DK Travel : Honolulu & O’ahu

O’ahu is the most populous of the Hawaiian islands, and its conjoined hubs are the city of Honolulu and the world-famous Waikīkī Beach. The vast majority of visitors make Waikīkī their base, venturing out on day trips to take in Honolulu’s many cultural attractions, Pearl Harbor, and other parts of the island. The family-friendly beaches and parks of the South hore and Kāne’ohe District are in striking distance of Honolulu, while diehard surfers head for the North Coast. The Polynesian Cultural Center is also an easy day trip from the city.

Ampy’s A Day Spa

An award-winning day spa with two locations, Ampy’s specializes in massage, facials, and body treatments. Owner Ampy and her daughter Nicole both have European training.
Anna Bannana’s

Aging hippies and blues hounds adore this time-warped tavern, with its darts games, grizzled regulars, and upstairs weekend gigs.
Army Community Theater

Though it’s located on a military base, this venerable organization is a true community theater, attracting actors and audiences from around the island. Their standard fare is the familiar musical.
Aromatherapy

Integrated into many spa treatments, natural fragrances are used to invoke a specific mood or feeling.
Assagio Italian Restaurant

Straightforward Italian food of the marinara-with-everything school, prompt service, and a family-friendly atmosphere are the hallmarks of Assagio.
Aston Coconut Plaza Hotel

A favorite of inter-island business travelers; most of the rooms here have kitchenettes. Complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. And the location across from the Ala Wai Canal makes this convenient for a scenic early morning walk or jog.
Aston Waikīkī Beach Tower

This all-suite, luxury oceanfront property has only four suites per floor. Each one- or two-bedroom suite has a luxury kitchen, plus washer and dryer. Twice daily housekeeping is a nice touch.
Aston Waikīkī Sunset

Perfect for families, this high-rise condominium features one- and two-bedroom suites. It’s an easy walk to the beach and also to Honolulu Zoo. A playground and barbecue area are added attractions.
Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Spa

One of Honolulu’s leading spas, this one bills itself as an “experience center.” A full range of pampering treatments is offered, with Aveda brand products to the fore.
Azul

This fine dining restaurant at the JW Marriott ’Ihilani Resort & Spa is a lovely, shady and cool space, opening onto a tropical lagoon. The Mediterranean menu manages to be both refined and rustic.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under $100
- $100–$200
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- over $400
Restaurant price categories

Price categories include a three-course meal for one, a glass of house wine, and all unavoidable extra charges including tax.
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- $over $60