| Walking
around Town: The main thoroughfares which run parallel are Kalakaua Avenue,
Kuhio Avenue and Ala Wai which is named after and runs next to the canal. These
are joined on a block grid system with streets that join the three main streets
together. You can walk from one end of the resort to the other at a reasonable
pace in around half an hour. If you walk the coastal route across town
there are dedicated beach pathways that take you all the way from the yacht harbor
to beneath Diamond Head - a lovely stroll as the sun sets over the ocean in the
evening. Driving: The streets are predominantly one-way and alternate
in direction at each junction. Kalakaua is one-way from Ala Moana towards Diamond
Head and Ala Wai is the opposite. Kuhio, which runs parallel between them is a
dual carriageway. Waikiki is linked to the Freeway system by the main H1
Freeway which is picked up just the other side of the Ala Wai canal. From the
H1 you connect to all other trans-island Freeways linking resorts. Taxis
& Buses: Taxis are relatively inexpensive and the most convenient
way of getting around. The average charge around town is $5-10, a trip to the
Aloha Tower Market Place is about $20, with the airport run around $27-30 dependent
on traffic. Buses are plentiful and frequent costinga dollar or two for
most journeys. Destinations are well displayed on the front of each bus. Renting
a Car If you are going on excursions to Hanauma Bay, North Shore or Ko'Olina
it may be well worth renting a car. A standard compact will set you back around
$80 for three days and a Jeep around $110 including LDW. |