Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pictures of hotels lining the shores of Waikiki Beach and canyons of tall buildings in downtown
Honolulu have given Oahu a bad rap. The island is much more than an urban concrete jungle
or a tropical Disneyland blighted by overdevelopment; it's also a haven for the nature lover
and outdoor enthusiast.
With year-round temperatures in the upper 70s, and miles of verdant unspoiled landscape,
Oahu is perfect for outdoor activities of all kinds, including hiking, golf, tennis, biking, and
horseback riding. But the island's waters, which also enjoy year-round temperatures in the
mid to upper 70s, are where the majority of residents and visitors head for relaxation, rejuven-
ation, and recreation. Locals don't think of their island or state boundaries as ending at land's
edge—rather, they extend beyond the reefs, well out into the ocean.
All the activities in this chapter are organized geographically around the island in a coun-
terclockwise direction.
