Enjoy The Time of Your Life in Honolulu - Hawaii

Honolulu is a fantastic surfing destination and if you are passionate about marine life then this Hawaiian city is perfect. Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu and is the capital of the state of Hawaii. In fact, it is also the largest city in all of Hawaii serves as a center for state commerce, government, and transportation. Over one million people live in the city making it among the most populate cities of USA. Waikiki Beach is the main attraction in Hawaii and back in 2015, Honolulu was given the rank of USA’s safest cities.

Honolulu is the entry point to Hawaii and with its laid back beaches and charming culture, it wins hearts.

Downtown the heart of the city in terms of history is the center of state capitol, numerous museums. It also homes the harborfront, and is Hawaiian’s bustling commercial center.
Waikiki is where the real charm of Hawaiian tourist industry is. It is the tourist center with crystal clear, white sand beaches, large crowds of surfers and sunbathers, beautiful, sky penetrating hotels.

Manoa-Makiki is the calmer area lying in the foothills just north of Downtown. It has the famed University of Hawaii, the National Memorial Cemetery and if you are in for a nice tour of sightseeing, you can enjoy the wondrous tropical scenery of the Koolau Mountains.

Eastern Honolulu is the residential area which goes all the way to Makapu'u Point, a famed southeastern corner of the island. It has wonderful rocky shorelines, amazing beaches, and the famed snorkeling spot Hanauma Bay.

Western Honolulu is also a residential area where the airport is. It also houses the Bishop Museum and what’s left of the Pearl Harbor.

Getting in

You can book tickets with frontier airlines reservations and fly all the way to the Honolulu International Airport. From here, bus, cab and other ways are available to explore the city or reach your hotel.

Naturally, Hawaii is famous for its sparkling beaches but it is home to military memorials too. The popular Waikiki Beach remains to be a preferred choice among many looking for surfing or sunbathing fun. But even with the peak time rush, you can find quiet spots in Waikiki.

But if you are looking for some calm and quiet, relax at other beaches and green spaces like Ala Moana Park which is located close to the downtown. Families looking to spend some quality time will find it particularly quiet.

The area circling Makapu'u Point in Eastern Honolulu is home to numerous classy and un-spoiled beaches too. The famed one is Hanauma Bay which is located in the crater of what you would now call an extinct volcano. It is now filled with a coral reef and though it may not offer a grand surfing or swimming experience, it is surely a hit for snorkeling and scuba diving with its eclectic marine life.

Bit far away is the Halona Beach Cove and Sandy Beach which are just as enthralling locations for travelers.

Overall, Hawaii is a great place to be and if you are planning to spend a good weekend or little more than that, then come equipped with a plan so you can enjoy the entire city.