Club:
The Honolulu Cricket Club plays 11 months out of the year. The ground is closed for repairs every August through Labor Day weekend.
We share our ground with soccer and typically play three matches each month. We play on most Sundays, however we can arrange
matches during weekdays if needed. The club has thirty or so playing members so providing a few players to fill out an opposition side
is not a problem. We have a separate ground available for night cricket so let us know in advance if you are interested so that we may
reserve the night ground.
Ground:
Our ground is located in Kapiolani Park in the shadow of Diamond Head and across from Waikiki Beach. We bat on an Astro-turf track
over concrete. The outfield is comprised of two soccer fields. The ground is an easy 10-15 minute stroll from most Waikiki hotels. From
all Waikiki hotels, walk along Kalakaua Avenue towards Diamond Head. You will pass in front of the Honolulu Zoo and then head into
Kapiolani Park past the bandstand. Our cricket ground backs onto the backside of the Waikiki Shell. Our ground has basic public
bathroom facilities, a drinking fountain and plenty of shade from trees. For touring teams we provide tents, chairs, tables and coolers.
Here is an aerial map of Waikiki and our ground in Kapiolani Park
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Waikiki&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=21.272459,-157.822723&spn=0.018436,0.031586&z=15
Accommodation:
Several local hotels in the Waikiki area offer reasonable rates including Outrigger Hotels. Rates start at US$90 for a room with two
double beds. Outrigger Hotels & Resorts operates more then fourteen properties in Waikiki and their phone number is (800) 688-7444.
Night Cricket:
The Honolulu Cricket Club hosts night cricket at the Moili'ili Lighted Field. We generally play either 6 or 8 a-side. The action is fast, the
mood is relaxed and everyone has fun! After each match we retire across the street to Anna Banana's Pub for a few ales and then it is
off to Maharani, located at the opposite end of the ground for curries...delicious! We need at least two months advance notice to
reserve the ground so give us plenty of lead time.
Maui Cricket Club:
There is now an established cricket club on the island of Maui. To make contact with the MCC please contact Uday Kari on
(808) 269-2740 or by email uday.kari@gmail.com Visit www.mauicricketclub.com You can travel across to Maui either by one of three
airlines; Hawaiian Air, Island Air or Go!. You can also sail across to Maui on the Hawaii Superferry; www.hawaiisuperferry.com
Transportation:
Rental vehicles can be arranged with any number of local companies. Rates start at US$40 per day for a four passenger car and go to
US$120 per day for a 10-passenger van. For more information call Alamo Rent A Car at (800) 327-9633 or Dollar Rent A Car at (800)
800-4000.
Activities:
There are many fun activities to take advantage from on O'ahu.
GOLF: We can arrange golf at one of several courses on the island, rates start at $45 with a local identification card and go up above
$100. Recommended courses on the Windward side of Oahu include Olomana GC, Luana Hills GC and Ko'olau GC. The only option on
the East side is Hawaii Kai GC which is quite nice. On the Leeward side of Oahu we recommend Kapolei GC, Ko'olina GC & Waikele GC.
BEACH: There are many beaches around the island, each unique Waikiki (snorkeling, swimming & surfing), Sandy & Makapu'u Beach
(body surfing), Hana'uma Bay (snorkeling), Waimanalo & Kailua Beach (swimming & wind surfing), Waimea Bay & North Shore (swimming
& surfing).
HIKING: There are several great hikes into the mountains such as Diamond Head (35 min. each way), Manoa Falls (25 min. each way) and
Waimea Falls Canyon (35 min each way).
ATTRACTIONS: Check out other attractions such as Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri, Sea Life Park, Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium,
Army Museum, Polynesian Cultural Center, Paradise Cove Luau and Atlantis Submarines.
OCEAN: Try a snorkeling day sail or a sunset sail aboard one of the catamarans operating off of Waikiki Beach. Drive up to the North
Shore of Oahu to watch the surf, swim in the water and relax.
NORTH SHORE: When you go up to the North Shore to watch the big surf in the Winter or have a swim in the Summer, try eating at
Cholo's Mexican Food in Haliewa town is outstanding and so is Kua Aina Burgers. Do not forget to try the rainbow shaved ice from
Matsumoto's.
Shopping:
The premier shopping destination in the state of Hawaii is located just outside Waikiki, Ala Moana Shopping Center. With three levels
of stores and restaurants it is an ideal place to lose yourself for a couple of hours. Waikiki is full of extreme high-end shops like Gucci,
Coach, Ferragamo and Cartier, however you can hone your negotiation skills at the International Marketplace. The bazaar is full of
eclectic gifts, jewelry and tee shirts. Jump on a trolley and head to Hilo Hatties to shop of island-style clothing and wares or head out
to Waikele Shopping Mall which is the home of our outlet stores. The Aloha Stadium Swap meet is ideal for tee shirts and oddities but
do not expect too much diversity in products. Other shopping malls worth exploring are Kahala Mall (ten minutes by taxi from Waikiki)
and Pearlridge Shopping Center (thirty-forty minutes from Waikiki by taxi).
Dining:
There are several interesting dining destinations on the island of O'ahu. We recommend the following: Zaffron or Maharani for Indian
curries. For tasty dishes such as local fried calamari, sashimi and teriyaki steak plus excellent home brewed beer try Gordon Biersch.
For the best in the "Euro-Asian" style cuisine try Sam Choy's Alan Wong's or Roy's. If seafood is your passion try John Dominus or
Kinkaid's. Both serve a wonderful assortment of local seafood, beef complimented by a top notch wine list. If Japanese sounds good
try Tanaka's of Tokyo for teppanyaki grilled steak and shrimp, Japanese beer and green tea ice cream. For some of the better Thai food
in Honolulu, try Champa Thai or Keo's for penang curry, pad thai and ice-cold Singha beer. Some other great eating destinations with a
lot of activity are located at the Ward Entertainment Complex include Ryan's Grill, PF Chang's Chinese Bistro, Brew Moon, Big City
Diner and Buca di Peppo. All located in the Victoria Ward Center. If Mexican is your game try Compadre's for wonderful margaritas,
enchiladas and classic recipes. If cooking your own food sounds good on an outside grill overlooking Waikiki beach then try the
Shorebird Grill. Waikiki has a host of family style restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Hulakai Grill, Cheeseburger in
Paradise, Red Lobster, Chili's and the Outback Steakhouse. Finally, for those less inclined to explore exotic tastes you will find a
McDonald's, Jack-n-the-Box or Burger King on most corners in Waikiki.
Food:
Hawaii is known for several dishes and types of food. Generally the following cuisines are good; Thai, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese,
and Japanese. Hawaii consumes more Spam then any other state in the USA so keep an eye out for it. Try the malasadas from
Leonard's Bakery just minutes from Waikiki. These warm Portuguese donuts are yummy. The Saimin is known to others as Ramen, a
bowl of hot broth, filled with noodles and covered with meats and vegetables. The Plate Lunch is served at many casual restaurants
and usually consists of two scoops of steamed rice, macaroni or tossed salad and your choice of meats, curries or stews.
Nightlife:
There are several interesting night spots to suit different tastes. The Maitai Bar, Moose Magilacuddy's, The Yard House (with more
than eighty beers on tap), Rumfire, Lulu's Surf Club, Senor Frog's, Tiki's Bar & Grill, the Irish Rose Saloon, Kelly O'Neil's and the Harbor
Pub offer an interesting mix of locals and tourists in a party atmosphere. Duke's and the Shorebird are located on the water and are
highly recommended for sunset and after. For the late night dancers we have the Hano Hano Room, Aaron's, Rumours, Scrouples.
Leaving the Waikiki area try going to the Aloha Tower Marketplace for several bars including Hooter's, Gordon Biersch and Kapono's
(live music). For those single men looking for exotic women then try Club Rockza, Exotic Nights or Club Femme Nu. For those looking
for a trendy disco, the "W" is very popular along with Pearl Nightclub. These nightspots come highly recommended by HCC members
and visitors alike.
Tour Packages:
Can be organized with several different companies and a package typically includes airfare, hotel, airport transfers and some
entertainment. Can be arranged in either 5 or 7 day packages. Prices start at US$400 for a 5 day package from the US West Coast and
US$500 for a 7 day package. Call Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays at (808) 923-7611 or Robert's Hawaii Tours at (808) 539-9400.
Information on Hawaii: For further information concerning Hawaii call the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau at (808) 923-1811.
The Honolulu Cricket Club plays 11 months out of the year. The ground is closed for repairs every August through Labor Day weekend.
We share our ground with soccer and typically play three matches each month. We play on most Sundays, however we can arrange
matches during weekdays if needed. The club has thirty or so playing members so providing a few players to fill out an opposition side
is not a problem. We have a separate ground available for night cricket so let us know in advance if you are interested so that we may
reserve the night ground.
Ground:
Our ground is located in Kapiolani Park in the shadow of Diamond Head and across from Waikiki Beach. We bat on an Astro-turf track
over concrete. The outfield is comprised of two soccer fields. The ground is an easy 10-15 minute stroll from most Waikiki hotels. From
all Waikiki hotels, walk along Kalakaua Avenue towards Diamond Head. You will pass in front of the Honolulu Zoo and then head into
Kapiolani Park past the bandstand. Our cricket ground backs onto the backside of the Waikiki Shell. Our ground has basic public
bathroom facilities, a drinking fountain and plenty of shade from trees. For touring teams we provide tents, chairs, tables and coolers.
Here is an aerial map of Waikiki and our ground in Kapiolani Park
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Waikiki&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=21.272459,-157.822723&spn=0.018436,0.031586&z=15
Accommodation:
Several local hotels in the Waikiki area offer reasonable rates including Outrigger Hotels. Rates start at US$90 for a room with two
double beds. Outrigger Hotels & Resorts operates more then fourteen properties in Waikiki and their phone number is (800) 688-7444.
Night Cricket:
The Honolulu Cricket Club hosts night cricket at the Moili'ili Lighted Field. We generally play either 6 or 8 a-side. The action is fast, the
mood is relaxed and everyone has fun! After each match we retire across the street to Anna Banana's Pub for a few ales and then it is
off to Maharani, located at the opposite end of the ground for curries...delicious! We need at least two months advance notice to
reserve the ground so give us plenty of lead time.
Maui Cricket Club:
There is now an established cricket club on the island of Maui. To make contact with the MCC please contact Uday Kari on
(808) 269-2740 or by email uday.kari@gmail.com Visit www.mauicricketclub.com You can travel across to Maui either by one of three
airlines; Hawaiian Air, Island Air or Go!. You can also sail across to Maui on the Hawaii Superferry; www.hawaiisuperferry.com
Transportation:
Rental vehicles can be arranged with any number of local companies. Rates start at US$40 per day for a four passenger car and go to
US$120 per day for a 10-passenger van. For more information call Alamo Rent A Car at (800) 327-9633 or Dollar Rent A Car at (800)
800-4000.
Activities:
There are many fun activities to take advantage from on O'ahu.
GOLF: We can arrange golf at one of several courses on the island, rates start at $45 with a local identification card and go up above
$100. Recommended courses on the Windward side of Oahu include Olomana GC, Luana Hills GC and Ko'olau GC. The only option on
the East side is Hawaii Kai GC which is quite nice. On the Leeward side of Oahu we recommend Kapolei GC, Ko'olina GC & Waikele GC.
BEACH: There are many beaches around the island, each unique Waikiki (snorkeling, swimming & surfing), Sandy & Makapu'u Beach
(body surfing), Hana'uma Bay (snorkeling), Waimanalo & Kailua Beach (swimming & wind surfing), Waimea Bay & North Shore (swimming
& surfing).
HIKING: There are several great hikes into the mountains such as Diamond Head (35 min. each way), Manoa Falls (25 min. each way) and
Waimea Falls Canyon (35 min each way).
ATTRACTIONS: Check out other attractions such as Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri, Sea Life Park, Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium,
Army Museum, Polynesian Cultural Center, Paradise Cove Luau and Atlantis Submarines.
OCEAN: Try a snorkeling day sail or a sunset sail aboard one of the catamarans operating off of Waikiki Beach. Drive up to the North
Shore of Oahu to watch the surf, swim in the water and relax.
NORTH SHORE: When you go up to the North Shore to watch the big surf in the Winter or have a swim in the Summer, try eating at
Cholo's Mexican Food in Haliewa town is outstanding and so is Kua Aina Burgers. Do not forget to try the rainbow shaved ice from
Matsumoto's.
Shopping:
The premier shopping destination in the state of Hawaii is located just outside Waikiki, Ala Moana Shopping Center. With three levels
of stores and restaurants it is an ideal place to lose yourself for a couple of hours. Waikiki is full of extreme high-end shops like Gucci,
Coach, Ferragamo and Cartier, however you can hone your negotiation skills at the International Marketplace. The bazaar is full of
eclectic gifts, jewelry and tee shirts. Jump on a trolley and head to Hilo Hatties to shop of island-style clothing and wares or head out
to Waikele Shopping Mall which is the home of our outlet stores. The Aloha Stadium Swap meet is ideal for tee shirts and oddities but
do not expect too much diversity in products. Other shopping malls worth exploring are Kahala Mall (ten minutes by taxi from Waikiki)
and Pearlridge Shopping Center (thirty-forty minutes from Waikiki by taxi).
Dining:
There are several interesting dining destinations on the island of O'ahu. We recommend the following: Zaffron or Maharani for Indian
curries. For tasty dishes such as local fried calamari, sashimi and teriyaki steak plus excellent home brewed beer try Gordon Biersch.
For the best in the "Euro-Asian" style cuisine try Sam Choy's Alan Wong's or Roy's. If seafood is your passion try John Dominus or
Kinkaid's. Both serve a wonderful assortment of local seafood, beef complimented by a top notch wine list. If Japanese sounds good
try Tanaka's of Tokyo for teppanyaki grilled steak and shrimp, Japanese beer and green tea ice cream. For some of the better Thai food
in Honolulu, try Champa Thai or Keo's for penang curry, pad thai and ice-cold Singha beer. Some other great eating destinations with a
lot of activity are located at the Ward Entertainment Complex include Ryan's Grill, PF Chang's Chinese Bistro, Brew Moon, Big City
Diner and Buca di Peppo. All located in the Victoria Ward Center. If Mexican is your game try Compadre's for wonderful margaritas,
enchiladas and classic recipes. If cooking your own food sounds good on an outside grill overlooking Waikiki beach then try the
Shorebird Grill. Waikiki has a host of family style restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Hulakai Grill, Cheeseburger in
Paradise, Red Lobster, Chili's and the Outback Steakhouse. Finally, for those less inclined to explore exotic tastes you will find a
McDonald's, Jack-n-the-Box or Burger King on most corners in Waikiki.
Food:
Hawaii is known for several dishes and types of food. Generally the following cuisines are good; Thai, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese,
and Japanese. Hawaii consumes more Spam then any other state in the USA so keep an eye out for it. Try the malasadas from
Leonard's Bakery just minutes from Waikiki. These warm Portuguese donuts are yummy. The Saimin is known to others as Ramen, a
bowl of hot broth, filled with noodles and covered with meats and vegetables. The Plate Lunch is served at many casual restaurants
and usually consists of two scoops of steamed rice, macaroni or tossed salad and your choice of meats, curries or stews.
Nightlife:
There are several interesting night spots to suit different tastes. The Maitai Bar, Moose Magilacuddy's, The Yard House (with more
than eighty beers on tap), Rumfire, Lulu's Surf Club, Senor Frog's, Tiki's Bar & Grill, the Irish Rose Saloon, Kelly O'Neil's and the Harbor
Pub offer an interesting mix of locals and tourists in a party atmosphere. Duke's and the Shorebird are located on the water and are
highly recommended for sunset and after. For the late night dancers we have the Hano Hano Room, Aaron's, Rumours, Scrouples.
Leaving the Waikiki area try going to the Aloha Tower Marketplace for several bars including Hooter's, Gordon Biersch and Kapono's
(live music). For those single men looking for exotic women then try Club Rockza, Exotic Nights or Club Femme Nu. For those looking
for a trendy disco, the "W" is very popular along with Pearl Nightclub. These nightspots come highly recommended by HCC members
and visitors alike.
Tour Packages:
Can be organized with several different companies and a package typically includes airfare, hotel, airport transfers and some
entertainment. Can be arranged in either 5 or 7 day packages. Prices start at US$400 for a 5 day package from the US West Coast and
US$500 for a 7 day package. Call Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays at (808) 923-7611 or Robert's Hawaii Tours at (808) 539-9400.
Information on Hawaii: For further information concerning Hawaii call the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau at (808) 923-1811.
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