Wikitravel has been upgraded! Learn about the new features and how you can help. Earth : North America : United States of America : Hawaii : Oahu : Honolulu : Eastern Jump to: navigation, search Eastern Honolulu is an area of Honolulu, made up of several neighborhoods between the Diamond Head crater near Waikiki and Makapu'u Point, the very southeastern corner of Oahu. The neighborhoods of Kaimuki, Kahala, Waialae, Aina Haina, and Hawaii Kai are covered here, along with the Makapu'u Point area. From anywhere else in Honolulu, getting here is a simple matter of getting on the eastbound H1 freeway. Just after it passes the Kahala Mall, the H1 turns into a surface street - the Kalanianaole Highway (State Road 72). The Kalanianaole Highway passes everything of interest in this area, before curving north past Makapu'u Point and continuing upshore to Waimanalo and Kailua. From Waikiki, you can get to H1 by heading towards Downtown on Kalakaua Avenue, turning right on Kapiolani Blvd, and continuing to the H1 eastbound onramp.

There is bus [1] service to this area, but it is somewhat limited. From Downtown, routes #1 and #1L go along the Kalanianaole Highway, with the 1 usually ending at the Kahala Mall and the 1L going all the way to Hawaii Kai. The #22 and #23 travel from Waikiki to Hanauma Bay and Sea Life Park, although service is limited. Makapuʻu Point State Wayside, along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72). At Makapu'u Point, the very southeastern corner of the island, this roadside stop offers scenic views of Makapu'u Point and up the windward coast of Oahu. sushi in suhl zuschauerA 1.75 mile trail leads from the parking lot to a lighthouse at the end of the point, with views the rocky coastline along the way.sushi grade fish tuscaloosa Halona Blowhole, along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72) between Makapu'u Point and Hanauma Bay. japanese sushi rice cake musubi press mold maker

Another popular roadside stop, the Halona Blowhole is one of many blowholes (ocean caves with a hole in the top, so water shoots out the top) along the coast, although this one is easy to view, located right under a parking lot, and can perform some nice blasts of water. Lana’i Lookout, along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72) between Halona Blowhole and Hanauma Bay. Another popular roadside stop west of the Halona Blowhole, the Lana’i Lookout is located on a piece of land that juts out into the ocean. There is a parking lot and many people take pictures of the open ocean crashing onto the rocks. It is possible to walk down the slope of the rock to get closer to the water, although this is not recommended. Sea Life Park, along Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72) north of Makapu'u Point, +1 808 259-2500, [2]. A Sea World-esque theme park with marine animal shows and an aquarium. For a small fortune, you can also swim with dolphins or sea lions. $30 adults, $20 children.3624 Waialae Ave. Suite #201, [3].

For those looking for contemporary art produced by local artists, this is a must see. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, off Kalaniana’ole Highway (Route 72), +1 808 396-4229, [4]. Summer: W-M 6AM-7PM, and until 10PM on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Winter: W-M 6AM-6PM, and until 10PM on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Hanauma Bay is not a place for beach sports but is instead a bay formed in the crater of an extinct volcano and filled with a wonderful coral reef and many fish. The calm waters and abundance of marine life make it an excellent place for snorkeling and scuba diving. A wide stretch of beach also makes it a scenic place to picnic or sunbathe. If you're driving you'll want to get here early in the morning (by 8AM) to ensure you get a space as parking is limited. Otherwise, parking may be available again by afternoon as people leave. On the weekends, public buses (route #22) from Waikiki fill up and will not stop if full; you can also get a shuttle package from most Waikiki hotels for about $15, round trip with snorkel gear, not including admission (ask your concierge).

Plan on 20 additional minutes before entering as lines may be long, and all new visitors (as well as visitors who have not visited in the past year) are required to watch an orientation video. Bring water and food; there is a snack bar, but it's limited and pricey. Also keep an eye on the tides; at low tide you will be swimming right on top of the reef, which is harder and makes it less easy to see. $5 adults, Hawaii residents and children under 13 free. Snorkel and locker rental available. Halona Beach Cove, near the Halona Blowhole. Known as "the Peering Place", this is a small, rocky cove with a small sandy beach that is great for swimming when the surf is calm. It requires a small hike down to the beach, and there's no lifeguard or facilities, so it's swim at your own risk. Also, do not swim when the water is rough. Sandy Beach, just south of Makapu'u Point. True to its name, this is a nice, wide stretch of beach that's great for swimming when the surf is calm. When the water is rough though, the shorebreak and rip tide currents make it rather treacherous for swimming but quite popular with surfers.

Lifeguards and facilities are available. Makapu'u Beach, just north of Makapu'u Point. A very scenic, rocky beach that's too rough for swimming but is a very popular spot for surfing.A Japanese-style eatery, with employees shouting "irrashaimase!" (welcome) when you enter. Very popular with the younger people, offering many types of sushi. 820 West Hind Drive #102, +1 808 373-4033. 885 Kapahulu Avenue, +1 808 735-7700.The island equivalent of Denny's, though far more popular with the locals. There's a wide variety of food, including plate lunches at reasonable prices; their signature dish is their chili, which they prepare in many different ways: served over rice, over a burrito, or over french fries, to name a few. 3345 Waialae Avenue (in Kaimuki), +1 808 733-3722. 4134 Waialae Avenue (in Kahala), +1 808 733-3730. 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy (in the Koko Marina Shopping Center), +1 808 396-6977. This is a usable article. It has information for getting in as well as some complete entries for restaurants and hotels.