One of the most spectacularly beautiful places on Earth. Known as the “Gathering Place,” join me as I help you decide what to do, where to go, and what to eat on the incredible island of Oahu.
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Hotels:
-Coconut Waikiki
-Seaside Hawaiian Hostel
-Waikiki Boutique Hostel
Food:
Below are some of my personal favorite places…all highly recommended, but I left off a few places…there is so much good food on Oahu. Best bet is to ask the locals…they know best:)
ONE FANTASTIC RESTAURANT that didn’t make the video, but is absolutely delicious is Marukame Udon Noodles in Waikiki. I only didn’t include it, because it’s already so well known. Also Dat Cajun Guy in Hale’iwa is another excellent spot that didn’t make the video.
Featured Places to Eat:
-Leonard’s Bakery
https://www.leonardshawaii.com/home/
-Helena’s Hawaiian Foods
https://www.helenashawaiianfood.com/index.html
-Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck
http://giovannisshrimptruck.com/
-Kono’s
-The Pig & The Lady
https://thepigandthelady.com/
-Diamond Head Market & Grill
http://www.diamondheadmarket.com/
-Ahi Assassins
https://www.ahiassassins.com/
-Ono Seafood
(No website that I could find. Open 9AM-6PM, Closed Sunday & Monday)
-Maguro Bros.
(No website that I could find. Open 9AM-3PM, Closed Sunday)
-Matsumoto’s Shave Ice
http://matsumotoshaveice.com/
-Kokonuts Shave Ice
http://kokomarinacenter.com/merchant/KokonutsShaveIceSnacks
-Waiola Shave Ice
http://www.waiolashaveice.com/
BEACHES:-Waimanalo Bay (Windward Side)
-Lanikai Beach (Windward Side)
-Kahana Bay Beach Park (Windward Side)
-Waimea Bay (North Shore)
-Sunset Beach (North Shore)
-Makapu’u Beach (Southeastern Oahu)
-Ala Moana Beach (Honolulu)
-Waikiki (Honolulu)
-Halona Beach (Near the Halona Blowhole)
-Haunama Bay (Southeastern Oahu)
THINGS TO DO:
-Aloha Stadium Swap Meet (Hours: Sun 6:30AM-3PM, Wed&Sat 8AM-3PM)
http://alohastadiumswapmeet.net/content/home.aspx
-Haunama Bay
https://hanaumabaystatepark.com/
-Scuba Diving (Reef Pirates Diving)
-Go on a Hike
(Hikes Featured: Diamond Head Crater Hike, Makapu’u Lighthouse Point Hike, Lanikai Pill Box Hike, Koko Head Crater Railway Trail)
-Halona Blowhole
-Waimea Valley & Falls
https://www.waimeavalley.net/
-Rent a Car and Explore the Islands
Don’t Miss:
Kailua (Especially the Farmer’s Market outside Whole Foods every Thursday evening)
Kāneʻohe (Especially the Botanical Gardens and the Valley of the Temples
Kualoa Ranch
Kayaking out to Mokili’i Island
Kahuku Land Farms (ESPECIALLY THEIR PAPAYA)
Hale’iwa
Chinatown
-Lastly…explore Waikiki
NOT MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:
The Bishop Museum is a very cool museum in Honolulu
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Korean bbq are the best like L&L and New Queen’s BBQ
2:00 Man O War stings I got my leg wrapped by one and it’s like a long painful sting it goes away
Thank You man, I now have lots of places to go to when I take my vacation there. You also literally saved me over $100 for car rental. I first reserved a car for almost $98 before tax but the website you shared gave me an option to rent a car for only $42 before tax. $390 for the expensive one and $280 for the one that was on the website you shared. Thank You.
Brah, Westside has the best beaches it may not be tourist friendly, but be yourself and we treat you like ohana
You’re funny. I enjoyed the sense of humor.
Snorkeling? Kona.
Awesome 👌 video Matt. We are going in February. Really good tips
hahahahhaha!!! you're so freakin funny!!! 2:25
Best Oahu tip?! STAY AWAY FROM HERE ALREADY. Yeah we are pretty sick of tourists already. Stay where your from and we will gladly do the same. Sorry. We all just had enough of it already. (Edited for spelling)
Going into Oahu in October. I want to set up an itinerary based on these suggestions. Is there anything in written format or a downloadable itinerary. I appreciate it everyone!
14) being SPAM for the thousands of homeless peeps🤙
One thing i wish you would of mentioned is the Floating Lantern Festival on Memorial Day at Ala Moana.
This is one of my favorite events I've ever been to
Great Great video Matt.
My Kaikamahanie, Larae, and Ohana live in Kaneohe and she works at the Kualoa Ranch. I've been there 4 times and
I'm in the process of moving there in a few months. I'm retired but don't make much on my retirement so i hope I'll be able to live there with my Ohana
Truly enjoyed your video, it brings back memories while attending college at HPU. Going back after 28 years.
How close can u get to blowhole??
Great video !!
I’m going to Honolulu March 3! 🙂 can’t wait !!
“Koko head Crater”
Waikiki isn’t even a real beach. It was filled in with sand.
Bro…epic content here. Thank you
Pig in the lady is great buy what he said it is great
Giovanni's has a little to much garlic
Don’t come to Hawaii – we are going on Lockdown and have run out of hospital beds. Could be disastrous for you. Hawai’i folks are burnt out, angry and tired- no aloha right now- kala mai!
lanikai beach is just stunning.
A friend went there and said the Hawaiians dont like American toursits and are trouble. Any truth to that?
Lmao yeah the Ala Wai perfect to jump in and take a swim 😹
Great video! 🤙🏽
We visited every one of these beaches and events and had an awesome time 8/2021
thanks for the notes on Hawaii
I would love to be a part of your madden 22 franchise