Where to Stay in Oahu w a family
Jul 25th, 2007, 10:08 AM
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Where to Stay in Oahu w a family
My apologize for the long post......
I am trying to accomodate interest levels for a family of 8 in Oahu (ages 3 mo. old, 3 year old, 4 people in the 30's, and 2 in their 60's--one of whom doesn't get around too well).
We are going the first week in February (5-6 days), which I know is "rainy" season. Wakiki seems a bit too crazy so I was thinking of renting a home in South Oahu (Kai, Honolulu, etc) on the water. The homes seem nice over there- some with pools, basketball courts, etc. The other option was to go East to Kailua but I know we might be more subject to rain there. Similiarly, I have heard the north is beautiful but concerned about the weather and if we are not surfing, not sure it is worth it. Kolina area was also recommended as it's West and it looks like there are just townhomes (home in South looks nicer) but perhaps the area around it is nicer.
We probably won't be running the around the island everyday. We will likely relax and hang around the house (swim, layout, beach) for half the time and then venture out to Pearl Harbor, Diamondhead, and perhaps a 1-2 other sites (I'd like to do some hiking but that won't be done as family) on the other days.
Thanks for your help everyone,
Sandra
I am trying to accomodate interest levels for a family of 8 in Oahu (ages 3 mo. old, 3 year old, 4 people in the 30's, and 2 in their 60's--one of whom doesn't get around too well).
We are going the first week in February (5-6 days), which I know is "rainy" season. Wakiki seems a bit too crazy so I was thinking of renting a home in South Oahu (Kai, Honolulu, etc) on the water. The homes seem nice over there- some with pools, basketball courts, etc. The other option was to go East to Kailua but I know we might be more subject to rain there. Similiarly, I have heard the north is beautiful but concerned about the weather and if we are not surfing, not sure it is worth it. Kolina area was also recommended as it's West and it looks like there are just townhomes (home in South looks nicer) but perhaps the area around it is nicer.
We probably won't be running the around the island everyday. We will likely relax and hang around the house (swim, layout, beach) for half the time and then venture out to Pearl Harbor, Diamondhead, and perhaps a 1-2 other sites (I'd like to do some hiking but that won't be done as family) on the other days.
Thanks for your help everyone,
Sandra
Jul 25th, 2007, 10:40 AM
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If you can find a home in the Hawaii Kai or Kahala areas that suits your needs I think you'll like it there. Very dry, lots of conveniences right there (Costco, Longs, places to eat, Hanauma Bay, Kahala Mall), and you're not far from a lot of other popular spots. You also might want to see what comes up with a search for Gold Coast. This is the coastal area just at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. It's a lot of condos, but I think there are some houses up on DH itself are for rent (if you're familiar with the MTV show The Real World that's where the Hawaii season house is).
Jul 25th, 2007, 12:57 PM
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Here is a map of Oahu showing annual rainfall.
It mostly rains in the mountains & the windward side. But, even on the windward side, Kailua is fairly dry. Kaneohe is also fairly dry, though not as dry as Kailua. North of Kaneohe, it is wetter because the mountains are closer to the ocean.
North Shore is fairly dry.
Ko'Olina is on the Leeward (west) side & is dry. I would not consider a place on the Leeward side any farther up than Ko'Olina.
http://www.climatesource.com/hi/fact...oahuppt_xl.jpg
Lots of houses & condos to rent on www.vrbo.com
Oahu is not that big, so no matter where you stay, you are no more than an hour or so away from any other place.
If it is raining where you are at, it probably isn't raining on other parts of the island.
It mostly rains in the mountains & the windward side. But, even on the windward side, Kailua is fairly dry. Kaneohe is also fairly dry, though not as dry as Kailua. North of Kaneohe, it is wetter because the mountains are closer to the ocean.
North Shore is fairly dry.
Ko'Olina is on the Leeward (west) side & is dry. I would not consider a place on the Leeward side any farther up than Ko'Olina.
http://www.climatesource.com/hi/fact...oahuppt_xl.jpg
Lots of houses & condos to rent on www.vrbo.com
Oahu is not that big, so no matter where you stay, you are no more than an hour or so away from any other place.
If it is raining where you are at, it probably isn't raining on other parts of the island.
Jul 25th, 2007, 06:24 PM
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Kahala is a more central location to the rest of the island than Hawaii Kai. Both areas are very nice.
Kahala to downtown Honolulu is an approximate 10 minute drive and from Hawaii Kai to downtown Honolulu is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Kahala to downtown Honolulu is an approximate 10 minute drive and from Hawaii Kai to downtown Honolulu is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Jul 30th, 2007, 09:53 AM
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Thanks for all your tips. It looks like I'll just need to decide between Kailua area or South Oahu (DH, Kahala or Kai). It looks like the beaches are potentially better in Kailua but S.Oahu might be more central and possibly less wet. I'll check out VBRO and see what I find....
Thanks again,
Sandra
Thanks again,
Sandra
