Tourism on the Hawai'i
and Pacific Islands has increased during the late 19th century and early 20th
century. According to The Geography of North America, "improvements in transportation
technology reduced travel expenses, allowing people to travel longer distances
at relatively low cost. Increased leisure time, increase disposable income, and
improved transportation encouraged people to travel for recreational
purpose". On an airplane, California is only 5 hours from the Hawaiian
Islands. The islands attract California residents because of its beautiful
beaches and water sports such as surfing.
Waikiki Beach is one of the world’s
most famous resorts and includes some of the most luxurious hotels, restaurants,
shops, and tourist spots. One thing to keep in mind is that Los Angeles is 3
hours ahead of Hawaii.
#1 Rated Beach in Hawaii
Lanikai Beach, Oahu
Considered by many locals to be the best swimming beach in Hawaii, Lanikai’s clear waters, clean, wide beach, and swaying coconut palms also make it a photographer’s dream. A mile-long stretch of powdered-sugar sand is perfect for sunbathing. Sparkling turquoise waters sheltered by a wide, protective offshore reef provide ideal swimming conditions. Other popular activities on Lanikai include kayaking, outrigger canoeing, sailing, surfing, and windsurfing. With the twin Mokulua Islands in the distance (one called the "Chinaman's Hat" due to its profile), Lanikai Beach truly lives up to its translated name of "heavenly sea."Travel
Cruises
from Los Angeles to Hawaii are very popular sailing
choices. Princess Cruises, Carnival, and Holland America all offer cruises
to Hawaii!
From the Los Angeles Area Two airports in the greater Los
Angeles area offer nonstop flights to the Hawaiian islands, John Wayne airport
in Santa Ana and Los Angeles International Airport. For John Wayne Airport,
Continental Airlines offers nonstop flights to Honolulu which takes roughly 5
hours, 10 minutes to complete. Los Angeles International Airport offers flights
to four Hawaiian cities by five airlines. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
and United Airlines features service to Honolulu, Kahului, Kona and Lihue,
while Hawaiian Airlines and Continental Airlines fly to only Honolulu. Flight
time from Los Angeles is five hours to Kahului and Kona, 5 hours, 10 minutes to
Honolulu and 5 hours, 15 minutes to Lihue.
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