Oahu

城市概覽

Oahu is truly at the heart of Hawaii. The city of Honolulu is busy, and its Waikiki district even more so. Oahu is home to the only real metropolitan area in all the Hawaiian Islands. For some, this has been both a blessing and a curse for the island. On the plus side, visitors to Oahu and local residents share in all the amenities and conveniences that only a large city such as Honolulu can provide—days spent dashing about, bustling nightlife, great restaurants, exciting cultural events and establishments, good public transportation, and a variety of shopping and lodging options. Combine this with the city and island's extensive beaches, parks, mountains, recreational areas, and quaint towns and this makes one enjoyable metropolitan area. On the minus side, Honolulu is a big city and has all the big city problems that come along with it, such as traffic, high cost of living, and some crime. Honolulu may not embody the vision that some visitors have of Hawaii after looking at so many postcards: serenity and relaxation. True, one can relax on Oahu just by going to the right destinations on the island, you just need to know where to look. A calming oasis can be found as there are many resorts located outside of Waikiki that offer less crowded surroundings. Natural beauty can be found in the two mountain ranges, the Koolau and Waianae ranges. Some great hikes are just a short drive into the mountains from Waikiki. Secluded white sand beaches, funky beach towns, pounding winter surf on the North Shore. All of which can be found in other parts of Oahu. So enjoy Honolulu and all it has to offer. But if you don't see the North Shore during the wintertime when monstrous waves pound the shore (think of the opening scene of the 1970s show Hawaii Five-O), then you have really missed something. Brave and experienced surfers attack these waves! If you don't take a drive through miles of pineapple fields, and if you don't take time to visit some of the white sand beaches, mountai

如何抵達

Flights from all over the world land at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport just outside of downtown Honolulu. Free Wiki-Wiki (Hawaiian for "quick") shuttle buses run between the Main Overseas Terminal and Interisland Terminal every 15 minutes. These will eventually be replaced with moving walkways and people movers. TheBus. Routes #19 and #20 run between the airport and Waikiki. Space for baggage is limited.Cash accepted but no change given. Cash: $3, HOLO Card: $3 (after $2 card fee). (updated Aug 2024) When taking TheBus from the airport to Waikiki, make sure the destination sign reads "Waikiki Beach and Hotels". The westbound #19 bus continues to a military installation (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam), and Military Police check all passengers for military ID at the gate. Do not get on this bus if you do not have military ID: you will be left at the gates with no way to return to the main highway.

當地交通

Bike sharing services are available to visitors via Biki. Visitors can pick up a bicycle from one Biki station and drop it off at a different station. A one-way ride with Biki costs $4. Biki also offers subscription plans starting from $15 per month. Car sharing services are available via Hui Car Share. Visitors can rent a car for $10 per hour or $80 per day. Car rentals are available at the airport and various locations downtown. A car is worth having for visits to the North Shore or if you are staying outside of Honolulu/Waikiki.

The Oahu bus system, officially called TheBus, runs between almost all towns on the island and to most tourist destinations.

One-way fare is $3.00 (Aug 2024), with exact change required. This fare does not include any transfers; once you get off the bus, a new fare is required. Kids 5 years and under are free with an adult. HOLO cards offer fares the same as cash, but allow for 2 hours 30 minutes of unlimited transfers from first tap. Fare payments are also limited at $7.50 (Aug 2024), and you will not be charged any higher than that amount per day. Skyline (formerly HART) provides train service from Kualakaʻi East Kapolei station to Hālawa Aloha Stadium under Stage 1 of the project. The fare system is the same as for TheBus, and service is rather frequent, although ends early (7:00 p.m). While it can be useful for some trips, better connectivity with the airport and city center (under Stage 2 and 3 of the project) will make it more useful for travelers.

Major highways The following are some of the more important major highways on Oahu. Both the common name and the state route number are given here. With the exception of H-1, H-2, and H-3 locals refer to most state highways by name, rather than route number.

Interstate highways A common question that mainland visitors ask is why Oahu has Interstate highways when they don't cross state lines (or even county lines for that matter). The answer lies in the full name of the National

體驗活動

Try windsurfing, surfing and body-boarding at Waikiki and (less crowded and more scenic) North Shore and Kailua Beach. - see Oahu Surf Conditions, Radar, and Forecasts. Enjoy horseback riding on the North Shore and Windward Koolau Range Explore hiking all over the island: in particular, Diamond Head State Park (excellent view of Honolulu and the surrounding area). Also visit Lanikai's Pillbox (leftover from World War II sitting above Lanikai). Gives spectacular view of Waimanalo, the Koolau Mountains, Kailua and the Mokulua Islands sitting in the distance. Kayak on the Windward side to the Mokulua Islands which are a bird sanctuary and also offer encounters with turtles which have made a huge comeback in the Windward bay area. It is against state law to violate the sanctuary area. The beach on the islands is not part of the restricted zone, however. Circumnavigate the east half of the island: From Honolulu, take H1 east until it turns into Route 72. Follow Route 72 around the southeast corner of the island. Then go on Route 83, which goes along the east coast of the island around the northeast corner to the North Shore. Return to Honolulu along Route 99, Interstate H2, and Interstate H1. Unfortunately, it is not possible to circumnavigate the entire island because there is no road between the North Shore and the Leeward Coast around the northwest corner of the island. Driving tour around East-side of island gives spectacular views. Stop several times along the route to see blowhole, swim in secluded cove, hike up to the Lighthouse for amazing views or check out ancient Hawaiian drawings and Heiaus (Hawaiian temples). Drive up to the Round-Top Forest Reserve (excellent view of Honolulu and the surrounding area), or over the Pali Highway; be sure to visit the Pali Lookout. Viewing Marine Wildlife (the best 1/2 of Oahu is underwater!)- see Deep Blue Eco Tours and Wild Side Specialty Tours to sail with whales, dive with dolphins, and snorkel coral reefs with turtles and

順遊推薦

To get to the other Hawaiian islands, fly Hawaiian Airlines or Mokulele Airlines f