The omnipresent ABC stores-You can literally find one of these on every street corner in Waikiki. Only place I know where you can get 5 T-shirts for $20. For everything el$e I $ugge$t a money-$aving trip to K-mart.

 The Waikiki Trolley-A cheap and reliable way to get around the city. The red line can be a bit overcrowded and frequently English is NOT the first language used for narration. You can buy discounted tickets online.

TheBus-An original name, no. Back in the early 1970's a contest was held to name Honolulu's public transportation system. A kid wrote in and said 'why not just call it the bus?' He won! And its been called that ever since. There also is a companion called TheCab. You can print out route schedules online or buy a TheBus Guide in any ABC store. If you plan this as your source of transportation and stay longer than a week it is cheaper to buy a monthly pass.

Roberts Hawaii-They run several tours, including Stars And Stripes, in addition to the airport shuttle.

Hawaii Volcano Observatory-See  Kilauea erupting! The US Geological Service's Hawaii website.

The Parker Ranch-A working cattle ranch on the Big Island. Do they really hang their own?

Kualoa Ranch -A working cattle ranch in the Ka'a'awa Valley (half way between Kaneohe and Laie on the Kam Highway). This is a tourist facility with horseback and ATV rides. Several Five-0 episodes were set here along with some movies.

The Waikiki Aquarium-Smaller than the Shedd, it is nevertheless a world class exhibit. A great way to see what's underneath the Pacific. These sharks are behind glass.

Aloha Stadium-The site for the NFL Pro Bowl and U of H football. Check out the seating map before you buy your ticket! Also the location of the Swap Meet every Wednesday and Saturday. The best place to buy your souvenirs. K-Mart is across the street.

Honolulu Zoo-Alot more than just bears and bunnies. Sadly, you can't throw marshmallows to the bears but its still a good place to meet your informants.

Sealife Park-At Makapu'u point. Enjoy a show far better than the one in Florida. For a 'modest' fee you can swim with the dolphins. They don't have boxed popcorn any longer.

The USS Arizona Memorial-I seriously considered not renewing this link. Their new 'bag restrictions' caused me to loose a $300 lens. At times they close the harbor for basically no reason and if you are in line its just TS. They regularly play the classic government blame game. The Navy says its the Park Service's fault and the Park Service says "take it up with the Navy." Assuming that you are allowed on the memorial the time allotted is less than five minutes before being herded off like cattle. And if all of that is not bad enough they scream at you for feeding the birds. If not for the fact that it is an important Hawaii site and featured in Five-0 this link would not be here. If you do decide to go-be advised.

Oahu Nature Tours-Experience the flora and fauna of Oahu up close and personal. All of their guides have a natural sciences degree. There are several hikes to choose from and all can be completed by a reasonably fit person. Water and walking sticks included. Tours # 1,2,4,6,8&9 contain Five-0 filming sites. A must do adventure. I can't say enough nice things about this group.

See the Governor's Office-A very friendly office. In fact the entire Capitol building is wide open. Come and go as you wish, no one will give you a second glance. Well worth a look-see. For the trivia freaks: there is no Room 113.

The ultimate glider rides-Based out of Dillingham Field on the North Shore. This is an experience not to be missed. Soaring 2500 feet above the pacific, sun on your face, water beneath your wings and no engine noise. Serenity does not get any better than this! For $20 more they will tow you to 4000 feet. The Stearman adventures are here as well.

Atlantis Submarines-Explore the briny deep without worrying about sharks. Dive 100+ feet below the surfers off Waikiki Beach. Fair warning: even with 1800ASA film your photos will be severely blue. Any good photo program can remove this. For what its worth; my best luck has been with 800ASA good speed and no noticeable graininess. 

Honolulu Academy of Arts- A collection of both Hawaiian and modern art. Kind of out of the way but a very nice museum.

Waikiki Improvement Association-The group which puts on the movies at Queen's Beach. The latest plans for remodeling Waikiki are here. Not much to see unless you are into quasi-governmental groups. However; the Schedule Of Upcoming Events is worth checking out if you are planning a trip.

Waikiki Historical Trail- Starting at the Duke Statue and up as far as the Ala Wai historical spots are marked with  surfboard shaped signs. Take the virtual tour or print out the map for when you go.

Chinatown-The website for Honolulu's historic Chinatown. See the lei stands, WoFat's and get your daily fortune cookie.

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