Introduction to Waianae, Hawaii
Waianae, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 22 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town is included in the Honolulu metropolitan area.
Waianae History
Waianae is in the Honolulu County and is a census designated place. This county was founded in 1907 and was incorporated as City and County of Honolulu. Previously, Honolulu was named as Fair Haven and the locals also referred it to as Brown's Harbor. The area of Honolulu was bombed by Japanese forces in 1941; this made Honolulu a popular American wartime venue.
Waianae and nearby Attractions
- Waianae Mall Shopping Center
- Wai'anae Kai Military Reservation Beach
- Waianae Regional Park
- Pililaau Community Park
- Nene'u Beach
Things To Do In Waianae
Tourists in Waianae can shop at the Waianae Mall Shopping Center. Beaches such as Wai'anae Kai Military Reservation Beach and Nene'u Beach are popular zones for chilling out. There are several parks to visit as well including the Pililaau Community Park, Waianae Regional Park, and Kaupuni Neighborhood Park. Waianae also hosts the Waikiki Artfest as well as the Thomas Square Artfest every year.
Waianae Transportation
Honolulu International Airport is the nearest airport to Waianae.
Waianae Higher Education
Higher education can be availed from Leeward Community College, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus, and Honolulu Community College.
