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04-07-2019, 10:47 PM | #2 |
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04-07-2019, 10:53 PM | #3 |
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04-07-2019, 11:01 PM | #4 |
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Oahu is home so I’ll always love it. That being said go to Kauai if your really into to natural beauty and serene beaches.
But if you must do Oahu then yeah, do Pearl Harbor for sure. I think the memorial is closed for repairs currently so make sure to check on that. Your issue on Oahu will be finding beaches that aren’t that crowded. Maybe try Bellows or the beach back of the Mandarin Hotel or whatever they call the hotel that used to be the Kahala Hilton. You’re best served just finding food trucks and such as you go. Plenty of good local grinds. But do go to Leonard’s for malasadas and eat at Zippy’s at least once. Somehow I never got into scuba so I can only point to Shark’s Cove(don’t let that name scare you)for great snorkeling. That’s assuming you want to stay away from the super touristy spots). |
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04-07-2019, 11:04 PM | #5 |
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Oh and it’s not the most difficult of hikes but I loved the Aeia Loop Trail where you can still some remnants of a WW2 plane that went down there.
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04-07-2019, 11:55 PM | #6 |
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Dole Pineapple Plantation. Get a pineapple split.
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04-08-2019, 12:02 AM | #7 |
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04-08-2019, 12:27 AM | #8 |
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Thank you for the responses so far!
I went to the Dole plantation when I was 10 years old. It was one of the highlights for me then, but is it something that would appeal to grownups? I know they have gardens you can tour. Are they particularly impressive or would we be better off on a hike somewhere? |
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04-08-2019, 01:24 AM | #9 |
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04-08-2019, 05:21 AM | #10 |
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On a plane getting ready to head there now. North Shore snorkel at a place called Sharks Cove. Not easy to find but may be best on the island.
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04-08-2019, 05:24 AM | #11 |
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Have never been, but my buddy just did night diving with giant manta rays at Kona. It looked ****ing beautiful and is on my must-do list just based on his videos.
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04-08-2019, 05:38 AM | #12 |
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One of the best vacations we ever had, but it was in 85 so I am sure a lot has changed.
We spent almost entire week on Maui and stayed at the Wailea Intercontinental. There were lots of nice beaches and beautiful golf courses. Food was expensive as heck even back then, for our family of four. |
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04-08-2019, 05:59 AM | #13 |
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Spend very little time Oahu, do Pearl hike Diamond Head early and get out to other Islands. I prefer Maui for Diving and waterfalls, and we always have a great time.
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04-08-2019, 06:17 AM | #14 |
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Go to North Shore and Waimia Valley. Botanical garden that's huge and gorgeous. They also have a big waterfall you can swim in, too. Some great shots up there, too, and it's out of the tourism district.
Lots of good restaurants downtown. Get out if Waikiki, that's just for the tourists. You mist have the loco moco at least once - local dish that's great. And the best, freshest seafood around. We like Nico's on the Pier, an awesome outdoor lunch spot. If you're interested in photography, there's some guided photo tours that are worth their money. And of course you need to do a traditional luau. Paradise Cove is generally considered the biggest and best. |
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04-08-2019, 07:07 AM | #15 |
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Be prepared for a LOT of Japanese tourists at Pearl, taking pictures and goofing around.
I'd skip the Big Island, personally. Go to Maui or Kauai instead.
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