Oahu Traveler's guide

Paradise Park

The Bus is definitely the best bargain on Oahu. For 25¢ you can go just about anywhere including around the island. School age children ride for 10¢.
If you'd like to take the four hour trip around Oahu, board the #8 bus to Ala Moana Center requesting a transfer to Kaneohe/Wahiawa (#52) or Wahiawa/Kaneohe (#52). They both circle the island but in different directions. If you stay on the same bus for the entire trip, you'll have to pay another 25¢ at Ala Moana for the #8 bus which takes you back to Waikiki. Should you get off during your trip and board another bus, request a transfer to use at the Ala Moana Center.
Take exact change. Drivers cannot make change. Luggage and large parcels are not allowed on the bus. Waikiki buses are often full, but don't fret. They run every three minutes. Most of the buses you will take from Waikiki downtown (toward Honolulu or Ala Moana Shopping Center) should be boarded on Kuhio Ave. If you need a transfer, ask for one when you board the bus, not when you exit.
Makai—toward the ocean Mauka—toward the mountains Diamond Head—toward the end of the island crowned by Diamond Head Ewa—the opposite direction from Diamond Head
For information about routes, times, regulations or sightseeing destinations, call 531-1611 any time between 5:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Honolulu and Diamond Head
King's Alley Waikiki

alii—old royalty of Hawaii aloha—hello, farewell, love da kine—means whatever you want it to, generally a positive remark hale—house hana—work haole—Caucasian heiau—ancient temple holoku—formal dress with train kai—sea kamaaina—a person who was born in the islands or who has lived here a long time kane—man kapu—forbidden, keep out kaukau—food keiki—child kokua—help kona—south lanai—porch laulau—pork or beef cooked in ti leaves luau—feast mahalo—thank you makai—toward the sea malihini—stranger mauka—toward the mountains muumuu—loose dress ono—delicious opu—stomach pali—cliff pau—done pua—flower poi—crushed taro root puka—hole pupu—hors d'oeuvres wahine—female wikiwiki—hurry