Honolulu's gathering island
Hawaii's most populous island — Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor's sobering memorial, the legendary North Shore winter big-wave surf, and Diamond Head's crater hike.




Rent a car; TheBus is reliable; trolleys in Waikiki.
Visit North Shore in winter for huge surf, summer for snorkeling — both worth it.
Generally safe in tourist areas. Tip 18-20% in restaurants.
Waikiki tiki bars; Chinatown for craft cocktails.