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!

Hawaii Honeymoons Get Preview

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

Hawaiian Food Glossary )

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

Hawaiian music, its history,

Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Entrance The Hawaiian Music Foundation Presents... -- A new context in which to cherish Hawaiian music, its history, and the gifted ones who made it. -- The first 1995 Hall of Fame koa exhibit (pictured) tells the story of not only The Royal Four (Na Lani Eha), patrons of Hawaii's music culture, but also the first ten inductees to be honored. This exhibit is currently on display at the Paliku Theatre lobby at Windward Community College along with two of the 3-frame exhibits. Main Entrance Enter here to access the main menu where you can quickly locate any page on the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame and Museum website. Use the topmenu bar to quickly navigate to key pages. Mahalo nui loa... What's New For frequent visitors who want a quick look at the latest changes to our web... Visit us often! Bookmark us! Honorees The heart of our site... bios of the Hall of Fame inductees. Join Us! Learn more about our organization or better yet, print and fill out our Application and enjoy all the benefits of membership. In addition, learn about our select, sustaining membership, the 200 Partners . Talk Story! We have updated our Question and Answer, "Talk Story" messaging area. Feel free to contribute topics or respond to those already printed. Don't miss out on this chance to share information and aloha! Hawaiian Music Foundation dba Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame P.O. Box 4717 Honolulu, HI 96812-4717 Phone/Fax (808) 259-9074 Email: hmhf@lava.net ©2005 Ely Music/Pub All rights reserved.

Hawaiian Recipes Hawaiian Recipe

Macadamia Nut Hummus Recipe  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Recipes > Appetizers (Pupus) > Macadamia Nut Hummus Recipe Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors Stay up to date! At a Glance Prep Time : 15min Cook Time : 03min Course : Appetizer Special : Easy Type of Prep : Blend / Process, Broil Cuisine : Hawaiian, U.S. Regional Email to a friend Print this page Additional Hawaiian Recipes Hawaiian Recipe Index Recent Discussions My Favorite Restaurants are.... Hawaii Celebrities in the News Restaurants Most Popular Nudist Beaches in Hawaii Hawaii Photos Hawaii Pictures Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Our collection of photos of peopl... Hawaiian Island Scorecard What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Related Topics Air Travel Cruises Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Surfing / Bodyboarding Travel with Kids Macadamia Nut Hummus Recipe From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! This recipe for Macadamia Nut Hummus was invented by Oils of Aloha which makes the best macadamia nut oil available. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup roasted macadamia nuts 2 cups garbanzo beans, drained 3 Tbsp. Oils of Aloha® Garlic Isle Macadamia Nut Oil 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp. water 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 10 medium basil leaves Salt and pepper to taste Crispy Pitas (recipe follows) [b]CRISPY PITAS[/b] 4 large pitas 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 Tbsp. Oils of Aloha® Garlic Isle Macadamia Nut Oil PREPARATION: Crispy Pitas Cut each pita into six wedges. In a small bowl combine lemon pepper and cumin. Place pita wedges on a baking sheet and brush with the macadamia nut oil. Sprinkle with spice mixture. Broil pitas until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Makes 24. Macadamia Nut Hummus In a food processor combine all ingredients, except pitas, and pulse to purée. Serve as a spread on Crispy Pitas or as a dip for vegetables. Makes 2 1/2 cups.   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 Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999