Sandy’s Guidebook to Oahu

Sandy
Sandy’s Guidebook to Oahu

Food scene

Cheap, fast & casual and authentic. Udon made fresh and none of the bowls exceed $10. Lines may be long. Best for solo traveler or couples.
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Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.
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Cheap, fast & casual and authentic. Udon made fresh and none of the bowls exceed $10. Lines may be long. Best for solo traveler or couples.
Cheap no-frills fresh poke, lots of variety and hole-in-the-wall place. Recommend getting the half spicy ahi and half shoyu. They give you a local hawaiian drink with each poke bowl.
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Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu Ave
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Cheap no-frills fresh poke, lots of variety and hole-in-the-wall place. Recommend getting the half spicy ahi and half shoyu. They give you a local hawaiian drink with each poke bowl.
Hole-in-the-wall crack seed stores where you can get lots of local treats and locals waiting for authentic shave ice! A variety of toppings from condensed milk, mochi balls, to azuki beans.
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Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana St
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Hole-in-the-wall crack seed stores where you can get lots of local treats and locals waiting for authentic shave ice! A variety of toppings from condensed milk, mochi balls, to azuki beans.
Best acai bowl on the island. Really good fresh fruit toppings and delicious crunchy bee pollen.
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da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat Ave
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Best acai bowl on the island. Really good fresh fruit toppings and delicious crunchy bee pollen.
High-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.
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Roy's Waikiki
226 Lewers St
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High-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.
Duke's Waikiki is a popular option known for its beachfront location, surf 'n' turf, tiki vibe & umbrella drinks
Dukes Lane
Dukes Lane
Duke's Waikiki is a popular option known for its beachfront location, surf 'n' turf, tiki vibe & umbrella drinks
Local specialty near the North Shore. Can smell the BBQ a mile away. Super delicious!
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Mike's Kiawe Broiled Huli Huli Chicken
56-565 Kamehameha Hwy
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Local specialty near the North Shore. Can smell the BBQ a mile away. Super delicious!
Famous North Shore shrimp shack. Garlic shrimp will cause you to lick your hands. Long line.
156 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha Hwy
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Famous North Shore shrimp shack. Garlic shrimp will cause you to lick your hands. Long line.
Famous Portuguese malasadas bakery. Many flavors available (custard, haupia, chocolate etc.) but my favorite is still the original sugar coated malasadas. Finger-licking good!
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave
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Famous Portuguese malasadas bakery. Many flavors available (custard, haupia, chocolate etc.) but my favorite is still the original sugar coated malasadas. Finger-licking good!
Large waterside hub showcasing locally sourced seafood & dishes mixing French & Hawaiian styles. Casual and fast.
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Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz Hwy
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Large waterside hub showcasing locally sourced seafood & dishes mixing French & Hawaiian styles. Casual and fast.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort's Italian eatery is a casual stop for sea urchin & jumbo pasta plates.
39 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Arancino di Mare
2552 Kalakaua Ave
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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort's Italian eatery is a casual stop for sea urchin & jumbo pasta plates.
Go for haupia, lomi lomi salmon, poke, and kalua pork and other classic Hawaiian dishes in casual, no frills atmosphere.
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School St
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Go for haupia, lomi lomi salmon, poke, and kalua pork and other classic Hawaiian dishes in casual, no frills atmosphere.
Gourmet classic Hawaiian plate lunch spot. Local favorite.
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Kaka'ako Kitchen & Catering
1200 Ala Moana Blvd
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Gourmet classic Hawaiian plate lunch spot. Local favorite.
Popular local chinese favorite.
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Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant
1960 Kapiolani Blvd
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Popular local chinese favorite.

Sightseeing

Only royal palace in the United States!
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Palasyo ng Iolani
364 S King St
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Only royal palace in the United States!
Great short hike with rewarding panoramic views of Waikiki and downtown Honolulu and East Honolulu.
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Diamond Head
250 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great short hike with rewarding panoramic views of Waikiki and downtown Honolulu and East Honolulu.
Famous snorkeling spot. Get there early to snag parking! Closed on Tuesdays.
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highway
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Famous snorkeling spot. Get there early to snag parking! Closed on Tuesdays.
Strenuous hike up a dormant volcano. Majestic panoramic views at the top.
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Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park Road
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Strenuous hike up a dormant volcano. Majestic panoramic views at the top.
Great surfing and tanning spot on East Oahu. Also offers paragliding lessons.
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Makapu'u Beach Park
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Great surfing and tanning spot on East Oahu. Also offers paragliding lessons.
Finest sand on the island. Best in the mornings. Closest public bathroom is in Kailua Beach Park. Nearby Pillbox hike is best place to catch sunrise on Oahu.
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Lanikai
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Finest sand on the island. Best in the mornings. Closest public bathroom is in Kailua Beach Park. Nearby Pillbox hike is best place to catch sunrise on Oahu.
Must-see historical spot. Learn about US' involvement in World War II and the war in the Pacific. Super educational and moving.
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Pearl Harbor
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Must-see historical spot. Learn about US' involvement in World War II and the war in the Pacific. Super educational and moving.
Cute local surfing town with tons of art galleries, restaurants and local flavor.
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Haleiwa
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Cute local surfing town with tons of art galleries, restaurants and local flavor.
Hike in rainforest. Arrive at beautiful waterfall. Dive in. Enough said.
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Manoa Falls
37 Manoa Rd
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Hike in rainforest. Arrive at beautiful waterfall. Dive in. Enough said.
Hike in Hawaiian rainforest on East Oahu. Arrive at waterfall. Dive in. Not as dramatic as Manoa Falls.
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Maunawili Falls
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hike in Hawaiian rainforest on East Oahu. Arrive at waterfall. Dive in. Not as dramatic as Manoa Falls.
Great for families. See dolphin show. Touch marine animals.
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Sea Life Park station
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Great for families. See dolphin show. Touch marine animals.
Easy photo-op. Great views. Also great easy hike option.
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Makapu'u Point
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Easy photo-op. Great views. Also great easy hike option.
Visit Makaha Beach on West Oahu for some local surfing/beach action. Few tourists. More authentic experience.
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Mākaha
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Visit Makaha Beach on West Oahu for some local surfing/beach action. Few tourists. More authentic experience.
Near several high-end vacation resorts, the park is perfect for families.
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Ko olina beach
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Near several high-end vacation resorts, the park is perfect for families.

Shopping

Classic outdoor mall. Beautiful Banyan tree. Mix of luxury and middle-tier shops and restaurants. Good place to rest your feet!
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International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua Ave
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Classic outdoor mall. Beautiful Banyan tree. Mix of luxury and middle-tier shops and restaurants. Good place to rest your feet!
Duty-free shopping at its best! Luxury brands galore!
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T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii
330 Royal Hawaiian Ave
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Duty-free shopping at its best! Luxury brands galore!
Largest open air mall in the world and next door to Waikiki. Shop 'til you drop!
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Sentro ng Ala Moana
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
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Largest open air mall in the world and next door to Waikiki. Shop 'til you drop!
Best discount outlet shopping on the island. Tons of name-brand bargains. Located in West Oahu.
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Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina St
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Best discount outlet shopping on the island. Tons of name-brand bargains. Located in West Oahu.
Look for interesting flea market finds and cheap souvenirs on swap meet days on Wednesdays and weekends.
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Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake Blvd
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Look for interesting flea market finds and cheap souvenirs on swap meet days on Wednesdays and weekends.
Great shopping destination. Trendy shops and restaurants. Next to Ala Moana.
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Ward Entertainment Center
1044 Auahi St
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Great shopping destination. Trendy shops and restaurants. Next to Ala Moana.

Activities

Beautiful golf course on West Oahu.
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Hawaii Prince Golf Club
91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd
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Beautiful golf course on West Oahu.
Beautiful public golf course near Waikiki. Cheap rates.
49 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ala Wai Golf Course
404 Kapahulu Ave
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Beautiful public golf course near Waikiki. Cheap rates.
Cute beach town great for biking, kayaking and wind surfing. Lots of great local restaurants, shops and beach options.
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Kailua
78 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cute beach town great for biking, kayaking and wind surfing. Lots of great local restaurants, shops and beach options.