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Discount Price on Maui Snorkeling and Dolphin Encounter Pacific Whale Foundation Molokini Snorkel You'll be among the first to arrive at Molokini, when the snorkeling conditions are at their best and the reef is most uncrowded. Next, we will whisk you to a second snorkel site: Turtle Arches, known for its diversity of colorful fish and coral, and for the many Hawaiian green sea turtles seen here. If you wish, join our marine research naturalists on a guided snorkeling tour of this fascinating site. Included: Premium Hoku Elima (Five Star) Service; Expert narration by Pacific Whale Foundation's certified Marine Naturalists; delicious tropical-style continental breakfast; Deluxe buffet lunch, featuring our super-subs and pasta salad; Guided in-the-water tours by our Marine Naturalist; All snorkel gear, including optical masks; Complete snorkeling lessons; Personal flotation devices; Underwater cameras available; FREE full-color "Exploring Hawaii's Coral Reefs" guide; FREE gift for your party! A color 20" x 30" marine photograph poster (a $25 value); FREE Junior Naturalist Program for kids. Departs Maalea Harbor 7:15 am returns 12:15 pm daily As of 11/1/2005 there will be an additional fuel surcharge of $3.00 per traveler charged at the time of processing. DISCOUNT PRICE! Regular Price Adults: $84.95 Children under 7: ONE FREE PER PAYING ADULT Additional Children under 7: $29.95 Ch.7-12: $29.95 $59.99 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adults $59.99: Ch.7-12 $29.95: 6 and under (1 per paying adult) FREE: Additional Children 6 and under $29.95: Molokini-Lanai Snorkel Plus Wild Dolphin Encounter Enjoy three top adventures in one amazing cruise! Snorkel Molokini, a dazzling Lana'i reef...and experience the excitement of the Wild Dolphin Encounter. All snorkeling gear, breakfast and BBQ lunch included. FREE Junior Naturalist Program for Kids. FREE Coral Reef Guide. FREE Wild Dolphin Guide. FREE Whale or Dolphin Poster. Cruise departs each morning at 8:30am from Ma'alaea Harbor on Ocean Voyager. Check in at 7:45am at the Pacific Whale Foundation Marine Resource Center at Maalaea Harbor Village (next to Maui Ocean Center). Free parking nearby. Cruise returns by 3 p.m. As of 11/1/2005 there will be an additional fuel surcharge of $3.00 per traveler charged at the time of processing. Regular Price Adults $89.95 Children under 7: ONE FREE PER PAYING ADULT Additional Children under 7: $29.95 $69.99 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adults $69.99: Ch.7-12 $29.95: Ch. under 7 FREE: Additional Children under 7 $29.95: Lanai Dolphin Search & Snorkel Discover the beauty and seclusion of Lanai as you snorkel with turtles and tropical fish in the clearest and most pristine waters in Hawaii. Search for dolphins that normally inhabit the Lanai coastline. Knowledgeable Marine Naturalists will get into the water with you, to take you on a tour of this spectacular underwater world, so you won't miss any of its wonders. Enjoy snorkeling, breakfast and lunch on this excursion. 7:30 am - 1:00 pm daily As of 11/1/2005 there will be an additional fuel surcharge of $3.00 per traveler charged at the time of processing. DISCOUNT PRICE! Regular Price Adults: $74.00 Children 7-12 $29.95 Children under 7: ONE FREE PER PAYING ADULT Additional Children under 7: $29.95 SEARCH FOR DOLPHINS! $59.99 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adults $59.99: Ch.7-12 $29.95: Under 7 FREE on per paying adult: Additional Children under 7 $29.95: Kiele V Kiele V is a 55' Catamaran. Set sail for a unique adventure, designed for speed, stability and luxury, the Kiele V accomodates 49 passengers in a spacious, semi-enclosed cabin with teak decks, 2 restrooms and fully stocked bar. The Kiele V has earned a reputation built on pride, performance and experience. Morning Snorkel Journey to pristine coral reefs along the coastline of Maui. Enjoy a continental breakfast and snorkel instructions while traveling to the best snorkel destination of the day. After snorkeling, relax with a delicous deli lunch and open bar. Perfect for beginners or experienced snorkelers! Departs daily from the Hyatt Regency, Kaanapali Beach Center 10:00am - 2:00pm Check-In: 1/2 hour prior Regular Price Adults: $90.00 Teen(13-20): $75.00 Child(4-12): $55.00 under 4: FREE $84.99 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adults $84.99 Teen 13-20 $75.00: Children 4-12 $55.00: Under 4 FREE: Four Winds to Molokini View Action Clip Travel to Molokini in style. Enjoy Maui snorkeling at its best when you explore these crystal clear waters and colorful reefs. Observe breathtaking underwater marine life on Maui's most unique glassbottom catamaran. This tour offers sport fishing, water slide, glass-bottom viewing, fresh water shower, large spacious decks, breakfast, BBQ lunch & beverage. Snuba and video options are also available. DISCOUNT PRICE! Regular Price Adults: $84.00 Ch.3-12: $49.00 2 and under: FREE $79.99 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adults $79.99: Ch.3-12 $49.00: 2 and under FREE: Maui Magic Molokini & Beyond View Action Clip Explore Maui's Wet & Wild South Coast on this Maui snorkeling adventure. The Kanaio Coast's rugged shoreline is rarely seen by visitors. There are sea arches, caves, and often dolphins along this coast. Snorkeling in Molokini and other possible locations are great from this fast and comfortable boat with a swim platform and water slide. The Maui Magic prides itself with a friendly captain and crew on an uncrowed and high quality vessel. Included on this trip are a cont'l breakfast, a BBQ lunch, snorkel instruction and equipment, as well as ice cold beer and wine after snorkeling. Regular Price Adults $99.00 Children 5-12 $79.00 no children under 5 $99.00 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adult $99.00: Child 5-12 $79.00: Maui Nui Lanai Snorkel View Action Clip This is the largest and most comfortable of all the rafting adventure boats on Maui, with a shower and bathroom facilities. The 4 hour snorkeling trip includes two snorkel stops, a continental breakfat, deli lunch, all equipment and instruction. DISCOUNT PRICE Regular Price Adults - $89.00 Kids 4-12 - $59.00 PLEASE NO PREGNANT WOMEN OR PEOPLE WITH BACK PROBLEMS No children under 4 years old. $79.99 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adults Children 5-12 Maui Nui Snorkel with a landing on Lanai View Action Clip Get to some of Hawaii's finest snorkel sites off the pristine island of Lanai FAST! This 6.5 hour snorkeling trip includes two snorkel stops, a continental breakfat, deli lunch, all equipment and instruction, and a landing on the island of Lanai so you can explore the island! This is the largest and most comfortable of all the rafting adventure boats on Maui, with a shower and bathroom facilities. DISCOUNT PRICE Regular Price Adults - $99.00 Kids 4-12 - $69.00 Operates Monday/Wednesday/Friday only. PLEASE NO PREGNANT WOMEN OR PEOPLE WITH BACK PROBLEMS No children under 4 years old. $89.99 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adults $89.99 Children ages 5-12: Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Splash into a Maui snorkeling adventure aboard the Four Winds catamaran. All snorkel gear, instruction, beer, wine and sodas are included. Optional BBQ lunch available for purchase on board for $6.00. Glass bottom viewing makes this trip ideal for families! Departs daily from Maalaea Harbor from 1:30pm - 5:00pm. visit Molokini or Coral Gardens depending upon weather conditions. DISCOUNT PRICE! Regular Price Adults: $41.95 Ch.3-12: $29.95 2 and under: FREE Optional BBQ lunch: $6.00 MAUI'S MOST POPULAR BOATTO MOLOKINI $33.99 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adults $33.99: Ch.3-12 $29.95: 2 and under FREE: Optional BBQ lunch: Lani Kai Snorkel Lani Kai departs Maui's Maalaea Harbor slip #76 daily at 7:00am for Molokini Crater Marine Preserve and "Turtle Town"* Once underway, you will be treated to a delicious continental breakfast. Upon arrival to the Molokini Marine Preserve the crew will pass out the complimentary snorkel gear and flotation devices as well as give a brief lesson/refresher course in snorkeling to anyone who requires it. INCLUDED: Continental breakfast Beverages Deli-style buffet lunch Snorkel equipment Optical masks Boogie boards Ski belts OPTIONAL: Underwater cameras Snuba Wetsuits T-shirts Hats Fish Identification Cards ...then into the water! After your Molokini snorkeling adventure, you are invited to relax as we take a swift cruise to Maui's now famous Turtle Town* where green sea turtles, moray eels and other exotic marine life abound. Here you'll find some of Hawaii's best underwater photographic opportunities. While at Turtle Town you'll enjoy a sumptuous deli-style lunch and ice cold beverages before returning to Maalaea harbor. This 5 hour snorkel trip treats you to some of the best underwater snorkeling Maui has to offer. Fun for all ages and skill levels! Regular Price Adults $88.00 Children 5-12 $52.20 Children 4 and under FREE SPECIAL PRICE $79.20 Date (mm/dd/yy) Adults $79.20: Children 5-12 $52.20: Children 4 and under FREE: Hawaii Activity World Direct phone: 808-662-3469 Fax: 808-661-6632 email: info@hawaiiactivityworld.com Call toll free: 1-800-662-7055 Maui Activities List Search: Adventure Tours Aquariums ATV Tours Bike Tours Cave Expeditions Cocktail Cruises Combo Packages Cruise Ship Passengers Cultural Events Dinner Cruises Dolphin Viewing Fishing Golf Evening Entertainment Helicopter and Aerial Tours Hiking Tours Horseback Rides Kayaking Island Van Tours Lei Greeting Luaus Massage Neighbor Island Trips Ocean Rafting Parasailing & Wave Runners Private Charters Sailing Scuba Diving Semi-Submersibles Snorkeling Submarine Rides Surfing Lessons Wedding Packages Whale Watches MAPS of MAUI SITE MAP Your name: Phone: Email: Question: Maui Activities List Search: Adventure Tours Aquariums ATV Tours Bike Tours Cave Expeditions Cocktail Cruises Combo Packages Cruise Ship Passengers Cultural Events Dinner Cruises Dolphin Viewing Fishing Golf Evening Entertainment Helicopter and Aerial Tours Hiking Tours Horseback Rides Kayaking Island Van Tours Lei Greeting Luaus Massage Neighbor Island Trips Ocean Rafting Parasailing & Wave Runners Private Charters Sailing Scuba Diving Semi-Submersibles Snorkeling Submarine Rides Surfing Lessons Wedding Packages Whale Watches MAPS of MAUI SITE MAP Your name: Phone: Email: Question: Maui Activities List Search: Adventure Tours Aquariums ATV Tours Bike Tours Cave Expeditions Cocktail Cruises Combo Packages Cruise Ship Passengers Cultural Events Dinner Cruises Dolphin Viewing Fishing Golf Evening Entertainment Helicopter and Aerial Tours Hiking Tours Horseback Rides Kayaking Island Van Tours Lei Greeting Luaus Massage Neighbor Island Trips Ocean Rafting Parasailing & Wave Runners Private Charters Sailing Scuba Diving Semi-Submersibles Snorkeling Submarine Rides Surfing Lessons Wedding Packages Whale Watches MAPS of MAUI SITE MAP Your name: Phone: Email: Question: Maui Activities List Search: Adventure Tours Aquariums ATV Tours Bike Tours Cave Expeditions Cocktail Cruises Combo Packages Cruise Ship Passengers Cultural Events Dinner Cruises Dolphin Viewing Fishing Golf Evening Entertainment Helicopter and Aerial Tours Hiking Tours Horseback Rides Kayaking Island Van Tours Lei Greeting Luaus Massage Neighbor Island Trips Ocean Rafting Parasailing & Wave Runners Private Charters Sailing Scuba Diving Semi-Submersibles Snorkeling Submarine Rides Surfing Lessons Wedding Packages Whale Watches MAPS of MAUI SITE MAP Your name: Phone: Email: Question: Maui Activities List Search: Adventure Tours Aquariums ATV Tours Bike Tours Cave Expeditions Cocktail Cruises Combo Packages Cruise Ship Passengers Cultural Events Dinner Cruises Dolphin Viewing Fishing Golf Evening Entertainment Helicopter and Aerial Tours Hiking Tours Horseback Rides Kayaking Island Van Tours Lei Greeting Luaus Massage Neighbor Island Trips Ocean Rafting Parasailing & Wave Runners Private Charters Sailing Scuba Diving Semi-Submersibles Snorkeling Submarine Rides Surfing Lessons Wedding Packages Whale Watches MAPS of MAUI SITE MAP Your name: Phone: Email: Question:

Hawaiian Bed Spread

Native American - Hawaiian Quilting Tradition Top of Page QuiltEthnic.com Native American Kuna Indians of Panama Mainland Tribes Hawaiian Quilting Tradition A Little Quilt HistoryThe Hawaiian Way : Several pages of history from Quilts Hawaii about the Hawaiian quilting Aloha From Hawaii: Article about Helen Friend, a Hawaiian master quilt artist. Several of her quilts are shown. Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawai'i : Information about wauke, the paper mulberry tree, which is the plant from which bark cloth is made including how it was processed and used. Cook Islands Tivaevae: "Tivaevae are bed covers. The making of tivaevae, similar to cotton quilts, has become the most important art and craft skill practiced on the Cook Islands. Tivaevae replaced tapa (bark) cloth, and, to a certain extent, woven mats in traditional ceremonies. Tivaevae have become the most valued treasure in every household." This site goes on to discuss and show examples of three styles of Tivaevae. On this site, you can also access information about: Cook Islands Tivaevae Association, Inc. : In-depth information about the mission and objectives of the association; Creating in the Masters Shadow : Art review of an exhibit where three masters in their field (including Moana Eisele, kappa maker) exhibit works with their apprentices. Kapa made by Moana and his apprentice is shown, clickable for close-up view. Deborah Kakalia : A master Hawaiian quilt artist. This image is of a quilt she created to mark the 100 th anniversary of the Hawaiian kingdom's overthrow. The designs symbolize Hawaiian royalty. It is part of the collection of the Bishop Museum. Have Quilt, Will Demonstrate : This is an article in the August 19, 1998 issue of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that shows a beautiful, close-up picture of Deborah Kakalia quilting. Flag Quilt Remember the Monarchy : This was the way Hawaiians remembered and honored their monarchy after their flag was replaced with the American flag when Hawaii became a Republic. Four Free Patterns : Quilts Hawaii provides four patterns you can use. Hawaiian Quilting - A Trip to Paradise : This article includes photos of quilts at various stages of construction (clickable for close-up views) and information about master quilter, Deborah Kakalia. Hawaiian Quilting Honu Hale : On this site there are a series of pages which start with the history and tradition and take you through making a quilt. Hawaiian Quilting Designs : This site shows examples of 12 pattern designs including: Ulu Breadfruit Papaya Pawpaw Guava Kuawa Pineapple Crown Flower Puakalaunu Pikake Hibiscus Turtle Honu Spider Lily Plumeria Ohia Lehua Wood Rose Pilikai On this site you can also purchase Hawaiian Quilting Affirmation Cards : A pack of 16 cards featuring color photographs of Hawaiian quilts and the corresponding plant or cultural symbol. Hawaiian Quilting Q&A: A FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) file about designing a Hawaiian-styled quilt. Hawaiian Quilting with Pokolani and Company : On this site you will find information about master Hawaiian quilters as well as a free pattern, tips, and information about the history of Hawaiian quilting. Hawaiian Style Quilting: This article gives a history of quilting in Hawaii and explains how the unique designs were first created. Honu Speaks of Then and Now : In this essay, the author reflects about how the definition of a Hawaiian quilt has changed. Hina's Kapa: Brief information about the tradition of kapa with specific references to the role it played in development of the Hawaiian quilt. The following link on the same site gives extensive information about bark cloth: Kapa: An extensive document that details the tradition and history of making bark cloth in Hawaii and Polynesia. Jane Goo : A well-known local Kapa Kuiki (Hawaiian Quilt) maker recognized for her work by the Smithsonian. This article also gives brief information about the history of quilting in Hawaii and tapa. Kapa Connection : Extensive article with pictures from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin about kapa master Puanani Van Dorpe and her work. Man-Made Quilts : An in-depth announcement about a 1997 exhibit in Honolulu of Hawaiian quilts made by men. Great pictures. Na Kapa - Hawaiian Bark Cloth: A long document (16 printed pages) that gives extensive details about Hawaiian Bark Cloth including: materials and tools; methodology; watermarking; dyes and dyeing; division of work; and uses. Photos of Tonga : three close-up views of: a kava ceremony; pounding bark to soften and spread; applying pigment; and final ornamentation. Quilting in Hawaii The Fabric of our Community : From the Mission Houses Museum Quilting in Hawaii : Brief information about Hawaiian quilting and a beautiful picture of a quilt on a bed. Stitches In History - A Look At Hawaiian Quilting: This article gives a history of quilting in Hawaii. Stitches in Time : Newspaper article about a Hawaiian Quilt Festival. A pattern by the late master quilter, Meali'i Kalama is shown Tapa and the People Who Make It : Great article and wonderful pictures. Tivaevae - Cook Islands Communal Art : Brief history and examples of details from 6 tivaevae - incredible! Traditions and Superstitions of the Hawaiian Quilt: Brief article about some of the superstitions associated with quilting in Hawaii. Return to Top of Page -- Home African African-American Asian Haitian Native American South American Resources

Waikiki Beach Center, Kalakaua

Oahu : Walking Tours : Walking Tour 4 | Frommers.com Home > Destinations > North America > USA > Hawaii > Oahu > Walking Tours > Walking Tour 4 FREE Newsletters! Win a FREE Trip! This Island Entire Site Destinations Deals/News Bookstore M. Boards Oahu Introduction Planning a Trip For Foreign Visitors Hotels Restaurants Attractions Nightlife Shopping In Depth Walking Tours Walking Tour 1 Walking Tour 2 Walking Tour 3 Walking Tour 4 Active Pursuits Spectator Sports Oahu Maps Message Boards Index Email Print RSS Walking Tour 4 Walking Tour: Kapiolani Park Getting There: From Waikiki, walk toward Diamond Head on Kalakaua Avenue. If you are coming by car, the cheapest parking is metered street parking on Kalakaua Avenue adjacent to the park. TheBus: 19 or 20. Start: Waikiki Beach Center, Kalakaua Avenue, Diamond Head side of the Sheraton Moana Hotel, across the street from the Hyatt Regency and Uluniu Avenue. Finish: Kapiolani Beach Park. Time: 4 to 5 hours. Allow at least an hour each for walking around the park, wandering around the zoo, and exploring the aquarium, plus all the time you want for the beach. Best Time: Weekday mornings. On June 11, 1877, King Kamehameha Day, then-King David Kalakaua donated some 140 acres of land to the people of Hawaii for Hawaii's first park. He asked that the park be named after his beloved wife, Queen Kapiolani, and he celebrated the opening of this vast grassy area with a free concert and "high stakes" horse races (the king loved gambling) on the new horse-racing oval he had built below Diamond Head. The horse races, and the gambling that accompanied it, were eventually outlawed, but the park -- and the free concerts -- live on. Just a coconut's throw from the high-rise concrete jungle of Waikiki lies this 133-acre grassy park (the Paki playground and a fire station make up the remaining acreage) dotted with spreading banyans, huge monkeypod trees, blooming royal poincianas, and swaying ironwoods. Throughout the open spaces are jogging paths, tennis courts, soccer and cricket fields, and even an archery range. People come to the park to listen to music, watch ethnic dancing, exercise, enjoy team sports, take long meditative walks, picnic, buy art, smell the roses, and just relax. The park is the site of international kite-flying contests, the finishing line for the Honolulu marathon, and the home of yearly Scottish highland games, Hawaiian cultural festivals, and about a zillion barbecues and picnics every year. Start at the: 1. Waikiki Beach Center On the ocean side of Kalakaua Avenue, next to the Sheraton Moana Hotel, is a complex of restrooms, showers, surfboard lockers, rental concessions, and the Waikiki police substation. On the Diamond Head side of the police substation are the: 2. Wizard Stones or Healing Stones These four basalt boulders, which weigh several tons apiece and sit on a lava rock platform, are held sacred by the Hawaiian people. The story goes that sometime before the 15th century, four powerful healers from Moaulanuiakea, in the Society Islands, named Kapaemahu, Kahaloa, Kapuni, and Kihohi, lived in the Ulukoa area of Waikiki. After years of healing the people and the alii of Oahu, they wished to return home. They asked the people to erect four monuments made of bell stone, a basalt rock that was found in a Kaimuki quarry and that produced a bell-like ringing when struck. The healers spent a ceremonious month transferring their spiritual healing power, or mana, to the stones. The great mystery is how the boulders were transported from Kaimuki to the marshland near Kuhio Beach in Waikiki! Over time a bowling alley was built on the spot, and the stones got buried beneath the structure. After the bowling alley was torn down in the 1960s, tourists used the stones to eat lunch on or to drape their wet towels over. In 1997 the stones were once again given a place of prominence with the construction of a $75,000 shrine that includes the platform and a wrought-iron fence. Since then the stones have become something of a mecca for students and patients of traditional healing. Just west of the stones you'll find the: 3. Duke Kahanamoku Statue Here, cast in bronze, is Hawaii's most famous athlete, also known as the father of modern surfing. Duke (1890-1968) won Olympic swimming medals in 1912, 1920, 1924, and 1928. He was enshrined in both the Swimming Hall of Fame and the Surfing Hall of Fame. He also traveled around the world promoting surfing. Interestingly, when the city of Honolulu first erected the statue of this lifelong ocean athlete, they placed it with his back to the water. There was public outcry, because no one familiar with the ocean would ever stand with his back to it. To quell the outcry, the city moved the statue closer to the sidewalk. Continuing in the Diamond Head direction, you'll come to: 4. Kuhio Beach Park The two small swimming holes here are great, but heed the warning sign: watch out for holes. There actually are deep holes in the sandy bottom, and you may suddenly find yourself in very deep water. The best pool for swimming is the one on the Diamond Head end, but the water circulation is questionable -- there sometimes appears to be a layer of suntan lotion floating on the surface. If the waves are up, watch the Boogie boarders surf by the seawall. They ride toward the wall and at the last minute veer away with a swoosh. After watching the surfers, cross Kalakaua Avenue and walk mauka down Ohua Avenue; behind St. Augustine's Church you'll find the: 5. Father Damien Museum This small museum is a tribute to the priest who worked with the sufferers of leprosy on Molokai. A video of Father Damien and the leprosy colony is available for viewing here. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm, and Saturday from 9am to noon; admission is free. Go back to Kalakaua Avenue and walk towards Diamond Head to the entrance of Kapiolani Park, where you'll see the: 6. Kapiolani Park Kiosk On the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu avenues, this small display stand contains brochures and actual photos of the park's history. It also carries information on upcoming events at the various sites within the park (Aquarium, Zoo, Waikiki Shell, and Kapiolani Bandstand). An informative map will help to orient you to the park grounds. Continue up Kapahulu Avenue to the entrance of the: 7. Honolulu Zoo The city's 42-acre zoo is open every day from 9am to 4:30pm, but the best time to go is as soon as the gates open -- the animals seem to be more active and it is a lot cooler than walking around at midday in the hot sun. Trace your steps back to Kapahulu and Kalakaua avenues and head mauka down Monsarrat Avenue to the: 8. Kapiolani Park Bandstand Once upon a time, from 1937 to 2002, the Kodak Hula Show presented the art of hula to visitors, with some 3,000 people fit into the bleachers around a grassy stage area every day. The Kodak Hula Show is gone now, but the Bandstand is still used for concerts and special events. Back on Monsarrat Avenue, on the fence facing the zoo, you'll find the: 9. Art Mart The Artists of Oahu Exhibit is the new official name of this display. Here, local artisans hang their artwork on a fence for the public to view and buy. Not only do you get to meet the artists, but you also have an opportunity to purchase their work at a considerable discount from the prices you'll see in galleries. Exhibits are Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday, 10am to 4pm. Cross Monsarrat Avenue, and you'll see the: 10. Waikiki Shell This open-air amphitheater hosts numerous musical shows, from the Honolulu Symphony to traditional Hawaiian music. Continue walking down to the end of the block to the corner of Monsarrat and Paki avenues to the: 11. Queen Kapiolani Garden You'll see a range of hibiscus plants and dozens of varieties of roses, including the somewhat rare Hawaiian rose. The tranquil gardens are always open and are a great place to wander and relax. Across the street on a Wednesday morning, you'll find the: 12. People's Open Market Open from 10 to 11am on Wednesdays, the farmer's market with its open stalls is an excellent spot to buy fresh produce and flowers. After you make your purchases, continue in the Diamond Head direction down Paki Avenue to the: 13. Diamond Head Tennis Courts Located on the mauka side of Paki Avenue, the free City and County tennis courts are open for play during daylight hours 7 days a week. Tennis etiquette suggests that if someone is waiting for a court, limit your play to 45 minutes. After watching or playing, turn onto Kalakaua Avenue, and begin walking back toward Waikiki to: 14. Sans Souci Beach Located next to the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, this is one of the best swimming beaches in Waikiki. The shallow reef, which is close to shore, keeps the waters calm. Farther out there is good snorkeling in the coral reef by the Kapua Channel. Facilities include outdoor showers and a lifeguard. After a brief swim, keep walking toward Waikiki until you come to the: 15. Natatorium This huge concrete structure next to the beach is both a memorial to the soldiers of World War I and a 100-meter saltwater swimming pool. Opened in 1927, when Honolulu had hopes of hosting the Olympics, the ornate swimming pool fell into disuse and disrepair after World War II, and was finally closed in 1979. The City and County of Honolulu just finished the first phase of renovation, a $4.4 million restoration of the outside arches to the building, construction of modern restrooms and showers and refurbishment of the bleacher seating. The next phase is an $11.5 million renovation of the salt-water swimming pool. After a brief stop here, continue on to the: 16. Waikiki Aquarium The Aquarium is located at 2777 Kalakaua Ave. Try not to miss this stop -- the tropical aquarium is worth a peek if only to see the only living chambered nautilus born in captivity. Your final stop is: 17. Kapiolani Beach Park Relax on the stretch of grassy lawn alongside the sandy beach, one of the best-kept secrets of Waikiki. This beach park is much less crowded than the beaches of Waikiki, plus it has adjacent grassy lawns, barbecue areas, picnic tables, restrooms, and showers. The swimming is good here year-round, a surfing spot known as "Public's," is offshore, and there's always a game going at the volleyball courts. The middle section of the beach park, in front of the pavilion, is known as Queen's Beach or Queen's Surf, and is popular with the gay community. 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