Waikiki Beach may be big and crowded, but it’s still a great beach. Waikiki is more than two miles long, and it’s made up of smaller, individual beaches. The widest part is an area known as Kahanamoku Beach (named for Duke Kahanamoku, the father of surfing). Which beach is popular […]
eight to 12-hour. A Full-Day Drive around Oahu: Explore the Isle An eight to 12-hour drive around Oahu can (and should) include ample beach relaxation, light hiking, historical and cultural “research,” a wee bit of adventure, and perhaps after-dark entertainment, such as a luau. How many miles is it to […]
It is even “safe” after dark, although most folks probably wouldn’t want to be out at midnight. But, even though Waikiki has typically gentle seas, unless you are experienced it would probably be best to just wade (at most) once the light goes. Any time before sunset is fine. Is […]
Although it’s a more complex transition than a relocation on the mainland, moving to Hawaii offers plentiful rewards: beautiful weather year-round, easy access to miles of gorgeous white sand beaches, abundant outdoor activities, and, of course, Hawaii’s unique aloha spirit that infuses the local culture. What are the downsides of […]
city of Honolulu. The city of Honolulu—largest city, state capital, and main deepwater marine port for the State of Hawaiʻi—is located here. As a jurisdictional unit, the entire island of Oahu is in Honolulu County, although as a place name, Honolulu occupies only a portion of the southeast end of […]
Oahu (/oʊˈɑːhuː/) (Hawaiian: Oʻahu (pronounced [oˈʔɐhu])), also known as “The Gathering Place“, is the third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is home to roughly one million people—over two-thirds of the population of the U.S. state of Hawaii. What is the nickname for Oahu? the Gathering PlaceWhat Is Oahu’s Nickname? Oahu […]
Waikiki (/ˌwaɪkɪˈkiː/; Hawaiian: Waikīkī; Hawaiian: [vɐjˈtiːtiː, wɐjˈkiːkiː]; also known as Waikiki Beach) is a neighborhood of Honolulu on the south shore of the island of Oʻahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Waikīkī Waikīkī Neighborhood of Honolulu. What is the difference between Honolulu and Waikiki? Waikiki is a district in […]
There are usually 2 to 3 attacks around Hawaii per year, but almost always non-fatal. Are shark attacks in Hawaii common? Well, sharks attacks in Hawaii are said to be rare, but they do happen. Deaths from shark attacks are even more rare, but again they do happen. As of […]
Waikiki is most famous for Waikiki Beach, which is one of six beaches in the district, along with Queen’s Beach, Kuhio Beach, Gray’s Beach, Fort DeRussy Beach and Kahanamoku Beach. Waikiki Beach is almost entirely man-made.Waikiki. Waikīkī Waikīkī State Hawaii County Honolulu County City Honolulu Area Are all Hawaiian beaches […]
Maui. Since the time that shark attacks have been recorded by DLNR, officially there have been 6 deadly shark attacks in Hawaii, and all of those have taken place on Maui. Those took place in 2020, 2019, 2015, 2013 (2), and 2004. Maui is the hot spot for human shark […]
No reaction. From a scientific standpoint, Esbaugh says that it’s “definitely not true” that sharks are attracted to urine, and he assumes the rumor got started because many animals use scent to track their prey. But he says this doesn’t hold up because humans aren’t the most common meal for […]
But for years, Honolulu and the State of Hawaii have been reckoning with a very uncomfortable fact: The beach is vanishing. Just below the infinity pool at the Sheraton Waikiki, an advancing shoreline claimed a walkway and set of concrete stairs, which now dangle above the water. Is Waikiki Beach […]
It is illegal to take sand from Hawaii beaches, state Department of Land and Natural Resources spokeswoman Deborah Ward said. The law contains a limited number of exceptions that do not include personal or commercial sales. Fines for illegally collecting Hawaii sand can reach upward of $100,000. Is it illegal […]
One of Will Ferrell’s most iconic roles was Frank the Tank in Old School—perhaps he was drawing from real-life experience? During his time at the University of Southern California, Ferrell was a member of Delta Tau Delta, although he’s since said there’s an argument for banning the institutions altogether. Was […]
By 1995, he was averaging 30.4 points per game and lead the Chicago Bulls to a record 72 season wins. In 1987 Jordan became a member of the Omicron Alpha chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. What fraternity is MJ in? Omega Psi PhiMichael Jordan, pictured, was a member […]