WAIKIKI | HONOLULU - OAHU / HAWAII , UNITED STATES - A TRAVEL TOUR - HD 1080P
A walking tour in the Waikiki beach area of the City of Honolulu on the island of Oahu , Hawaii.
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The film chronologically progresses from morning to the small hours of the night, showcasing daily life around Waikiki.
For those planning on visiting, those who’d like to visit but cannot or those who might be nostalgic and want to re-live their past visits / life there, hopefully this film shall satisfy, time and time again.
Filmed during September 2013.
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Iolani Palace - Honolulu in the U.S
Iolani Palace, in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawai?i, is the only royal palace now a part of the United States. It was used as an official residence of the reigning Hawaiian sovereign and is now a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two monarchs governed from ?Iolani Palace: King Kalakaua and Queen Lili?uokalani, although Kamehameha III, IV, V, and William Charles Lunalilo had their main residences here as well. After the monarchy was overthrown in 1893, the building was used as the capitol building for the Provisional Government, Republic, Territory, and State of Hawai?i until 1969. The palace was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1978.
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Hawaii Historical Sites | Aloha Tower | Honolulu. Oahu, Hawaii, USA
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ALOHA TOWER
Located on the Honolulu Harbor in Downtown Honolulu, about 15 minutes west of Waikiki, Aloha Tower is an iconic symbol of Hawai‘i. Aloha Tower is the most recognized building in the state of Hawai‘i, second only to Diamond Head as its most famous landmark.
Built in September of 1926, Aloha Tower was the tallest building in the islands for four decades, offering spectacular views of the harbor and housing an observatory and lookout station for harbor pilots. Its lighthouse served as a navigation landmark that could be seen from 15 miles at sea, while its clock was one of the largest in the United States. The tower stood as a welcoming beacon for visitors when travel to O‘ahu was done entirely by sea, serving as Honolulu’s “Statue of Liberty.” Duke Kahanamoku even set his first swimming world record at Pier 7, and the wharf was also known for Boat Days, a lively celebration to welcome the arrival of visiting ships.
For a period of time during World War II, the U.S. military took control of the tower, painting it in brown and green camouflage and shutting off its beacon to minimize detection. Patrols by Army sentries didn’t end until the camouflage was sandblasted off in 1947; the Aloha Tower reopened in 1948 in its original glory as one solid color.
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What's it like living in Honolulu? Well first off, it's on an island in the Pacific Ocean, and it's almost always a sunny paradise... If you can afford it. The weather here is perfect, and you're surrounded by water on all sides! It's actually the capital and largest city in Hawaii, and along with Kona, Hilo, Kailua and other Oahu beach towns, one of the best places to live in America. So why are people leaving the Hawaiian islands? Well, Honolulu is one of the most expensive cities in the United States and is the most isolated major city in the WORLD!. If the Aloha State has a high quality of life with the most beautiful beaches and sunsets on earth, why shouldn't you live in Honolulu, Hawaii?
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INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I: The Hawaiian Language | Program
Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, once forbidden in schools and nearly lost, is flourishing again in these Islands. In 1978, it became the official state language along with English. It lives in song, in books, in the daily lives of Hawai‘i residents and in schools dedicated to perpetuating native culture. On the next INSIGHTS, we’ll discuss the Hawaiian language with guests Christopher Kaliko Baker, Assistant Professor, Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa; Manu Boyd, kumu hula, musician, Cultural Consultant at Kamehameha Schools; Kamalei Krug, a graduate of the DOE’s Hawaiian Language Immersion Program; and Amy Kalili, Director at Mokuola Honua Global Center for Indigenous Language Excellence.
U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States, North America
The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaiʻi is housed inside Battery Randolph, a former coastal artillery battery, located at Fort DeRussy Military Reservation. The museum's collection contains some World War II armor pieces, an AH-1 Cobra helicopter, and small arms indoors, as well as the battery itself. The battery's main guns were scrapped prior to the inception of the museum. Museum exhibits cover the military history of pre-Imperial Hawaii and the post-annexation history of US Army warfare in the Pacific hemisphere including World War II, Vietnam, and Korea. The museum also includes a Gallery of Heroes honoring recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross.
The museum shares space with the public information office of the US Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Division, which exhibits information about key Army Corps projects in Hawaii and the Pacific region. Admission is free, and the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday. It is located on Kalia Road, coordinates 21°16′44″N 157°50′1″W adjacent to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Parking in the adjacent Hale Koa Hotel is discounted but intended for DoD/military ID holders; non-DoD civilians may park in the Hawaiian Village.
Hawaii's homeless have few places to go: 'They don't know what to do with us'
With barely enough shelter to house even 11% of the homeless people on its main island, Hawaii lawmakers struggle for solutions amid rising costs of living and low wages. But one group of homeless Hawaiians has taken matters into their own hands, forming a highly organized and self-sustaining community. Could a key part of solving Hawaii’s homelessness problem actually come from its homeless citizens?
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Museum exhibits cover the military history of pre-Imperial Hawaii and the post-annexation history of US Army warfare in the Pacific hemisphere including World War II, Vietnam, and Korea. The museum also includes a Gallery of Heroes honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross.
Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial.
The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles' Hollywood is famed for filmmaking.
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Hawaii's Big Island Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Hawaii’s Big Island – The “Big Island” of Hawaii is (you guessed it) the largest of the Hawaiian Islands and offers a stunning array of beautiful scenery for you to explore. Check out the best sights and activities on the island, here!
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A #Hawaii #vacation means days filled with natural wonders: wander around a lava field, stroll through a tropical rainforest, and take a dip in the warm waters of the Pacific.
The Onomea Bay Scenic Drive, located along the Hamakua Coast, will take you past shimmering emerald rainforest and astonishing glimpses of the tranquil Pacific Ocean. It’s the perfect place to get some pictures and see what the beauty of Hawaii is really about.
No #tour of Hawaii’s Big Island is complete without meeting the sea turtles of Kahalu’u Bay. Strap on your snorkel and swim around the warm, blue-green waters of the bay to meet turtles and thousands of other sea creatures.
Try out paddleboarding, jet skiing, or a variety of other watersports. Alternatively, spoil yourself in the time-honored indulgence of relaxing on the black lava sands, soaking up some of the legendary Hawaiian sunshine.
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Hawaii - United States
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states (August 21, 1959), and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of Australia. Hawaii's natural and diverse scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches and oceanic surrounding, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike. Due to its mid-Pacific location, Hawaii has many North American and Asian influences along with its own vibrant native culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu.
The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian Island chain, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southeastern end of the archipelago, the eight main islands are (from the northwest to southeast) Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and Hawaiʻi. The last is by far the largest and is often called The Big Island to avoid confusion with the state as a whole. The archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania.
After Alaska, Florida, and California, Hawaii has the fourth-longest coastline in the United States, which is approximately 750 miles (1,210 km) long.
Hawaii is one of two states that do not observe daylight saving time, the other being Arizona. ( Wikipedia )
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Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - gateway to Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is an unincorporated part of and the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The city is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major portal into the United States. The city is also a major hub for international business, military defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions.
Honolulu is the most remote city of its size in the world and is both the westernmost and the southernmost major U.S. city. Honolulu is a major financial center of the islands and of the Pacific Ocean.
Honolulu means sheltered harbor or calm port. The old name is said to be Kou, a district roughly encompassing the area from Nuuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street which is the heart of the present downtown district. The city has been the capital of the Hawaiian Islands since 1845 and gained historical recognition following the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan near the city on December 7, 1941.
As of 2015, Honolulu was ranked high on world livability rankings, and was also ranked as the 2nd safest city in the U.S. It is also the most populated Oceanian city outside Australasia and ranks second only to Auckland as the most populous city in Polynesia.
The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance.
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About Hawaii -
There are six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii Island. You'll find each island has its own distinct personality and offers its own adventures, activities and sights. Mark Twain called Hawaii, That peaceful land, that beautiful land... the climate, one long delicious summer day, and the good that die experience no change, for they but fall asleep in one heaven and wake up in another.
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Kauai
Kauai is the fourth largest of the Hawaiian islands, as well as the fourth most visited by tourists. Kauai's nickname is the Garden Island because of its tropical climate, waterfalls and lush vegetation
Oahu
Oahu is by far the most popular destination among tourists, attracting nearly twice as many visitors as Maui each year. It is the third largest Hawaiian island, It is also the most populated, and home to the capital, Honolulu.
Molokai
Molokai is the fifth largest Hawaiian island, It is best known for agriculture and ranching, but is also notable for being home to the world's highest sea cliffs. Notable attractions to check out include the Molokai volcanoes in the east and west.
Lanai
Lanai was once nicknamed the Pineapple Island because at one point, nearly the entire island was a pineapple plantation. Lanai is now the fifth most visited island, Most of the island remains undeveloped.
Maui
Maui is the second largest island. Maui is most notable for its mountain ranges and valleys, and is often called the Valley Isle. It is the second most popular tourist destination in the state. While visiting Maui, make time to see the Kaanapali and Wailea resort areas and Haleakala.
Hawaii
Hawaii -- also known as the Big Island -- is not only the largest of the Hawaiian islands, it is also the largest island in the United States. The Big Island is the third most visited by tourists each year. When visiting the Big Island, you'll want to see the Maunaloa volcanoes, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kealakekua Bay.
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Best things to do in Kauai
1. Nā Pali Coast State Park
2. Waimea Canyon State Park
3. Kalalau Trail
4. Wailua Falls
5. Poipu Beach
6. Spouting Horn
7. Kilauea Point Lighthouse
8. Kauai - Snorkeling Tunnels Beach
9. Queen's Bath, Kauai
10. Private Na Pali Sea Cave Boat Tours
11. Hanalei Wildlife Refuge
12. Birds and roosters
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Best things to do in Oahu
1. Hanauma Bay
2. haiku stairs
3. Hiking Diamond Head Crater
4. Pearl Harbor
5. Honolulu Oahu
6. Aulani Disney
7. Dole plantation oahu
8. Waikiki Beach
9. Oahu Atlantis Submarine Adventure
10. Polynesian Cultural Center
11. Oahu Manoa Falls
12. Jurassic Park! Kualoa Ranch, Oahu,
13. Oahu Helicopter Tour
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Best things to do in Molokai
1. Halawa Valley Waterfalls
2. Hiking the Halawa Valley
3. Papalaua Falls, Molokai
4. Kalaupapa Molokai
5. North Shore Molokai
6. Kalaupapa National Historical Park
7. Light House Molokai
8. North Shore Molokai
9. Mule Ride to Kalaupapa Molokai
10. Kaupoa Beach
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Best things to do in Lanai
1. Garden of the Gods
2. Scuba Diving
3. Hulopoe Bay
4. Kayak at Hulopoe, Lanai
5. Shipwreck Beach lanai
6. Polihua Beach
7. 4-Wheel Driving on Lanai
8. Lanai UTV Off-Road Tour of the Munro Trail
9. The Experience at Koele
10. Manele Small Boat Harbor
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Best things to do in Maui
1. Road to Hana Maui
2. Haleakala National Park
3. Kaanapali Beach Maui
4. Napili Beach
5. Wailea Beach
6. Hookipa Beach
7. Molokini Snorkeling
8. Underwater Molokini Snorkeling
9. Maui Ocean Center
10. Waianapanapa State Park Maui
11. maui-iao-valley-state-park
12. Banyan Tree Park – Maui
13. Honolua Bay, Maui
14. Underwater Submarine Adventure
15. Maui Helicopter Tour
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Best things to do in Hawaii
1. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
2. Mauna Kea star party
3. Snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay
4. Waipi'o Valley
5. Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
6. Hapuna Beach
7. Manta ray night dive
8. Akaka Falls State Park
9. Anaehoomalu Beach
10. Hapuna Beach State Park
11. Hawaii Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure
12. helicopter adventure on hawaii big island
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INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I: U.S. House District 1 | Program
This week’s INSIGHTS features candidates in the five-way race for U.S. House District 1, covering urban Honolulu to Kapolei and Mililani. Former Congressman Ed Case beat six competitors to win the Democratic nomination, while former state lawmaker Cam Cavasso beat his lone competitor to win the Republican nomination. Other challengers for the seat are Green Party candidate Zachary Burd, Libertarian Michelle Tippens and non-partisan candidate Calvin Griffin.
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States, North America
Waikīkī is a beachfront neighborhood of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of Oʻahu, in Hawaii, United States. Waikiki is best known for Waikīkī Beach, the white sand beach shoreline fronting the neighborhood. Waikīkī is home to public places including Kapiʻolani Park, Fort de Russy Military Reservation, Kahanamoku Lagoon, Kūhiō Beach Park, and Ala Wai Harbor. The name Waikīkī means spouting fresh water in the Hawaiian language, for springs and streams that fed wetlands that once separated Waikīkī from the interior. The area was a retreat for Hawaiian royalty in the 1800s who enjoyed surfing there on early forms of longboards. A few small hotels opened in the 1880s. In 1893, Greek-American George Lycurgus leased the guest house of Allen Herbert and renamed it the Sans Souci (French for without worries) creating one of the first beach resorts. Later that year Robert Louis Stevenson stayed at the resort; subsequently it became a popular destination for tourists from the mainland. The area at coordinates 21°15′49″N 157°49′17″W is still called Sans Souci Beach. Today, the area is filled with large resort hotels, such as the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Halekulani hotel, the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī, the Sheraton Waikīkī, and historic hotels dating back to the early 20th century (such as the Moana Surfrider Hotel and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel). The beach hosts many events a year, including surf competitions, outdoor performances, hula dancing and outrigger canoe races. The neighborhood extends from the Ala Wai Canal (a channel dug to drain former wetlands) on the west and north, to Diamond Head (Lēʻahi) on the east. Waikīkī Beach is noted for its views of the Diamond Head tuff cone, its usually warm and cloud-free climate and its surf break.
The Waikīkī skyline is now dotted with an abundance of both high-rises and resort hotels. The beach is actually fairly short, with half of it marked off for surfers. For some distance into the ocean the water is quite shallow, although there are numerous rocks on the bottom. As with most ocean beaches the waves can have some force, particularly on windy days. The surf at Waikīkī is known for its long rolling break, making it ideal for long boarding, tandem surfing and beginners. Waikīkī's main thoroughfare is Kalakaua Avenue, named after King Kalakaua, which houses most of the high-end hotels (Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton, Hyatt, Moana Surfrider Hotel), most of the luxury designer brand stores (Apple Store, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Burberry, Dior, Tiffany & Co., Fendi, Cartier, Gucci & Coach) and popular surf clothing brand stores (Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom). Waikīkī's other main thoroughfare, Kuhio Avenue, named after Prince Kuhio, is better known for its restaurants, cafes and grocers, along with its clubs, nightlife and prostitution. Over time, Waikīkī beach has had problems with erosion, leading to the construction of groynes and beach replenishment projects. For example, in the 1920s and 1930s sand was imported from Manhattan Beach, California, via ship and barge to Waikīkī. Importing stopped in the 1970s. Officials are looking for ways to sustain the existing sand by eliminating loss due to tide flow. Subject to permits, a partial restoration was completed in the spring of 2012. The proposed project imported sand from nearby shoals and widened the 1,700-foot (520 m) long beach by about 37 feet (11 m) between the Royal Hawaiian Hotel concrete groin and the Kūhiō Beach crib wall. The project restored the beach to its 1985 shoreline. China Airlines operates its Honolulu Branch Office in Waikīkī. NTT DoCoMo also has limited operations here for the convenience of Japanese tourists. Hawaiian Airlines is based in Honolulu. Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is located in Waikīkī proper, while Waikīkī Elementary School is located nearby, at the makai (southern) edge of the Kapahulu neighborhood. The Hawaii State Public Library System operates the Waikīkī Public Library at 400 Kapahulu Avenue.
Quick History of Hawaii | That Was History
Hawaii History: learn how Hawaii transitioned from a Hawaiian kingdom, to a republic, to a territory, and finally to a state.
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Ancient Hawaii
01:35 - James Cook & The Natives
02:28 - Kamehameha I & The Kingdom of Hawaii
03:27 - Kamehameha II
04:04 - Immigrants and Sugar
04:41 - Kamehameha III
05:31 - 1840 Constitution of Hawaii
06:33 - The Paulet Affair
07:00 - The Great Māhele
08:30 - 1852 Constitution of Hawaii
08:56 - Kamehameha IV
10:57 - Kamehameha V
11:23 - 1864 Constitution of Hawaii
12:45 - William Charles Lunalilo
13:18 - David Kalākaua
13:52 - Reciprocity Treaty of 1875
16:15 - Rebellion of 1887 & Bayonet Constitution
17:17 - Wilcox Rebellion of 1888
17:38 - The McKinley Tariff
18:07 - Queen Liliʻuokalani
18:49 - Overthrow of 1893
19:55 - Republic of Hawaii
20:35 - Territory of Hawaii
21:35 - Attack on Pearl Harbor
22:28 - State of Hawaii
23:16 - Hawaii Sovereignty Movement
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'Iolani Palace Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawai'i'
The ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawai'i beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty (1845) and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani (1893) under the Kalākaua Dynasty, founded by her brother, King David Kalākaua. It is located in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is now a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kamehameha III, IV, V, and Lunalilo had their official royal residences in this location as well. After the monarchy was overthrown in 1893, the building was used as the capitol building for the Provisional Government, Republic, Territory, and State of Hawaiʻi until 1969. The palace was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1978. 'Iolani Palace is the only royal palace on US soil.