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DAY FOUR
Treat yourself to breakfast at Longhi’s Ala Moana. Choose fresh
fruit smoothies, cinnamon rolls, a frittata baked in a cast iron skil-
let and topped with hollandaise, or Grand Marnier French toast.
Don’t linger too long: Pearl Harbor is waiting and the crowds
can get thick. Immediately upon arrival, sign up for the free tickets
for the boat tour to the memorial. (You can also reserve tickets
up to two months in advance at recreation.gov.) While waiting,
you’ll experience the sneak attack through actual films shot on
the Day of Infamy. It’s all very emotional.
Other historic sites abound. Nearby, board the U.S.S. Bowfin
submarine and visit the adjacent museum. Take the shuttle to
Ford Island, home of Battleship Row. Buildings still bear the bullet
holes. The Japanese surrendered on the deck of the U.S.S.
Missouri. You can stand there and see where the war began and
ended for the U.S.
The Pacific Aviation Museum, also on Ford Island, houses an
amazing collection of aircraft in its hangars. See the Douglas SBD
Dauntless dive bomber that helped win the Battle of Midway and
an authentic Japanese Zero, such as those that attacked Pearl
Harbor. Aircraft from the Korean and Vietnam wars are also on
display. Defend the skies using combat flight simulators.
The museum’s Laniakea Café is the best bet for lunch at Pearl
Harbor. Count on good salads, burgers, and ribs.
Get back to Waikiki in time for a swim. Then dress for dinner
at Alan Wong’s Honolulu. In an inconspicuous setting, the master
chef has elevated local cuisine to international gourmet status.
President and Mrs. Obama never miss a date here when they’re
in town. Menu offerings include macadamia-coconut crusted
lamb chops with taro gratin, a wonderful array of Hawaiian
seafood in delicious presentations, island salads, and, of course,
fabulous desserts. How about lilikoi brûlée or haupia sorbet in a
chocolate shell?
Toast the good American life, Hawaiian style. ■
Rita Ariyoshi is the author of National Geographic Traveler Hawaii. Her
award-winning travel stories and fiction have appeared in a wide variety
of publications. She lives on Oahu with her husband and poodle.
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Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Molokai
Kauai Oahu
Maui
ii
Polynesian Cultural Center
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
Makapuu
Hawaii
Kai
Diamond Head
Kapahulu
Waikiki Beach
Ala Moana
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Ford Island
Oahu
RESORT DIRECTORY:
CLIMATE: Oahu has two
seasons: summer and winter.
Summer temperatures average
85°F, but are cooled by gentle
trade winds. The winter
average is 78°F.
DON’T MISS: A stop at
Matsumoto Shave Ice for a
hefty orb of the beloved syrup-
drenched treat.
INTERVAL TRAVEL:
RENTAL CAR:
Recommended
VISITOR INFORMATION:
Hawaii Visitors and
Convention Bureau
800.464.2924
fast FACTS
The Mighty Mo, better known as the
U.S.S. Missouri, sailed for more
than 50 years spanning World War
II, the Korean War, and Operation
Desert Storm. Today, visitors can
explore the decommissioned
battleship at Pearl Harbor.
Aloha Oahu
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