Save some money and support small local businesses at the ALOHA STADIUM Swap Meet. (CASH ONLY) Over 400 stands. Small admission fee $2.00 per person.
Address:
99-500 Salt Lake Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818
Open Hours:
Wednesday 8AM- 3PM
Saturday 8AM- 3PM
Sunday 6:30 AM- 3PM
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail (Beginner, paved)
Diamond Head Crater (Beginner, paved)
Manoa Falls (Beginner/Intermediate)
Lulumahu Falls (Intermediate)
Kokohead (Advanced, Stairs)
*do your research and don't forget to mind the mosquitos on waterfall hikes
*also, be mindful of places that you park on the island, especially when hiking. Theft is common. Do not leave any valuables in the car or anything on the seats that could attract someone to breaking the window of that beautiful rental car.
Waikiki/Town:
▪️Malasadas from Leonard's Bakery (you're welcome)
▪️Poke from Foodland (grab and take to the beach or a local park for a picnic)
▪️Hula Grill (ask for an ocean view, accept the bread, and order the shrimp appetizer!)
▪️Maui Brewing Co.
▪️Duke's Waikiki
▪️Cinnamon's at the Ilikai (amazing breakfast)
▪️Sweet E's Cafe (breakfast)
North Shore:
▪️Giovanni's Shrimp Truck (a must. located in ▪️Kahuku or Haleiwa town)
▪️Food Trucks (anywhere, at any time)
▪️Banzai Bowls (for a refreshing acai bowl)
▪️Matsumoto Shave Ice
▪️Turtle Bay Resort (mai tai's or lava flows by the pool bar at sunset.. we can't stress this enough)
▪️Haleiwa Joe's
East Side:
▪️Kona Brewing Co.
▪️Buzz's Original Steak House
▪️Zippy's - plate lunch
▪️Keneke's - plate lunch
▪️Kokonuts Shave Ice
West Side:
▪️Moani Island Bistro and Bar
▪️Monkeypod Kitchen (inside Aulani Disney Resort)
▪️Dole Plantation (Pineapple Dole Whip)
*many places on the island are cash only. We recommend carrying some cash for food and activities!
Waikiki/Town:
▪️Pearl Harbor Memorial
▪️Honolulu Museum of Art
Iolani Palace
💛 Booze Cruise on the Na Hoku II
▪️Rent a surfboard or paddleboard in Waikiki from Moku Hawaii
North Shore:
▪️Walk Haleiwa Town
▪️Sunset Beach
▪️Snorkel Shark's Cove
▪️Take a selfie at La'ie Point
On the journey from Waikiki to North Shore, take the long way along the east side of the island to have the water right along the side of the road on your way up. (Going this way you can make Valley of the Kings, La'ie point, and Giovanni's in Kahuku your go-to stops before you hit Haleiwa town!)
East Side:
▪️Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens (drive through and admire the stunning views!)
▪️Snorkel Haunama Bay
▪️Walk Kailua Town
▪️Lanikai Beach
▪️Kualoa Ranch
▪️Valley of the Temples Memorial Park (a picturesque Byodo-In temple in the mountains)
West Side:
▪️Ko'olina Lagoons (inside Aulani Disney Resort)
▪️Yokohama Bay