APEC 2011 Hawaii — Survival Guide
Nervous about APEC? We've got your back.
We've got a live blog that will keep you up to date 24/7 during APEC.
We've also put together resources on everything and anything you need to know about APEC: Where to park — where NOT to park, which hotels will be off limits, road closures and even places you can't access on foot.
We'll be updating this page regularly so make sure you bookmark it and check back.
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Road Closures: Local tourism officials say Waikiki will be open for business during APEC. But sections of it will be virtually impenetrable during key APEC events. For Ko Olina, the worst day will be Sunday. We've got the full details, plus maps.
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APEC Protests: From Occupy Honolulu to a protest march in honor of Kollin Eldert, activists have several events planned for APEC week.
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Social Media: A resource for anyone looking to follow, retweet or 'like' anything about APEC using social media.
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APEC Parties and Official Events: We like to party. And so do all those delegates from 21 member economies. There will be lots of fancy receptions for high-level diplomats. We've highlighted some of the key events and symposiums planned for APEC week.
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APEC CEO Summit:One of the highlights of the week. The conference will run Nov. 10-12, in conjunction with the leaders' conference. More than 1,500 attendees are expected, including including 11 government leaders, 62 private sector Chairmen and CEOs and others.
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Alternative Events: There will be a host of alternative events and concurrent symposiums planned around APEC.
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Park Closures: Diamond Head Crater is off-limits. So are huge chunks of Ala Moana Beach Park, Ala Wai Community Park and more.
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Beach and Surf Closures: Thinking about catching waves off Waikiki during APEC? You may want to look elsewhere.
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Where To Park: It's complicated. The Secret Service will be blocking off lots of streets. Best to read the fine print on any "No Parking" signs you see.
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theBus Route Detours: Key arteries including Ala Moana Boulevard and Kapiolani Boulevard will be affected by closures — and Honolulu buses will be detoured. We've got maps and route details here.
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Marina & Waterway Restrictions: There are closures on land and closures at sea, too. The Secret Service has put out several helpful maps.
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Trash Pick-up? High security and road closures means some trash collection schedules could be changed. We're keeping tabs.
