Waikiki and the Honolulu Business District no doubt will depict some wonderful history as well as growth and signs of continuing growth. Because of our strict zoning laws, the Hawaiian islands have only so much build-able land and a big portion is preservation and conservation land. Therefore, we always see tearing down and building back up especially in the downtown and Waikiki areas.
The picture to the left was taken from Ala Moana Shopping Center and at the bottom middle of the picture you can see the Boulevard leading into the ever famous Waikiki.
And to think that Waikiki used to be swampland!
Directly to the right of that Waikiki entry is the picture to the right. This gives a drastic change in the look of the scenery of bustling Waikiki. Here lies the Waikiki Yacht Club and situated right on the edge of Ala Moana Beach Park.
Waikiki Yacht Club: 1599 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 / Call (808) 955-4405 for more information on membership and activities.
Downtown Honolulu! Historical buildings and complexes as well as modern buildings for businesses. Another area that is constantly being worked on whether to restore or maintain these historic buildings or reconstruct newer buildings.
We categorize this downtown Honolulu neighborhood into four categories:
*Chinatown- The Lion Dance & History of Honolulu's Chinatown Growing since the 1800's, then burned, then rebuilt.
*Waterfront - Where we had our Hawaii Active Rain Gathering......2008 First Hawaii ActiveRain Gathering a HUGE Success! and also has the Aloha Tower, Falls of Clyde, the dinner cruise ships and Foreign Trade Zone.
*Capitol District- Contains most State, Federal and Government buildings including Iolani Palace and other historical sites ActiveRain Guide to Oahu: Points of Interest (Part I)
*Central Business District - Contains most of the Hawaii businessesand skyscrapers and "Fort Street Mall". One of the older shopping malls situated between Beretania and Hotel Street and then from Hotel Street to King Street and then from King Street to Merchant Street.
Be it old or new buildings there will definitely be rich history, modern businesses and local flair to our four category Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood.
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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com
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