= Watch “21 Things to Do Around Oahu, Hawaii | Two residents share their favorite things to do on Oahu” on YouTube https://youtu.be/Pz7e7ZkkcTg
= Watch “Hawaii Travel Guide – 13 Tips for a FANTASTIC Trip to Oahu” on YouTube https://youtu.be/kNyEI-2udxs
= Watch “7 Things to Avoid on Oahu | Don’t Make These Hawaii Travel Mistakes” on YouTube https://youtu.be/JOyw67fPtrk
* Pearl Harbor National Memorial, the Visitor Center & Park film, museums, and grounds are free to enter, $7parking,
= Hickham harbor, Rainbow Bay Marina
= Beach Barbers Point/Hickham
** Janes fountain, Saimin and pig feet soup
= KJ’sLocalGrinds, french dip, Ahi Assasins poke, Ono Seafood(line), MaguroBros poke &😮***FoodLand, and 😏MaiTais… Kailua (quaint, Thursd farmers ), Kaneohe(botanical gardens and Valley of Temples)
= Ala Moana Mall/Beach, Pearl Harbor. https://www.fortderussyhawaii.com/activities
Ala Moana; **Jade Dynasty, $$Tanaka. SingMaTei, JeJuBing shave ice. Ala Moana BeachP & Magic Island Lagoon/local spot.
* Giovanni’s Shrimp 458 Keawe St floor 2, Honolulu, HI 96813
= pix@Duke statue Sunset Boat Luau Day
= Hnl Zoo; $19/aftern. Eat@Rainbow DriveIn, $12.95mix plate, by XL Shimazu ShaveIce
? Diamondhead (Sunrise hike) is near Kaimana Beach/monk seals&sunset.
= KCC farmers market(bring cash) near Diamondhead=local grindz,Sat@730am
**Leonard’s Bakery malasadas(orig&hazelnut)
Uluanis shave ice next door, great flavors.
**Market City Shopping Center; YiXin cafe, Fun Station noodles, Donut King.
*** Waikiki Aquarium; $12, 2nd oldest
We went to Oahu for my Mother’s 70th Birthday and it was beautiful! Not too much rain. Islanders were very friendly and shopping was great. The tours were very informative as well. They don’t give alot of military discounts however if you know an Islander who lives there ask for their discount card…way less costs for everything!
Parody
02 Apr 2025
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I been there 6 times. The relaxing envirnonment makes you want to stay forever.
I’ve never experienced any problems however, a police officer told me to avoid the area near the end of Highway 1 after 6:00pm. There is a park down there where some shady locals hang out. Do not pay to go one the Pearl Harbor tour, the Queen’s palace, the pineapple plantation or Diamond Head. Rent a car and drive those places yourself. You will save a lot of money. The submarine tour (ride) is awesome. Buy your tickets ahead of time at the ticket office in from of the Hale Koa Hotel. ( pull up to the hotel and around to the far end) All of the large hotels have luau’s, you don’t have to stay at them to attend but the prices very. To save money, go to a grocery store away from the tourist area to buy water and snacks (when you first get there) the have dinner at a restaurant.
Carter
18 Feb 2025
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Oahu is a beautiful island; very picturesque. If you are looking for a touristy, outdoor environment to enjoy the Hawaiian culture, this is it. However, keep in mind that all food and drinks are very pricey because most food and beverages are imported. It’s a beautiful, sunshiny laid back place to go.
Erika Clarke
13 Aug 2023
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Oahu, Hawaii. My black travel tip is to stay in Oahu when visiting Hawaii. Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa was a perfect stay! The food at Dukes, which is located on the property was tasty, but expensive, however, it’s Hawaii and you’re on vacation! Shark cage diving was just one of the highlights, but there are many adventures that await you.
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= Watch “21 Things to Do Around Oahu, Hawaii | Two residents share their favorite things to do on Oahu” on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Pz7e7ZkkcTg
= Watch “Hawaii Travel Guide – 13 Tips for a FANTASTIC Trip to Oahu” on YouTube
https://youtu.be/kNyEI-2udxs
= Watch “7 Things to Avoid on Oahu | Don’t Make These Hawaii Travel Mistakes” on YouTube https://youtu.be/JOyw67fPtrk
*** Honolulu / Waikiki
= 2BX Oceanfront@LagoonT, explore HHV.
= Eat local, food trucks & Costco. Wal-Mart delivers. 7day Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley.
* Pearl Harbor National Memorial, the Visitor Center & Park film, museums, and grounds are free to enter, $7parking,
= Hickham harbor, Rainbow Bay Marina
= Beach Barbers Point/Hickham
** Janes fountain, Saimin and pig feet soup
= KJ’sLocalGrinds, french dip, Ahi Assasins poke, Ono Seafood(line), MaguroBros poke &😮***FoodLand, and 😏MaiTais… Kailua (quaint, Thursd farmers ), Kaneohe(botanical gardens and Valley of Temples)
***City Square shopping center; ***Kamehameha Bakery/Poi Malasadas. Ube Store/ube tarts, Market Place, **Pancakes & Waffles BLD/Kalbi Loco Moco. DiamondHead Market&Grill ginger wasabi salmon,
***Honolulu Costco; BUSY&lots Hawaii items
= Iolani Palace, Highway Inn, Kewolo Basin, Kakaa’ako Farmers mkt
> Chinatown eats; RoyalKitchen. CuuLoong’s BahnMi, Pho To Chau’s Pho, Sing Cheong Yuan’s manapua, **Nam Fong’s roast duck&pork, Fook Lam’s Dim Sum, ThePig&TheLady(Chinatown)
= Ala Moana Mall/Beach, Pearl Harbor.
https://www.fortderussyhawaii.com/activities
Ala Moana; **Jade Dynasty, $$Tanaka. SingMaTei, JeJuBing shave ice. Ala Moana BeachP & Magic Island Lagoon/local spot.
* Giovanni’s Shrimp 458 Keawe St floor 2, Honolulu, HI 96813
= pix@Duke statue Sunset Boat Luau Day
= Hnl Zoo; $19/aftern. Eat@Rainbow DriveIn, $12.95mix plate, by XL Shimazu ShaveIce
? Diamondhead (Sunrise hike) is near Kaimana Beach/monk seals&sunset.
= KCC farmers market(bring cash) near Diamondhead=local grindz,Sat@730am
**Leonard’s Bakery malasadas(orig&hazelnut)
Uluanis shave ice next door, great flavors.
**Market City Shopping Center; YiXin cafe, Fun Station noodles, Donut King.
*** Waikiki Aquarium; $12, 2nd oldest
>>> Honolulu eats ========
= uL&L HawaiianBBQ, ChickenKatsuCurry
= Helena’s short ribs,
= BobsBBQ, *LocoMoco breakfast,
**Waiola Shave Ice🤩, the best!soft&smooth
TantalusLookout@sunset.
*PearlCity= PokeontheRun’s PokeNachos
Waipahu= Highway Inn,
= Aloha Stadium flea mkt 4 souvenirs; Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday from 8-3
= Halekulani Resort, happy hour
>HaleKoa; next door, Luau, Trolley stop
>Waikiki Trolley | Honolulu HOHO
=Blue line/SeaL, Red/Palace/Museums, Green/Diamondhead, Pink/Shop
https://waikikitrolley.com/
We went to Oahu for my Mother’s 70th Birthday and it was beautiful! Not too much rain. Islanders were very friendly and shopping was great. The tours were very informative as well. They don’t give alot of military discounts however if you know an Islander who lives there ask for their discount card…way less costs for everything!
I been there 6 times. The relaxing envirnonment makes you want to stay forever.
I’ve never experienced any problems however, a police officer told me to avoid the area near the end of Highway 1 after 6:00pm. There is a park down there where some shady locals hang out. Do not pay to go one the Pearl Harbor tour, the Queen’s palace, the pineapple plantation or Diamond Head. Rent a car and drive those places yourself. You will save a lot of money. The submarine tour (ride) is awesome. Buy your tickets ahead of time at the ticket office in from of the Hale Koa Hotel. ( pull up to the hotel and around to the far end) All of the large hotels have luau’s, you don’t have to stay at them to attend but the prices very. To save money, go to a grocery store away from the tourist area to buy water and snacks (when you first get there) the have dinner at a restaurant.
Oahu is a beautiful island; very picturesque. If you are looking for a touristy, outdoor environment to enjoy the Hawaiian culture, this is it. However, keep in mind that all food and drinks are very pricey because most food and beverages are imported. It’s a beautiful, sunshiny laid back place to go.
Oahu, Hawaii. My black travel tip is to stay in Oahu when visiting Hawaii. Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa was a perfect stay! The food at Dukes, which is located on the property was tasty, but expensive, however, it’s Hawaii and you’re on vacation! Shark cage diving was just one of the highlights, but there are many adventures that await you.