When you think of gay-friendly, stunningly beautiful, tropical getaways, Hawaii leaps immediately to mind. And the capital city of Honolulu, with its vibrant though rather heavily developed Waikiki beachfront, contains the heart of the state's gay scene. This dramatically situated city on the island of Oahu has several gay bars, a great dining scene, and proximity to many notable attractions. Here's a gay guide to Honolulu through pictures.
ABC Store at Lemon and Paoakalani, a block from Hula's | Pu'u 'Ualaka's State Wayside viewing platform | Fusion and LoJax gay bars, side-by-side on Kuhio Avenue | Gay Catamaran Cruises, offered by Hula's gay bar |
Chai's Island Bistro, in Honolulu's Aloha Tower Marketplace | Downtown Honolulu Skyline, viewed from Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside | Waikiki Beach, outside the Royal Hawaiian Hotel | Puka Dog gourmet hot-dog stand, on Kuhio Avenue |
Reef on the Beach hotel, part of the gay-friendly Outrigger brand | Honolulu Zoo, in Kapiolani Park at Kapahula Avenue (by Hula's gay bar) | In Between gay bar, off Lewer Street by the Waikiki Joy Hotel | Hotel Renew, on Paoakalani Avenue near Waikiki beach and Hula's |