However, to explore more of the island a car is convenient, and easily rented at the airport terminal, or at offices in Waikiki. If you’re staying at the beach, you probably won't need to rent a car most destinations are an easy walk, or short taxi ride away. Mokulele, Hawaii's number one island-hopper, has low-price connections between all five of the main islands. Hawaiian Airlines is the largest local provider of flights between the islands, or to/from points in North America, Australia and Asia. Bus numbers 19 and 20 depart the airport frequently for downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. To pay less try the SpeediShuttle, at $16 to Waikiki, or the even less expensive bus for $2.75. Taxis cost $40-45 - look for taxi dispatchers in green shirts at the center median outside the terminal baggage area. Inouye International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the strip of tourist hotels along Waikiki Beach. The Honolulu Pride Festival takes place in October.ĭaniel K. The annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival screens at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Arts in August. The island remains a popular destination for gay travelers and has many welcoming guesthouses, shops, restaurants, and bars. Writer and poet Charles Warren Stoddard, the "Boy Poet of San Francisco," a one-time secretary to Mark Twain and friend of Walt Whitman, wrote much about his blissful times in the islands, saying he could act out his "nature" in ways he couldn't "even in California, where men are tolerably bold." Missionaries soon began putting a stop to many of the old ways, but as late as 1854 King Kamehameha III had his own aikane. Hawai'ians surprised Captain Cook's crew in 1779 with their bisexual ways, and King Kamehameha came aboard Cook's ship to travel with his young male aikane sexual companion. If you prefer, you can snorkel among dolphins and colorful tropical fish in Hanauma Bay. The surfing is good at Makapuu and Sandy Beach, along with Waimea, Sunset and Pipeline beaches in the winter. More than 75 percent of Hawaiians make their home on this verdant isle.
Honolulu is on Oahu, the most populous of the islands in the Hawaiian chain. See the CDC website for details and updates.įor local Covid-19 updates see websites of the City of Honolulu, and the Hawaii Department of Health. There are restrictions on the entry of certain travelers into the United States in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Wang Chung's (2424 Koa Ave), friendly, fresh and exotic karaoke neighborhood bar with great drinks and tasty Asian/Latin fusion food located within the Stay Hotel.Emergency measures in the wake of Covid-19: Tapas (407 Seaside Ave, 2nd Floor), bar, lounge, food, music, special parties.
Pauahi St.), dance club and tiki bar located in Chinatown. Honolulu's newest club has great drag shows with big name performers. In Between (2155 Lauula St.), very small neighborhood karaoke bar, mixed crowd, casual atmosphere $1 per song. Cover charge after 9pm on Thurs, Fri, Sat. Dance club, DJs/VJs, billiards, dancers and food served. Hula's Bar & Lei Stand (134 Kapahulu Ave., 2nd floor), bar, lounge and nightclub. You’ll encounter all types of people, from US service members to European tourists to visitors from other Pacific islands and Japan.īacchus (408 Lewers St., 2nd floor), bar, lounge with a friendly staff, delicious drinks and great prices. Thanks to the Hawaii Gay Flag Football League ( HIGFFL) for providing this Info Most Honolulu gay nightlife is located in and around Waikiki.