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PLACES WE LOVE
OAHU: Hawaii's Gathering Place
BY DEBBIE SELINSKY
Kualoa Ranch on
Oahu was one of the
film locations for
Jurassic Park.
Proud home to historic Pearl Harbor, iconic
Waikiki Beach and the state's most popular
deep-water marine port, Oahu is much more
than the gateway to these attractions and its
neighboring islands.
Hawaii's third largest island is nicknamed
" The Gathering Place. " Rather than a scenic
postcard, it represents a slice of everyday
Hawaiian life where friendly locals surf, hula,
work and spend time with their ohana
(extended families). They welcome visitors,
with that famous " aloha spirit, " to don their
flip-flops and shorts and join in the fun.
In a single day, you can visit ancient stone
temples, ride the giant waves of the North
Shore's Banzai Pipeline, pay homage to World
War II heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial, drive
into the countryside to see rustic ranches and
Hawaiian cowboys, shop for that perfect
souvenir at the world's largest open-air
shopping center at the Ala Moana Center, and
enjoy the sunset with a mai tai, luau and
vibrant hula show.
For adventurers with specific interests, Oahu
offers an endless array of experiences and
outings. Divers can explore Hanauma Bay's
giant fishbowl, and windsurfers and kayakers
can lose themselves at nearby uninhabited
islands off Kailua Bay. Don't forget Diamond
Head, the 300,000-year-old saucer-shaped
volcanic crater along the eastern edge of
Waikiki's coastline. You won't want to miss a
chance to hike the 1.6-mile state monument's
historic trail and marvel at this most striking
demonstration of nature's power.
Visitors who want to learn more about
Hawaiian history will be intrigued by the Bishop
Museum, with its showcase of cultural and
natural history exhibits. Considered the finest
Polynesian anthropological museum in the
world, the Bishop boasts fascinating artifacts
such as shark-toothed war clubs, a cloak made
from the feathers of the now-extinct mamo
birds once worn by Kamehameha the Great, and
carved temple images.
Oahu is an all-season destination due to its
warm climate, but consider visiting the island
December through May for whale-watching
season or in June for Oahu's one-of-a-kind
Pan-Pacific Festival.
All this activity and the salty sea air may
make visitors appreciative of the burgeoning
culinary scene, especially in Honolulu, with its
rich blend of fine-dining restaurants and
humble eateries serving some of the best
ethnic-influenced food on the island.
LEARN MORE ABOUT AULANI,
A DISNEY RESORT, IN OAHU
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