Never having stayed in Waikiki, I decided to spend a few days there in May before going to Hawaii. Flew into HNL and took a taxi to Muana Surfrider in the heart of Waikiki. I chose the hotel because I wanted to experience that feel of yesterday in a resort. The hotel has been remodeled but the feel was still of yesterday. I stayed in the classic wing with and ocean view. Had a second floor view towards Diamond Head, but the palms interfered with that view. Nevertheless, the room, while small, was clean and modern with a wonderful view of the ocean. It was a good choice.

That night we returned to Alan Wong’s for dinner. This is the second time I have eaten there and we order the five course prix fixe meal. It was a super. Great food, a wonderful wine list, and superb service awaits those who go. Highly recommended.

The reason for this short stay was to visit the Bishop Museum which we accomplished the next day. The museum to incredible for those who are interested in Hawaiiana. The feathered standards and capes were truly breathtaking. It was well worth the day.

I stopped at Bailey Antique Hawaiian Shirts. Interesting store full of new and old shirts. However, I found prices for new shirts cheaper in Waikiki. Still it was fun looking at the old shirts.

On Friday night we walked over to California Pizza Kitchen because we didn’t feel like waiting for table at a more upscale place. CPK is a decent pizza place. It is what it is. Hardly the feel of Hawaiian but reasonably priced.

That night we walked the streets of Waikiki. Saw the spray paint artist and all the other street entertainers. It could have San Francisco at the wharf, only warmer. It was fun.

This was a good visit but I am not a Waikiki or Oahu person at heart. I can take small visits but would rather spend time on the Big Island or Kauai. Nevertheless, if you are a foodie and want to go to the islands. Honolulu is your place.

I haven't been to the Bishop museum in years as we rarely go to Oahu but I am going with sister in November. Can you take a bus to the Bishop Museum?

Yes you can take a bus to the Bishop Museum.

suze....how do I find out which bus?

www.thebus.org

Direcitons from the www.bishopmuseum.org website:

from Waikīkī by bus
1. Walk to the nearest bus stop.

2. Get on the #2 or City Express B ‘School St./Middle St.’ bus. Get off the bus at the intersection of School and Kapālama Streets.

3. Cross School Street at the intersection and walk down Kapālama Street (you'll be headed toward the ocean, ‘makai’, though you can't see it).

4. At the intersection of Kapālama and Bernice Streets, turn right. You should see the museum grounds on the left hand side of Bernice Street and the entrance is about 200 feet up the street (on your left).

Visit TheBus (the website I gave you above) for more information.

thanks for the info on the bus to Bishop. will put it in my folder.....