La Mariana Sailing Club is a Honolulu tiki spot that takes you back in time. It’s not on the beaten Waikiki path, rather it’s actually a sailing club located on Sand Island near the University of Hawaii Marine Center. La Mariana is a great place to dream of a tiki Polynesian wonderland. La Mariana began…
things to do on Oahu
Where to stay in Oahu
If you’ve never been, where to stay in Oahu can be one of the difficult decisions to be made. The Gardener and I have spent some time exploring the island and we have some favorite Oahu hotels. The majority of hotels are concentrated near the beaches of Waikiki in Honolulu. Some belong to well-known chains:…
Kualoa Ranch and nature preserve – Oahu
Kualoa Ranch and nature preserve is a beautiful tour location and working ranch on the windward side of Oahu. Set on 4000 acres between the Ko’olau range and Kaneohe Bay, the land was sold in 1850 by Kamehameha III to Dr. Gerrit Judd. The ranch and nature preserve are owned by the 6th generation of…
Hawaii’s Plantation Village – Oahu outdoor museum
Hawai’i is a beautiful melting pot of many different cultures. Hawaii’s Plantation Village is a museum that tells the story of how people lived when they came to the islands to work on the sugar cane plantations. Attractions Hawaii’s Plantation Village is in Waipahu on the Leeward side of Oahu. This area of the island…