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The yacht harbor near Ala Moana. Photo courtesy Hawaii Tourism Japan
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Honolulu at a glance
The city of Honolulu envelops the Waikiki Beach area.
To the northeast, across Ala Wai, you'll find many small businesses,
and the University of Hawaii campus.
To the northwest is Honolulu's main business district, the main airport,
and the yacht harbor near Ala Moana.
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Below is a photo of downtown Honolulu at night, from the water. In the center you'll see the landmark Aloha Tower, built
in 1926. Today the Tower is surrounded by the Aloha Tower Marketplace, consisting of many shops, boutiques, and restaurants.
Honolulu from the water at sunset--note the landmark Aloha Tower at center. Photo courtesy Chuck Painter.
Perhaps a mile from Waikiki Beach, the H1 highway runs between the mountains and Honolulu, joining the city with
Hanauma Bay at the south end and Pearl Harbor and the north shore. If you're planning to drive from Waikiki to other
parts of the island, plan carefully, as Honolulu's rush hour does bring the H1 highway to a crawl.
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