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Honolulu beaches pepper the coastline of this most populous city in the state of Hawaii. Located on the island of Oahu, Honolulu is also the state capital and is the southernmost major U.S. city. The name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of Oahu. As opposed to many of the other more remote vacation destinations spread throughout the island chain, the beaches in and around Honolulu offer travelers a comprehensive, resort experience that includes virtually endless beach related things to do, as well as access to a whole host of hotels, resorts, and other guest accomodations. There are also a wide variety of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, and other cultural points of interest like museums nearby.
In Hawaiian, Honolulu means "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter". The old name is said to be Kou, a district roughly encompassing the area from Nuuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street which is the heart of the present downtown district.The city has been the capital of the Hawaiian islands since 1845.
