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

by Andrew Doughty, Leona Boyd (Photographer)

Overview

The finest guidebook ever written for O'ahu. Now you can plan your best vacation—ever. This all new eighth edition is a candid, humorous guide to 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:	9781949678208
Publisher:	Wizard Publications
Publication date:	09/15/2024
Edition description:	All new 8th edition.
Pages:	316
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

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

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

Farmers Markets

A Note About Access

How To Travel Responsibly (Pono)

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

Honolulu to Diamond Head Dining

Chinatown Dining

Kahala to Waimanalo Dining

Kailua Dining

Kane'ohe Dining

Between Kane'ohe & Kahuku Dining

Kahuku to Pupukea Dining

Hale'iwa Dining

Central O'ahu Dining

Kapolei & Wai'anae Dining

Island Nightlife

Lu'au

Dinner Shows

Sunset & Dinner Cruises



ABOUT THE AUTHOR



INDEX

Preface

Oahu Revealed 6th edition

Editorial Reviews

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

From the Publisher