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ActiveRain Guide to Oahu: Points of Interest (Part II)

Part II will cover the sightseeing part of Oahu which will definitely be the "in thing" to do for the avid nature, scenery and picture taking lover! I am not only doing this series for the public but especially for the:

** ActiveRain Members coming to Oahu in January for the CRS Sellabration!**

While driving around the Central to North Shore part of the island you will definitely find pleasure going through Old Wahiawa Town right past Mililani Town, Schofield and Wheeler Army Bases.

Continue onward to Oahu's famous North Shore where you'll see the HONU, the Hawaii Green Sea Turtle and loads of oceanfront land and beaches. Please read the following The Endangered Hawaiian 'HONU" (Green Sea Turtle) and Laws that Protect It so you will be well informed of our laws protecting all species in Hawaii.

Definite Scenic areas and points/places of interest are:

Wahiawa Botanical Garden is located half way up Wahiawa Heights on California Avenue. It is a 27 acre Tropical Rain Forest and the deepest part of the ravine is 47 feet. Much effort has been made over the years to get the collection of native Hawaiian plants they have today.
Dole Plantation with displays, the Pineapple Maze, displays, goodies and their famous pineapple whip it surely is a place to stop along the way to the North Shore!

Hours
Visitors Center - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Pineapple Express/Pineapple Garden Maze - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Visiting Dole Plantation is free.
Pineapple Express Adults - $7.50, Children - $5.50
Pineapple Garden Maze Adults - $5, Children - $3

NORTH SHORE CRUISING! Historic Haleiwa town. Haleiwa (Home of the Iwa bird) was a sugar plantation town for over 100 years until 1996 Wailua Sugar (Oahu's last sugar plantation) shut down. Haleiwa remained "country" and in 1984 Haleiwa was designated a Historic, Cultural and Scenic District. Shopping and places of interest:

North Shore Market Place
Surf and Cultural Museum
Haleiwa Shopping Plaza
Wyland's Art Gallery
Haleiwa Art Gallery
Boutiques and Shops along the main street
Haleiwa Joe's Restaurant (In 1899 this was a luxury 40 room hotel!)
Shell Craft stands and more! (below)

READ MORE HERE>>

North Shore Cruising Show:

For more information on beaches and parks click on the links below.

** ActiveRain Guide to Oahu: Points of Interest (Part I) **

Be safe, have fun and Aloha!

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation on 12/06/2007 03:20 PM

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37 Comments on ActiveRain Guide to Oahu: Points of Interest (Part II)

Sally - I love your pictures, they are the best and of course your writing and content too !

12/06/2007 03:34 PM

by Crossville TN Real Estate Melissa Grant Cumberland County and Surrounding area's (Third Tennessee Realty and Associates)

Sally, what a great piece! You do Hawaii proud and it was so nice chatting with you today. Have a wonderful weekend!

12/06/2007 03:49 PM

by Linda Scanlan (The Real Estate Referral Company)

Sally Jo, would you pet that thing in the picture for me when you see it? I don't know what it is, but it doesn't look mean.

12/06/2007 03:52 PM

by Options Realty

I took the video tour. Sign me up! It looks calming. What is that thing in the picture??

12/06/2007 04:10 PM

by Lizette Fitzpatrick, Kentucky Real Estate (Central Kentucky - Prudential Don Foster)

Sally I hope all those that are planning on attending the CRS celebration in January is putting a folder together of all this great information that you have been providing. But then again they should just hirer you as their tour guide and get the real thing instead :)

12/06/2007 04:13 PM

by George Souto (McCue Mortgage Co.)

I agree George, Sis would be a wonderful tour guide!

12/06/2007 04:44 PM

by First Choice Equity Group Inc.

Ahhhhh.... now I'm ready to lay back and relax. It's time I work on my tan anyway. Fold out that sleeping bag Sally. This is excellent and beautifully presented. See you soon!

12/06/2007 04:52 PM

by Portland Oregon Real Estate Broker * Jennifer Bukaty * (Bridgetown Realty, Inc.)

Melissa: Ah....reeling in the visitors..you are coming right?

Linda; Thanks so much for calling me! I felt comfortable talking with you...my mom says my voice and laugh are "boisterous"....Kathy says "infectious"....I should tape record myself and tone it down if need be. :)

Laurie: Changed it....I guess the other picture I just wanted to show the clear blue ocean...this one shows the Honu on the beach!

Lizette: That "thing" is a turtle :) Changed the pic :)

George: I hope so too.....I have somewhat of a list of the ones coming....Randy and I are putting the last details together for the AR gathering :) :) Sure you aren't coming George ????

Jason: I am! Ask Kathy!

Jennifer: Did you hear on the Waianae coast there were 16 utility poles that went down along Farrington Hwy? By your aunt.

12/06/2007 05:13 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Sally--After shoveling snow on and off all week, Oahu looks very inviting! :) Beautiful post as usual.

12/06/2007 06:58 PM

by Teri Eckholm, Realtor® Anoka County MN (Keller Williams Premier Realty)

Thanks Teri: Come on down!

12/06/2007 07:29 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Sally, I will say this: you are definitely the one to ask about anything going on in Hawaii. I can't believe how much you know..........love it!!

12/06/2007 07:33 PM

by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)

Sally, I just caught a show tonight on The Travel Channel all about Hawaii, how gorgeous! I love that you share you special part with us, there is so much about your paradise that I never knew! I'm sure you will have a wonderful time at the conference!

12/06/2007 07:34 PM

by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island (Feng Shui Long Island)

Ah Sally, oh how this post makes me want to be back there again! I saw just about everything you've written about in this post, and I really would love to see it again. And I would certainly LOVE to meet you, too.

Gorgeous pictures and I just love your descriptions of the place you love!!
Ann

12/06/2007 07:41 PM

by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

Sally-you should take this in the road...paradise in Sally's Eyes...a see an award winning show!

12/06/2007 08:11 PM

by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Training (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)

Sally - another great article. I am so thrilled with the possiblity of visiting (I know, I know, I need to make a committment - there are jsut some things hanging that prevent me from doing so at the moment). I am SO there is I can be.

Jeff

12/06/2007 08:45 PM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Sally I would love to go and meet you and Randy, but it just isn't in the budget right now. But who knows some day I might walk into your office and surprise the two of you :)

12/06/2007 09:23 PM

by George Souto (McCue Mortgage Co.)

Hi Aloha Girl!

Another beautiful job on part II. Hope to see some of these on our trip in Jan. One more thing, I hope your office is a member of your Chamber of Commerce, if so I'd tag these with the local Chamber Name, they are so good. In my office we are all members by virtue of my office being a member. If not, they should be paying you for this exposure.

12/06/2007 09:31 PM

by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, Brea, CA (Preferred Home Brokers)

The Dole Plantation. Goodie!!!

12/06/2007 10:45 PM

by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)

Sally - This is just too beautiful. Can't wait to see you in January.

12/06/2007 11:32 PM

by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)

Sally- What wonderful places to tour and top notch photos you provide for all of us to see the beauty of Hawaii! Katerina

12/06/2007 11:38 PM

by Nestor & Katerina Gasset, Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)

Teri: Oh, much research and stuff to do before posting something!

Carole: I have to hold the fort down for the conference...Randy and I are getting last minute details together for the AR gathering :)

Ann: I have no doubt in my mind that I'll meet you one day :) Thanks so much!

Midori: Gasp...there is my slogan!!!! The one for the About Hawaii stuff...oh, thank you thank you thank you Midorit!

Jeff: PUUUUULLLLEEEAAAZZZEEEE! You gotta come...just gotta gotta gotta...and bring that gorgeous wife with ya!

12/06/2007 11:57 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

George: Okay, BB said that on Randy's post...are you two conniving something????? Better let us know because we are not in the office 24/7 hehe.

Lynda: Oh, goodness.....don't even know....and I do this for all of you....and the consumer/public/whoeve may need it ;)

Rich: Goodie? You need to come back again....believe me...we'll show ya a good time!

Marlene; Randy and I will be announcing final plans for the AR gathering shortly ...stay tuned...and save this series for other stuff to do!

Katerina: It always helps to love the place we're writing about huh? :)

12/07/2007 12:01 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Sally, I'm so glad I checked in with you tonight! I always love your posts about your area. What a paradise! Of course, you post such beautiful photos to go along with the information.

12/07/2007 12:22 AM

by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)

Margaret: Thanks Margaret...I am glad you popped on by too!...I need to catch up severely :)

12/07/2007 12:24 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

I like the beach photo

12/07/2007 06:10 AM

by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

Sally - You really make me want even more to visit HI! One day, yes when the market changes, I will show up in your great state!

12/07/2007 07:11 AM

by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree (Century 21 Baytree Realty www.moving2brevard.com)

Sally I wish we were conniving something, but we are not. However, now that you mention it that is not a bad idea :)

12/07/2007 07:22 AM

by George Souto (McCue Mortgage Co.)

Sally, your really should do a travel blog....your photos and descriptions are wonderful!

12/07/2007 08:58 AM

by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

Neal: Me too

Gary: Great! I'll be looking forward!

George: Darn...shucks...will wait.

Diane: I do an outside blog with this stuff...that's about it.

12/07/2007 09:10 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Neal: Me too

Gary: Great! I'll be looking forward!

George: Darn...shucks...will wait.

Diane: I do an outside blog with this stuff...that's about it.

12/07/2007 09:10 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Neal: Me too

Gary: Great! I'll be looking forward!

George: Darn...shucks...will wait.

Diane: I do an outside blog with this stuff...that's about it.

12/07/2007 09:10 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Sally... I will agree with so many... that the pictures are gorgeous and that the content is very good. Since reading your localism posts, I have seen Hawaii and the surrounding Islands in a different perspective. Great job.

12/07/2007 09:41 AM

by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- New Jersey mortgage -- FHA mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Thanks Jeff...I'm glad you and others enjoy!

12/07/2007 09:57 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Sally - Who could go wrong with you as their agent - NOBODY!! You provide information that everyone would be interested in.

12/07/2007 10:48 AM

by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty)

Bill: You are just toooo flattering! Thanks....I just think it's great when others look at information I'm writing and it's not boring :)

12/07/2007 10:54 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Well now, I see I somehow caught part 2 but not 1 until I saw part 3!

Your whole series is just gorgeous - awesome for those relocating to your area as well for those visiting. Just beautifully done to showcase your magnificent home!

Ann

01/06/2008 08:00 AM

by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

Thanks Ann! I hope they all will be able to use this when they come!

01/06/2008 12:06 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)