Honolulu, Honolulu County, Oahu, Hawaii, United States, North America
Honolulu is the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu. It is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Hawaii Situated on the island of Oahu, it is known worldwide as a major tourist destination; Honolulu is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major gateway into the United States of America. It 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 both the southernmost and westernmost major United States city. For statistical purposes, the U.S. Census Bureau recognizes the approximate area commonly referred to as City of Honolulu (not to be confused with the City and County) as a census county division (CCD). Honolulu is a major financial center of the islands and of the Pacific Ocean. The population of Honolulu CCD was 390,738 at the 2010 census, while the population of the consolidated city and county was 953,207. Honolulu is the most populous state capital relative to state population. In the Hawaiian language, Honolulu means sheltered bay or place of shelter; alternatively, it means 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 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor near the city on December 7, 1941. Honolulu experiences a tropical semi-arid climate (Köppen classification Bsh) with a mostly dry summer season due to a rain shadow effect that suppresses summer rains and winter rainfall. Temperatures vary little throughout the months, with average high temperatures of 80--90 °F (27--32 °C) and average lows of 65--75 °F (18--24 °C) throughout the year. Temperatures reach or exceed 90 °F (32 °C) on an average 38 days annually, with lows in the upper 50s °F (14--15 °C) occurring once or twice a year. The highest recorded temperature was 95 °F (35 °C) during a heat wave in September 1998. The highest recorded temperature in the state was also recorded later that day in Ni'ihau. The lowest recorded temperature was 52 °F (11 °C) on February 16, 1902, and January 20, 1969. Waters off the coast of Honolulu average 82 °F (28 °C) in the summer months and 77 °F (25 °C) in the winter months. Annual average rain is 17.05 in (433 mm), which mainly occurs during the winter months of October through early April, with very little rainfall during the summer. Honolulu has an average of 278 sunny days and 90 wet days per year. Although Honolulu is known to have a wet and dry season, it is unnoticeable. This is mainly because light showers fall in the summer while heavier rain falls during the winter. Yet, both seasons experience the same amount of rainy days. Although the city is situated in the upper tropics, hurricanes are quite rare. The last recorded hurricane that hit the area was Category 4 Hurricane Iniki in 1992. Tornadoes are also uncommon and usually strike once every 15 years. Waterspouts off the coast are somewhat more common, hitting about once every five years. Kirk Caldwell was elected mayor of Honolulu County on November 6, 2012, and has began serving as the county's 14th mayor on January 2, 2013. The municipal offices of the City and County of Honolulu, including Honolulu Hale, the seat of the city and county, are located in the Capitol District, as are the Hawaii state government buildings. The Capitol District is within the Honolulu Census County Division (CCD), the urban area commonly regarded as the City of Honolulu. The Honolulu CCD is located on the southeast coast of Oahu between Makapuu and Halawa. The division boundary follows the Koolau crestline, so Makapuʻu Beach is in the Koolaupoko District. On the west, the division boundary follows Halawa Stream, then crosses Red Hill and runs just west of Aliamanu Crater, so that Aloha Stadium, Pearl Harbor (with the USS Arizona Memorial), and Hickam Air Force Base are actually all located in the island's Ewa CCD. The Hawaii Department of Public Safety operates the Oahu Community Correctional Center, the jail for the island of Oahu, in Honolulu CCD. The United States Postal Service operates post offices in Honolulu. The main Honolulu Post Office is located by the international airport at 3600 Aolele Street. Federal Detention Center, Honolulu, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is in the CDP.
A Downtown Tour of Honolulu Hotels & Waikiki Beach.
Shot in December of 2013 at Waikiki Beach in beautiful downtown Honolulu HI. This video was shot by my friend Dave when I went to visit him from mid December 2013 till Early January 2014.
Places to see in ( Oahu - USA )
Places to see in ( Oahu - USA )
Oahu is a U.S. island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian island chain and home to the state capital, Honolulu. Highlights of the city include historic Chinatown and the Punchbowl, a crater-turned-cemetery. Waikiki is an iconic beach, dining and nightlife area. West of Honolulu is Pearl Harbor, site of the WWII's 1941 bombing attack and home to the USS Arizona Memorial. Known as “The Gathering Place,” Oahu is home to the largest population of people as well as the best nightlife in Hawaii. The Honolulu craft beer and food scene here is dynamic and always changing. For a taste of the local culture, check out the neighborhoods of Kakaako, Kaimuki, Kapahulu and Chinatown. Waikiki and Ala Moana Center are world-class shopping destinations, while boutiques in beach towns like Kailua captivate with their own charms.
From ancient stone heiau (temples) to 21st-Century high-rises, Oahu is an island of endless contrasts. Geographically only the third largest of the inhabited Hawaiian Islands, it is nonetheless home to nearly three-quarters of the state’s 1.2 million residents — 370,000 of whom are concentrated in urban Honolulu, the ultra-modern, south-coast cityscape kamaʻaina (residents) refer to simply as Town. Like the other islands, islets and shoals that make up the 1,600-mile Hawaiian Island chain, Oahu is believed to be the product of a single “hot spot” in the earth’s mantle. Over the course of millions of years, the earth’s crust drifted to the northwest across this hot spot, giving rise to each island. The bulk of Oahu was created nearly four million years ago, by two now-extinct shield volcanoes — the remains of which are today visible as the Koʻolau and Waiʻanae mountain ranges, running parallel to each other along the length of the island’s eastern and western coasts, respectively. As with the rest of the Hawaiian Islands, these mountain ranges separate the wetter windward shore from the drier leeward side, forcing rain clouds blown in off the ocean to leave their water on the east side of the island before gaining passage to the west.
More recent volcanic activity also created several of Oahu’s most visible landmarks: 761-foot-tall Diamond Head, located on Waikiki’s eastern border, is a “tuff cone,” formed some 100,000 years ago when an eruption of volcanic ash eventually hardened into solid rock. Southeast Oahu’s Koko Head and downtown Honolulu’s Punchbowl (the latter of which houses the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in its crater) are also tuff cones.
Vastly influenced by its reputation as a world-class travel destination, Oahu offers more of everything than the other Islands combined. Shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities here far eclipse those of neighbor islands. And visitor traffic, drawn to the island by its enticing beaches, big winter waves, super-sized collection of scenic golf courses and signature attractions — Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, the Polynesian Cultural Center — continues to exceed any neighbor island.
Still, Oahu’s storied past is very much alive. Hawaii achieved statehood less than 50 years ago, leaving its history as a U.S. territory and before that, a Hawaiian monarchy, very much in evidence. Walking tours of downtown Honolulu, Waikiki or Chinatown, as well as a visit to Pearl Harbor, are a good way to get in touch with the island’s unique past.
Many of Oahu’s most popular attractions are located outside the city. Hanauma Bay, a world-renown snorkeling destination, is a short drive from Waikiki, just past Hawaii Kai. Sea Life Park is not far from Hanauma Bay. The Polynesian Cultural Center, a unique and perennially popular attraction, is located in Laʻie, more than an hour’s drive from Honolulu. Kualoa Ranch, near Kaneohe, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, near Kapolei, and the Arizona Memorial, the biggest visitor draw in the state, are all outside the city of Honolulu.
Tour operators provide transportation to and from Waikiki, making it easy to see the countryside on your way to adventures like helicopter and glider tours, ultra light and skydiving experiences, kayaking tours, shark excursions, ATV and horseback rides. If you want to take a drive, Haleʻiwa is a good bet. A surfers’ mecca, it has retained the character of its more than 100-year history.
( Oahu - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Oahu. Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Oahu - USA
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35th annual Hawaii Pacific Health Great Aloha Run
Thousands of runners and walkers took to the streets of Honolulu for the 35th annual Hawaii Pacific Health Great Aloha Run on Monday, February 18, 2019. The annual Presidents Day event featured an 8.15-mile course from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium. (Video: Bruce Asato)
Diamond Head Waikiki, Hawaii | Ambient Sound | POV Virtual Run Walk Hike. Check the Notes.
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Join the 'Pack' for your exercise routine with hundreds of locals and tourists to the summit of Diamond Head and return for a 47 minutes. The perfect location for incline day! This was filmed as a hike. There is no way a person could watch it at running pace with all of the 180 degree turns. I have run this video at paces of around 15 km/h. At least test it from the 08:00 mark before finalising your judgement.
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We’ll commence outside the crater just after 6.00am during summer, take in what’s left of the sunrise from Kahala Lookout and make out way to the Visitor Centre via the Kahala Tunnel. We’ll then follow the path to the fire control complex and the Lēʻahi Summit; 560 feet from the crater floor and about 760 feet from sea level. We’ll have a quick look around at the two lookouts before descending the path and following the road to Diamond Head Road. No visit to Waikiki is complete without a ride on The Bus for a trip down memory lane!
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00:00 Themed introduction.
00:30 Start. Kahala Lookout to Visitor Centre (5 minutes)
05:30 Ascend and descend the crater - approx. 10 minute intervals
42:30 Visitor Centre to Diamond Head Road (5 minutes)
47:30 End notes
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Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Ala Moana Beach Park is a free public park on the island of Oahu, U.S. state of Hawaii, located between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu. This 100-acre (0.40 km2) park has a wide gold-sand beach that is over a half-mile (800 m) long. It is man-made and was created by the owner of the Dillingham Dredging Company, who was looking for a place to dispose of his dredged earth. So in the 1950s, sand was dumped at this park, which created the beach.
The water is almost always calm because the beach is protected by an outer reef. This makes it a good spot for long-distance swimmers and small children. There is a 25-foot-deep (7.6 m) swimming channel and a former boat channel that was dredged out of the reef.
Ala Moana's ocean bottom drops quickly, so novice swimmers should use caution. Big grassy areas, banyans and palm trees make the park a good place to picnic, barbecue, play all kinds of ball games or go running. There are lifeguards, showers, restrooms, phones, tennis courts, picnic tables, food concessions and a music pavilion. Ala Moana Beach Park is a favorite among Honolulu residents. It is right next to Magic Island where many cultural events are held.
Like almost all of Honolulu's city parks, Ala Moana Beach Park had many homeless people during the day and night, until the city started closing the park for the night in 2006.[1][2] Fodors travel guide rated it a high crime area at night after dark partly on this basis.[3]
Bobby in Honolulu, Hawaii
Bobby arrives in Honolulu for the marathon.
Honolulu is the capital of and the most populous census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Although Honolulu refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and the county are consolidated, known as the City and County of Honolulu, and the city and county is designated as the entire island. The City and County of Honolulu is the only incorporated city in Hawaii, as all other local government entities are administered at the county level. The population of the CDP was 371,657 at the 2000 census, while the population of the City and County was 909,863. In the Hawaiian language, Honolulu means sheltered bay or place of shelter.
HIKING DIAMOND HEAD, HONOLULU HAWAII!
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INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII: Honolulu City Prosecutor / State Senate District 13
Two attorneys are vying to represent the people of O‘ahu in criminal prosecutions. In this nonpartisan race, incumbent Honolulu City Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro faces challenger Anosh Yaqoob, who says he’s proud that he’s not an “insider” and doesn’t want to see another incumbent run unopposed.
Meanwhile, Honolulu Democrat Rep. Karl Rhoads is seeking to move up to the State Senate seat that’s being vacated by longtime Sen. Suzanne Chun-Oakland. He is scheduled to appear with Libertarian candidate Harry Ozols, a retired pilot. Democrat-turned-Republican Rod Tam, a former state lawmaker and City Councilmember who pleaded guilty to spending improprieties, is also in the running. He declined to take part in this forum. Senate District 13 includes part of Downtown Honolulu, Nu‘uanu and Liliha.
Honolulu Marathon organizers looking for ways to protect their runners
The Honolulu Marathon draws nearly the same number as runners as Boston. Local race organizers are now wondering if they should look at new ways to protect their 25-thousand runners plus the spectators who turn out.
Magic Island Run
Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. Okay, I was walking when recording this. I did run beforehand ;-)
Catching Waves, Saving the Earth | Henry Rollins' Capitalism: Honolulu, Hawaii | TakePart TV
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Henry Rollins takes his first stop: Honolulu, Hawaii. By talking to a variety of locals, including UFC champion BJ Penn and eco-warrior Mark Cunningham, Henry learns about the issues affecting voters in the 2012 elections.
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Henry Rollins traverses 50 states with a politically-themed talk show, culminating with an election-eve performance in Washington D.C. on November 5th. This two-month tour will stop in each state capital -- starting September 6 at Hawaiian Brian's in Honolulu, HI, venturing through places like the Diamond Ball Room in Oklahoma City, T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota and ending up in Washington, D.C., Henry's hometown. Henry's latest tour offers not so much a voting guide, but an unveiling of Henry's very own political viewpoint -- an unflinching quest for truth.
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Honolulu Strip in Waikiki
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Hawaii Beach 360, Honolulu
Hawaii Beach, Honolulu on o'hau in front of the Sheraton Waikiki
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34th annual Honolulu City Lights celebrations kicks off Saturday
34th annual Honolulu City Lights celebrations kicks off Saturday
Waikiki Travel Tips: 14 Things to Know Before You Go
Things you need to know before you go to Waikiki on Oahu in Hawaii. Waikiki is small, it is 2 miles of sandy beach long, and about 4 city blocks wide. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors every day and Waikiki accounts for 42% of Hawaii's tourism revenue.
Waikiki Meaning: “Wai” means fresh water, and “kiki” means spring—thus its nickname, “Spouting Fresh Water.” It is basically the Las Vegas Strip of Hawaii.
Waikiki is not Japan: Lots of Japanese tourists, lots of Japanese writing, busses for Japanese only, shops that cater to Japanese, Japanese Food...
Hotels: The Moana Surfrider, built in 1901, was the first hotel in Waikiki.
Transportation: Walk! Parking in Waikiki is expensive
- Royal Hawaiian Center for validation.
- JCB Card for Waikiki Trolley
- The Bus is pretty good too
Shopping: Duty Free Store -- Everyone Can Shop there and it's duty free
- And yes, they accept Yen
Coupons: Pick up the Free Maps and Tourist Magazines -- lots of great deals.
- Especially in the Japanese ones.
- Visitor Information Center, located in a Gazebo at the Diamond Head end of the Waikiki strip, Corner of Kapahulu and Kalakaua
Language: English and Hawaiian -- but also Pidgin English.
- only state in the union with 2 official languages.
- In Waikiki you would think Japanese is a third official language
- Say Aloha!
- Hey Brah = Get your attention
- Braddah = Brother
- Wahine = Girl
Weather: Pretty Warm Year Round. BUT HUMID!!!!
ABC Store: Located on every corner. Everything you could possibly need.
Booking Stands: Avoid them like the plague -- oh, and avoid timeshares!
Free Entertainment: Lots of free entertainment in Waikiki:
- Evening Hula at the Hula Mound,
- Hula, Ukulele Lessons at the Royal Hawaiian Center
- Buskers on Kalakaua
- Friday Fireworks at the HHV
Food: Check out my Cheap Eats in Waikiki Video
You say soy sauce, we say shoyu
Spam: Spam is super popular in Hawaii. The difference is locals know how to cook it right, creating Spam musubi and Spam sushi.
Saimen: Local-style noodle soup.
Musubi (Spam Sushi Roll):
Loco Moco: rice, fried egg and hamburger patty, topped with gravy and a dash of shoyu.
Bento: A sushi lunchbox.
Shave Ice: Literally Shaved off a block of ice
Plate Lunch: A fixed plate meal, two scoops rice, one scoop macaroni and an entree.
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Night Walkers in Hawaii
Women of the night in Hawaii. No kidding juat walking around and BAMNNNN!! Nightwalkers even in paradise.
Running Waikiki and around Diamond Head Crater
A run starting from the Ala Wai harbor, down the boardwalk, through Royal Hawaiian, across Waikiki, through Kapiolani Park, up Diamond Head road, around the backside and into the crater. About six and a half miles including the run back.
A Mayoral View of Honolulu: A Candidate Discusses Honolulu's Future - Peter Carlisle
As the former Mayor of Honolulu and Prosecuting Attorney of Honolulu (1996 to 2010), Peter shares his perspective on the state of the city. Peter is now currently running for Mayor in 2016. He and Maryann discuss Honolulu's future.
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