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Oahu Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf from Honolulu to the North Shore (Trailblazer) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Jerry Sprout, Janine Sprout
Publisher: Diamond Valley Company
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 44473
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0967007283
Dewey Decimal Number: 919.693
EAN: 9780967007281
ASIN: 0967007283
Publication Date: December 15, 2006
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Product Description
An all-in-one adventure guide for independent and curious travelers, Trailblazer covers all of the islands well-known attractions, plus the hidden spots that most visitors miss. Included are both natures wonders and wild places, along with Oahus wealth of museums, aquariums, historic sites, unique gift shops, outdoor markets, and developed parklands. Veteran authors Jerry and Janine Sprout have again delivered their personal touch, thoughtful text, and a gallery of photographs that are the trademarks of their Trailblazer series. Adventurers will get an indepth look at Oahu, and wont get bogged down in tourist traps or hopelessly lost trying to find the out-of-the-way spots. 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. Hikes range from parkland strolls and wilderness treks. Included are all of Oahus well-known trails, as well as places that are well off the beaten track. City strolls in Honolulu, Chinatown, Waikiki, the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, and Haleiwa on the North Shore. Dozens of museums and cultural attractions: Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, Polynesian Cultural Center, Waimea Valley Audubon Center, Hawaiis Plantation Village, Dole Plantations, Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu Academy of Art, Mission Houses Museum, heiaus (temples) and other cultural sites, plantation villages, quaint churches, and Chinatown. Oahu Trailblazer makes the island come alive. 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 beginners 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, rustic accommodations, campgrounds and selected eateries. A Resource Links section with visitor information, public agencies, recreational outfitters, Hawaiiana shops, and galleries. Safety tips and strategies for visiting Oahu, including transportation, what to pack, and where to stay.
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Way to go... April 29, 2008
I'm glad we brought this book with us. It's the second in the Trailblazer series that we own.
It's very comprehensive and covers all the highways and offshoots, places that our friends who live there didn't even know about. Everyone knows about Waikiki, but there are better beaches to be found right in this book. The tone is positive and a splash of humor comes along with their valuable advice.
We do a great deal of hiking and this one contains just about every recreational activity you can think of. It sure beats researching on the internet. Having all the info collectively right by our side made all the diff.
All the ACTION March 8, 2008
It was a tremendous advantage having this Trailblazer guide along. The large walking maps of Waikiki and Honolulu were extremely helpful. Not having to drive made this a relaxing vacation since bus and trolly transportation stops were everywhere. Long beach strolls, great little restaurants, surf lessons, free entertainment and shopping were right at our fingertips. They directed us to San Souci Beach and Kapiolani Park where we grabbed a little alone time. They include the island's history, something most guides don't bother to do. There were so many great excursion listings all around the island, we were sorry we didn't have more vacation days.
Our first visit to Waikiki January 11, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We found this to be an extremely well organized book for getting around and not feeling lost. It's a good one to read well before leaving to get an idea of what's there. Driving can be tricky and their maps inside were much needed.
Places we never thought to explore delivered big payouts. Lanikai Beach for instance, was the most beautiful walk we've ever taken and famous Waikiki was wall to wall sunbathers, what we expected.
This book has plenty of maps and photos, step by step driving directions and was a perfect size for carrying right along on our daily escapades. It was indispensible for our first vacation on Oahu.
Our familly is looking forward to returning to Hawaii for a reunion on the island of Kauai this spring break. The Trailblazer book will be first choice.
Oahu quickie December 13, 2007
So far these have been our favorite Hawaii guides and authors. We cranked up the volume here since we only had five days to see it all. It was a tremendously exciting adventure. Independent travelers, this is the book to use.
Class Act November 27, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My husband and I wanted to go to Hawaii for years and finally got our chance the first week in November. Our goals were bolstered by a friend giving us this guidebook for our 5th wedding anniversary. David had intended on just going there to surf but when we opened the book up a week before leaving all plans changed. The photos inside show the wilder side which intrigued Dave and the historic buildings in Honolulu drew my attention. It's a beautiful walking city and the tour map inside the Trailblazer took us straight to Chinatown for a 4 course lunch, over to the Iolani Palace for the interior tour and our full day ended with two cold beers on Waikiki Beach.
Surfing up on the North Shore took second. We seriously could have stayed on Oahu for another two weeks, there were so many adventures in the Trailblazer yet to dig into. We will bring our 2 year old next November.
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