Part II will cover the sightseeing part of Oahu which will definitely be the "in thing" to do for the avid nature, scenery and picture taking lover! I am not only doing this series for the public but especially for the:
On the North Shore part of the island you will definitely find pleasure going through Old Wahiawa Town right past Mililani Town, Schofield and Wheeler Army Bases.
Continue onward to Oahu's famous North Shore where you'll see the HONU, the Hawaii Green Sea Turtle and loads of oceanfront land and beaches. Please read the following The Endangered Hawaiian 'HONU" (Green Sea Turtle) and Laws that Protect It so you will be well informed of our laws protecting all species in Hawaii.
Definite Scenic areas and points/places of interest are:
- Wahiawa Botanical Garden is located half way up Wahiawa Heights on California Avenue. It is a 27 acre Tropical Rain Forest and the deepest part of the ravine is 47 feet. Much effort has been made over the years to get the collection of native Hawaiian plants they have today.
- Dole Plantation with displays, the Pineapple Maze, displays, goodies and their famous pineapple whip it surely is a place to stop along the way to the North Shore!
Hours
Visitors Center - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Pineapple Express/Pineapple Garden Maze - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Visiting Dole Plantation is free.
Pineapple Express Adults - $7.50, Children - $5.50
Pineapple Garden Maze Adults - $5, Children - $3
NORTH SHORE CRUISING! Historic Haleiwa town. Haleiwa (Home of the Iwa bird) was a sugar plantation town for over 100 years until 1996 Wailua Sugar (Oahu's last sugar plantation) shut down. Haleiwa remained "country" and in 1984 Haleiwa was designated a Historic, Cultural and Scenic District. Shopping and places of interest:
- North Shore Market Place
- Surf and Cultural Museum
- Haleiwa Shopping Plaza
- Wyland's Art Gallery
- Haleiwa Art Gallery
- Boutiques and Shops along the main street
- Haleiwa Joe's Restaurant (In 1899 this was a luxury 40 room hotel!)
- Shell Craft stands and more! (below)
North Shore Cruising Show:
For more information on beaches and parks click on the links below.
- City and County of Honolulu
Department of Parks & Recreation - Visitor and Newcomer Safety Tips for Hawaii!
** ActiveRain Guide to Oahu: Points of Interest (Part I) **
Be safe, have fun and Aloha!
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
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Sally I hope all those that are planning on attending the CRS celebration in January is putting a folder together of all this great information that you have been providing. But then again they should just hirer you as their tour guide and get the real thing instead :)
Melissa: Ah....reeling in the visitors..you are coming right?
Linda; Thanks so much for calling me! I felt comfortable talking with you...my mom says my voice and laugh are "boisterous"....Kathy says "infectious"....I should tape record myself and tone it down if need be. :)
Laurie: Changed it....I guess the other picture I just wanted to show the clear blue ocean...this one shows the Honu on the beach!
Lizette: That "thing" is a turtle :) Changed the pic :)
George: I hope so too.....I have somewhat of a list of the ones coming....Randy and I are putting the last details together for the AR gathering :) :) Sure you aren't coming George ????
Jason: I am! Ask Kathy!
Jennifer: Did you hear on the Waianae coast there were 16 utility poles that went down along Farrington Hwy? By your aunt.
Sally, I will say this: you are definitely the one to ask about anything going on in Hawaii. I can't believe how much you know..........love it!!
Ah Sally, oh how this post makes me want to be back there again! I saw just about everything you've written about in this post, and I really would love to see it again. And I would certainly LOVE to meet you, too.
Gorgeous pictures and I just love your descriptions of the place you love!!
Ann
Sally - another great article. I am so thrilled with the possiblity of visiting (I know, I know, I need to make a committment - there are jsut some things hanging that prevent me from doing so at the moment). I am SO there is I can be.
Jeff
Hi Aloha Girl!
Another beautiful job on part II. Hope to see some of these on our trip in Jan. One more thing, I hope your office is a member of your Chamber of Commerce, if so I'd tag these with the local Chamber Name, they are so good. In my office we are all members by virtue of my office being a member. If not, they should be paying you for this exposure.
Sally - This is just too beautiful. Can't wait to see you in January.
Teri: Oh, much research and stuff to do before posting something!
Carole: I have to hold the fort down for the conference...Randy and I are getting last minute details together for the AR gathering :)
Ann: I have no doubt in my mind that I'll meet you one day :) Thanks so much!
Midori: Gasp...there is my slogan!!!! The one for the About Hawaii stuff...oh, thank you thank you thank you Midorit!
Jeff: PUUUUULLLLEEEAAAZZZEEEE! You gotta come...just gotta gotta gotta...and bring that gorgeous wife with ya!
George: Okay, BB said that on Randy's post...are you two conniving something????? Better let us know because we are not in the office 24/7 hehe.
Lynda: Oh, goodness.....don't even know....and I do this for all of you....and the consumer/public/whoeve may need it ;)
Rich: Goodie? You need to come back again....believe me...we'll show ya a good time!
Marlene; Randy and I will be announcing final plans for the AR gathering shortly ...stay tuned...and save this series for other stuff to do!
Katerina: It always helps to love the place we're writing about huh? :)
Neal: Me too
Gary: Great! I'll be looking forward!
George: Darn...shucks...will wait.
Diane: I do an outside blog with this stuff...that's about it.
Neal: Me too
Gary: Great! I'll be looking forward!
George: Darn...shucks...will wait.
Diane: I do an outside blog with this stuff...that's about it.
Neal: Me too
Gary: Great! I'll be looking forward!
George: Darn...shucks...will wait.
Diane: I do an outside blog with this stuff...that's about it.
Sally... I will agree with so many... that the pictures are gorgeous and that the content is very good. Since reading your localism posts, I have seen Hawaii and the surrounding Islands in a different perspective. Great job.
Well now, I see I somehow caught part 2 but not 1 until I saw part 3!
Your whole series is just gorgeous - awesome for those relocating to your area as well for those visiting. Just beautifully done to showcase your magnificent home!
Ann
ActiveRain Guide to Oahu: Points of Interest (Part III)
I love this series. i gotta find a way to feature them.
We were there 2 years ago now...wow time flys. My Husband was a kid there at Schfield ...I am sure I misspelled that...but we went back to his old stomping grounds as well as the other islands. Wow I would love to be there now.
Keep in touch. Panama City Beach, where we will is beautiful too...we just don't have the mountains.
I am new to Active Rain and looking for ways to get better at this. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again,
Alisa
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