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| dAla Wai Canal |
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The Ala Wai Canal, or "Freshwater Way",
is a beautiful waterway at the western entrance to Waikiki. Constructed
in 1922, the canal drains up to 150 inches of rainwater that falls... |
| dAloha Tower |
The Aloha Tower is a well recognized symbol
of greeting to tourists arriving and leaving O'ahu via Honolulu Harbor.
Built in 1926 the Tower stands 184 feet tall and was the tallest building... |
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| dBarber's Point Lighthouse |
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This 71-foot high lighthouse stands on Barber's
Point outside of Kalaeloa on the southwest tip of the island. The point
is named for Captain Henry Barber whose ship wrecked on a coral... |
| dChinaman's Hat |
This cone shaped outcropping of lava off
Kualoa Point resembles the peasant's chapeau worn by rural Chinese -
thus the name: Chinaman's Hat. The reef surrounding the island... |
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| dCrouching Lion |
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This rock formation is located on the mountain
ridge above Kahana Bay on the Windward Coast. Ancient Hawaiians said
it was Kupua, a relative of Pele, who wished to follow Hi'iaka... |
| dDelmonte Pineapple Corner |
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| dDiamond Head |
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The most famous volcanic crater in the world
is Diamond Head, located on the South-east Coast of O'ahu at the end
of Waikiki overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was originally named Laeahi... |
| dDiamond Head Coast |
O'ahu, like all of the Hawaiian Islands,
was formed by massive volcanoes and craters like Diamond Head, over
four million years ago. The volcanoes that formed O'ahu are now dormant... |
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| dDiamond Head Lighthouse |
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The Diamond Head Lighthouse is built on
the steep coast cliff of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano. The original
lighthouse was built in 1899 and the original fresnel lens is still
in use today. |
| dDillingham Airfield |
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Dillingham Airfield is a general aviation
joint-use facility on the north shore of Oahu near the community of
Waialua. The airfield has one runway, a State-operated control tower... |
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| dDole Pineapple Plantation |
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The Dole Plantation is a renovated, working
pineapple plantation that blends old and new. The Dole Plantation is
dedicated to the perpetuation of the Hawaiian agricultural heritage. |
| dEast Coast Cliffs |
Rugged, dangerous, exciting - pictures cannot
depict the utter beauty of the landscape and awesome power of the ocean
seen along the East Coast of O'ahu. The soft volcanic ash that fell... |
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| dFort DeRussy |
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Fort DeRussy was an Army reservation built
in 1915 in order to protect Honolulu and Pearl Harbor in the US territory
of Hawaii. Initially large cannons were located in two battery... |
| dGoat Island |
Goat Island is a pancake shaped lava rock
a few yards off the coast of the Malaikahana Recreation Area. The center
of the island is a restricted refuge area for ground-dwelling birds... |
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| dHale'iwa |
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Haleiwa was established by the missionaries,
Rev. and Mrs. John Emerson, in 1832. In 1899 with the building of the
Haleiwa Hotel and the O'ahu Railroad, the town began to grow... |
| dHale'iwa Rainbow Bridge |
The Anahula Bridge, pictured here, is one
of the most well known features in Haleiwa. Fishing, especially deep
sea fishing, is still very popular in this town. |
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| dHalona Blow Hole |
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A blowhole is a lava tube under the water
and at the perfect height for waves to be driven into it. The water
is compressed as the lava tube becomes smaller and smaller causing the... |
| dHanauma Bay |
This "Curved" bay was declared
a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in 1967.
This is the very best beach area if you are new to Scuba diving or snorkeling
with... |
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| dHawaii Convention Center |
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The 1.1 million-square-foot Hawaii Convention
Center is located on 10 acres at the edge of Waikiki. It features a
200,000 square-foot ground level exhibit hall, 800 parking stalls, a
2.5 acre... |
| dHonolulu Zoo |
The Honolulu Zoo covers 42 lush, shady acres
at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. The zoo features some special exhibits
such as the Nene (the Hawaii state bird), native Hawaiian... |
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| dInternational Market Place |
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It's history as a market place began on
January 16, 1955 when entrepreneur Donn "Don the Beachcomber"
Beach announced that a new "Waikiki village" was to be created.
The new... |
| dKa'ena Point |
Also called "The Heat", Kaena
Point State Park is the last beach along Farrington Road which ends
at Kaena Point. This West Coast beach has a beautiful vantage point
of the coast... |
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| dKapiolani Park |
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Kapiolani Park was created by King Kalakaua
in the 1870's. This beautiful 500-acre park is listed on the State's
Historic Register as many of its exceptional trees date back over 100
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| dLa'ie Point |
Scenic views of offshore sea arch and seabird |
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| dMakapu'u Lighthouse |
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Makapu'u Lighthouse is one of Hawaii's most
familiar landmarks commanding a spectacular view of the Windward side
of O'ahu. The lighthouse was built in 1909 and automated ... |
| dMormon Temple |
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In 1865 the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints purchased 6,000 acre plantation in Laie. The site for the Temple
was on an 11-acre section of that plantation, on top of a gentle rise. |
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| dPali Lookout |
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The Nuuanu Pali Lookout ("Cool Height
Cliff")overlooking the 985 foot cliffs of the Koolau Mountain Range,
is one of the best views on O'ahu. It was here in 1795 that King ... |
| dPunchbowl |
In ancient times, the extinct volcanic Punchbowl
Crater was known as Puowaina which means "Consecrated Hill"
or "Hill of Sacrifice". It was the site of many secret Ali'i
(royal) burials ... |
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| dSharks Cove |
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Sharks Cove is a wonderful reef located
on the North Shore where a large variety of marine life can be seen
in their natural environment. The reef can only be accessed during calm... |
| dState Capitol Building |
The new Capitol replaced 'Iolani Palace
as the seat of state government on March 15, 1969. Housing the offices
of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the state legislature, the
structure ... |
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| dTantalus Lookout |
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Take a cool, refreshing drive through a
lush, green rain forest that opens up to the breathtaking panoramic
view of Diamond Head, Waikiki, Punchbowl Crater, and Honolulu. |
| dThomas Park |
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| dToilet Bowl |
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The Toilet Bowl is a natural pool formed
by centuries of waves beating against the lava rock at Hanauma Bay.
The trail to the Toilet Bowl can be treacherous and should not be attempted... |
| dValley of the Temples |
Valley of Temples is a unique cemetery located
just outside on Kaneohe. The Valley was built 1968, one hundred years
after the first Japanese immigrants came to Hawaii. |
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| dWaikiki Aquarium |
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Founded in 1904, the Waikiki Aquarium is
the third oldest aquarium in the U.S. The aquarium is part of the University
of Hawaii and is located on the shores of Waikiki. Exhibits... |
| dWaikiki Shell |
The Waikiki Shell is an outdoor theater
located in Kapiolani Park at the foot of Diamond Head. This open-air
facility with its acoustically sophisticated stage is ideal for twilight
concerts... |
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