Oahu’s bounty means December is the perfect lead in to a spirited holiday season.
Insider Tip:
“Always on the second weekend in December, the Honolulu Marathon is Hawaii’s largest sporting event and fourth largest U.S. marathon. Near the 23-mile point, the course passes within shouting distance of the Kahala Hotel & Resort. The ‘Aloha Spirit’ truly kicks in here!”
— Dr. Jim Barahal, President, Honolulu Marathon Association
Activity:
Road Warriors
Beginning with early morning fireworks at Ala Moana Beach Park, the 46th Honolulu Marathon (HonoluluMarathon.org) on Dec. 9,
will bring 28,000 participants to Oahu. Runners will pound the pavement through downtown, Waikiki, Kahala and Hawaii Kai, before finishing at Kapiolani Park.
Shopping:
Island Roots
Visitors can satiate their foodie urges at Kakaako Saturday Farmers’ Market (FarmLoversMarkets.com). The market
hosts 60-plus vendors selling fruits, veggies, baked goods, coffee, packaged foods and more, showing the variety of the island’s agricultural assets.
Event:
Monster Swells
Considered the Super Bowl of surfing, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (VansTripleCrownOfSurfing.com) showcases pro surfers’ razzle-dazzle skills from Nov. 12 to Dec. 20. Haleiwa’s Alii Beach, Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline set the stage for this World Surf League finale.
The Details
The Kahala Hotel and Resort
www.kahalaresort.com
