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==See==
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[[Image:Halona Blowhole.jpg|thumb|300px|Halona Blowhole]]
[[Image:Halona Blowhole.jpg|thumb|300px|Halona Blowhole]]
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*'''Makapuʻu Point State Wayside''', along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72). At Makapu'u Point, the very southeastern corner of the island, this roadside stop offers scenic views of Makapu'u Point and up the windward coast of Oahu. The 1.75 mile Makapu‘u Point trail [http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/hiking/oahu/index.cfm?hike_id=23] leads from the parking lot to the historic red-roofed Makapu‘u Lighthouse at the end of the point, with magnificent views of the offshore islets and the rocky coastline along the way.
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*'''Makapuʻu Point State Wayside''', along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72). At Makapu'u Point, the very southeastern corner of the island, this roadside stop offers scenic views of Makapu'u Point and up the windward coast of Oahu. The 1.75 mile [http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/hiking/oahu/index.cfm?hike_id=23 Makapu‘u Point trail] leads from the parking lot to the historic red-roofed Makapu‘u Lighthouse at the end of the point, with magnificent views of the offshore islets and the rocky coastline along the way.
*'''Halona Blowhole''', along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72) between Makapu'u Point and Hanauma Bay. Another popular roadside stop, the Halona Blowhole is one of many blowholes (ocean caves with a hole in the top, so water shoots out the top) along the coast, although this one is easy to view, located right under a parking lot, and can perform some nice blasts of water.
*'''Halona Blowhole''', along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72) between Makapu'u Point and Hanauma Bay. Another popular roadside stop, the Halona Blowhole is one of many blowholes (ocean caves with a hole in the top, so water shoots out the top) along the coast, although this one is easy to view, located right under a parking lot, and can perform some nice blasts of water.
*'''Lana’i Lookout''', along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72) between Halona Blowhole and Hanauma Bay. Another popular roadside stop west of the Halona Blowhole, the Lana’i Lookout is located on a piece of land that juts out into the ocean. There is a parking lot and many people take pictures of the open ocean crashing onto the rocks. It is possible to walk down the slope of the rock to get closer to the water, although this is not recommended.
*'''Lana’i Lookout''', along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72) between Halona Blowhole and Hanauma Bay. Another popular roadside stop west of the Halona Blowhole, the Lana’i Lookout is located on a piece of land that juts out into the ocean. There is a parking lot and many people take pictures of the open ocean crashing onto the rocks. It is possible to walk down the slope of the rock to get closer to the water, although this is not recommended.
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*'''Sea Life Park''', along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72) north of Makapu'u Point, +1 808 259-2500, [http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/]. Daily 10:30AM-5PM. A Sea World-esque theme park with marine animal shows and an aquarium. For a small fortune, you can also swim with dolphins or sea lions. $30 adults, $20 children.
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*'''The Workspace'''. 3624 Waialae Ave. Suite #201, [http://www.dempsters.net/workspace.html]. For those looking for contemporary art produced by local artists, this is a must see.
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===Beaches===
===Beaches===
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*'''Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve''', off Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72), +1 808 396-4229, [http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/facility/hanaumabay/welcome.htm]. Summer: W-M 6AM-7PM, and until 10PM on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Winter: W-M 6AM-6PM, and until 10PM on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Closed Tuesdays. Hanauma Bay is not a place for beach sports but is instead a bay formed in the crater of an extinct volcano and filled with a wonderful coral reef and many fish. The calm waters and abundance of marine life make it an excellent place for snorkeling and scuba diving. A wide stretch of beach also makes it a scenic place to picnic or sunbathe. If you're driving you'll want to get here early in the morning (by 8AM) to ensure you get a space as parking is limited. Otherwise, parking may be available again by afternoon as people leave. On the weekends, public buses (route #22) from Waikiki fill up and will not stop if full; you can also get a shuttle package from most Waikiki hotels for about $15, round trip with snorkel gear, not including admission (ask your concierge). Plan on 20 additional minutes before entering as lines may be long, and all new visitors (as well as visitors who have not visited in the past year) are required to watch an orientation video. Bring water and food; there is a snack bar, but it's limited and pricey. Also keep an eye on the tides; at low tide you will be swimming right on top of the reef, which is harder and makes it less easy to see. $5 adults, Hawaii residents and children under 13 free. Parking $1. Snorkel rental available.
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| hours=Summer: W-M 6AM-7PM, and until 10PM on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Winter: W-M 6AM-6PM, and until 10PM on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Closed Tuesdays | price=$5 adults, Hawaii residents and children under 13 free. Parking $1. Snorkel rental available.
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| content=Hanauma Bay is not a place for beach sports but is instead a bay formed in the crater of an extinct volcano and filled with a wonderful coral reef and many fish. The calm waters and abundance of marine life make it an excellent place for snorkeling and scuba diving. A wide stretch of beach also makes it a scenic place to picnic or sunbathe. If you're driving you'll want to get here early in the morning (by 8AM) to ensure you get a space as parking is limited. Otherwise, parking may be available again by afternoon as people leave. On the weekends, public buses (route #22) from Waikiki fill up and will not stop if full; you can also get a shuttle package from most Waikiki hotels for about $15, round trip with snorkel gear, not including admission (ask your concierge). Plan on 20 additional minutes before entering as lines may be long, and all new visitors (as well as visitors who have not visited in the past year) are required to watch an orientation video. Bring water and food; there is a snack bar, but it's limited and pricey. Also keep an eye on the tides; at low tide you will be swimming right on top of the reef, which is harder and makes it less easy to see.
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*'''Halona Beach Cove''', near the Halona Blowhole. Known as "the Peering Place", this is a small, rocky cove with a small sandy beach that is great for swimming when the surf is calm. It requires a small hike down to the beach, and there's no lifeguard or facilities, so it's swim at your own risk. Also, do not swim when the water is rough.
*'''Halona Beach Cove''', near the Halona Blowhole. Known as "the Peering Place", this is a small, rocky cove with a small sandy beach that is great for swimming when the surf is calm. It requires a small hike down to the beach, and there's no lifeguard or facilities, so it's swim at your own risk. Also, do not swim when the water is rough.
*'''Sandy Beach''', just south of Makapu'u Point. True to its name, this is a nice, wide stretch of beach that's great for swimming when the surf is calm. When the water is rough though, the shorebreak and rip tide currents make it rather treacherous for swimming but quite popular with surfers. Lifeguards and facilities are available.
*'''Sandy Beach''', just south of Makapu'u Point. True to its name, this is a nice, wide stretch of beach that's great for swimming when the surf is calm. When the water is rough though, the shorebreak and rip tide currents make it rather treacherous for swimming but quite popular with surfers. Lifeguards and facilities are available.
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| content=Fine restaurant lauded for its contemporary island cuisine. Recommended are the pan-seared Hudson Valley foie gras, sashimi and slow-braised pork belly.
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*'''Genki Sushi''', [http://www.genkisushiusa.com/]. A Japanese-style eatery, with employees shouting "irrashaimase!" (welcome) when you enter. Very popular with the younger people, offering many types of sushi.
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| content=Known as the "Wolfgang Puck of the Pacific," Roy Yamaguchi specializes in Hawaiian fusion cuisine. This is the flagship restaurant of the Roy's Restaurant chain and overlooks Maunalua Bay with a lovely westward view.
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*'''Zippy's''', [http://www.zippys.com]. The island equivalent of Denny's, though far more popular with the locals. There's a wide variety of food, including plate lunches at reasonable prices; their signature dish is their chili, which they prepare in many different ways: served over rice, over a burrito, or over french fries, to name a few.
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**4134 Waialae Avenue (''in Kahala''), +1 808 733-3730.
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==Drink==
==Drink==