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Quick Facts
- Honolulu means "sheltered bay" in Hawaiian.
- Became the official capital of the kingdom in 1845.
- Home of the Honolulu International Airport.
- Honolulu Marathon attracts 20,000 - 25,000 runners.
- Location of the University of Hawaii.
Expert summary
Honolulu is the capital of the US state of Hawaii. The city is located along the coast of the island of Oahu. It is a world famous tourist destination as well as the center of Hawaii's government and economy. Honolulu achieved prominence within Hawaii largely due to its natural port location for merchants moving between North America and Asia. While commerce is important to Honolulu it is most famous for its tourism industry. The city streets are packed with more tourists than residents milling in and out of the many trendy shops and fancy hotels. And, of course, there is the famous Waikiki beach where tourists try their hand at surfing and enjoy the crystal clear Hawaiian ocean.
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Honolulu City Website
This is the official government website for Honolulu. A good place for business, residency, and tourism information. -
Wikitravel - Honolulu
The wikitravel article about Honolulu has a nice overview of the city's history and a lot of information about things to do there. -
Honolulu Magazine
Honolulu Magazine is a great place to find information about the sites and sounds of Honolulu. Includes resources for residents and visitors alike.
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Waikiki Helicopter Tour
A helicopter tour over Waikiki beach in Honolulu. A nice view of the beaches, resorts and ocean. -
U2 Concert in Honolulu
The rock and roll band U2 playing a concert in Honolulu. This would have been a sweet concert to see in a beautiful city. -
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Night time on the beach
A great image of a Honolulu beach at night. No wonder so many honeymooners come to Hawaii. -
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