Places To Visit in Oahu Hawaii
A vacation in Honolulu will start at the International Airport where millions of visitors start theirs every year.Normally, their hotel will arrange pick-up and the majority will head off towards the Waikiki area of the island. Waikiki is a busy, cosmopolitan are with a rich history and plenty to see and do, with some visitors quite happy just to stay there. It is so exciting to be in Waikiki that most visitors never escape its non-existent borders. About 6 million visitors never get to see the sights, which the locals find unforgettable all lying with in 2 square miles of Waikiki.
If you are thinking of visiting Oahu then you should find this interesting.
Magic Island Beach Park – If you reach Ala Moana Shopping Center, this much loved park is situated across the street, on the west of Waikiki.The things that you would find in this park include two beaches, a 3-mile stretch of jogging path and tennis courts, and more. It has two beaches, a jogging path stretching up to 3 miles, tennis courts and much more. This is a great place for a barbecue and considering the beaches are never overcrowded, it makes for a fantastic sun-filled day.
The Contemporary Museum Honolulu – This is situated on a ridge at Makiki Heights Drive and when you drive up to the destination along the ridge the magnificent view of Oahu could be breathtaking, which unfortunately most visitors never get to see. The relatively small museum offers changing exhibits in its five galleries and after traversing the galleries, visitors can wander out onto the sculpture gardens.This is the place where you appreciate the museum most because the garden stretches for about 3.
Leong’s Café – Visitors who are hunting for some unforgettable Hawaiian cuisine, treat a lu’au as something more than just entertainment. Leong’s Cafe (along North king Street) can offer this type of experience and is a fantastic place to go if you want to experience the true taste of Hawaiian food.Some of the dishes, which keep the customers coming back, include kalua pig, lu’au stew, lomi lomi and more and as incredible as it may sound, this place is visited both by locals as well as tourists, for over 50 years.
Champion Malasadas - The local treat called Malasadas are so popular that Fat Tuesday has been re-christened Malasada Day throughout the Hawaiian Islands. One of the best and most famous bakeries is Champion Malasadas located at 1926 South Beretania Street. Worth every penny that you spend on it, these Portuguese donuts do not have a hole and you can have it with or without fillings and they are extremely lightweight.
Honolulu Chinatown - A walk through the streets of Chinatown in like a walk into another time and place. Everything from dim sum to fresh produce can be found here but it also has more modern treats to like the new Hip Lounge. The things, which you get in these shops and streets, are impossible to get in any American grocer back home. Though guided walking tours are available the best way to explore this historical site is to walk at your own pace stopping whenever you see something that triggers your interest.
You will only truly enjoy Oahu as the locals do if you leave the Waikiki area and explore this beautiful island for yourself. Stop by some or all of the spots listed above and see some of what truly makes Hawaii special. If you like this article you can check out Fobidden City images.