LOCATIONS
If not for Oahu, Hawaii would be a state in search of a city. Nothing distinguishes Oahu more from its sister islands than its metropolitan lifestyle and its multitudes of human traffic ... about 75 percent of the state's population resides here. Waikiki and Honolulu are jam-packed with high rises, bright lights, places to go and things to see. And, like any big city, traffic can be an issue.
Oahu is the hub of island commerce, government, politics, education, tourism and the arts. Every day some 81,000 visitors mingle with nearly 903,000 residents on this small landmass of less than 600 square miles. Its major city, Honolulu, is fringed by bedroom communities and linked by three busy highways.
Vastly influenced by its reputation as a world-class travel destination, Oahu offers more of everything than the other islands combined. Visitors are drawn to the island by its signature attractions and its super-sized collection of scenic golf courses. Shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities here far eclipse those of neighbor islands.
Listed below the cut are a few places we thought might be of interest to members of the community. By no means do we intend for this to be a strict documentation of areas for scenes to take place - rather, we wanted to give you a general idea of the setting.
We encourage to do some searching as well, if only to become more familiar with the territory as we begin roleplaying. If you have any questions, or would even like a location added, please feel free to contact us through message or IM!
BEACHES AND PARKS
BANZAI PIPELINE
Notorious and famous for its huge waves breaking in shallow water
One of the best surfing spots in Oahu
Known for hosting surfing competitions
WAIKIKI BEACH
Hawaii's most famous beach
Typically more of a tourist attraction, though locals (mostly families) do visit often
Usually very busy and overcrowded
SUNSET MOVIES ON THE BEACH
Hosted on Queens Beach
Every Saturday and Sunday night the beach presents a film on a 30ft widescreen, right on the beach
Free live music before the start of the movie
ALA MOANA BEACH
Known as 'The Path to the Sea' and 'The Magic Beach' amongst locals
Noted for its excellent swimming, surfing, and body boarding.
Has shaded picnic facilities as well as grassy areas for outings
MAKAPU'U POINT
Popular hiking and swimming point located 12 miles East of Honolulu
Home of the Makapuʻu Point Light
Also popular for views the ocean, whale watching in the Winter, or seeing the neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai.
EWA BEACH COMMUNITY PARK
Located directly in front of James Campbell High
Host of an Open Air Farmers Market every Friday
Facilities include restrooms, tennis courts, two baseball diamonds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a playground and the Ewa Beach Skate Park
Table can be found here.
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOPPING CENTER Got a serious need to shop? There’s no better place to shop in Waikiki than the Royal Hawaiian Center. With four levels of shopping options including luxury and lifestyle retailers such as Cartier, kate spade, bebe and Juicy Couture, it’s easy to shop ‘til you drop.
ALA MOANA CENTER Ala Moana Center is a premier international and local shopping destination with over 290 shops and restaurants. From beachwear to high fashion, casual dining to fine dining, you'll find everything at Ala Moana Center, all in a beautiful open-air setting filled with lush tropical landscaping and koi ponds. Ala Moana Center is a smoke-free shopping center.
WARD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Ward Centre is actually one of five components making up the "Ward Centers'' complex across from Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor and Ala Moana Beach Park on the west side of Honolulu. The other four facilities are the Ward Warehouse, Ward Gateway Center and Farmer's Market, the Ward Entertainment Center, and the newly opened Ward Village Shops. The categories of items found here are apparel, accessories, books, beauty products and salons, children's items, computers, footwear, gifts, home furnishings, jewelry, music, and office supplies
EWA BEACH MALL*
Always teeming with teenaged trendsetters, this high-rise mall is packed with fashion shops. It has a food court on the 3rd floor and an outdoor stage by the entrance.
ZANZIBAR NIGHTCLUBZanzabar Nightclub is Hawaii's hot spot filled both with the trendy and the old school, where visitors and kama'aina (locals) play together until dawn. It can accommodate up to nearly 1,000 people. The club welcomes people 18 and over on all nights except Saturdays.
BLUE OCEAN CLUBThe dance floor is the biggest in town, with a comfortable seating area around the perimeter. Things don't really get going till 8pm, and then it seems that the in crowd arrives all at once. Ocean has a minimum age of 18, though on Thursdays and Fridays, those 16 & up are allowed entrance. Proper attire is required.
*Some locations have been changed or edited to better fit the community's needs.
Oahu is the hub of island commerce, government, politics, education, tourism and the arts. Every day some 81,000 visitors mingle with nearly 903,000 residents on this small landmass of less than 600 square miles. Its major city, Honolulu, is fringed by bedroom communities and linked by three busy highways.
Vastly influenced by its reputation as a world-class travel destination, Oahu offers more of everything than the other islands combined. Visitors are drawn to the island by its signature attractions and its super-sized collection of scenic golf courses. Shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities here far eclipse those of neighbor islands.
Listed below the cut are a few places we thought might be of interest to members of the community. By no means do we intend for this to be a strict documentation of areas for scenes to take place - rather, we wanted to give you a general idea of the setting.
We encourage to do some searching as well, if only to become more familiar with the territory as we begin roleplaying. If you have any questions, or would even like a location added, please feel free to contact us through message or IM!
BEACHES AND PARKS
BANZAI PIPELINE
Notorious and famous for its huge waves breaking in shallow water
One of the best surfing spots in Oahu
Known for hosting surfing competitions
WAIKIKI BEACH
Hawaii's most famous beach
Typically more of a tourist attraction, though locals (mostly families) do visit often
Usually very busy and overcrowded
SUNSET MOVIES ON THE BEACH
Hosted on Queens Beach
Every Saturday and Sunday night the beach presents a film on a 30ft widescreen, right on the beach
Free live music before the start of the movie
ALA MOANA BEACH
Known as 'The Path to the Sea' and 'The Magic Beach' amongst locals
Noted for its excellent swimming, surfing, and body boarding.
Has shaded picnic facilities as well as grassy areas for outings
MAKAPU'U POINT
Popular hiking and swimming point located 12 miles East of Honolulu
Home of the Makapuʻu Point Light
Also popular for views the ocean, whale watching in the Winter, or seeing the neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai.
EWA BEACH COMMUNITY PARK
Located directly in front of James Campbell High
Host of an Open Air Farmers Market every Friday
Facilities include restrooms, tennis courts, two baseball diamonds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a playground and the Ewa Beach Skate Park
Table can be found here.
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOPPING CENTER Got a serious need to shop? There’s no better place to shop in Waikiki than the Royal Hawaiian Center. With four levels of shopping options including luxury and lifestyle retailers such as Cartier, kate spade, bebe and Juicy Couture, it’s easy to shop ‘til you drop.
ALA MOANA CENTER Ala Moana Center is a premier international and local shopping destination with over 290 shops and restaurants. From beachwear to high fashion, casual dining to fine dining, you'll find everything at Ala Moana Center, all in a beautiful open-air setting filled with lush tropical landscaping and koi ponds. Ala Moana Center is a smoke-free shopping center.
WARD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Ward Centre is actually one of five components making up the "Ward Centers'' complex across from Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor and Ala Moana Beach Park on the west side of Honolulu. The other four facilities are the Ward Warehouse, Ward Gateway Center and Farmer's Market, the Ward Entertainment Center, and the newly opened Ward Village Shops. The categories of items found here are apparel, accessories, books, beauty products and salons, children's items, computers, footwear, gifts, home furnishings, jewelry, music, and office supplies
EWA BEACH MALL*
Always teeming with teenaged trendsetters, this high-rise mall is packed with fashion shops. It has a food court on the 3rd floor and an outdoor stage by the entrance.
ZANZIBAR NIGHTCLUBZanzabar Nightclub is Hawaii's hot spot filled both with the trendy and the old school, where visitors and kama'aina (locals) play together until dawn. It can accommodate up to nearly 1,000 people. The club welcomes people 18 and over on all nights except Saturdays.
BLUE OCEAN CLUBThe dance floor is the biggest in town, with a comfortable seating area around the perimeter. Things don't really get going till 8pm, and then it seems that the in crowd arrives all at once. Ocean has a minimum age of 18, though on Thursdays and Fridays, those 16 & up are allowed entrance. Proper attire is required.
*Some locations have been changed or edited to better fit the community's needs.