WAIKIKI Interlaced through high fashion shops and exquisite restaurants are clusters and strings of buildings that edge along the soft sandy shores of one of the most recognized beaches in the world.  In 1962, Elvis filmed Girls, Girls, Girls here. In 1968, Jack Lord showed the world that he and James MacArthur could “book em!” And in 1980, Tom Selleck rolled through its streets in a flashy red Ferrari.  Welcome to Waikiki, home of the beach boys and the stomping grounds of the great Duke Kahanamoku.
	DOWNTOWN/CHINATOWN Eclectic and funky would be the best way to describe this historic enclave where some of the streets are still made out cobblestone.  Prior to its recent makeover, Chinatown was considered a “seedy” area flooded with brothels and underground gambling rings.  Today, for the most part, the streets have been cleared of the homeless and replaced with a young, after-work crowd looking for a pau hana (after work) affair.
	NORTH SHORE It is the coast primarily that brings people to this side of the island.  Lured by fabled visions of water warriors battling the ceaseless surf on wooden boards through tides that vary in intensity and threat, surf breaks like Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay challenge watermen worldwide to test their skills in the limitless seas of the Pacific.  Even those who do not surf still flock to the beaches to catch a glimpse of these aquatic athletes.  During the winter months, the streets of Hale‘iwa are jam packed with visitors trying to get to one of the many surf competitions happening in town.
	EAST SIDE Bordered by the Koolau Mountain Range, the eastside of Oahu manages to maintain a small town vibe with a high-end feel. The shoreline here is very unique and unlike other beaches on the island, the sand at Kailua beach is white and powdery.  Strong on-shore winds and a sandy bottom make Kailua extremely popular with windsurfers and kite boarders, while its reef-protected waters make it popular with kayakers, snorkelers and swimmers.
	SOUTHERN TIP Much like the other islands, the southern tip of Oahu is known for its sunshine and temperate weather.  Small suburban pockets fill the ridges and valleys of the south end of the Koolau Range.  Upscale residential complexes and single-family homes create the essential character of this prominent community.  The suburb of Hawaii Kai is built around a man-made marina, Koko Marina, that opens into Maunalua Bay.

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