Kahuku GC

North Shore, Oahu, HI  (40 min N of Honolulu)

www.co.honolulu.hi.us/des/golf/kahuku.htm

Per Golf Digest 2008, this is one of the best deals in all of golf:

"You can walk the nine-hole Kahuku course along the North Shore of Oahu, about 40 miles from Honolulu, for $10. Though only 2,699 yards, you can see the ocean on almost every hole, and strong, whipping winds typically present plenty of challenge. There's no golf shop or restaurant, but there are outdoor picnic tables for brown-baggers. Consider that just next door, rounds at the Turtle Bay Resort are $160-$195."

Best Bars, Honululu:  Maxim's Great American Bar Search recommends the following bar tour itinerary for Honululu:

1 p.m.
La Mariana Sailing Club
This boozy hideaway is Hawaii’s last classic tiki bar, a legendary spot opened in 1957. Be sure to get the Lava Flow, a piña colada, strawberry daiquiri combo so good it’ll make you weep into your tiny guitar.

3 p.m.
Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian
This beachside hut was one of the first places to serve mai tais back in 1953. Down a few while telling bikini-clad surf girls about the 70-footer you tamed yesterday.

5 p.m.
Lobby Bar at the Edition
The Edition is Waikiki’s newest hotel, a sleek, modern oasis. Cozy up with tourists and locals on plush white couches while sipping mind-erasing cocktails. Careful, don’t spill!

7 p.m.
Bar 35
This pizza-and-beer mecca boasts more than 150 brews from 21 different countries, almost all of them displayed behind the bar. Take one down, pass it around, repeat.

9 p.m.
Thirtyninehotel
On an average night at this bar/gallery, a DJ spins as patrons flow to the outdoor patio. Ask locals about its history as a place for sex shows in the ’40s…then prepare to get slapped.

11 p.m.
Mercury Bar
Located in a Chinatown back alley, this grungy yet sexy lounge-slash-dive bar attracts a young crowd and hipster bands.

1 a.m.
Smith’s Union Bar
Allegedly the oldest bar in Hawaii, Smith’s Union just might be the best dive in America.Grab a stool amid a motley crew of regulars, and keep some Purell handy. Aloha!

Liquor.com's Guide To Serious Honolulu Cocktail Bars:

"Visit any Hawaiian resort and you’re sure to see dozens of sunbathers sipping frozen tropical drinks. While bars serving these “island” concoctions are still very popular (especially with tourists), there are also a host of Oahu establishments that have taken their cocktail programs to the next level. Here are some of my favorite spots to have a drink in the Aloha State’s capital.

La Mariana Sailing Club, 50 Sand Island Access Road, 808 848 2800:

Are you craving a refreshing Mai Tai, creamy Piña Colada or frothy Daquiri? Heard to La Mariana, the last authentic tiki bar on Oahu, which has been open since 1955. The menu here isn’t fussy but is instead filled with the old standbys plus a solid selection of local beers.
What to Drink: Li Hing Mui Margarita (tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, sweet and sour mix, li hing mui powder)

Lewers Lounge, 2199 Kalia Road, 808 923 2311:

The Lewers Lounge is a sexy, dimly lit jazz bar located in the famous Halekulani Hotel. The establishment’s bartenders were trained by Dale DeGroff, master mixologist and Liquor.com advisor, and Francesco Lafranconi, director of mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits. Head barman Tim Rita has soaked up the knowledge and serves delicious drinks with a deft Hawaiian spin.
What to Drink: Lost Passion (tequila, passion fruit purée, lime juice, simple syrup, Champagne)

Mai Tai Bar, 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, 808 923 7311:

Located just off the beautiful white sands of Waikiki Beach at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, the Mai Tai Bar is an ideal setting for enjoying a sunset or listening to some live music. Order one of the joint’s signature Mai Tais created by well-known local mixologist Joey Gottesman.
What to Drink: Mai Tai Degeneres (Bacardi Superior Rum, Domaine de Canton, orange juice, pineapple juice, Whaler’s Original Dark Rum)

Nobu Waikiki, 2233 Helumoa Road, 808 237 6999:

In true Nobu tradition, the Honolulu location is a showcase for internationally styled Japanese cuisine. And thanks to head bartender Dave Newman, the Waikiki restaurant is a destination for cocktails as well as for gourmet food. Order one of his creative drinks that incorporate a range of Asian flavors.
What to Drink: Nashi Martini (soju, pear liqueur, lime juice, honey gelée)

Thirtyninehotel, 39 North Hotel Street, 808 599 2552:

One of the most cutting-edge bars in Honolulu, Thirtyninehotel is in the middle of hip Chinatown. Award-winning local mixologist Christian Self devised the cocktail list, which features fresh island ingredients. Sip classic libations like the Grand Sidecar, Pisco Sour and Mai Tai or try an original recipe that takes inspiration from across the globe.
What to Drink: Hawaii 39 (sour cherry, prosecco)

Town, 3435 Waialae Avenue, 808 735 5900:

Town is your classic farmers’-market-friendly, organic restaurant with a no-frills décor. The focus here is the delicious food and drink. Head bartender Dave Power makes his cocktails with local ingredients and serves them in a classic style—no coconut-shell glasses or gaudy flower garnishes.
What to Drink: The Last Word (gin, Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lime juice)

The Waikiki Edition Hotel, 1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, 808 943 5800:

The bartenders at this brand-new trendy hotel got an education from Tobin Ellis, founder of Las Vegas cocktail consultancy BarMagic, and John Lermayer, an award-winning mixologist who runs Miami’s famed Florida Room. Enjoy tasty drinks inside at the Lobby Bar or outside at The Bar at Sunrise Pool.
What to Drink: Deconstructed Mai Tai (Pyrat XO Reserve Rum, orgeat syrup, orange Curaçao-lime-orgeat foam)."