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Looking for a nice place the whole family can enjoy, especially the kiddie's?  Discover the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center.  In this interactive setting kids can really explore and learn.  Don't touch is not the rule in this museum, in fact using all the senses is encouraged.  The center has galleries filled with hands-on exhibts where they can learn about themselves and the world around them. 

You can even host a birthday party or ...

Often times, when someone mentions Ala Moana, it is automatically linked to Ala Moana Shopping Center. The shopping mall is definitely one of the biggest in the USA and the most popular to the tourists in Honolulu. Located less than 5 minutes away from Waikiki, this area is easily accessible by the trolleys, local buses and taxis.

Although the shopping ...

This is the season for whale watching! And if you're feeling a little rich, try whale watching with the professionals.

The Oahu Navatek Whale Watching Lunch Cruise is one of the many options you might like to take if you're interested in whale watching. This cruise is operated by Atlantis Adventures, the same company which offers the Atlantis Submarine Tours in Honolulu.

This lunch ...

Oahu has several beaches.

All beautiful, all natural and all amazingly peaceful. However, my favorite beach is Mokapuu Beach. Its a hidden gem. Away from the usual tourist crowds and from the high school patrons, Mokapuu is excellent for some soul searching and personal time.

Located on the Southeast Coast , it is about 5 minutes pass Sandy Beach and about 2 miles away from the ...

If you're like me, you love to walk and hike.  There is no where better to do it than Hawaii and on Oahu one of my favorite hikes is the Makapu'u Lighthouse.  The reasons I like it is because it has scenery that is out of this world and it's a well paved trail.  I've had three knee surgeries so I'm not ready ...

How's It in Honolulu, The North Shore Experience

Word of the day:  Mahalo

Translates to thank-you.  It's that simple.  Just say, "ma-hah-loe" to thank someone.

If you want to take a day trip away from the concrete and noise of Waikiki, jump in the car and head up to the North Shore of Oahu.  The "country" as locals call it, is just that.  Rural communities dot the shoreline and give you a genuine ...

Welcome to How's It in Honolulu.  This blog is designed to give the traveler ideas and info about activities and places of interest in and around Honolulu.  On the island of Oahu, Honolulu sees over 20 million passengers (according to the Hawaii, Department of Transportation 2005 report).   With that many travelers, you can bet Honolulu is "choke" with activities for anyone to enjoy. 

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Downtown Chinatown boasts a variety of eateries. Popular places such as Little Village and Mini Garden provide a wide variety of Asian choices specifically altered to match the Caucasian taste buds. Pricey and often times overcrowded, The Green Door Café proves to be an excellent alternative.

The Green Door Café is located between Maunakea and Pauahi Street. It is towards the end of ...

Best cup of coffee in town?  Starbucks?  Nope.  It's brewed at the Gift & Gourmet shop on Merchant Street - 212 Merchant Street to be exact, in the hallway next to the Subway.   This is a very quaint little gift shop full of interesting treasures but they specialize in gourmet coffee, teas, and chocolates and is owned and operated by Celia Kim.  

I first heard of this little gem ...

Shopping at Waikele Factory Stores is definitely an experience for all.

Waikele Factory stores boosts an open spaced and relaxed environment which is ideal for any shopaholics. Adding brand names at affordable prices makes Waikele Stores a trip you would like to add to your vacation in Oahu. Waikele factory stores is basically separated into two distinct areas; one for dining and another for shopping. The dining area includes food places ...