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Beaches      One of Oahu's major attractions also happens to be one of its cheapest. With dozens of beaches across the island, you could almost pick a new one each day. These are some of best on the island.

• Ala Moana Beach Park
  Probably one of the world's most famous beaches, it's also free. Great for swimming, picnicking, or just watching the frequent sailboat races offshore.
• Bellows Field Beach Park
  Owned by the military, this beach park is only open to the public on weekends. A perfect weekend retreat.
• Hanauma Bay
  Picture-perfect bay on Oahu's south east shore. Be warned, it's almost always packed.
• Kailua Beach Park
  Rated as the #1 beach in America, this 30 acre park has just about everything including picnic facilities and a wide beach. It's also one of the most popular spots on Oahu for windsurfing.
• Pupukea Beach Park
  During the summer, this is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island, complete with tidal pools and a gorgeous cove. But don't try here in the winter, the surf is way to treacherous.
• Malaekahana State Recreation Area
  You don't want to just go to the beach, you want to camp there too? Then this free camping ground on the Windward side is for you. But you will need a permit first. Call 587-0300 for more info.
• Kapiolani Park
  No beach here, just 170 acres of greenery. Perfect for just about anything, including tennis courts, jogging path, bandstand, and a driving range. Once the site of a racetrack, now open to the public daily.

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Entertainment      Already got the tan you wanted? Then be sure and look into some of these activities.

• Celtic Pipes & Drums of Hawaii
  Also known as the Honolulu Police Pipe Band, this group practices each Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Honolulu Municipal Bldg. Call 393-7767 or 586-1058 for more information
• Downtown Smooth Jazz
  On the first Friday of every month Hawaii's top contemporary and Hawaiian jazz musicians meet for a free concert at Tamarind Park. 841-8300 for details.
• Hawaiian Music
  Island musicians and hula dancers perform daily at sunset on the main stage at the Sheraton Waikiki. Phone: 922-4422
• King's Village
  Lots of attractions including performances by the King's Guard at 6:15pm daily and the Monarch's Walk. Opposite the Hyatt Regency Waikiki
• Legends
  Watch performances by such famous faces as Elvis and Stevie Wonder daily at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Call 922-2299
• Mayor's Lunch Break Concert
  Enjoy a concert by a variety of performers while you grab a bite to eat downtown every Friday at noon at Tamarind Park. 523-4141 for details
• Polynesian Cultural Center Mini-Show
  Especially for the financially restrained. Polynesian songs and dances, performed 6 days a week at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 922-2299
• Royal Hawaiian Band
  A must-see. Enjoy a picnic lunch while you listen to one of Hawaii's most well-known bands. At the Iolani Park bandstand every Friday at 12:15pm. Call 922-5331
• Salute to King Kalakaua
  Every Friday at 6:30pm, The Hilton Hawaiian Village presents a salute to one of Hawaii's monarchs with a torch-lighting ceremony, Hawaiian music, and fireworks. 949-4321
• "The Wildest Show in Town"
  Free concert every Wednesday at 6:00pm during the summer at the Honolulu Zoo. Bring a picnic dinner. Call 971-7171 for more information.
• Mayor's Hotline
  No, this isn't exactly entertainment, but it is where you'll find the times and locations of many free performances around town. 527-5666

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Art      So, you traveled across three different time zones all the way to Oahu just to look at art? Well then you came to the right place. See what I mean below.

• Art Mart
  An outdoor display of art by local artists. Held every Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm along the fence of the Honolulu Zoo on Monsarrat Ave.
• Contemporary Museum
  Contemporary ceramics, paintings, drawings, and fiber works. Free on the third Thursday of each month for docent lead tours at 11:00am and 1:30pm. Phone: 526-0232
• Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center
  Gallery located within the First Hawaiian Center featuring works by local artists, along with demonstrations and lectures. Call 526-1322 for more info.
• Honolulu Advertiser Gallery
  Works of Oahu's leading artists exhibited here. Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, inside the News Building, 605 Kapiolani Blvd.
• Honolulu Academy of Art
  Honolulu's most famous art center. Featuring Asian, European, and American art. Free on the first Wednesday of the month. Call 532-8701
• Tennent Art Foundation
  Gallery dedicated to displaying the works of the late Madge Tennent, who specialized in large Polynesian figures. 531-1987

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Gardens      You're tired of Waikiki, and forget the beach with that sunburn you have, what you need is a nice, lush garden to relax and cool off from the tropical heat. And Oahu has just what you're looking for.

• Chart House Haiku Gardens
  Often used for weddings and photo sessions, be sure to check out the restaurant too. Phone: 247-6671
• Helemano Plantation
  Right next to the Dole Pavilion, but a lot cheaper. Fruits, flowers, vegetables, and lots of trees. Open 8:00am to 3:00pm. Call 622-3929 for more info.
• Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden
  Located in green Kaneohe, this is one of the best on the island. 400 acres of trees and shrubs from all over the world. Take the guided nature walk (by reservation only), or just browse the camp sites (camping by permit only). No swimming in the 32-acre lake, but plenty of walks around it. Art exhibits in the exhibition hall. Call 233-7323 for hike reservations or other information.
• Kawamoto Orchid Nursery
  This commercial orchid nursery in Palolo lets you browser through rows of orchids species that they ship across the globe. Phone: 732-5808
• Koko Crater Botanical Gardens
  Not much for flora, but a wonderful trail that runs through Koko Crater. Call 522-7060 for information about guided tours.
• Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden
  Public garden in Honolulu. 7.5 acres of land devoted to native Hawaiian plants. Open 9:00am to 4:00pm daily (except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1)
• Lyon Arboretum
  An affiliate of the UH, this arboretum has over 200 acres of gardens. Located in the back of Manoa Valley, open 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Saturday. Phone: 988-7378
• Moanalua Gardens
  Perfect spot for a relaxing day. Plenty of shade under numerous monkey-pod trees, and large open areas just right for whatever you have planned. Phone: 833-1944
• Pineapple Variety Garden
  Pineapple is pineapple is pineapple, right? You'll see different here, located behind the Dole Pineapple Pavilion. Phone: 621-8408
• Wahiawa Botanical Garden
  Located on a cool, elevated plateau in central Oahu, this oasis contains 27 acres of exotic trees from around the world. Guided tours available, call 621-7321.
• Xeriscape Garden
  Presented by the Board of Water Supply, this interesting display of water-conserving plants and landscaping is located in Halawa. Call 527-6113 for tour reservations.