There are several options when looking for house rentals in Oahu, ranging from the luxurious villas on the Hawaii Kai area to the beach front houses on Kailua by Lanikai beach. No matter which Oahu vacation rental you choose, you will have access to some of the most active nightlife in the United States. From the art events in the downtown area to the nightclubs in Waikiki, there is something for everybody at Oahu.
First Friday and Last Friday
If you're looking for a bohemian and more artsy nightlife scene in Oahu, your best options are the First Friday (happening the First Friday of every month at Honolulu's Chinatown area) and the Last Friday (happening the last Friday of every month at the Honolulu Academy of Arts). The First Friday is a combination of block party and art expo that started in the early 1990s as movement from local business to revamp Chinatown as a hip area. Arrive early at 5:30 p.m. to find street parking, otherwise you will have to pay a flat fee $5.00 at the Mark's Garage Building on 1159 Nuuanu Avenue. Most business have free wine tastings for just a suggested donation of $2.00 until 10:00 p.m. After 10:00 p.m., several clubs and bars welcome guests to party until 2:00 a.m.
Even though Last Friday (also known as 'Art After Dark') lasts only 3 hours from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and has an admission cost of $10.00, it always packs a full house at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Come here to see how the beautiful people of Honolulu dress up and party hard in a theme party that is different every single time. The $10.00 cover does not include drinks and food.
Nightclubs in Waikiki
There are nightclubs in the Waikiki area for every type of budget and the best part is that the taxi service never stops, so it is always easy to hail a cab to take you back to yourhouse rental safely. Even though Waikiki is right at the beach, there are several clubs that have a strict dress code, which means collar shirt, no sandals, no shorts and no hats. Make sure to find out what the dress code is for the nightclub that you're heading to before you leave your Oahu rental.
If you're looking for a fancy nightclub experience, then you should head to Level 4 on the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, where you will experience one of the best bottle service experiences in town. For those looking for a great live music experience, try Jimmy Buffet's At The Beachcomber right on Kalakua Avenue and Opp Seaside Avenue. Bands at Jimmy Buffet's include local acts such as the Bay Buddies and the Piranha Brothers. Last but not least, the Yard House Waikiki on Lewers Street by the Waikiki Beach Walk is a great marriage between restaurant and bar, offering about 100 different types of beers from around the world.
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