Oahu Trailblazer
Subtitle: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf from Honolulu to the North Shore (Trailblazer)
Edition: second edition
Series: Trailblazer Travel Books
Publisher: Diamond Valley Company
Published: December 15, 2009
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780978637125
Subjects: Travel / United States / West / Pacific (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA); Travel; Oahu; Travel - United States; United States - West - Pacific (General); Outdoor recreation; United States - Pacific - Hawaii; Hiking; Museums, Tours, Points of Interest; Scuba & Snorkeling; Guidebooks; Hawaii; Oahu (Hawaii)
First sentence: Most of the five million people who each year jet into Honolulu seek the dream of swaying palms and beachside reverie, of moonlit- and rum-enhanced bliss one week inside a bubble of pleasure at Waikiki, perhaps taking guided outings to Oahu's headline attractions.
Description: An all-in-one adventure guide for independent travelers, Oahu Trailblazer covers all of the island's well-known attractions, plus the hidden spots that most visitors miss.
Included are both nature's wonders and wild places, along with Oahu's wealth of museums, aquariums, historic sites, unique gift shops, outdoor markets, and developed parklands. A well-organized text and clear directions lead to ...
114 hikes and strolls: waterfalls, botanical gardens, ancient sites, ridgetops, stream valleys, rain forests, and miles of beach hikes, plus city strolls in Honolulu, Chinatown, Waikiki, the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, and Haleiwa on the North Shore.
37 snorkeling and swimming beaches, coves, and tide pools, including hike-to specials and islands reachable by swimming or kayaking from shore.
More than 100 surfing spots, for both long and short boards, bodyboarding, bodysurfing, windsurfing, and kite boarding. Find the best beginner's waves at Waikiki, White Plains, and Haleiwa or the famous breaks sought by pro surfers at Sandy Beach, Makaha, Sunset, Waimea Bay, and the Banzai Pipeline. Also listed are the best places to be a spectator.
OAHU TRAILBLAZER ALSO INCLUDES ...
Seven maps and more than 200 photographs.
A Trailblazer Kids section for family attractions, picnic spots, swimming beaches, and outings.
A Best Of section that helps you pick the right activity for the right day.
Handpicked resorts and rustic accommodations, and selected restaurants.
A Resource Links section with visitor information, public agencies, campgrounds, recreational outfitters, Hawaiiana shops, and galleries
Safety tips and strategies for visiting Oahu, including transportation, what to pack, and where to stay.
Notes: Oahu Trailblazer is the long awaited companion book to the authors' excellent books covering the Big Island of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui. Jerry and Janine Sprout are the definitive experts in hiking in Hawaii. Their books are essential "books to pack" when planning a trip to Hawaii.
So much of the beauty of Hawaii must be seen on foot by exploring the numerous ancient sites, beaches, botanical gardens, rainforests, ridgetops, valleys, and waterfalls of each island. As a bonus, the authors give their suggestions for walking tours of some of the more urban areas of the island.

As the authors indicate many folks who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and explore the island of Oahu often get frustrated not knowing where to go or what to do. This book provides help in planning those adventures away from the comfortable confines of your hotel or condominium rental.

This 256 page book is an amazingly easy read. The reader is able to use the tips provided by the authors to select the hikes, snorkel or surf locations that are right for them considering their age, health and willingness to be truly adventurous.
Table of contents: title: Introducing Oahu; title: Getting Around Oahu; title: Master Map of Oahu; title: Best Of; title: Trailhead Directory; title: Trailhead Previews; title: Maps and Descriptions; title: Trailblazer Kids; title: Free Advice; title: Resource Links; title: Where to Stay; title: Where to Eat; title: Hawaiian Glossary; title: Index; title: Your Notes; title: Maps