsome creatures, all the while perfectly safe within the confines of a seven-foot-tall barred cage. Tour times are 6, 8 and 10 a.m. and noon. Cost is $120 per person (if you prefer, you can just ride along in the boat and observe other tour participants' shark encounters for $60. (808) 923-3483.
Lunching
At the Port
Chai's Island Bistro, Aloha Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Drive. (808) 585-0011. Seafood shines here: Think crispy soft shell crab croissant sandwich, lobster ravioli, grilled fresh mahimahi with Thai red curry sauce and crispy whole snapper with sun-dried tomato citrus beurre blanc. Dine indoors or on the open-air lanai, where people-watching is a fun part of the experience. Also serves dinner with live entertainment by big local names such as the Makaha Sons, Brothers Cazimero, Hapa and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Aloha Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Drive. (808) 599-4877. Set pierside, it offers salads, sandwiches, pizzas and pastas all washed down with German-style lagers brewed on site. Not to be missed: hummus and goat cheese salad with salmon served over warm herb flatbread with dunkles vinaigrette; barbecue chicken and mozzarella with marzen barbecue sauce pizza; beer battered fish and chips with malt minegar and spicy remoulade -- and wake-up-your-palate garlic fries. Also serves dinner.
In Downtown Honolulu
Note: Be aware that some of these establishments are only open on weekdays; call ahead before going.
Cafe Laniakea, YWCA, 1040 Richards Street. (808) 524-8789. Quick -- visit this overlooked gem before anyone else discovers it. The prices won't shock your budget (nothing is over $12.50), and the food is so good you'll want to squeeze in another lunch before you set sail (consider the Marinated Beet and Fuji Apple Salad, Ahi Fried Rice, and Grilled Chicken Breast with Gorgonzola Cheese and Clover Honey). It's located in the historic YWCA building, which dates back to 1927, and if you time your visit right, you'll be able to browse at the pottery, craft and white elephant sales that occasionally are held in the lobby.
Fort Street Bar & Grill, 745 Fort Street Mall. (808) 523-1500. Upstairs, there's table service in casual comfort and an "all the local favorites" menu that features kalua pig sandwich, deep-fried tofu steak, misoyaki chicken and teriyaki short ribs. This part of the restaurant also does a brisk business on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, when appetizers and cocktails are served from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Downstairs is takeout only, with a different menu every day. We recommend the chop steak (Tuesday), Chinese-style steamed catch (Thursday) and mushroom chicken (Friday) -- but everything sells out, so go early.
Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, 1121 Nuuanu Avenue. (808) 521-2900. Indigo is situated between historic Chinatown and the skyscrapers of modern Honolulu, and its cuisine reflects the same East-meets-West flair. In a setting decorated with hand-carved Indonesian wood panels, paper lanterns, and rattan and bamboo furnishings, you'll savor the likes of goat cheese wontons with a four fruit sauce, mesclun salad with a hibiscus mango tea vinaigrette and Mongolian rib-eye steak with black bean beurre blanc. Also serves dinner.
Legend Seafood Restaurant, 100 North Beretania Street. (808) 532-1868. Although you can order off the menu, this popular Chinese eatery is known for its dim sum, which loyal customers swear is as good as anything you'll find in Hong Kong. Servers roll carts filled with steamed, baked, fried and roasted delicacies by your table, and you select whatever strikes your fancy. A dainty custard tart or chewy black sugar gin doi (doughnut) always ends the meal on a satisfying note. Also serves dinner.
Family Friendly
Benihana of Tokyo, Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road. (808) 955-5955. Musashi, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 2424 Kalakaua Avenue. (808) 923-1234. Bring the family to these restaurants for a great teppan-yaki meal and show! Right at your table, as he prepares your meal, your chef will juggle salt and pepper shakers, flip gleaming knives and catch lemons in his apron with the confidence and charisma of a consummate showman. Benihana recently introduced an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (sukiyaki, garlic fried rice, barbecued chicken, salt-and-pepper chicken, vegetable curry and more) that's perfect for teens with big appetites. And if Kevin Matsuda is on duty at Musashi, he'll perform amazing magic tricks in between cooking courses, proving that the hand is indeed quicker than the eye. Benihana is open for lunch and dinner; Musashi is open for breakfast and dinner (teppan-yaki is at dinner only).
Buca Di Beppo, 1030 Auahi Street. (808) 591-0800. Buca di Beppo celebrates the hearty cooking of Southern Italian immigrants. It's a place where you can smell the marinara sauce before you reach the door and where conversation and laughter often drown out the background music. Dishes are served family style in two portion sizes: large, for four to six people, and small for couples or threesomes. Our mouths are watering just thinking about chicken cacciatore, eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti with meatballs and veal marsala. On the way to your table, peruse the photographs of famous Italian-Americans that adorn the walls, including Joe DiMaggio, Frank Sinatra and Sophia Loren. In our opinion, the best spot in the house is the kitchen table, which actually is set in the kitchen so you can talk to the chef and watch all the action that goes on as orders are being prepared.
Oceanarium, Pacific Beach Hotel, 2490 Kalakaua Avenue. (808) 922-1233. The big draw here is the three-story, 280,000-gallon aquarium that's home to more than 60 species of tropical marine life, including black-tip reef sharks, spotted eagle rays, ulua (crevalle) and wrasses. The fish are fed by a diver daily at noon and 1 p.m. and 6:30 and 8:15 p.m.; an additional feeding is at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. The diver can display a custom sign as she swims about; your personalized greeting can be arranged through Restaurant Reservations for $20. All the buffets are good, but we usually opt for Sunday brunch, which offers a seafood bar (who can resist fresh oysters and mussels on the half shell?), prime rib seasoned with Hawaiian salt, made-to-order omelettes, Belgian waffles and table after table of other goodies. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
In or Near Waikiki
Hau Tree Lanai, New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, 2863 Kalakaua Avenue. (808) 921-7066. We like this alfresco restaurant as much for its idyllic setting -- beneath a spreading hau tree right on San Souci Beach -- as for its food. Choose from a nice selection of sandwiches, pastas, fresh island fish, and vegetarian dishes and salads, including an outstanding Oriental chicken salad. Also serves dinner; with lights twinkling in the branches of the hau and the rolling Pacific providing soft background music, it beckons to lovers.
Kakaako Kitchen, Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Boulevard. (808) 596-7488. Hamburger steak, shoyu chicken, beef stew -- under the direction of Chef Russell Siu of 3660 on the Rise fame, Kakaako Kitchen adds a gourmet twist to standard lunchwagon fare. Don't miss the daily specials (which have included chicken linguine, seafood marinara and seared ahi) or the desserts (we always make a beeline for the bread pudding and coconut mochi). The prices are reasonable, too; most plates fall in the $6 to $8 range. Also serves dinner.
Pineapple Room, Macy's, Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard. (808) 945-8881. Even the most avid shoppers will agree lunch at the Pineapple Room is worth an hour's break from an all-day spree. James Beard Award winner Alan Wong oversees a talented team that turns out innovative options such as Thai cobb Salad with a lemongrass basil dressing, portobello mushroom pizza and kalua pig BLT on an onion bun from a large open kitchen. The adjacent Patisserie Bar is a "must" stop for anyone with a sweet tooth. Also serves dinner.
The Willows, 901 Hausten Street. (808) 952-9200. This one-acre oasis in a congested Moiliili residential area is brightened by lush gardens, tropical flowers, cascading waterfalls and koi-filled ponds. There's buffet dining only here. Lunch features prime rib; roast turkey; steamed fresh catch; a saimin station; Hawaiian mainstays like laulau, kalua pig and lomi salmon; and the restaurant's signature chicken or shrimp curry. Many of the desserts are cut in bite-size portions, so you can try as many as you want, guilt free! Also serves dinner.
Dinner
These acclaimed restaurants are all within a half-hour drive of Honolulu Harbor.
3660 on the Rise, 3660 Waialae Avenue. (808) 737-1177. Chef/owner Russell Siu's food has been described as "a delicate blend of European, Pacific Rim and Island-style cuisine." All you need to know is it's fabulous. Tip: If you can't decide on an entree after perusing the enticing menu, you can't go wrong with the 3660 medley of pan-seared ginger-crusted ahi, grilled medallion of beef tenderloin with a shrimp and scallion mousse, and fire-roasted chicken breast in a soy citrus sauce. And whatever you do, don't miss the signature appetizer: ahi katsu, sashimi-grade ahi wrapped in nori (seaweed) and deep fried medium rare.
Alan Wong's, 1857 South King Street, third floor. (808) 949-2526. Only Alan Wong could turn an obscure Moiliili locale into a mecca for discerning diners. Winner of the 1996 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef in the Pacific Northwest/Hawaii, Wong is unquestionably one of the stars of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine, which promotes the use of fresh locally grown produce, seafood and meats. Menu highlights include hot California rolls, baked Kona lobster mousse wrapped in nori with crab avocado stuffing; vegetable cake, vine-ripened tomato terrine layered with grilled eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, Maui onions, Big Island goat cheese and lemongrass dressing; and pan-steamed opakapaka with shrimp pork hash, truffle nage, gingered vegetables and tapioca pearls.
Chef Mavro, 1969 South King Street. (808) 944-4714. In 2003, it was chef/proprietor George Mavrothalassitis' turn to snare the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef in the Pacific Northwest/Hawaii. Editors of Gourmet magazine singled out his eponymous restaurant as "where we would eat if we had only one night in Honolulu." Dine here and you'll agree the accolades are well deserved. We applaud his sauteed Hudson Valley foie gras with red currant-balsamic glaze and li hing mui-caramelized Maui onions; roasted "mountain meadow" lamb chateau with baked eggplant and curried garlic sauce; and Hawaiian day-boat catch Provencale with sea urchin accents and puffed white rice. Prix fixe three-, four- and six-course menus are available with or without wine.
La Mer, Halekulani Hotel, 2199 Kalia Road. (808) 923-2311. La Mer is the epitome of fine dining in Hawaii; it is the state's only restaurant to receive AAA's prestigious five-diamond designation. You'll enjoy spectacular views of Diamond Head and Waikiki and the soothing sounds of la mer, the sea, as you dine on dishes inspired by flavors from the south of France. Favorites include bouillabaisse La Mer style in a puff pastry; roasted squab supreme served with gnocchi and foie gras; and medallions of milk-fed veal with golden brown Roquefort. A jacket or long-sleeved collared dress shirt is required for the gentlemen.
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar and Sansei Steak House, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalakaua Avenue. (808) 931-6286 for Sansei and (808) 931-6280 for Sansei Steak House. Chef/owner D.K. Kodama's innovative concept gives you a choice of two great restaurants in one place (or, even better, try both on different nights). New wave sushi and contemporary Japanese-based Pacific Rim cuisine are the hallmarks of Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. We can't resist the mango and crab salad hand roll, pepper-crusted pork tenderloins glazed with a sweet-and-sour Asian fig chutney, and the dungeness crab ramen. At the 12-seat sushi bar, you can choose from more than two dozen varieties of sushi plus combination plates and platters. The adjacent Sansei Steak House welcomes meat lovers to meals built around tender, custom-aged U.S. high-grade beef grilled to perfection. The restaurant has its own dry-aging room, which tenderizes the meat and imparts a sweet, full and robust flavor.
Don't Miss
Shore excursions that include these activities and attractions are sure bets.
Best Choices for Nature Lovers:
Hanauma Bay, Pali Lookout, Halona Blowhole, Diamond Head, North Shore beaches, Atlantis submarine tour, Waimea Valley Audubon Center.
Best Choices for History Buffs:
Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri and USS Bowfin); Historic Honolulu (Iolani Palace, Mission Houses Museum, Kawaiahao Church, Mission Houses Museum, Chinatown); National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific; U.S. Army Museum; Hawaii's Plantation Village; Queen Emma Summer Palace
Best Choices for Active Travelers:
Hiking, biking, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, horseback riding.
Best Choices for Aficionados of Art and Polynesian Culture:
Bishop Museum, Bishop Museum at Kalia, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Contemporary Museum, Polynesian Cultural Center.
Best Choices for Families:
Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, Kualoa Ranch, Sea Life Park, Dole Plantation
Staying in Touch
These locations in downtown Honolulu and Waikiki can connect you to the world. Call for rates and hours.
Fishbowl Internet Cafe, Kuhio Village Resort, 2463 Kuhio Avenue, Waikiki. (808) 923-2088. Has 11 PC and two MacIntosh stations.
Kinko's, 590 Queen Street, downtown Honolulu. (808) 528-7171. Has two PC and two MacIntosh stations.
Honolulu Coffee Company, Bishop Square, 1001 Bishop Street, downtown Honolulu. (808) 521-4400. It doesn't have computers, but it does offer wireless Internet access.
Accommodations
Elegant and Luxurious:
Halekulani, 2199 Kalia Road, www.halekulani.com.
Kahala Hotel & Resort, 5000 Kahala Avenue, www.kahalaresort.com.
Big and Splashy:
Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road, www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com.
Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalakaua Avenue, www.starwood.com/hawaii.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, ww.hyattwaikiki.com.
Family Oriented:
Ilikai Waikiki, 1777 Ala Moana Boulevard, www.ilikaihotel.com.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, 2552 Kalakaua Avenue, www.marriottwaikiki.com.
Historic Ambience:
The Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, www.royal-hawaiian.com.
Sheraton Moana Surfrider, 2365 Kalakaua Avenue, www.sheraton-hawaii.com.
Boutique:
W Honolulu Diamond Head, 2885 Kalakaua Avenue, www.whotels.com.
Royal Garden at Waikiki, 440 Olohana Street, www.royalgardens.com.
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, 2863 Kalakaua Avenue, www.kaimana.com.
For More Information
The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau's office is located at 2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 801 in Waikiki. You can obtain a free copy of the bureau's official vacation planner, Islands of Aloha, here or by calling toll free (800) 464-2924. The glossy, full-color magazine contains maps, historical information, and details about activities, attractions, accommodations, shopping and more on the six major Hawaiian Islands. (808) 923-1811.
On the Web: www.gohawaii.com
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