OAHU : Swimming Beaches

Beach Directory - Oahu's Guarded Beaches [ O`AHU BEACHDIRECTORY | LIFEGUARDS'HOME PAGE | SHARKS OFHAWAI`I | OCEANSAFETY OFFICERS - LIFEGUARDS | OCEAN SAFETYDIVISION | JUNIORLIFEGUARD PROGRAM | HAWAIIANLIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION ] [ Beach& Ocean Hazards | DangerousOcean Organisms | Ocean Safety Signs: Page 1 & Page 2 | SunSafety ] [ Electronic Country Store | SearchEngines And Pages | SITE MAP ] [ SURF REPORT | MARINE WEATHER | TheBUS ] [ GUIDE TO OCEAN AND POOL SWIMMING ON OAHU : Swimming Beaches | Public Pools | Swimming Tips and Training ] Beach Directory Oahu's Guarded Beaches . . . Just Select A Beach To Which You Wish To Surf On The Web . . . By Clicking On Its Name THESOUTH SHORE -- This coastline is known for itsmany family beaches like Ala MoanaBeach - also, the state's principal and renown tourism"mecca," Waikiki .Activities like snorkeling, tide pooling, swimming, and anygeneral ocean recreation are all popular on the South Shore. Thisshore is a good place to learn and improve your aquaticskills. Caution should be taken during seasonal highsurf in the Summer. New comers should be very carefulwhen they body surf off the South shore, especially at SandyBeach . Ask the lifeguards about conditions! And, if in doubt,just stay out! Box jellyfish regularly "swarm" to Hawaii's South shoresabout ten days after the full moon. Be well forewarned; observeposted signs and be attentive to mediaannouncements. These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theSouth Shore: AlaMoana Beach Park , WaikikiBeach , HanaumaBay Nature Park , and SandyBeach . THENORTH SHORE -- This coastline, blessed withpristine white sand beaches, is known for its world-classsurfing, body boarding, and body surfing. (... And, thespectacular sunsets at SunsetBeach .) Listen to surf reports on the radio and television, orcheck out other sources like newspapers - about approachingswells and surf forecasts. Check out the local conditions fromlifeguards, surfers or fisherman before you enter into thewater. Caution is advised especially during the Wintermonths when waves may reach heights of up to twenty-five feet plus. The bestsurfers in the world ask the lifeguards about conditions, youshould, too. And, if in doubt, just stay out! From Junethrough September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed) along beach front near Laie. Heedpostings and warnings about it. These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theNorth Shore: SunsetBeach Park , Ehukai(The Banzai Pipeline) Beach Park , KeWa`enaBeach , WaimeaBay Beach Park , and Ali`iBeach Park . THE EASTSHORE -- This coastline known as the Windwardcoast has lush tropical beach settings which are favoritelocations for windsurfing and sailing enthusiasts. With tradewinds, Northeast winds blowing inshore 90percent of the year, watch out for the Portugueseman-of-war (stinging blue jelly-like fish - Physalia) ;they can pose a problem for beach-goers. From Junethrough September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed) along beach front on the MokapuPeninsula in Kaneohe Bay and Kailua Bay, especially at Kailua BeachPark . Heed postings and warnings about it. These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theEast Shore: Makapu`uBeach Park , BellowsBeach Park , KailuaBeach Park , and KualoaRegional Park . THE WESTSHORE -- This coast is more arid than theWindward coast and has many excellent beaches. This coast isknown for its great offshore fishing spots. Caution is advised during the Winter months when waves reach heights fifteen feet plus. Be sure to ask thelifeguards about prevailing conditions. And, if in doubt, juststay out! From Junethrough September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed) along beach front near Ewa. Heedpostings and warnings about it. Box jellyfish regularly "swarm" to Hawaii's Leeward shoresabout ten days after the full moon. Be well forewarned; observeposted signs and be attentive to mediaannouncements. This shore is in the driest areas of O`ahu. Be sureyou and any keiki (children) who might be with you drink plentyof fluids to avoid dehydration. Be sunsafe and sensible : Be sure to wear a broadspectrum sun block, tanning lotion, or cream with a sunprotective factor (SPF) of at least 15+ - and re-apply it everytwo hours. Don't forget your sunglasses and to wear a hat with awide brim, too! These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theWest Shore: MakahaBeach Park , Pokai BayBeach Park , NanakuliBeach Park , and Ma`iliBeach Park . Search Amazon.com for the Latest Books on Hawaii's Beaches: Keyword Search: Press Go! to Search! We strongly recommend John R. K. Clark's book, Hawaii's BestBeaches . OCEAN INFORMATION -- For adetailed description of the Pacific Ocean's marine climate, waterproperties, currents, tides, waves, etc., please visit TheOcean Atlas of Hawai`i online. You'll learn many interestingfacts, like our average surface water temperature in Winter is 75ºF (24º C) and 81º F (27º C) in theSummer. Call 596-SURF (that's 596-7873 )to hear a recorded message on conditions at various O`ahubeaches. The recording is a free service of the Surf NewsNetwork ( SNN ) and is updated four times a day, 365 days ayear, at 7 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. In addition to waveheights, SNN provides information on winds, tides, and buoyreadings. TheBus : Oahu's beaches are very accessibleby the public bus service: call 848-5555 [Voice/Text (TTY)852-6080] for TheBus scheduling and routinginformation. HERE ARE SOME BASIC OCEAN SAFETY TIPS: Swim in Lifeguarded Areas Never Swim Alone Don't Dive Into Unknown Water or Into Shallow BreakingWaves Ask a Lifeguard About Beach andSurf Conditions Before Swimming If You Are Unable to Swim Out of a Strong Current, Signal forHelp Rely on Your Swimming Ability Rather Than a FlotationDevice Look For, Read and Obey All Beach SafetySigns and Symbols If In Doubt, Just Stay Out! Return to our Beach Hale (Home) Aloha Page. Or, you can also use the following links for your tour ofOahu's beaches: SouthShore , NorthShore , EastShore , and the WestShore . You can also use the following pick list to "surf" to aparticular shore or guarded beach, or learn about an importantocean safety topic: Scroll Down for Key Web Pages of ThisSite ~BEACH DIRECTORY FOR O`AHU, HAWAI`I ~ ~THE NORTH SHORE ~ Sunset Beach Ehukai (The Banzai Pipeline) KeWa`ena Beach Waimea Bay Ali`iBeach ~THE SOUTH SHORE ~ Ala Moana Waikiki Hanauma Bay SandyBeach ~THE EAST SHORE ~ Makapu`u Bellows Kailua Kualoa ~THE WEST SHORE ~ Makaha PokaiBay Nanakuli Ma`ili ----------------------------------- Sharks of Hawai`i Beach & Ocean Hazards Be SunSafe & Sensible! Dangerous Ocean Critters Ocean Safety Signs ----------------------------------- Hawaiian Lifeguards' Home Page Hawaiian Lifeguard Association ----------------------------------- WebSite Map Search this site or the Web withGoogle: Search aloha.com Web Search Suggestions, comments and recommendations arewelcomed. These pages are a project of the HawaiianLifeguard Association , a not for profit, professionalassociation of Hawaii's lifeguards devoted to the advancement oflifesaving services and public education on beach and oceansafety. WebDeveloper : This page is maintained by J. B. Lee. You canreach me by email by clickinghere . Last modified: 20-Jul-2005 02:07 PM Some of thepictures on this page are from the Fish FAQ . Areally great website to obtain more "fishy"information. Source URI:http://www.aloha.com/~lifeguards/bech_dir.html Aloha . . . e malama i kekai!

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Oahu Honeymoon Planner, the best honeymoon packages on the Oahu Hawaii weddings and Hawaii honeymoons begin here. Home Kauai Oahu Maui Big Island Quick Search: Choose a Category B&B/Rentals Bicycle Tours Boat Catering Dining Diving Event Venues Florists Gifts/Apparel Golf Helicopter (air tours) Hotels/Resorts Land Activities Luau Photo/Video Shopping Spa's Theatre/Entertainment Theme Parties Transportation Walking Tours/Gardens Water Activities Wedding Coordinators Choose an Island All Islands Hawaii Kauai Maui Oahu Home :: Oahu Wedding Packages Preview Hawaii Wedding Planner The consummate tool for planning a flawless destination Hawaii wedding. Hot Dates/Hot Rates Press Releases Planning Tips Current Newsletter Hawaii Weddings Hawaii Honeymoons Get Preview Hawaii newsletter Oahu Wedding Packages Thank you for your interest in Preview Hawaii to help you plan your Oahu Honeymoon. Oahu is called the Meeting Place of Hawaii. The island is home to our state capital of Honolulu, and famed Waikiki Beach. For those you enjoy the fun lightlife, great shopping, fabulous dining and world famous resorts, this is the place. Oahu is a great tropical playground, where you can enjoy dynamic entertainment and lots of people watching. Visitors come from all over the world to enjoy the famous Waikiki Beach. Please review our Oahu Information Page here: Oahu Travel Information Many of our packages for Oahu are the most competitive in all of Hawaii, as the resorts are many and are very competitive. In addition, airfare is cheaper to Honolulu than direct to any other island. There are a number of packages to choose from on Oahu. All packages are based on average airfare from LAX to Honolulu, and are subject to change. All packages include: Round trip airfare on American Airlines from LAX to Honolulu, Hawaii Lodging at 3,4 or 5 star resort on Oahu. Many are in Waikiki Beach car rental not included, as it is really not needed on Oahu. Unlimited time and communication necessary to plan your dream Oahu honeymoon Complimentary Oahu wedding coordination consultation, if applicable Welcome amenity upon arrival on Oahu Maps, restaurant and shopping information for Oahu Package #1: Includes all of the above... Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel: This fun new Aston property is a great value in downtown Waikiki. It is located across the street from the beach, but there is not another hotel on the ocean side so it feels like oceanfront. special round trip airfare from LAX to Honolulu five nights ocean view hotel room champagne upon arrival breakfast buffet daily Preview Hawaii concierge services included $962.50 per person, based on double occupancy. Hawaii tax not included. Package #2: Sheraton Moana Surfrider: This wonderful grand dame of old Hawaii enjoys a fabulous oceanfront location on Waikiki Beach. Built in 1901, this property is perfect for those who appreciate architectural beauty and charm. special round trip airfare from LAX to Honolulu five nights banyan ocean view one bottle wine and cheese plate upon arrival daily room service American breakfast for two Preview Hawaii concierge services $1312.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Does not include taxes. Package #3 JW Marriott Ihilani Resort Perfect for those who love Oahu, but want to be able to get away from it all at night. This resort in on the West side of Oahu, 20 minutes from Honolulu Airport. It is a haven for relaxation and tranquility. The Spa is incredible, and this full service resort offer dining, shopping and more. special air fare from LAX to Honolulu five nights ocean view lodging champagne and strawberries upon arrival choice one per person, per day: 1) three course dinner at one of our restaurants, or 2) Swedish massage or aromatherapy facial convertible car rental Preview Hawaii concierge services $1825.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Does not include Hawaii state taxes. Package #4: The Royal Hawaiian When this property opened on Waikiki Beach in 1927, it was the getaway for Hollywood stars, business barons and foreign royalty. Come find out how the other half lives! This five star resort includes a beautiful spa, restaurants, shopping and more. special air fare from LAX to Honolulu five nights ocean view lodging bottle of wine and cheese plate upon arrival daily room service full American breakfast for two $1500.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Does not include Hawaii state taxes. Other Oahu Activities Some of our favorites incude: Guided Island Tour, including Pearl Harbor and USS Bowfin: Preview Hawaii price $45.00 each Polynesian Cultural Center: $72.00 per person North Shore Shark Adventures North Shore Catamaran Romantic Room amenities Please call us toll free in Hawaii at 866-773-8844, or locally at (808) 823-1133. Mahalo! Home Kauai Oahu Maui Big Island - Hawaii Planner Login Preview Hawaii Advertising Contact Us Travel Resources 2004 Preview Hawaii - Hawaii travel planner for business & leisure Site Directory

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Hawaiian Restaurants - Maui Restaurants Maui Printer Friendly Version A Word About "Symbols and Awards" Help us preserve the Islands. Tell our advertisers you found them on Alternative-Hawaii. HAWAIIAN (see Hawaiian Food Glossary ) Hawaiian Cuisine Types Hawaii Regional Cuisine: Local food beautifully presented by professional chefs using the freshest Hawaiian ingredients. Local Kine Grinds: An ethnic mix of local-style comfort food. HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE | LOCAL KINE GRINDS HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE AHA AINA 7 Aewa Place Pukalani, HI 96768 (Upcountry Maui) Tel. (808) 572-2395 A little taste of Hawaii Regional Cuisine! A small Upcountry restaurant serving homemade dishes utilizing fresh local produce. (BL $) BIG WAVE CAFE Long's Shopping Complex 1215 South Kihei Road Kihei, HI 96753 (South Maui) Tel. (808) 891-8688 Home of award winning Chef Raul Bermudez. Delivering great food at reasonable prices while using only the freshest Maui-grown vegetables, fruits and organic herbs. (BLD $) HOTEL HANA-MAUI Main Dining Room Hana, HI 96713 (East Maui) Tel. (808) 248-8211 Dine at this lovingly restored hotel - a true spirit of place. Featuring Hawaiian Regional Cuisine. (BLD $$$) HULA GRILL Whalers Village 2435 Kaanapali Parkway Kaanapali, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 667-6636 On the beach. Chef Peter Merriman's award winning Hawaii Regional Cuisine. (LD $$$) PACIFIC GRILL Four Seasons Resort 3900 Wailea Alanui Wailea, HI 96753 (South Maui) Tel. (808) 874-8000 Sumptuous breakfast buffet. Hawaiian Regional Cuisine Menu highlights seafood specialties including Hawaiian fish and produce grown locally. (BLD $$$) ROY'S KAHANA BAR & GRILL 4405 Honoapiilani Highway Kahana, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 669-6999 Famous Honolulu chef's Maui Hawaiian Regional Cuisine transplant. 2004 & 2005 Hale Aina Award. (D $$$) Top LOCAL KINE GRINDS ALEXANDER'S FISH & CHIPS 1913 South Kihei Road Kihei, HI 96753 (South Maui) Tel. (808) 874-0788 Popular fish 'n chip place. (LD $) ALOHA MIXED PLATE 1251 Front Street Lahaina, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 661-3322 Local grinds. Plate lunches. (LD $) BAMBOO BAR & GRILL 505 Front Street Lahaina, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 667-4051 A cosmopolitan menu - American - Chinese - Vietnamese - Thai. (LD $) DA KITCHEN Rainbow Mall 2439 S. Kihei Road Kihei, HI 96753 (South Maui) Tel. (808) 875-7782 Local and Hawaiian-style food. (BLD $) HANA HOU CAFE 610 Haiku Road, Unit 404 Haiku, HI 96708 (North Shore) Tel. (808) 575-2661 Local kine food - plate lunches, burgers, pupus, beer and wine. (LD $) HANAFUDA SAIMIN Akeka Mauka 1279 South Kihei Road Kihei, HI 96753 (South Maui) Tel. (808) 879-9033 Plate lunches, noodles, sandwiches. Generous portions, reasonable prices. (BLD $) HOUSE OF SAIMIN Lahaina Center 900 Front Street Lahaina, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 667-7572 Oodles of noodles! (D $) KITADA'S KAU KAU KORNER 3617 Baldwin Avenue (Upcountry Maui) Tel. (808) 572-7241 Funky decor and good Hawaiian plate lunches. (BL $) MALA OCEAN TAVERN 1307 Front Street Lahaina, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 667-9394 A chic waterfront spot with family style dining. (LD $$) MAUI'S MIXED PLATE Maui Mall 70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue Kahului, HI 96752 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 877-0706 Affordable local grinds. (LD $) MIKE'S RESTAURANT 1900 Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 244-7888 Taste the family flavor of authentic Chinese cooking and ono local grinds. (BLD $) NAZO'S RESTAURANT 1063 Lower Main Street Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 244-0529 Local grinds - good oxtail soup. (BLD $) PAIA FISH MARKET 110 Hana Highway Paia, HI 96779 (North Shore Maui) Tel. (808) 579-8030 Casual atmosphere and great portions! (LD $$) PUKALANI COUNTRY CLUB 360 Pukalani Street Pukalani, HI 96788 (Upcountry Maui) Tel. (808) 572-1325 Specializing in traditional Hawaiian foods. (BLD $) PULEHU BBQ SHACK 1500-A Lower Main Street Wailuku HI 96793 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 244-4049 Baby back ribs, BBQ chicken, sandwiches. (L $) RAY'S DELI 270 Waiehu Beach Road Wailuku, HI 96793 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 242-5993 Home of Mochiko Chicken. (BL $) ROSIE'S LUNCH 1322 Lower Main Street Wailuku, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 242-1471 Ono (delicious) local foods. (LD $) SAM SATO'S Millyard 1750 Wilipa Loop Wailuku, HI 96793 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 244-7124 Extremely local grinds. (BL $) SHEIK'S RESTAURANT 97 Wakea Avenue Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 877-0121 Popular with the locals for their island grinds. (BLD $) SUNRISE CAFE 693 A Front Street Lahaina, HI 96767 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 661-8558 One of Maui's hidden secrets - Hawaiian-style foods. (BL $) TASTY CRUST RESTAURANT 177 Mill Street Wailuku, HI 96793 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 244-0845 A local favorite for years - great breakfasts. (BLD $) TUTU'S 174 Keawe Road Hana Bay Hana, HI 96713 (East Maui) Tel. (808) 248-8224 Funky burger and saimin place. (BL $) Top Maui Restaurants Index | Restaurants Index | Home Page Contact Us | Sponsor Join Us Form ©Ala Mua Hawaii 1997

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NCL Pride of America Cruise Review - Hawaii Cruise Review You are here: About > Travel > Cruises > Cruise Reviews > South Pacific Reviews > NCL Pride of America Cruise Review - Hawaii Cruise Review Travel Cruises Essentials Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination How To Get a Passport How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Topics Cruise Lines Cruise Destinations Cruise Photo Album Cruise Planning Cruise Reviews Cruise Cams Cruise Glossary Cruise News Getting There Lifestyle - Theme Cruises Cruise Activities Travel Gear and Gadgets Cruise Jobs More Cruise Resources Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks European Cruise Guidebooks Cruise Guidebooks - General Information Alaska Travel Guide Books Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Cruises newsletter! See Online Courses Search Cruises Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Most Popular Cruise Packing List Carnival Cruise Line Reviews Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin Planning Your First Cruise East or West Caribbean What's Hot Cruise News - Three Passengers Hurt As 40 Foot Wave Hits Lin... Explorer of the Seas Review QM2 Cruises South America Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Overview QM2 Gangway Accident Related Topics Caribbean for Visitors Europe for Visitors Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Senior Travel Travel with Kids NCL Pride of America Cruise Review from Kevin Cruise to Hawaii on the NCL Pride of America Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Cruise Ship: Pride of America Cruise Destination: Hawaii Cruise Dates: September 17 - September 24, 2005 Guest Contributor: Kevin kjsandoval@scottnkev.com One of the first things I learned when I started cruising is to never sail on a ship that is new because the crew hasn`t had enough time to figure everything out. After reading some negative reviews and newspaper articles about the ship, I was a little reluctant to book this cruise. This was our first voyage with NCL, and it will certainly not be the last. First of all, the ship is absolutely gorgeous. It's very new, but the designers chose to model if after the classic luxury liners of days gone by. Stunning. The pictures of it that I`ve seen on the Internet do not do it justice at all. Second, "Freestyle Cruising" is awesome. Not only can you eat when and where you please, but a table for two was easily accommodated every time we asked for one. The specialty restaurants are especially worth visiting. I will admit however that the room service menu is very limited. One of the other things we enjoyed about this cruise was that the room attendant was not in our face every time we were in our cabin (which by the way was lovely.) She was attentive, but respected our privacy more than our experiences with other cruise lines. As far as the crew is concerned, I would cautiously admit that some of them seem to enjoy their jobs more than others. However the latter was hardly the norm. This young, friendly, (sometimes sassy) American crew treated us better than any cruise we have been on, and we`ve been on a lot. I don`t think there was a single time we walked past a crew member who didn`t offer a genuine smile and say hello to us. It`s very clear that these folks are working hard to make this all come together, and it came together pretty darn well for us. Unfortunately we did witness a few passengers being extremely rude to crew members for the stupidest reasons. In those instances, the crew handled the situation very professionally. I really can`t say enough about my respect for these nice folks. Our cruise began 9/17/2005. As far as the bottom line goes, we have already booked another cruise on this beautiful ship in 6 months. That should tell you everything you need to know about our experience. Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Cruise News - Three Passengers Hurt As 40 Foot Wave Hits Lin... Explorer of the Seas Review QM2 Cruises South America Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Overview QM2 Gangway Accident