Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Good places to learn to bodyboard are in the small waves of
WaikikiBeach
and
KailuaBeach,
and
BellowsFieldBeachPark,
off Kalanianaole Highway (Hwy. 72) in Waimanalo, which is
open to the public on weekends (from noon on Fri to midnight on Sun and holidays). To get
here, turn toward the ocean on Hughs Road, then right on Tinker Road, which takes you right
to the park. See above for a list of rental shops where you can get a boogie board.
Check Out the Beach Before You Leave Home
Before you leave your hotel room, check out the
Hawaii Beach Safety
website,
ht-
tp://oceansafety.soest.hawaii.edu
, a joint venture among various governmental agencies
(the City and County of Honolulu, University of Hawaii, and Hawaii Lifeguard Association,
among others). You can view the latest wind and wave conditions and other safety informa-
tion for the beach you want to visit. The site is updated at 9am, 3pm, and 9pm, or if condi-
tions change.
Ocean Kayaking
For a wonderful adventure, rent a kayak, arrive at Lanikai Beach just as the sun is appearing,
and paddle across the emerald lagoon to the pyramid-shaped islands called Mokulua—it's an
experience you won't forget. Kayak equipment rental starts at $12 an hour for a single kayak,
$25 an hour for a double. In Waikiki try
Prime Time Sports,
Fort DeRussy Beach (
&
808/
949-8952
); on the windward side, check out
KailuaSailboards&Kayaks,
130 Kailua Rd., a
kayak rents for $39 for a half-day, and a double kayak rents for $55 for a half-day. On the North
Shore,
Surf-N-Sea,
62-595 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa (
&
808/637-9887;
fax 808/637-3008;
www.surfnsea.com
), rents kayaks at $10 for the first hour, or $60 a day.
First-timers should go to
Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks
(see above). The company offers
a guided tour ($69 adults and $59 children 8-12 years), with the novice in mind, in a safe,
protected environment. Lunch, all equipment, and transportation from Waikiki hotels are in-
cluded. Kayak lessons and self-guided trips are also available.
