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1East Oahu

WelcomeT o T h e N e i g h b o r h o o d

East Oahu Services

and Activies

*GO KITESURFING WITH THIS GUY

Jeff Tobias and his crew at

Windward Wa-ter Sports will

get you up and riding...

on just about everything there

is to ride!

Includes:EatingPlayingShoppingWell-BeingServicesHikes and Off-Shore IslandsCulture

July 2012 Home Copy: Please Do Not Remove

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WELCOME to the beautiful eastside of Oahu. Here, you’ll get a taste of ev-erything from the gentle beaches of Kailua to the enormous Ko’olau mountains which stand along our eastern shore.

While many are content to sit and enjoy views like this from sun-up to sun-down, there is a lot more to experience in Hawaii if you want to. From kayaking to hiking, local foods and restaurants to beachside massages, Hawaii has a lot to offer for everyone.

At Welcome to the Neighborhood, we take the hassle of the searching for some these services and place the options right in front of you. We, and our associated businesses, are glad to play a small part in your big vacation. So have a great time and welcome to the neighborhood.

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Table o f C o n t e n t s

Eating......................4Playing.................10Shopping..............15Well-Being...........18Services..................22Editorials.............25

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E a t i n g

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Eating

P R I M A

...a modern American restaurant that also features kiawe wood fired brick oven

pizzas. While using fresh local meats and produce , PRIMA’s menu consists

of many different flavors that customers can experience through share plate

style eating. Menu is subject to changes due to local seasonal availability of

products. PRIMA’s thin crust pizzas are hand crafted & cooked in a STEFANO

FERRARA oven using local kiawe wood. The kitchen counter & bar consist of

recycled mahogany & stainless steel, while the rest of PRIMA’s interior features

natural wood tables, comfortable Eames chairs, and recycled wood benches.

Mon-Sun: 5p-10p, 108 Hekili St #107, Kailua, Hi 96734 primahawaii.com, 808-888-8933

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Since 2008, POMAI KULOLO has been a favorite choice for local desserts. Our main products are Kulolo, a sweet taro cake, Haupia, a coconut cream gelatin, and Haulolo, our unique mix of the two. Since our humble beginnings selling out of a van on Kamehameha Hwy, we’ve come a long way. Soon, you’ll find us at all the major farmers market as well as in Tamuras supermarkets. While farmer’s markets and supermarkets are our main avenues of business, we’re always open to bulk orders and private events including luau food.

You’ll be pleased to know that all of our snacks are made from traditional family recipes. Pomai Kulolo can also provide live demonstrations of poi pounding so you can see how our Hawaiian ancestors of long ago created their staple foods.

Please reach us at our [email protected].

Eating

Windward Mall Farmers Market, www.pomaikulolo.com, [email protected]

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47-525 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahaluu, Kaneohe, HI 96744, Call to order: 277-6720 www.sites.google.com/site/mikeshulihulichicken, 11am - Dusk.

MIKES HULI HULI HAWAIIAN STYLE LUNCH WAGON

Lunch & Dinner: Huli Huli Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, Pulehu Steak, Kalua Pork, Lomi Lomi Salmon -- w/ Rice, Salad and Pineapple, Tropical Fresh Fruit Smoothies. “The meat was succulent and juicy, shrimp was flavorful and fresh. Hands down the best meal I experienced in Oahu.” Lady T., Yelp “Best chicken I have ever eaten. Perfect delicious skin, seasoned to perfection, moist tender meat. AND the tasty smoothies.”ACE, Yelp

Eating

H A W A I I L o v e s t o E a t

Almost any gathering in Hawaii is an excuse to eat.; and not finger foods. While appetizers may be present they’re always a starter snack. Wedding receptions for example, always feature a full meal of dishes like kalua pig (pig cooked in the ground and shredded), teriyaki beef, seasoned chicken, lomi lomi salmon, and a host of other Hawaiian menu items. While many mainland open house style receptions may get away with cheese and crackers among other snack foods, if you’re headed to a wedding or any similar event in Hawaii, come hungry.

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NOBORU RESTAURANT Exec. Chef, Akito Yoshioka,

specializes in sashimi, sushi, and original deserts including house favorites, Green Tea Cheese cake

and Sake Ice Cream. Noburo offers this and more at excellent prices!

Come by and join us today.201 Hamakua Dr. #A-102 Kailua, HI 96731, (808)261-3033, www.

noborurestaurant.com

BOWLES BURRITOS offers up fresh homemade Mexican

food daily. Come down and try some of our delicious choices of tacos, burrtios, nachos, salads,

or daily specials! Pleasant family environment and affordable prices.

270 Ku’ulei Rd. Kailua, 808 888-8841

[email protected] Sun-Th. 11-8pm, Fri-Sat 11-8:30pm

Eating

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P l a y i n g

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Windward watersports

Playing

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COACH DUFF’S HAWAIIAN BONE FISHING offer’s a full-service fly fishing experience. Accessing Oahu’s little known but breathtaking bonefish flats with a custom Abaco 16 skiff, we fly-fish with the Aloha spirit and practice strict catch and release.With decades of experience under their belt, Coach Duff’s is sure to give you a one-of-a-kind experience. In addition to providing booties, leader, flies, and a shore lunch, Coach Duff’s can pick you up at your location or meet you at the water’s edge.Kid friendly trips can be arranged.

On Location (808)292-9680, [email protected], www.coachduffhawaii.comSee website for availabilities

SEGWAY OF KAILUA lets you go where cars can’t and explore Kailua the fun, eco-friendly way on a Segway. See lot’s more with less effort and more excitement!!!

• Beautiful Beaches• Remarkable History• Fantastic Views• Educational Experience• Wonderful Nature• Terrific fun

Kailua Segway tours from $69, Waikiki Hotel Pickup available. Call today or visit our website for more info and to book your segway tour!

130 Kailua Rd. -102 B, Kailua, HI 96741 (808)262-5511, www.segwayofhawaii-kailua.com

Explore

Kailua!

Playing

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7192 Kalanianiole Hwy. D100B, Koko Marina Center next to Zippy’s (808) 396-2324, www.hawaiiansurfadventure.com, M-Sat. 9am - 6pm

HAWAIIAN SURF ADVENTURES

Experience ADVENTURE away from the crowds! Hawaiian Surf Adventures offers Surf Lessons (which include a boat ride to a private surf break), Stand Up Paddle tours AND we are the only place on Oahu that offers Double-hull Outrigger Canoe Tours!

Specializing in beginners, we keep our classes small and our instruction is sincere.

Sailing from Kewalo Basin, South Shore, Oahu, (808)347-0235, [email protected]

SAIL BLUE HAWAIIHoist sail! Your luxurious and private sailing charter with Sail Blue Hawaii has begun! At the helm is Capt. Gaelyn with over 30 years experience, 17 as a licensed professional captain in Pacific waters. Feel the tradewinds blow, and delight in dolphins playing in the bow wake as you set sail for a magical sunset cruise or a week-long adventure through the islands. Charter options are limitless: from 2 hours to 2 weeks, 1 passenger to 49. As Hawaii’s premier sailing charter experience, we are uniquely qualified to arrange any sailing option.

Playing

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BLUE RUSH Surf School Come surf the beautiful north shore of Oahu. We specialize in beginners

of all ages.Our certified friendly instrucors

can teach you today! We surf in a safe, protected bay with small easy

waves.Haleiwa, 808.679.9175,

www.bluerushsurfschool.com, M-Sun, 8am - 6pm

Blue Rush Surf School

STAND UP PADDLE“The WOW experience I was looking

for!” L.H. “The best part of our vacation.” K.M. Good times for all ages and abilities, even non-

swimmers. Enjoy the calm river or paddle down the coast. $20 WTTN

discount. Photos included.Haleiwa Bay, 1-800-470-4964, www.RainbowWatersports.com

M-Sat, 8 - Sunset.

equipper.coEQUIPPER.COEquipper.co connects you to local residents that are willing to rent their bicy-cles. Whether you’re want-ing to bike around Kailua or go for a stroll down the North Shore bike path, equipper.co can get you a great rental on location following our 3 easy steps:

1. Email us with the time and location you want to rent a bike at.2. We’ll respond with available bikes and rates.3. Email back letting us know which bike/s you’d like to rent.

Equipper.co makes it cheap and easy to rent and ride bikes without the hassle of transporting them.

On Location, (808)428-1975, [email protected] www.equipper.co

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Spotlight on: Coach Duff’s Hawaiian BonefishingWelcome to Oahu, home of the world’s biggest bonefish! No, this is isn’t a misprint, our state record is 18.4 pounds which stood as the world record for many years. We have massive bonefish, the biggest average size on the planet and we have lots of them. As your flyfishing host, I’m Captain Terry Duffield or “Coach Duff” as my anglers call me and I’ve been privileged to put anglers on these monster Hawaiian Bonefish for years now. I am a 30 year flyfishing veteran, and the only FFF certified casting instructor in Hawaii so flyfishing lessons are another option. You can see some of our landed fish firsthand at http://coachduffhawaii.com/

We have extensive flats all over Oahu and most of them carry big bonefish. We have very limited pressure on our flats and on an average day we’ll see 50 bonefish over 5 pounds, with 5 or 6 topping the magic 10 pound mark! The winds are constant so it can be challenging but all trophy fishing is. The payoffs are huge, we’ve landed Hawaiian Bonefish up to 14.8 on the fly and even bigger on gear.

My partner Captain Chris Asaro is a 22 year Florida Keys guide who has won an IGFA World Championship and he handles our spinning rod and bait orientated trips. We can accommodate whole families. We spend most of our time fishing out of a custom 16 foot Abaco Skiff and we also have a custom 18 foot Andros Back-water for big water and spinning rod days. Walk and wade trips are also possible with big tailing bonefish the target. Enjoy your stay on Oahu, and remember we practice strict catch and release.

Angler Mark Hopkins from New Mexico with his 14.8 pound monster caught and released on fly.

Playing

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W e l l B e i n g

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Well Being

HOT YOGA BY THE SEA combines our love of yoga with an infrared heated studio! Offering a wide variety of classes - beginners welcome. Stretch, detox, and get

inspired!

320 Uluniu St., Suite 6, Kailua, HI 96734 (808)469-1541,

www.kailuahotyoga.com7am - 9:30pm

ALALA PILATES Authentic New York style Pilates.

A private studio with a spectacular ocean view in Kailua/Lanikai.

Specialized in Pilates for Golfers*10 Years Experience* $50/lesson.

Lanikai(808)292-9749, www.alalapilates.com

By Appointment

THE HEALING SOURCE Relax and rejuvenate in the comfort

of your home or in our beautiful setting in the heart of Kailua.

Couples Massage, Deep tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Lomi Lomi,

Relaxation.Call for an appointment

262-HEAL (4325)600 Kailua Rd., Suite 204, Kailuawww.thehealingsourcekailua.com

Ancient Hawaiian LOMI LOMI MASSAGE

A welcoming experience of realaxation performed with

sensitivity gracefully facilitating the integration of body, mind, & spirit

. . . practical in it’s applicaiton, always unique.

On Location, 808-261-9333, LM #10771www.HawaiianLotusMassage.com

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YOGA WITH ANIJoin the Windward community for Soft Power Yoga taught by

Ani Rose on Thursday evenings. Approachable for all levels, this

class invites alignment to the body and balance to the attention centers

of the mind.47-388 Hui Iwa St. Ste 16,

808-239-9355, Th. 7:15 - 8:30pmwww.windwardwellnesscenter.com

P o w e r

Y o g a

Well Being

Did you know that Honolulu is consitently ranked

within the top 10 fittest cities in America?

Windward Family Wellness Center

Offering massage, yoga, chiropractic and more, the Windward Family Wellness center is your one stop shop for relaxation, exercise, and

general well-being. 47-388 Hui Iwa St. Ste 16,

808-239-9355www.windwardwellnesscenter.com

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S h o p p i n g

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ISLAND GLASSWORKS Glassblowing Studio is home to internationally trained artist Geoff Lee. He makes one-of-a-kind sculptures for homes and businesses. “If you’re looking for something beautiful or something to remind you of your stay in Hawaii, come to Island Glassworks. You’re not going to find artwork like this anywhere else.” Geoff says. In addition to viewing unique artwork in the gallery, visitors are always welcome to watch live glassblowing or even participate in glassblowing classes offered in the studio. Island Glassworks ships both nationally and internationally and always at affordable prices.”

171-A Hamakua Drive in Kailua, 263-4527, [email protected], M, W-F 9-5pm, Sat. by Appt.

Shopping

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BOOK and DVD Kailua, Lanikai, and Beyond Passion & Beauty has found

universal appeal throughout Hawaii and beyond. It touches the heart through its inspired words and

beautiful pictures.5 x Best Selling Local AuthorPreview at: Island Treasures,hawaiianlotus.com, 261-9333

PAPA KAI SURFBOARDS specializes in traditional Hawaiian,

wood surfboards. Each board is custom shaped from Paulownia

wood making it both water functional and a great decorative

peice. Email today for a quote!

Kaneohe, (808)428-1975, www.papakai.com

By Appointment

ShoppingKai Boutique

Kai Boutique mixes beachy & bohemian!!! The beautiful color’s of “tiffany blue” and “white” offer a really clean/high end atmosphere!!

Featuring resort wear by local designer’s, locally made jewelry, organic bodycare/sunscreen by Coola and a fabulous beach tote/clutch line by Mar Y Sol:) One of our favorites!! Stop in and take a look:)

Aloha from us at Kai Boutique!!

319 Hahani St., Kailua, 262-1933, www.kaiboutiquehi.comM-F 10-6pm, Sat. 10-5pm, Sun 11-4pm

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S e r v i c e s

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MY HAWAII NANNY

Employing only the best and most trustworthy of nannies, My Hawaii Nanny is always ready to watch your children while you bike, swim, hike, shop, or just take a few hours for yourselves.

All our nannies pass an extensive background check, are experienced nannies, and will keep your kids happy and smiling...without letting them completely burry each other in the sand, regardless of how much they may try.

Visit us online and book your nanny.

On Location, 623-533-2137, [email protected]

Services

Elements in Motion

Elements in Motion is a videography company capturing life as it happens.

Whether it’s an event, wedding, or family or group video, we are passionate about film. Everything has a story. We have a unique style and try to personalize that to each project.

Call us to capture your vacation and we will get the camera rolling.

On Location, 808-321-8992 - Dan Kettlewww.elinmotion.com

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Amber Mozo Photo

Amber specializes in:• Portrait photography• Family photos• Weddings, • Engagements• Maternity• Childrenor just candid photos of your vacation adventures.

Email Amber for prices.

On Location, (808)497-4791 www.ambermozo.com, [email protected]

Services

The View from Beneath...

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Pics & Editorials

HikesIsland Adventures

CultureLifestyle

and More

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East Oahu W i n d wa r d S i d eEAST OAHU’S onshore breezes, or tradewinds as they’re called, are winds coming from the ocean towards the land. Trades characterize the east coast of Oahu an overwhelming majority of the year. Aside from spells here and there (which amount to a few weeks to a month during winter) when the winds either calm down or switch to Kona’s (when the breeze blows away from the shore and towards the ocean on the east coast), tradewinds keep our eastern shores a few degrees cooler than other Oahu coasts.

Along with the wind comes the rain. Though mostly sunny and beauti-ful as Hawaii generally is, it’s not infrequent to have a ten minute rain shower inbetween bouts of sunshine. On the eastside, we can attribute many of these passing showers to the Koolau mountain range which runs up the windward coast from south to north and acts as a literal wall against which the tradewinds collect masses of clouds until...rain.

The stark contrast between east and west shores is a testament how-ever, to the value of these frequent showers. While beautiful in it’s own way, the lush forestry so common throughout east Oahu is scarce throughout the islands west coast and makes it’s absence quite obvious in it’s dry, dessert-like landscapes.

East Oahu spans from Kaaawa to Diamond Head capturing Kaneohe, Kailua, Waimanalo and Hawaii Kai in between. Though located within 40 miles of each other, each town is unique from the otherss in its own great way.

the

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Maunawil i F a l l s H i k e

Maunawili falls is one of the many family friendly hikes on the island. There are however, a couple small sections where hikers cross over a shallow (anklle deep) river bed (as pictured below) as well as descend a fairly steep section of stairs. For these reasons it may not be the best for toddlers that can’t be carried throughout some of the hike. In total, the hike takes about an hour and a half.

One of the more rewarding hikes on the island, Maunawili offers great views at various points throughout the hike and a waterfall with jumping rocks and a good little swimming hole. Jumps range from about 8 feet up to 20 or so making an adventerous day for any thrill seeker.

Located in a residential Kailua neighborhood, the beginning of the hike can be hard to find, but you can scan the qr code or Google Kelewina St., Kailua, HI 96734.

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Mokoli’iChinaman’s Hat

a.k.a.

Located off the shore of Kualoa Beach Park, China-man’s Hat can be a great day-time adventure for the outdoor’s family. While the water is relatively shallow all the way out, anybody attempting the paddle should be a strong swimmer as the water can be overhead at certain points and depending on the tide. Make sure to bring floatation devices and go and return on medi-um to low tides. That being said however, it’s roughly a 150 yard

paddle and a 30 minute hike to the top of the island. Those who make it will enjoy amazing views of Kaneohe Bay and the Ko’olau mountain range.

Kualoa beachpark is a local favorite for camping, picnics and long days at the beach. The park offer amenities such as lifeguards, public bathrooms with show-ers, park benches, and plenty of free park-ing to accomodate park goers on even the busiest of days.

Park amenities are free and open to the public seven days a week. Be aware however, as park gates close around eight o clock, trapping cars which are still in the park for an unexpected overnight stay.

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M a k a p u ’ u Lighthouse HikeThe Makapu’u lighthouse hike is one of the most family friendly and visually stunning on the island. Taking all of 30 minutes each way at a normal pace and done on a paved road, you’ll enjoy the hike with or without kids.

Once to the lookout point, bright blue seas, the historical lighthouse, and outlines of nearby islands fill the horizon making it an ideal place for pictures.

Located on the dry southeast corner of the island, the hike typically features a hot sun with little rain as it isn’t as common as on the rest of east Oahu. So for those do-ing the hike, it’s important to bring water and sunblock.

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Diamond Head CraterDiamond head is a must do for visitors to the islands. Besides being a very family friendly hike, it’s one of the best places to get great views of Waikiki and Honolulu.

While the hike itself isn’t free, you’ll only pay a park-ing costs of $5 or $1 per pedestrian; so it’s not a bank breaker. The crater hike is open 365 days a year from 6am to 6pm making it a great place to take in the beau-tiful Hawaiian sunrise out of the east.

At 0.8 miles, each way, it doesn’t take long to get to the summit which is home to few old bunkers from WWI. For those winter visitors there’s even the chance of see-ing passing humpback whales on the horizon. If you have time, Diamond Head is a great place to spend it.

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K a i l u a ’ s Na MokuluaT w i n I s l a n d sNā Mokulua (meaning, in Hawaiian, “the two is-lands”) are two islets off the windward coast of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian Islands. They are also commonly known as “The Moks” (rhymes with “smokes”) or the “Twin Islands”. The islets are often photographed, and are located about .75 miles off Lanikai, a neighborhood

Kailua, Hawai‘i.

The larger island (on the left when looking from Lanikai) is Moku Nui and the smaller, Moku Iki. They are part of the Hawaii State Seabird Sanctu-ary and activities on them as well as off-limit areas on them are regulated by law[1]. Specifically, the smaller islet, Moku Iki, is off-limits to visitors, as is the interior of Moku Nui. Also, no pets are al-lowed. Many birds nest on ground burrows on the islands.

The two islands are very popular with local sea-faring persons who have access to a motorboat, kayak, or outrigger canoe. Moku Nui has a cove on

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the side facing away from O‘ahu, and a white sand beach on the side facing O‘ahu.

Kayakers, paddleboarders and surf-ers enjoy the white Sandy beach on the front side of Moku Nui and while not recommended as their are no lifeguards on or near the island, many residents enjoy jumping of the lower cliffs and into the beautiful green-blue water

North and north-east ocean swells create good surf breaks for long-

boards, stand up paddle boards and outrigger canoes at “Wraps”, “Dogbowls” and “Catbowls”.

While traditionally called Na Mokulua, residents either refer to the islands as the twin islands, or more often, the Mokes. The beauty of Lanikai and the Mokes is a point of pride for most Kailua residents and has attracted many famous entertainers who own or live in property along the stretch of coast directly in front of the islands.

Though called the twin islands, the pair together truly are one of a kind.

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In the Land of

K A L OTHE STAPLE FOOD to generations of ancient Hawaiians was poi. Made from the kalo root, also know as taro, poi is sim-ply boiled, mashed taro. Though its nutritious properties went unknown to the scientific community until the relative present, this Hawaiian superfood has sustained and nourished a people for hundreds of years.

Poi was to the ancient Hawaiian what mashed potatos are to the United States. In recent times there has been a resurgence of kalo plantations and therefore, poi. There have even been modern food creations using or completely based on poi like the taro chip or kulolo, a sugary hawaiian desert who’s main ingredient is poi.

Traditional poi is produced by mashing the cooked root (baked or steamed) until it is becomes runny. Water is added during mash-ing and again just before eating, to achieve a desired consistency, which can range from liquid to dough-like (poi can be known as two-finger or three-finger, alluding to how many fingers you would have to use to eat it, depending on its consistency).

In traditional Hawaiian culture, the bowl of poi was considered such an important and sacred part of daily life that whenever a bowl of poi was uncovered at the family dinner table, it was be-lieved that the spirit of Hāloa, the ancestor of the Hawaiian people, was present. This is because Hawaiians believed that the taro plant, or kalo, was the original ancestor of the Hawaiian people. Because of that, all conflict among family members had to come to an immediate halt in its presence.

Kalo and poi, while carrying less of a spiritual presence in most Hawaiian homes today, are still considered trade-marks of Hawaii. And a fresh bowl of poi, if only for enjoy-ments sake, still has the power to bring arguments to a halt.

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Outrigger Canoe PaddlingAncient Polynesians voyaged through-out the Pacific ocean by outrigger canoes. Some were sailing canoes used to make distant journeys while others remained small and were powered by the people and paddles they carreid. Though both Polynesian saling and paddling have regained a portion of the cultural spotlight in recent years, it’s paddling that has blossomed into a new pastime for many of Hawaii’s residents.

Canoe clubs and leagues in which to compete have grown more and more throughout recent years. Both Kailua and Kaneohe are home to numer-ous clubs in which children and adults compete. Whether on a high school team or an independent league, canoe paddling is a serious sport even of-fering scholarships to some fortunate paddlers.

Major races in Hawai’i include the Molokaʻi

Hoe (43 mi/69 km men’s race from the island of Molokaʻi to Oʻahu across the Kaiwi Channel), Na Wahine O Ke Kai (same race for women) and the Queen Liliʻuokalani Race held near Kona on the Island of Hawaiʻi.

Polynesians of old paddled huge canoes carved out of single trees. Though some Polynesian voyaging societies still go through the traditional and ardu-ous process of carving their canoes from wood, racing canoes are now made with glass and carbon fiber reinforced plastics, and/or kevlar to produce a strong but light canoe.

Canoe paddling has become a favorite Hawaiian pastime that sprang from a need to travel the ocean. And whether in the traditional wooden outriggers of old or their shiny plastic counterparts, canoe paddling remains Hawaii’s official sport.

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Flat Island - Popoia

Flat island, a.k.a. Popoia is another of Kailua’s fun and free attractions. Located about 1/4 mile offshore from the world famous Kailua beachpark, the island serves in large part as a bird sanctuary. However, there are paths that allow you to walk around the island making the walk or swim out well worth it.

For those surfers staying in the area, Flat Island also has a little break off to the right side of the island that’s popular among longboarders when it breaks.

Although not too far from the shore, it’s probably not the best idea to walk and since kayaks are readily available to rent, there’s not much reason to try.

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WelcomeT o t h e N e i g h b o r h o o d

Thank you for reading. We hope the activies, ser-vices, and editorial content within helps you to have a great vacation.

All companies listed in our magazine are dedicated to providing the finest customer experience they can. We know you’re in good hands and ask you to please men-tion Welcome to the Neighborhood as you visit their locations and enjoy their services.

Thanks again,

Welcome to the Neighborhood.

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Aloha &....

Welcome to the Neighborhood