What Does All Oahu's Nightlife Have To Offer You?
Hawaii boasts a magical tropical paradise no matter what island you visit. With each special in its own way and with its own way of life, you can't go wrong. However, Oahu may just have its own special magic, with a mix of urban vibe in the bigger cities and the same laid-back, slow country life you might find in sleepy towns in more rural areas even in the continental United States. Even with this, though, the nightlife in Oahu can't be beat, with its exciting, varied, and never ending "beat" that goes on long after the sun sets.
Honolulu Beachfront Bars
The Waikiki beachfront bars give one an ample opportunity to see amazing Hawaiian sunsets from a unique vantage point. At the regal Halekulani Hotel, House without a Key has been frozen in time forever, in a 1925 Charlie Chan novel. Here, crowds still gather for cocktails at sunset, with two hula dancers who dance gracefully, both previously crowned "Miss Hawaii."
Another favorite nightspot, Duke's Canoe Club at the Waikiki Outrigger Club, has music by popular Hawaiian musicians of contemporary mode even as you sip your favorite cocktail along with other vacationing comrades.
Onward to the Aloha Tower where diners tap to live musicians playing rhythm and blues at the Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant by the waterfront. Contemporary Hawaiian rock musicians play on weekends. Otherwise, from Monday-Wednesday, you can get between $1-$5 off your drinks and martinis during happy hours while noshing on delectable yet cheap pupus of egg rolls, tapas or mini-pizzas.
Outstanding Music, Great Dining
Chai's Island Bistro is one of the hottest spots in Oahu. It offers contemporary and popular Hawaiian musicians like the Cazimero Brothers, the Makaha Sons, and Nathan Aweau of Hapa. And if you like to disco, you can do so until dawn on the weekends.
After dark in Oahu is as hot as the sun is during the day. Pipeline, a warehouse turned disco, can fit in 1,500 clubbers aged 18 and over, many of them surfers from around the world. Crowds try their hand at darts, pool and dance when not listening to big local and national names such as Black Eyed Peas, Evanescence and Ziggy Marley perform at concerts.
Oahu Jazz
The Oahu nightlife caters to all tastes. Lovers of jazz should watch out for nightly jazz at Duc's Bistro except on Thursdays when Hawaiian singer Mihana Souza brings her own rendition of island music to the mike, and Lewers Lounge at the Halekulani for contemporary jazz and cocktails made from scratch with fresh juice and exotic tropical flavors such as lychee and guava.
Dance all night after a long, lazy day of lying on the beach. Where? Anna Bannanas. This popular spot as inexpensive drinks and specials, were regulars dance to reggae and rock. Or, "hang" at Lulu's Surf Club. Diamondhead and Waikiki Beach give incomparable maligning views just steps away from the beach along with the informal surf atmosphere. Stay from 7 a.m. until 4 a.m., if you so choose.
Not to be compared with Los Angeles or New York, Oahu's nightlife is a bit more casual and laid-back. However, don't think you won't have just as much fun. And with that glorious Pacific sunset to greet you, this incomparable tropical paradise always keeps the night young.