The Charming Trolley's of Waikiki

What's more tourist than doing a hop off/hop on bus?  I love them. They're a great way to see city and sights, and an easy way to get around for a flat fee, stopping at important/fun places.  Waikiki has a trolley, simply called the Waikiki Trolley, which has three routes.

The Blue Line: “Coastline / Diamond Head”

 

"The Blue Line is called “Coastline / Diamond Head” Line for a reason: It takes you to Diamond Head, one of the most iconic natural landmarks of Hawaii and through Kalanianaole Highway which is famous for its rugged cliffs and dramatic ocean-scapes."

 

Some of the stops are Duke Kahanamoku Statue, Diamond Head, Halona Blow Hole, and the Sea Life Park.

Going down the interstate highway (ha ha ha ha) in an open air trolley is really fun. :D

 

 

Red Line: "Heroes and Legends"

"Hawaii has its own story to tell those who are interested in listening. This is where the Red Line shines. This line takes you through Hawaii’s cultural and historical past, from the time of kings and queens through its importance in WWII and even the cultures that influence it to this day. Truly, a Hawaiian vacation is incomplete without jumping aboard the Red Line."

 

Stops include: Honolulu Museum of Art, State Capitol / ‘Iolani Palace, Punchbowl Crater, Chinatown, Downtown Honolulu, and Hawaii Theatre.

 

A really cool Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building. :D

 

Notable buildings around Honolulu plus a view point overlooking Waikiki.

It was raining so the view was a little misty.

 

Pink Line: Ala Moana Shopping

"Hawaii is the epicenter of the Pacific, and it shows: Asian cuisine mingling with popular American comfort food, high-end fashion alongside popular streetwear that suit everyone’s comfort and style. You can find all these throughout Waikiki, but your Hawaiian vacation isn’t complete without a visit to Ala Moana Center–Hawaii’s Center–where all things shopping and dining collide into a truly Hawaiian experience. So much so that Ala Moana isn’t just for visitors–it’s a popular shopping mall for locals as well."

 

This route goes around Waikiki, stopping near hotels and looping to Ala Moana, the largest open air mall in the world.

 

I found Harajuku style crepes!  I totally had one. Yum.

Where Gilligan's Island voyage started.

If they only knew what their three hour tour would turn into. :\

Mahalo,

Sarah