Frommer's Hawaii

by Jeanne Cooper, Natalie Schack

Overview

Comprehensive and fully updated after the pandemic lockdowns, Frommer’s Hawaii covers all the major Hawaiian Islands, and takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rain-forests to authentic luaus and everywhere in between.

Frommer’s only works with expert, seasoned journalists, and on this title both know every inch of the islands and they’re not afraid to tell the truth. With their reliable, straight-shooting advice, you’ll be snorkeling in palm-fringed lagoons, catching the sunrise over a soaring volcano, relaxing on postcard-ready beaches, and experiencing Hawaii’s rich cultural traditions and innovative regional cuisine―everything you need for an unforgettable trip.

Frommer’s Hawaii contains:

• Color maps and photos, including a handy pullout map.
• Detailed itineraries for planning a trip to suit your interests and make the most of your time.
• Authentic experiences honoring Hawaii’s diverse topography, cultural traditions, food, and customs.
• Outdoor adventures for travelers of all ages and skill levels to explore the islands’ jungles, beaches, seas and mountains, plus information on the best outfitters to help on some of those excursions.
• Reliable, impartial reviews with star ratings of the best restaurants, tours, shops, attractions and hotels―and the ones to avoid. No entity has paid to be in this guide—or any Frommer’s guide. We pride ourselves on over six decades of journalistic integrity.
• Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, telephone numbers, and other resources you’ll need.
• Money-saving tips and exact pricing for travelers on any budget―from backpacker to luxury.
• Planning advice for getting there, getting around, saving money, and getting the most from your trip.

About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781628875072
Publisher:	FrommerMedia
Publication date:	04/12/2022
Series:	Complete Guide
Edition description:	15th ed.
Pages:	640
Sales rank:	625,216
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.40(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Jeanne Cooper grew up listening to songs and stories of Hawaii from her mother, who lived in Oahu as a teen. She began writing about Hawaii and its diverse cultures in 2002 for the San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate.com, where her work still regularly appears. Her travel stories have also been published in numerous U.S. newspapers, magazines, and websites, including Localgetaways.com. She lives on Hawaii Island with her triathlete husband, a dog, and two cats.

Natalie Schack is a writer and editor lucky enough to be born and raised on the island of Oahu. Her work has appeared in HONOLULU Magazine, Curbed, Hawaii Business Magazine, Green Magazine, Hana Hou!, Flux Magazine, and many more. When she's not penning articles about Hawaii's unique culture, food, art, and business scene, you'll find her rambling through the Koolau Mountains, swimming Oahu's south shores, and enjoying Honolulu city life with her husband and newborn son.

Table of Contents

List of Maps v

About the Authors vi

1 The Best of Hawaii 1

The Best Beaches 2

The Best Authentic Experiences 4

The Best Outdoor Adventures 5

The Best Hotels 8

The Best Restaurants 10

The Best of Hawaii for Kids 13

2 Suggested Hawaii Itineraries 15

A Week on Oahu 16

A Week on the Big Island of Hawaii 20

A Week on Maui 23

A Week on Molokai 26

A Week on Lanai 29

A Week on Kauai 31

3 Hawaii in Context 36

The First Hawaiians 37

Western Contact 38

Hawaii Today 44

Dining in Hawaii 46

When to Go 49

Hawaii Calendar of Events 51

4 Oahu 59

Essentials 60

Getting Around 71

Fast Facts: Oahu 73

Attractions in & Around Honolulu & Waiktki 74

Walking Tour: Historic Honolulu 86

Beyond Honolulu: Exploring the Island by Car 93

Beaches 104

Watersports 110

Hiking 115

Other Outdoor Activities 119

Organized Tours 122

Where to Stay on Oahu 124

Where to Eat on Oahu 138

Oahu Shopping 159

Oahu Nightlife 166

5 Hawaii, the Big Island 169

Essentials 170

Getting Around 179

Fast Facts: The Big Island 181

Exploring the Big Island 182

Beaches 214

Watersports 223

Other Outdoor Activities 235

Where to Stay on the Big Island 247

Where to Eat on the Big Island 267

Big Island Shopping 280

Big Island Nightlife 284

6 Maui 287

Essentials 288

Getting Around 297

Fast Facts: Maui 298

Exploring Maui 299

Beaches 321

Watersports 330

Other Outdoor Activities 341

Where to Stay on Maui 351

Where to Eat on Maui 386

Maui Shopping 416

Maui Nightlife 422

7 Molokai 426

Essentials 430

Getting Around 432

Fast Facts: Molokai 433

Exploring Molokai 433

Beaches 441

Watersports 443

Other Outdoor Activities 445

Where to Stay on Molokai 446

Where to Eat on Molokai 452

Molokai Shopping 455

Molokai Nightlife 457

8 Lanai 458

Essentials 459

Getting Around 463

Fast Facts: Lanai 466

Exploring Lanai 466

Where to Stay on Lanai 479

Where to Eat on Lanai 482

Lanai Shopping 485

Lanai Nightlife 487

9 Kauai 488

Essentials 489

Getting Around 500

Fast Facts: Kauai 502

Exploring Kauai 503

Beaches 523

Watersports 531

Other Outdoor Activities 542

Where to Stay on Kauai 553

Where to Eat on Kauai 572

Kauai Shopping 589

Kauai Nightlife 594

10 Planning Your to Hawaii 596

Getting There 597

Getting Around Hawaii 599

Special-Interest Trips & Tours 602

Fast Facts: Hawaii 606

Index 616