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Travel Oahu Explore Hawaii Like The Locals
very year millions of the two square miles of Waikiki.
visitors from Japan,
mainland USA and beyond
land at Honolulu International For those travelers interested in
Airport ready to begin their seeing Oahu through its
vacation in paradise. Soon after residents' eyes, please read on.
landing, most visitors hop in a
cab or bus sent from the hotel
and begin the journey past Magic Island Beach Park -
downtown Honolulu and on to their This popular park is located just
reservation at a Waikiki hotel. west of Waikiki, across the
street from the Ala Moana
The allure of Waikiki is Shopping Center. The park
immediate. The packed streets, includes two beaches, a three
sounds of the beach, and exotic mile jogging path, tennis courts,
histories call to the traveler and more. A walk around the park
who soon hits the streets. will expose the center of
Venturing out in Waikiki can be Hawaiian culture - the family.
quite exciting. The streets are Large extended families gather
filled with foreign languages, around hibachis, spending the day
throngs of tourists are dressed together with a good food and
in their beach best, and the plenty of sun. The beaches are
beginning of surf history can be significantly less crowded, so
seen at the end of the street. for a great day, grab a barbecue
Waikiki can be so exciting that and head down to the beach at
many visitors never escape its Magic Island!
imaginary borders. Approximately
6 million of these visitors miss The Contemporary Museum
the very sites that locals find Honolulu - This small museum
so endearing, remaining within is located high on a ridge at
Makiki Heights Drive. The drive Champion Malasadas - The
up the ridge offers amazing local treat called Malasadas are
vistas that would otherwise be so popular that Fat Tuesday has
missed by most Oahu visitors. The been re-christened Malasada Day
relatively small museum offers throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
changing exhibits in its five One of the best and most famous
galleries. After traversing the bakeries is Champion Malasadas
galleries, visitors can wander located at 1926 South Beretania
out onto the sculpture gardens. Street. These light portuguese
This is where the true glory of hole-less donuts come with and
the museum is revealed. The 3.5 without filling and are
acres of sculpture and meditative absolutely worth the effort in
gardens are open to the public getting them!
and offer some of the most
amazing views of Honolulu. Honolulu Chinatown - A
walk through the streets of
Leong's Cafe - Many Chinatown in like a walk into
visitors look to a lu'au for more another time and place. Whether
than entertainment; they are you are looking for dim sum,
after some great Hawaiian food. fresh produce, handmade leis, or
However, if you're interested in the new hip lounge, you are sure
real local style Hawaiian food, to find it in Chinatown. The
you can't beat Leong's Cafe streets and shops are exotic,
located at 2343 North King offering items not found in a
Street. As a favorite for plate typical american grocery. Guided
lunches, kalua pig, lu'au stew, walking tours are available for
lomi lomi, and more, locals have this historic district, but often
been visiting this cafe for over the best way is to simply meander
50 years! through the streets, stopping
whenever your interest has been
piqued. of Waikiki. Stop by some or all
of the spots listed above and see
If you are interested in seeing some of what truly makes Hawaii
Oahu through a local's eyes, be special.
sure to spend some time outside
About the Author:
Michelle is a travel, art, and architecture buff who has recently moved to Seattle after living in Honolulu, Chicago, Gloucester Massachusetts, and Delft Netherlands. In between studying and working in design, she dreams travel and works to help others compare and select vacation options via http://www.yourlifepassion.com !
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