Oahu The Gathering Place Oahu is the most popular island for visitors, featuring the famous Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head and Aloha Tower. "The Gathering Place" is home to Hawaii's capital city of Honolulu, which has some of the finest hotels in the world. This island of diversity offers a wide variety of attractions and distractions -- from the quiet beaches of Kailua to the pounding surf of the Bonzai Pipeline on the North Shore. Waikiki is the center of activity with its busy night life, the International Market Place, Honolulu Zoo, and the world-famous Waikiki Beach. The rest of the island offers other wonders and delights, such as the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Pearl Harbor Memorial, Hanauma Bay and Diamond Head. You'll also want to make time to play in the waterfalls at Waimea Valley, dive, learn to surf (but watch out for the legendary winter waves of the North Shore), journey through the Polynesian Cultural Center, and experience an authentic luau. Oahu is invigorating. Our Favorites: Accommodations Hilton Hawaiian Village –-Huge, luxury tropical resort in the middle of Waikiki’s best white sand beach. W. Honolulu Diamond Head –Just minutes from the excitement of Waikiki, steps from Diamond Head. Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel –Location, location! Tropical splendor, centrally located and just steps from Waikiki beach. Things to do Society of Seven Cocktails or Dinner Show, Outrigger, Waikiki. –A spectacular arrangement of hit songs and humor by the versatile and talented “SOS”. Pure entertainment at its best! Pearl Harbor/USS Missouri –An absolute must! Best for Martinis at sunset Halekulani or Royal Hawaiian Hotels. Favorite beach Kahaloa and Ulukou beaches fronting The Royal Hawaiian and Sheraton Moana Surfrider hotels for great swimming. Restaurants Irifune 563 Kapahulu Avenue. –Japanese, super value, popular with locals, lines can be long. HNL 808-732-1141 A Pacific Café Ward Center, –A true Oahu standout. A lovely blend of flavors. 1200 Ala Moave Blvd. HNL 808-593-0035 Miyako Japanese New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. –A nice alternative to the crowded town places. It’s expensive, but first class expensive. HNL 808-921-7077 Palomino Euro Bristro Harbor Square, 66 Queen St. –Gorgeous bar, sophisticated. Mediterranean menu. Very reasonably priced. HNL 808-582-2400 Oahu | Kauai | Maui | Molokai | Hawaii | Lanai Specific Information Request - Click Here Specials | Home (253) 853-8687 | info@andersontravel.net | FAX: (253) 514-6578 5229 Olympic Dr. NW, Unit B | Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 - U.S.A. Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm / Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm