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hopes of hosting the Olympics, the ornate swimming pool fell into disuse and disrepair
after World War II, and was finally closed in 1979. The last mayor of the City and County of
Honolulu wanted to reopen the saltwater pool and poured $4.4 million into restoring the
outside arches to the building, construction of modern restrooms and showers, and refur-
bishment of the bleacher seating. The subsequent administration balked at spending the
estimated $6.4 million more needed to make the saltwater swimming pool usable again,
and the money was released back into the city's general fund—though volunteers continue
to fight for its restoration. Stop by and take a peek at this once-magnificent site.
After a brief stop here, continue on to the:
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Waikiki Aquarium
The Aquarium is located at 2777 Kalakaua Ave. Try not to miss this stop—the tropical
aquarium is worth a look if only to see the only living
chamberednautilus
born in captiv-
ity.
Your final stop is:
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Kapiolani Beach Park
Relax on the stretch of grassy lawn alongside the sandy beach, one of the best-kept secrets
of Waikiki. This beach park is much less crowded than the beaches of Waikiki, plus it has
adjacent grassy lawns, barbecue areas, picnic tables, restrooms, and showers. The swim-
ming is good here year-round, a surfing spot known as “Public's” is offshore, and there's
always a game going at the volleyball courts. The middle section of the beach park, in front
of the pavilion, is known as Queen's Beach or Queen's Surf and is popular with the gay
community.
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