Near Maunawili, Hawaii — Coconut palm frond basket weaver making a basket by hand at Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout on Oahu.
Hawaii
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Old Pali Road, Nu‘uanu Pali, Oahu, Hawaii
Near Maunawili, Hawaii — The Old Pali Road heading toward the Nu‘uanu Pali, with Oahu's windward cliffs and the Koʻolau Range in the distance to the right.
Nu’uanu Pali Lookout: Ko’olau Range mountains, Oahu
Near Maunawili, Hawaii — A view north-northwest from the Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout from Oahu's windward cliffs toward the Koʻolau Range. In the distance below is the area around Kahaluu. This locale is mentioned nostalgically in the beautiful song by Jerry Santos on...
Turtle Bay Resort hotel lobby, Oahu, Hawaii
Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii — Pacific Ocean view through hotel lobby windows at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore.
Surfboards for sale, Planet Surf Hawaii, Oahu
Oahu's North Shore, Hawaii — Surfboards for sale in racks outside the Planet Surf Hawaii surf shop on the Kamehameha Hwy. at Pupukea Rd., across from Foodland Pupukea near Waimea Bay Beach Park.
Heiau oracle: Pu’u o Mahuka Heiau, Oahu
Waimea Bay, Oahu, Hawaii — Offerings including pineapple, apples, and flowers are left on the oracle tower at Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site on Oahu's North Shore overlooking Waimea Bay and Waimea Valley. A heiau is a religious site or temple, and Pu'u o...
Waimea Bay: Waimea Beach Park, Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, Hawaii — Waimea Beach Park and Kamehameha Highway at Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore, viewed from the cliff at Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument. Waves lap at "The Rock" inside the bay. Beyond it, on the point, are the homes of Iliohu Place and Iliohu Way.
Waimea Bay: Waimea Beach Park, Haleiwa, Hawaii
Haleiwa, Hawaii — Waimea Beach Park and Kamehameha Highway at Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore, viewed from the cliff at Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument.
State school ruins, Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, Hawaii (Oahu's North Shore) — Ruins of a building on the property of Crawford's Convalescent Home, 58-130 Kamehameha Hwy. According to the Crawford's website, in 1954 James Crawford took over a site that had been a state operated home for wayward boys....
North Shore surfing, Turtle Bay resort, Oahu
Oahu, Hawaii — Watching a surfing competition in Turtle Bay from the Turtle Bay Resort on Hawaii's North Shore.
Steve Dahl in Hawaii, Turtle Bay 2003
Oahu, Hawaii — Chicago radio personality Steve Dahl (third from left) posing at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore with a dancer and other representatives from Oahu's Polynesian Cultural Center.
Turtle Bay Resort: Dawn on Oahu North Shore
Oahu, Hawaii — The view at dawn to the east from Turtle Bay Resort, toward the resort's ocean villas on Kuilima Cove with the waters near Cherries Break beyond at left.
Hawaiian souvenirs, International Market Place, Honolulu
Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii — Souvenir shopping for Hawaiian ukuleles, wooden bowls, salt and pepper shakers, and Hawaiian quilts at Waikiki's International Market Place.
Moana Surfrider hotel lobby, Honolulu, Hawaii
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii — Lobby of the legendary Moana Surfrider hotel. Built in 1901, the Moana Hotel is often called "The First Lady of Waikiki" and had been the "Sheraton Moana Surfrider" when this photo was taken. In 2007, it was rebranded as the "Moana...
Moana Surfrider hotel history display, Honolulu
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii — Memorabilia of 1930s and 1940s Hawaii displayed in the historic room on the second floor of the Moana Surfrider hotel. Built in 1901, the Moana Hotel is often called "The First Lady of Waikiki" and hosted the famous "Hawaii Calls"...
Old Hawaii memorabilia at Moana Surfrider hotel
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii — Memorabilia of old Hawaii displayed in the historic room on the second floor of the Moana Surfrider hotel. Built in 1901, the Moana Hotel is often called "The First Lady of Waikiki" and hosted the famous "Hawaii Calls" radio show, as...
Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki Beach, Honolulu
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii — The Rainbow Tower of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa at left, with Waikiki Beach's other hotels and resorts beyond, and Diamond Head in the distance. In the foreground is the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon.
Honolulu restaurant: Ono Hawaiian Foods, Toyo Shimabukuro
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — Toyo Shimabukuro with Amy in his Ono Hawaiian Foods restaurant at 726 Kapahulu Ave. The son of Ono Hawaiian Foods founder Sueko Miyagi Oh Young, Mr. Shimabukuro was a charming and informative host. He selected our dinner for us — including...
Hawaiian quilt pattern 2, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii — Cotton Hawaiian quilt on display at the Bishop Museum, artifact number 1988.214: "This quilt's floral pattern is unique and not recognizable. Blue applique done on white background made by Kauhine Kamalau c. 1900s to commemorate Halley's Comet of...
Hawaiian quilt pattern 1, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii — Hawaiian quilt on display at the Bishop Museum, artifact number 1984.364.001: "Red applique on white background with red binding along edges. Quilt pattern called "Fan and Feather Plume of Ka'iulani". Made by Mary Ann Kekaula Palaualelo Muller for...
Scrimshaw whale tooth, Bishop Museum, Honolulu
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — Antique scrimshaw whale tooth artwork depicting "The Sailor Boy" (artifact # 1921.014.050 at Honolulu's Bernice P. Bishop Museum) by an unknown artist from the mid-19th century. Below the etched art on the sperm whale tooth, the inscription...
Dog teeth: Hula ankle rattle, Bishop Museum, Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii — Dog teeth, perhaps 250 dog canines, made into a hula ankle rattle in the early 1800s. Displayed in the Bishop Museum, the description reads as follows: Hula Ankle Rattle (kūpe’e niho īlio) Dog canines, cordage, early 19th century...
Cannibal fork, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — Cannibal fork displayed at Honolulu's Bishop Museum. The extent of cannibalism in Hawaii and Polynesia in general is a sketchy subject, greatly exaggerated by sensationalistic European and American writers. Contrary to legend, Captain Cook was...
Ukulele, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — A Hawaiian ukulele on exhibit at the Bishop Museum. Ukuleles are commonly associated with music from Hawaii where the name roughly translates as "jumping flea," perhaps due to the action of one's fingers playing the ukulele resembling a...
Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii — The Hawaiian Hall of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum houses millions of Hawaiian artifacts, documents, and photographs.
Yanagi Sushi chefs, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii — The best sushi bar: Yanagi Sushi at 762 Kapiolani Blvd. At this hour, we pretty much had the restaurant — and both sushi chefs — all to ourselves. Delicious sushi, and the chefs were very friendly and entertaining.
Kyle’s Automotive: General Auto Repair, Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii — Kyle's Automotive, at 971 Kawaiahao St.
Reserved 24 Hrs, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii — A stripped auto body (Geo?) parked at 1052 Kawaihao St.
Nauru Tower condo building, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii — Nauru Tower, a 44-story luxury condo building near Waikiki at 1330 Ala Moana Boulevard, facing Ala Moana Beach Park.
Ala Moana Center concert, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii — Ala Moana shopping mall center court hosts the 2003 Pacific Basin Music Festival, with performances by schools from Canada, Australia, California and Oregon.
Hawaii
An index of blog posts tagged ‘Hawaii’ here at MarkCz.com.
Father Damien Statue, Hawaii State Capitol
Honolulu, Hawaii — The bronze Father Damien Statue by sculptor Marisol Escobar at the Hawaii State Capitol.
Punchbowl: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (also known as Punchbowl National Cemetery) is located in Punchbowl Crater, just north of downtown Honolulu. It serves as a memorial to men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces....
Hawaii State Capitol building, downtown Honolulu
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — The Hawaii State Capitol building (415 S. Beretania Street), housing the Hawaii State Legislature, is nestled at center-left among the high-rise buildings of downtown Honolulu. Farther out, in the entrance to Honolulu Harbor, is Sand Island....
Waikiki & Diamond Head from Punchbowl Crater, Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii — The view to the southeast from the overlook area on the Memorial Walk at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu's Punchbowl Crater. The hotels of Waikiki are visible along the oceanfront, with Diamond Head on the horizon at...
Punchbowl National Cemetery: Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — The dedication stone and grand stone staircase of the Honolulu Memorial at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The names of 28,788 military personnel who missing in action or lost or buried at sea in the Pacific are listed on marble...
Nu’uanu Pali basket weaver
Near Maunawili, Hawaii — Coconut palm frond basket weaver making a basket by hand at Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout on Oahu.
Old Pali Road, Nu‘uanu Pali, Oahu, Hawaii
Near Maunawili, Hawaii — The Old Pali Road heading toward the Nu‘uanu Pali, with Oahu's windward cliffs and the Koʻolau Range in the distance to the right.
Nu’uanu Pali Lookout: Ko’olau Range mountains, Oahu
Near Maunawili, Hawaii — A view north-northwest from the Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout from Oahu's windward cliffs toward the Koʻolau Range. In the distance below is the area around Kahaluu. This locale is mentioned nostalgically in the beautiful song by Jerry Santos on...
Turtle Bay Resort hotel lobby, Oahu, Hawaii
Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii — Pacific Ocean view through hotel lobby windows at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore.
Surfboards for sale, Planet Surf Hawaii, Oahu
Oahu's North Shore, Hawaii — Surfboards for sale in racks outside the Planet Surf Hawaii surf shop on the Kamehameha Hwy. at Pupukea Rd., across from Foodland Pupukea near Waimea Bay Beach Park.
Heiau oracle: Pu’u o Mahuka Heiau, Oahu
Waimea Bay, Oahu, Hawaii — Offerings including pineapple, apples, and flowers are left on the oracle tower at Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site on Oahu's North Shore overlooking Waimea Bay and Waimea Valley. A heiau is a religious site or temple, and Pu'u o...
Waimea Bay: Waimea Beach Park, Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, Hawaii — Waimea Beach Park and Kamehameha Highway at Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore, viewed from the cliff at Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument. Waves lap at "The Rock" inside the bay. Beyond it, on the point, are the homes of Iliohu Place and Iliohu Way.
Waimea Bay: Waimea Beach Park, Haleiwa, Hawaii
Haleiwa, Hawaii — Waimea Beach Park and Kamehameha Highway at Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore, viewed from the cliff at Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument.
State school ruins, Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, Hawaii (Oahu's North Shore) — Ruins of a building on the property of Crawford's Convalescent Home, 58-130 Kamehameha Hwy. According to the Crawford's website, in 1954 James Crawford took over a site that had been a state operated home for wayward boys....
North Shore surfing, Turtle Bay resort, Oahu
Oahu, Hawaii — Watching a surfing competition in Turtle Bay from the Turtle Bay Resort on Hawaii's North Shore.
Steve Dahl in Hawaii, Turtle Bay 2003
Oahu, Hawaii — Chicago radio personality Steve Dahl (third from left) posing at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore with a dancer and other representatives from Oahu's Polynesian Cultural Center.
Turtle Bay Resort: Dawn on Oahu North Shore
Oahu, Hawaii — The view at dawn to the east from Turtle Bay Resort, toward the resort's ocean villas on Kuilima Cove with the waters near Cherries Break beyond at left.
Hawaiian souvenirs, International Market Place, Honolulu
Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii — Souvenir shopping for Hawaiian ukuleles, wooden bowls, salt and pepper shakers, and Hawaiian quilts at Waikiki's International Market Place.
Moana Surfrider hotel lobby, Honolulu, Hawaii
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii — Lobby of the legendary Moana Surfrider hotel. Built in 1901, the Moana Hotel is often called "The First Lady of Waikiki" and had been the "Sheraton Moana Surfrider" when this photo was taken. In 2007, it was rebranded as the "Moana...
Moana Surfrider hotel history display, Honolulu
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii — Memorabilia of 1930s and 1940s Hawaii displayed in the historic room on the second floor of the Moana Surfrider hotel. Built in 1901, the Moana Hotel is often called "The First Lady of Waikiki" and hosted the famous "Hawaii Calls"...
Old Hawaii memorabilia at Moana Surfrider hotel
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii — Memorabilia of old Hawaii displayed in the historic room on the second floor of the Moana Surfrider hotel. Built in 1901, the Moana Hotel is often called "The First Lady of Waikiki" and hosted the famous "Hawaii Calls" radio show, as...
Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki Beach, Honolulu
Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii — The Rainbow Tower of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa at left, with Waikiki Beach's other hotels and resorts beyond, and Diamond Head in the distance. In the foreground is the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon.
Honolulu restaurant: Ono Hawaiian Foods, Toyo Shimabukuro
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — Toyo Shimabukuro with Amy in his Ono Hawaiian Foods restaurant at 726 Kapahulu Ave. The son of Ono Hawaiian Foods founder Sueko Miyagi Oh Young, Mr. Shimabukuro was a charming and informative host. He selected our dinner for us — including...
Hawaiian quilt pattern 2, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii — Cotton Hawaiian quilt on display at the Bishop Museum, artifact number 1988.214: "This quilt's floral pattern is unique and not recognizable. Blue applique done on white background made by Kauhine Kamalau c. 1900s to commemorate Halley's Comet of...
Hawaiian quilt pattern 1, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii — Hawaiian quilt on display at the Bishop Museum, artifact number 1984.364.001: "Red applique on white background with red binding along edges. Quilt pattern called "Fan and Feather Plume of Ka'iulani". Made by Mary Ann Kekaula Palaualelo Muller for...