The urban landscape in Honolulu takes many forms

The Ala Wai Canal

The Ala Wai Canal looking mauka (towards the mountains). Paddlers frequent the canal in the mornings and evenings in preparation for ocean competitions.

Bougainvillea flowers

Bougainvillea flowers atop the waterfall in Waikiki, lending beauty to sound.

Waikiki Waterfall

In the heart of Waikiki, a waterfall, an oasis of serenity, dulls the city sounds around you.

The Royal Hawaiian Hotel

The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Waikiki located at 2259 Kalākaua Avenue. This hotel is also known as the "Pink Palace of the Pacific" and was made additionally famous in Joni Mitchell's song, Big Yellow Taxi. The Royal Hawaiian continues to glow for guests every day.

Sheraton Waikiki

At sunset the Sheraton Waikiki glows as the nightlife begins to pick up and dusk descends.

Ala Moana Beach Park

On Friday evenings the sailboat exit the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor and sashay up and down the coastline bordering Ala Moana Beach Park. (as seen from the Ala Moana Hotel)

Ala Moana Building

Once the tallest building in Honolulu with a revolving restaurant on top, this building continues to dominate the Ala Moana Shopping Center and is decorated with lights for the Holidays.