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.

Nā Hana Lima

Wai’anae artisans have pulled together into a cooperative to offer locally made woodcrafts, carvings, prints, paintings, kapa (bark cloth), jewelry, and clothing.
Nā Wahine O Ke Kai/Moloka’i Hoe

First the women in late September, then the men in mid-October paddle outriggers across the Island channels.
Nainoa Thompson

The navigator for the Polynesian Voyaging Society since the 1970s, he has revived traditional voyaging arts.
Nanakuli Chop Suey

Island-style Chinese food – rich soups, fried noodles, deep fried won ton, and, of course, chop suey.
Naturally Hawaiian Gallery & Gifts

This exceptional shop offers one-of-a-kind keepsakes, original artwork, books, and jewelry. It’s also the place for Waimānalo rodeo posters and Hawaiian T-shirts.
Neal S. Blaisdell Arena

When Honolulu lands a rock show or traveling circus, this basic hall is where it happens.
Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

The 2,185-seat concert hall is home of the Honolulu Symphony, the Hawai’i Opera Theater, Ballet Hawai’i’s annual holiday Nutcracker , and most other symphonic events.
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel

Although the rooms at this boutique hotel are small, the fabulous location on Sans Souci Beach – across from Kapi’olani Park with easy access to Honolulu Zoo and the Waikīkī Shell – more than makes up for them. The beachside Hau Tree Lanai restaurant has the best poi waffles in town.
New ’Ewa Beach Golf Club

This enjoyable semi-private course designed by Robin Nelson manages to retain the character of the historic dryland ’Ewa Plain with its kiawe trees and preserved archaeological sites. The tight, manicured fairways and ubiquitous bunkers offer a fair challenge-to-reward ratio.
NFL Pro Bowl

A football game between the NFC and AFC all-stars caps off a week of festivities in late January/early February.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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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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