Oahu could be called the hub of the Hawaiian Islands. Many people
from the outer islands will travel to Oahu when looking for
things off the beaten path. Concerts, shopping and specialized
doctors are a few of the more common reasons for a quick day
trip to Oahu.
Honolulu's
Chinatown: A living history of early Honolulu, complete
with an open market, lei stands, Chinese shops, art galleries,
Chinese food and of course the "real" Charlie Chan.
Bishop
Museum: Features excellent exhibits depicting Hawaii's
early multi-ethnic heritage.
Honolulu
Symphony Orchestra: Complete information on the concert
schedule and when the box office is open.
Polynesian Voyaging Society: These islands were settled
by some of the most accomplished early sailors of all time.
The Society funds voyages that retrace those early routes plus
teaches the ancient skills of traditional canoe building and
Polynesian navigation.
Hawaii
Opera Theater: Our recently renovated Hawaii Opera Theater
is located in historic Chinatown in a beautiful turn-of-the-century
building. See the calendar section for upcoming performances.
Honolulu
Academy of Arts: Located close to downtown Honolulu and
features a wonderful permanent collection of Asian and early
Hawaiian Art.
The Ala Moana Center in Honolulu is the largest shopping mall
in Hawaii and the fourteenth largest shopping mall in the United
States. It currently holds the distinction of being the largest
open-air shopping center in the world.
The Banzai Pipeline, one of the world's most famous surf
locations can be found on Oahu.
The Foster Botanical Garden near Iolani Palace was built
in 1855, which makes it the oldest garden in Hawaii. 
Oahu, an island occupying 597 square miles, is the second oldest
island in the Hawaiian chain of islands and has the longest
sandy beach Waikiki and highest surf of all the Hawaiian Islands. 
