I will be flying to Honolulu on the 20th of Sept for about 4 days. What would be safe but fun for a single woman traveller. I love dancing and beaches.. is there any special local activities I could enjoy? Any suggestions would be brilliant! :)
Thanks in advance..
2006-09-03 08:27:44 · 19 answers · asked by J*LO 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
Wandering is a great way to find out and try new things. You never know what you can find when you just wander.
2006-09-03 08:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by italian.chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the surf stand on the beach and take a lesson. Make sure to go to Duke's Canoe Club for a happy-hour type atmosphere and AWESOME Hula Pie... Moose McGillicuddy's (sp??) is a fun dance spot, and there is LOTS of shopping. Chances are you'll meet people hanging out on the beach. Try to be social as you never know what kinds of fun activities others have going on. You may even get adopted by a cool group. Keep your eyes open (but don't be too trusting and don't leave your $$ on the beach) and you can meet some great people. Don't give people your room # if you can help it. You just never know.
I HIGHLY recommend checking out the North Shore. It is VERY laid back and slow... more like a real vacation than party-town Waikiki. There is a group of homeless people who live on the beach under a canopy of willow trees (very cool) and there is a flock of rogue domestic parrots that often perch there... you can often hear them saying things their former owners taught them... good for stories.
Just in case this isn't obvious, don't buy weed there. I know it's the thing to do in Hawaii, but mainlanders will undoubtedly get ripped off. Good luck, and have fun!!!
2006-09-06 11:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by Sta-wizzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out these 2 sites for things to do in Hawaii: http://www.hawaiiactivities.com and http://travel.yahoo.com You can go to the beach in Waikiki. There are usually many people and tourists there. Waikiki is also where all the hotels and tourists are. You can also take those circle the island buses for just $2 one way with a free transfer valid for few hours. Ala Moana Shopping Center is a major shopping mall in Honolulu. It is big and has many shops and stores. The Polynesian Cultural Center is also very popular for tourists. Also, Haunama Bay is pretty popular too and a good place for snorkeling and you can find many beautiful fish when you go snorkeling there. Another great place to visit is Sandy Beach. It has beautiful beaches, nature and landscape. There is also Sea Life Park where you can watch the dolphins and the other animals perform, Hawaii Water Adventures Park (Many water activities), North Shore, Hawaii Kai (A nice area to visit), Pearlridge Shopping Mall (Another big shopping mall in Pearlridge), Kailua (Nice town to visit), Arizona Memorial, Paradise Cove, etc...All of these places mentioned above can be reached by local buses. You can always ask the bus driver if you are lost or need to get to a place or you can also call the bus at 808-8485555 for what buses to take. The bus website is at http://www.thebus.org
You can also check out the 2 local newspapers there at http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com and http://www.starbulletin.com
Hope you enjoy the visit there...
2006-09-05 17:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Raines 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What hotel will you be staying at? Or do you need a recommendation for that too? If so, what is your hotel budget ?
If you want to do the touristy stuff, go to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It is right on the beach. Good restaurants like Benihana can be found there, dinner shows with the fire & hula dancers (which you can take photos with for a small fee) and you are walking distance from just about everything.
You can also rent a car, but make sure you have a GOOD map. As with any city, there are places you probably would not want to go to at night, but the day is fantastic for sightseeing.
You can also sign up for a tour. Check with your hotel front desk. That way you will not be totally alone. Much safer.
2006-09-04 16:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by YourAnswer... 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the windward side of the of the island. It's beautiful and not as crowded. A lot of the hotels in Waikiki have luau's and some are right on the beach. There is a Hard Rock Cafe there. The international market place is neat and there is a big flea market in Aiea. You have to see the Pearl Harbor memorial. It's really neat. The Ala Moana mall is really nice too and isn't too far from Waikiki.
Have a great time!!! Aloha
2006-09-06 16:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by Emilyclair 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ala Moana beach is a locals beach....not busy at all but very nice and quite safe for a single woman. My sister and I used to hang around in WaiKiki for dancing and never had a problem. If you see a soldier give em a hug, omg, do I have a story to tell. My sister wasn't into the military, we went to this place as she wanted me to see it after some renovations. As we walk in the bar is full of sailors, she goes "Navy grunts".....then this guy grabbed us an said hello and she looks at me and says "Australian Naval grunts!", that made her happy...they were all so sweet too......had a blast....you should try to get to the other side of the island to see Waimea Falls, its a beautiful park with villages set up so you can see how hawaiians used to live, there is cliff diving, true traditional hula demonstrations....its beautiful and real touristy.
2006-09-03 08:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your budget,if you on the cheap end and semi fit,try the Diamond head hike,or take the BUS for 2 dollar's all the way around Oahu.
dance place is called Pink cadilac next to the old Wave.(might have a new name
I would go to "Dukes" on the Beach nice staff SAFE fun great veiw.
if your real into adventure,www.islandseaplane.com
they have 1 half and hour tours around the island via seaplane.
they have been in Buissness 40 yrs. no accidents.
the pilot there Pat Mcgee is the world record holder on float planes 30,000 plus hours.
if you go to a Luau Wait until your on another island,IE maui,Hawaii,,,if your only going to be in waikiki go to Paradise cove,there basiclly all the same...they just have the Best property/Location.
i lived there 22 years..let me know if i can help in any way...i know every street in honolulu/waikiki,,used to mng. the Ferrari rental there,,,
2006-09-04 20:29:07 · answer #7 · answered by vik_ings1fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Hale Koa is a nice hotel with a lovely restaurant. Getting to the North shore is less touristy and very pretty. Rent a car and drive over the pass, take a camera and head toward Rabbit Island. Directions fm local's will include "Ewa" (pronounced EVA) for West, and "Diamond Head" (for East.) Aloha means hello, goodbye and I love you. Mahalo is thank you. No ka oi means none better. Have a safe and fun trip!
2006-09-03 08:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by ppsutt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the beach. Assuming your pretty young, and have a tite, tone body, you should treat yourself to a designer swim-suit, that is classy but revealing. At the beach, Try to flirt w/ dude's who got hard bods, and big bulges in their groin-areas. You can also get a travel book at a book store. Take dozens of condoms, cause you're gonna need'em. This trip is a time for you to let go and enjoy your sexuality and, if you're real bold, experience triple penetration by 3 well-endowed dudes. Good luck and God bless.
2006-09-03 16:52:17 · answer #9 · answered by solipsistic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit Dog the Bounty Hunter.
2006-09-04 09:53:49 · answer #10 · answered by reporebuilder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're white, go somewhere else. They don't like "haoles" in Hawaii.....only your money. Where else can you go where they have "kill haole" days at school, the favorite local pastime is going to tourist areas and "f***ing with some haoles" and you can see bumper stickers on cars that say "haole, the other white meat" and "brown skin hui", which would be akin to saying "white skin klan". Oh, and by the way, it's not "haole".......it's "F***in' haole"
2006-09-04 02:51:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋